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On March 24th Bradford City Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Main St in Bradford for a motor vehicle accident with unknown details

Dush, Co-Chairs to Launch Bipartisan, Bicameral Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus

WHAT: State Senate and House lawmakers will host a state Capitol news conference announcing the formation and legislative priorities of the bipartisan, bicameral Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus.

WHO: Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), caucus chairman, and co-chairs Sen. Maria Collett (D-12), Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-197), Rep. Kate Klunk (R-169), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68), and Rep. Regina G. Young (D-185) will take the lead at this press conference. Other members of the AHT Caucus will also be present.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline consistently ranks the Keystone State among the top 10 states in the nation for human trafficking. Several AHT-focused organizations will also attend the press conference to show their support.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, at 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Capitol Media Center, 1 East Wing, PA Capitol Complex, Harrisburg

LIVESTREAM: www.senatordush.com/2026/02/12/anti-human-trafficking-032426/

• Also streaming on the co-chair websites, linked above.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Chairman Dush, the co-chairs and other PA AHT Caucus members will be available for in-person media inquiries immediately following Tuesday’s news conference.

A shelter in place order has been issue for Franklin Ave area in the City of Dunkirk due to police activity. Stay inside your house with doors locked until further notification

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The statewide online survey is available until April 14

Harrisburg, PA – Safe travel on Pennsylvania roadways is a top priority for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), no matter the season. With spring beginning, PennDOT is seeking the public’s feedback on its services this winter through an online survey.

“I’m incredibly proud of how the PennDOT team met the mission across Pennsylvania this season, working around the clock to keep people and goods moving,” said PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll. “The public’s input through this annual survey helps us review perceptions and knowledge of our operations, while we also look for public information opportunities.”

(Elk County, PA – March 2026) – The creative collective of St. Marys Area High School’s Dutch Manufacturing (DM) students, Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties (CEC), and international award-winning author, artist, advocate, and educator John Schlimm (JS) has created 3,000 Pop Art “Thumbs Down to Bullying” backpack tags that will be distributed to all middle and high school students in Elk and Cameron Counties this Spring during The “Thumbs Down to Bullying” Tour.

In the midst of ongoing conversations with the Shapiro administration about the brewing health care crisis in the region, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) penned a letter to the governor urging him to ensure vital federal health care funds are directed to the communities that need it most, including those in the 67^th Legislative District and across the Northern Tier.

Pennsylvania is set to receive $193 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Funding, an initiative that aims to make rural America healthy through sustainable access to care, workforce development and retention, and care innovation.

“It is absolutely vital that this money be directed to communities like ours, where access to health care is increasingly limited,” Causer said. “With the planned closure of Bradford Regional Medical Center and our communities being in the heart of an eight-county maternity care desert, the need for investment here is about more than just quality of life. It’s about life and death.”

In his letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro, Causer emphasized the potential impact of using federal funds in the region, including maintaining emergency departments, restoring labor-and-delivery services, providing financial stability and preserving local economies. 

“Gov. Shapiro, your administration’s support of targeted investment of the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding in areas with limited access to services is a pivotal opportunity to show what rural health equity looks like,” Causer wrote. “By working with rural legislators and community leaders to prioritize these funds for areas with the most significant health care deficits, you can assist in safeguarding the lives and futures of rural Pennsylvanians.”

Additional regulatory guidance about use of the federal health care funding is expected in April.

On March 23rd Ridgway Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to Montmorenci Rd. near Alpine Rd. for a two vehicle crash with unknown injuries

Pennsylvania hunters harvested about 6% more deer in the 2025-26 hunting seasons than they did the year before, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission estimates.

The statewide 2025-26 deer harvest was estimated at 505,600 deer, 185,310 of them antlered and 320,290 antlerless.

By comparison, the statewide 2024-25 harvest was estimated at 476,880 deer.

The year-over-year increase is equally attributable to rises in the antlered and antlerless deer harvests. Both were about 6% higher than the year before.

It’s notable, however, that 2025-26’s antlered deer harvest was up about 9% over the most-recent three-year average, and the antlerless harvest was about 17% higher.

Kane, Pa.:  Volunteers are needed for planting and fencing for wildlife on Friday, April 3, at 9:00 a.m., in Elk County on State Game Lands (SGL) 44.  Work should be completed by 1:00 p.m. 

All volunteers will meet at 9:00 a.m. at SGL 44 parking lot on German Settlement Road and then follow each other to the work site.

German Settlement Road intersects with US 219 about approximately 4 and ½ miles south out of Ridgway, PA, and heads west off of US 219.  Drive west on German Settlement Road until you reach the parking lot on SGL 44. 

Late-March and early-April in-person and telephonic hearings will gather input from customers and other concerned parties

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reminded consumers about upcoming in-person and telephonic hearings to gather public input about the nearly $20 million (7.4%) natural gas distribution rate increase request filed by National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel). 

National Fuel provides natural gas distribution services to more than 213,000 customers in parts of 14 counties in northwest Pennsylvania.

Bradford, PA / Olean, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to have presented the first bi-annual 2026 Golden Stethoscope Award to Philip Senger, MD. Dr. Senger is an emergency medicine physician who has served as medical director of emergency departments for BRMC and OGH since 2019.

The Golden Stethoscope Award is a result of nominations from employees and presented semi-annually to a physician who exhibits an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity and teamwork in caring for patients and families, as well as interacting with hospital staff members and fellow physicians. The award is presented to one physician throughout BRMC, OGH and physician practices who meets the standard of providing high quality patient care.

CLEARED:Downed pole and Downed wires on NY 417 both directions Town of Genesee; Town of Bolivar Line (Bolivar) All lanes closed SR 417 closed in both directions, between Streeter Brooke Rd. and Salt Rising Rd.

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Downed pole and Downed wires on NY 417 both directions Town of Genesee; Town of Bolivar Line (Bolivar) All lanes closed SR 417 closed in both directions, between Streeter Brooke Rd. and Salt Rising Rd.

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On March 23rd Johnsonburg Fire Department was dispatched to 1316 Water St. Ext. for a structure fire

PAID FOR BY: Potter County Democratic Committee

This week, STORE WIDE 60% off!!

Bonus deal: All cards $1.50 on Thursday!!

Our hours will be:

Monday: 11-4

Tuesday: 11-6

Wednesday: 1-6 

Thursday: 11-6 

Friday: 11-6

Saturday: 10-4

On March 1st, 2026, at approximately 1354 hours, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a report of retail theft at Country Fair, located on West Washington Street.

According to the store manager, an adult female entered the establishment and removed two large coffees without paying for the items. Following a thorough investigation, including witness statements and video review, the suspect was identified as a female Sandra Jo McCullen.

Charges have been filed against the individual at Magistrate Luther’s Office, and a pending court date will be set in the matter. The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to protecting the community and holding individuals accountable for their actions. We appreciate the cooperation of the store management and witnesses in bringing this incident to a successful resolution.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Last week in review: The women’s softball and men’s lacrosse teams each had double-win weeks, with the softball team extending its win streak to eight games and the lacrosse team knocking off an undefeated team that it had never beaten before. Also, the women’s tennis team opened its spring season with a shutout win, and a men’s golfer placed second in his first spring outing.

On the horizon: The United East Conference and the Atlantic East Conference have finalized a letter of intent to explore a strategic conference partnership in the coming months, it was announced on Wednesday. Upon reaching a definitive agreement, implementation would begin during the 2026-27 academic year with full activation anticipated by Fall 2027.