NEWS

By Kelsey Boudin

Of all local problems, hunger stands at the center as both a cause and symptom of poverty. Yet hunger isn’t treated like a central issue worth solving to improve the socioeconomic fabric of our communities.

(Yes, this is absolutely a pitch to support my client Olean Food Pantry during the Giving Season right around the corner. Stick with me for a healthy dose of logic.)

In a week leading up to the start of United East Conference play, the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s and men’s soccer teams combined to win four of five matches. UE play starts on Saturday for both squads and on Oct. 1 for the women’s volleyball team.

Women’s Soccer

The Wildcats got a five-goal first half en route to an 8-0 home win over Mt. Aloysius College as they increased their unbeaten streak to six on Wednesday. Brooke Klinger of Herndon and Megan Kurian of Royersford both scored twice and Cassie Johnson of Richland had three assists to pace the offense, while Nicole Lichtinger of Erie made two saves in goal to record her fourth shutout of the season.

Tree dedication 24557 – Pitt-Bradford alumni Bill Hughey ’68-’70 and Gary Rathburn ’68-’70 unveil a hydrangea tree planted in memory of Ed Horbal, Steven Scott and Terrance Doyle, three Pitt-Bradford students who were killed in the crash of Allegheny Airlines Flight 737 on Jan. 6, 1969, on approach to the Bradford Regional Airport. Both Hughey and Rathburn were on the same flight but survived the crash.

Doug Gaffey, Owner of Liberty Pressed Metals and Corporate Campaign Chair for the St. Marys Area United Way, along with Dan Greenthaner, Ken Mattivi, Rick Porter, Maura Fledderman, Jim Boroi, Lauren Wolff, Jarret Evans, and Rod Dippold, presented a generous donation to Jim Ryan, President of the St. Marys Area United Way, and Doug Bauer, Vice President of the United Way.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:

Open Door Counseling is moving from Camp Hill, PA to Bradford!

Karen Ingalls, Licensed Professional Counselor, is accepting new in-person clients at her Bradford office (telehealth not available).

“My plan was always to move back up north after getting my license. I’m originally from Coudersport, and I went into the field of counseling because I saw such a lack of mental and emotional health services in my hometown and the surrounding areas. I’m hoping eventually to find a way to have a mobile office so I can get around to some of the smaller communities in Potter and McKean Counties. I accept most insurances, but unfortunately am not able to accept Medicaid or Cigna.” 

In the meantime, if you type your zip code into PsychologyToday.com, it will bring up a list of all available therapists in your area.

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will present a night of high-energy dance when “The Missing Element” featuring The Beatbox House is performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Bromeley Family Theater of Blaisdell.

This family-friendly show is a fusion of sound and movement, exploring the universal elements of earth, wind, fire, water and space in a unique way.

The Genesee Area Library is currently looking for vendors for our annual Holiday Festivities to be held on November 9^th, 2024. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should contact that Genesee Area Library and request a vendor form be mailed to them, or they can sign up online via our website: https://geneseelibrary.com/event/holidayfest24/

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 23. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in its mission to provide a safe, efficient transportation system, and the scope of work in McKean County for the coming week is as follows:

Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning

• Route 46 at a bridge spanning Tyler Brook between the intersections of Route 446 and Bordell Crossroads approximately five miles north of Smethport in Keating Township. Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27. This work takes place off the roadway and has minimal, if any, traffic impact.

BRADFORD – Three area organizations devoted to preserving the region’s history have been awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) said today.

The McKean County Historical Society and Cameron County Historical Society each received $8,000, while the Eldred World War II Museum received $4,000.

“Our region has such a rich history, and we are fortunate to have county historical societies dedicated to preserving it for current and future generations,” Causer said. “We are also blessed to have the Eldred World War II Museum, which does a great job highlighting the role the community of Eldred played in supporting the war effort. I was glad to support these important investments in these organizations.”

The grants were awarded through PHMC’s Cultural and Historical Support Grant Program. The program provides general operating support to museums and official county historical societies that are not directly supported by other state agency operating support programs. Grants are awarded on a formula based on a percentage of the organization’s annual operating budget.

Sixty-three members of the House Republican Caucus, including State Rep. Seth Grove (R – York), sent a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro alerting him to a recent Supreme Court decision which questioned the legality of PennDOT’s “automatic voter registration” program for vehicle registration. 

“Since Gov. Shapiro announced all PennDOT interactions – not just legally authorized driver license renewals – will include automatic voter registration, Republicans have been deeply concerned with its administration and legal rationale,” Grove emphasized.  “The majority of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees with some of our concerns and shared this in a recent ruling.  The Governor must act swiftly to halt this program and contact all voters whose voting address may have been updated by PennDOT.”

On Sunday, October 6th at 4:00pm the HG Treble Choir and the younger children’s group, Choir Too, will present a program of choral music that explores a fascinating collection of musical works and traditions that all contribute to the American Experience. The program has a rich variety of offerings with composers and songwriters from vastly different backgrounds, emerging as much from the fields, ranges, and rivers as they do from the cities.

On September 15th 2024 at approximately 0302 hours officers with the Bradford City Police Department were dispatched to a disturbance at a private residence on Pleasant Street. The caller reported that there was a male wearing a flannel shirt by the name of Robert Johnson who was in their backyard messing with the windows to the residence and attempting to open the front door. Officers located the male farther down the block walking away from the scene and questioned the male. Officers determined that the male was intoxicated in public and a danger to himself and other members of the community.

Officers ultimately arrested Johnson and while at his home attempting to return the male to be in the care of a sober individual, he began to run away again placing himself and others in danger. After multiple attempts to have Johnson remain home, officers had to use substantial force to restrain Johnson who was then transported back to the Bradford City Police station for a virtual arraignment on his charges. District Judge Engman arraigned Johnson and bail was set at $2,500 straight. Johnson, unable to post bail, was remanded to the McKean County Jail.

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and six competitors ready to heat up downtown Emporium Saturday.  The All Fired Up Kickin Ash BBQ Competition returns with competitors serving up lick smacking items that the public can purchase.  The yearly event will be held in the town square and residents can expect to see the smokers arriving throughout the week. 

Friday night the mystery meat provided by Emporium Food Market will be given to the competitors who will then serve the item to judges Saturday afternoon.  The winner will take home $500 cash.  “This competition is different than many others since the competitors are expected to sell to the public,” according to chamber executive director Tina Solak.  Selling will begin at noon on Saturday.  In addition Nam Knights Allegheny Mountain Chapter will be selling beverages Friday night and Saturday. 

Old Skool will take to the stage Saturday from 11am to 2pm.

Two Pennsylvania College of Technology fall sports teams — women’s volleyball and men’s soccer — were double winners this past week.

Women’s Volleyball

In a five-match series first dating to 2013, the Wildcats bested Penn State Mont Alto 3-1 on Monday in posting handing first-year coach Kyle Hawk his initial victory. Among the individual leaders were Nevaeh Ward of Odenton, Maryland, with 17 digs and 16 kills; Kathryn Burnett of Wellsboro, with 40 assists and 14 digs; and Hailey DeBrody of Cogan Station with 15 kills. The win avenged a 3-0 loss to Mont Alto on Aug. 31 and snapped a two-season, 14-match losing streak.

The Genesee Area Library is currently looking for vendors for our annual Holiday Festivities to be held on November 9th, 2024. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should contact that Genesee Area Library and request a vendor form be mailed to them, or they can sign up online via our website: https://geneseelibrary.com/event/holidayfest24/