In the attached photo, first-year students at Pitt-Bradford conduct splatter tests in forensic science, one of three areas they could explore during the university’s first Provost’s Academy designed to help students become comfortable on campus before classes begin.
BRADFORD, Pa. — Thirty first-year students got a head start on college life this fall through a new program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
In August, the University of Pittsburgh offered its Provost’s Academy on the Bradford campus for the first time. For a week before their peers arrived, students who chose to enroll in the academy got to know one another, learned about campus resources, and spent small-group time with professors.
On November 7, 2025, at approximately 2134 hours, City of Bradford Police responded to a domestic dispute at 39 North Street. A passerby reported a disturbance with visible blood, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult female with visible facial injuries. Additionally, an adult male was found lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a severe bleeding injury to his upper left arm. The wound appeared to be caused by a sharp force instrument. Police officers quickly applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding until Bradford City EMS arrived on the scene.
Both individuals required immediate medical attention, with the male being transported for emergency care at BRMC. The residence was secured, and a search warrant was executed to gather evidence of the assault and locate the weapon used. The City of Bradford Police are actively investigating this incident, conducting interviews, and performing necessary testing.
The department is seeking assistance from the public and urges anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. If you have any information, please contact the City of Bradford Police at 814-887-4911 or visit the police department at 18 Kennedy Street, Bradford, PA 16701.
Your cooperation is crucial in helping us resolve this incident. The City of Bradford Police are committed to ensuring public safety.
120 PM EST Tue Nov 11 2025 …A LAKE EFFECT SNOW BAND WILL AFFECT PARTS OF MCKEAN…SOUTHERN LYCOMING…POTTER…SOUTHERN CLINTON…NORTHERN CLINTON…NORTHERN LYCOMING…AND TIOGA COUNTIES…
At 108 PM EST, a lake effect snow band was located along a line extending from 11 miles east of Bradford to 13 miles southwest of Lewistown. Movement was east at 55 mph.
Locations impacted include… Williamsport, Lock Haven, Montoursville, Jersey Shore, Wharton, Coudersport, Port Allegany, Mill Hall, Avis, Dunnstown, Flemington, Renovo, Duboistown, Roulette, Castanea, Galeton, McElhattan, South Renovo, Glen Union, and Cross Fork.
The snow can accumulate at a rate of one inch per hour or more in this lake effect snow band. Be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. Consider delaying travel if you will be going through this lake effect snow band.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.
Alan F. Fox, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025 at home on hospice care after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.
Born to James C. and Dorothy “Bunny” Nussbaum Fox, Alan grew up with a love for the outdoors that never faded. He was happiest camping under the stars, swimming in the creek, or just spending time outside surrounded by nature. He had a deep love for anything and everything camo- if it came in camo, he probably owned it and paired it with a bandana.
Iziah Batterson is from Galeton and in his third year of the welding program at Seneca Highlands CTC. Iziah is self-motivated and constantly looking for new challenges.
He has shown that he has the drive and vision to produce great work and help others improve their skills. Consistently completing tasks early and with great quality, along with good attendance, shows that Iziah will thrive in the welding industry after graduation.
There will be a special Personnel Committee meeting at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, to discuss the renewal of our Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions contract for the pharmacy piece of our health benefits, our STOP-Loss insurance renewal, extensions of some grants for the Board of Elections Office, as well as any other business that may come before the committee.
Kevin W. “Reg” Barwin, 74, of Erie, PA and formerly of Johnsonburg, passed away early Monday morning, November 10, 2025, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Johnsonburg, a son to the late Regis F. and Dorothy Sprague Barwin.
A resident of Erie since 1990, Kevin spent most of his life in Johnsonburg, where he was a 1969 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. He received a BS degree in Political Science from Indiana Univ. of PA in 1973 and a BS degree in Business Admin. from Clarion University. He also received a Masters Degree in Business Admin. From the University of Pittsburgh.
A funeral service for Robert Dauer Stackpole will be held in St. Agnes Episcopal Church, 209 North St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 on November 13, 2025 at 10:00AM with Rev. Timothy Kroh, officiating.
The CARE for Children Board of Directors will host its Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Thursday, December 4th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradford Club.
During the event, the Board will present the Community CARE Award to the Italian American Progressive Club (IAPC) and the Community CARE Volunteer Award to Anne Hardy, recognizing their outstanding contributions in support of CARE’s mission to improve the lives of local children of all abilities. The Board will also celebrate Preschool Director Kimberly Engstrom, M.Ed., for her 25 years of dedicated service to CARE.
Please be advised that the closure of the bridge on County Road 31, approximately 0.3 miles south of County Road 20 and County Road 31 intersection, will begin tomorrow morning, November 11, 2025. This bridge closure is required to complete the deck pour.
Once this is complete and the concrete is cured, the bridge will be reopened with traffic signals until construction is complete. A signed detour will be in place while the bridge is closed. Thank you for your cooperation.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 10 at 1:36AM EST until November 11 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT…Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 11 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the Chautauqua Ridge, with 4 to 8 inches expected in other areas.
* WHERE…Chautauqua County.
* WHEN…Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday morning commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snowfall is expected to occur late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
INSTRUCTIONS: Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Submit snow reports through our website or social media.
My wife and I are small farmers. Farming is hard: when everything goes well, prices are low; when it doesn’t, there’s nothing to sell. Like many small farmers, we pay to grow food for people, but the satisfaction having people eat the food we grow is more than ample reward. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps farmers by letting people buy the food farmers grows. The SNAP program benefits me indirectly by supporting the rural economy generally. I accept Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons, which benefits me directly.
(Pictured L to R: Cutting the ribbon at the new Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH) Warren location is Journey Health System’s CEO Guy Signor & DBH Executive Director Dr. Kim Fitton with leaders from the organization, employees, providers, WCCBI & construction staff.)
WARREN, Pa (November 7, 2025)— Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH) and Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment (DCAT) are proud to announce their recent move across town to a newly renovated 3,200-square-foot space at 1885 Market Street in Warren, Pennsylvania. Thus, marking a new chapter in their journey to provide exceptional behavioral health and addiction treatment services to the community.
Roulette – James W. Barr, 85, of Roulette, passed away Saturday (November 8, 2025) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
He was born January 12, 1940 in Roulette, the son of Elvin and Frieda (Lewis) Barr. On January 30, 1971, in Erie, PA, he married Joyce E. McKervey, who survives.
Jim attended Port Allegany High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961,
Jim worked as a fork lift operator for Pierce Glass Co. of Port Allegany. He retired after 38 years in 2002.
He was a member of the Port Allegany Veteran’s Memorial and a member of the Roulette Volunteer Fire Department.
William E. “Bill” COON, 78, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 in his home. Friends may call at Valley Alliance Church, 4858 Route 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901 on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM and on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with Funeral Services following at 11:00 AM. A complete obituary will be announced by Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
Margaret A. “Peggy” KUMP, 86, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Knoxville, died Thursday, November 6, 2025 in Country Terrace, Wellsboro. Born October 26, 1939, in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of James Aitken and Esther Marian Edgcomb Smith.
On June 14, 1958, in Westfield, she married Eugene J. Kump, who survives. She was a graduate of Cowanesque Valley High School. Peggy enjoyed sewing and gardening.
June E. Hullihen, 88, of 128 Comet Road, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Friday, November 7, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born July 27, 1937 in Ridgway, daughter of the late Carl and June Rose Carlquist Nelson. June was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Ridgway High School. She spent her working career at Pure Carbon until 1958 and then as a real estate broker at St. Marys Real Estate.
(MCKEAN COUNTY, Pennsylvania; November 9, 2025): District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that the woman who was convicted at a June jury trial of shooting in the direction of Troopers at a camp in Marshburg, resulting in a 9-hour stand-off in 2024, has been apprehended and extradited back to Pennsylvania. Sharon VANDRISH failed to appear at her scheduled sentencing hearing on August 14th.
A bench warrant was issued for her. She was captured in New York and held in custody until she was extradited back to Pennsylvania through a Governor’s warrant obtained by the District Attorney’s Office. A bench warrant hearing was held on November 6th as required following the apprehension of an offender on a bench warrant. At the hearing, the District Attorney argued that VANDRISH’s bail should be revoked given her failure to appear and flight and announced that there is a warrant for VANDRISH from a Federal agency seeking to remove her from the United States as she is a Canadian citizen. VANDRISH remains incarcerated, and her sentencing has been rescheduled for January. A motion to forfeit the monetary bail previously posted has been filed by the District Attorney’s Office and is pending.
John Patrick Amato, 87, of Coudersport, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
John was born on January 9, 1938 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Joseph Amato and Louise (Lucarella) Amato. He is the husband of Agnes McGlinchey Amato and have shared 36 years together.
Last week in review: Seasons came to a close for the soccer and women’s volleyball teams, but first, the men’s soccer team made modern history by reaching the United East Conference Championship match for its first time ever.
Also, the basketball seasons got underway, with the women’s team off to its best start in 17 seasons, and the wrestling team had two individual champions at an invitational.
On the horizon: Penn College’s cross-country runners close out their season on Saturday in the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship at Big Spring High School in Newville. A year ago at regionals, the men finished 22nd of 29, and the women were 29th of 30. In the team’s last outing a week ago at the United East Championships, the top five Penn College men were Mitchell Campbell, of Riegelsville,Chase Ebeling, of Bellefonte, Ben Causak, of Lebanon, Holden Furey, of Williamsport, and Aaron Guerrisky, of South Williamsport. The top five women were Alexis Durn, of Spring Mills, Elaina Brady, of McConnellsburg, Ellie Miller, of Hughesville, Natalie Greiner, of Mount Joy, and Gwynn Johnson, of Staunton, Virginia.
Sally A. Kasper, artist, collector, and curator of beauty, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 8, 2025, at the John & Orpha Blair Hospice House, surrounded by her family and the original artwork of her lifelong best friend, Anne (Finley) Fallin. The scene was so very Sally: love, laughter, art and color everywhere you looked.
Sally grew up in North Warren and spent nearly her entire life in Warren, PA, filling every inch of it with art, energy, and enthusiasm. After graduating from The Ray Vogue School in Chicago (later the Illinois Institute of Art), she enjoyed all forms of visual expression — paint, clay, pottery, and anything else she could get her hands on. Her small unfired clay sculptures earned critical acclaim, her bold gestural paintings pulsed with vitality, and her “chard-work” pottery was, in true Sally fashion, both colorful and delightfully offbeat.
