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MANSFIELD MAN ARRESTED IN ROAD RAGE INCIDENT THAT PUT A FAMILY IN DANGER. BAIL SET AT $175,000
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FNN Article © Thursday, July 5, 2023.
Image by Joseph Wilcox © July 5, 2023.
MANSFIELD, PA – Four members of a Canadian family were victims in a road rage incident that took place along the Route 15 North off ramp Wednesday afternoon, July 5, 2023.
22-year-old Brandon Mullins of Mansfield was taken into custody by local police with guns drawn outside his residence, near Butter’s Home along Route 6 in Mansfield, according to a witness.
Mullins has been accused of firing his gun 3 or 4 times at a blue Telsa on the Beautys Run Road off ramp of the Route 15 northbound lanes in Old Lycoming Township about 2:45 PM, stated police on Wednesday.
The road rage incident occurred in the city, when Brandon Mullins became very angry when he believed the driver, of the Telsa had cut him off in the area of the Route 15 North spur, Detective Segura said.
Mullins was driving the red 2016 Mazda CX5, that police had issued a BOLO for in the shooting incident yesterday. Mullins allegedly ran into the side of the Telsa as the two motorists continued north into Old Lycoming Township, police said.
The Canadian driver immediately called 911 to report the accident as Mullins passed the Telsa carrying the Canadian family, police said.
A short time later, Mullins started to pull over at the Beautys Run Road off ramp, which lead the Canadian driver to think he was stopping to exchange information with him. However, Mullins displayed a gun outside the driver’s side window and then fired the gun multiple times, aiming back at the Telsa, according to an affidavit.
As reported earlier there were no injuries and none of the shots fired hit the Telsa with the family inside. Mullins then pulled back onto Route 15 North and drove away leaving a very shaken family behind.
Police stated they were told that Mullins had been “in Lycoming County for a job interview.”
According to police, the Canadian family was returning home from their vacation, with their two minor children in the Telsa when the incident unfolded.
Police were able to quickly obtain a search warrant for the vehicle Mullins had been driving that day and police towed that vehicle from Mullins’ residence.
According to court records, a handgun was recovered in the red Mazda.
Brandon Mullins was arraigned in front of District Judge Aaron Biichle on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering, as well as terroristic threats. Mullins bail was set at $175,000 and he was placed in the Lycoming County Prison.
BRMC fundraiser reaches $17,000 for fire victims
BRADFORD, PA – Volunteers throughout Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) gathered together on the dreary morning of June 23 to host a chicken BBQ fundraiser at Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC). The event, which had an outstanding showing, was organized and hosted by BRMC employees to benefit local Bradford fire victims.
Over 400 chicken dinners were served through the team of volunteers with over 260 dinners being pre-ordered the morning of the event.
“It was a great turnout! We didn’t expect anything less from the Bradford community,” said David Monroe, chief administrative officer, BRMC. “We appreciate everyone for their participation and donations to help our neighbors in need.”
The event also included a 50/50, chance raffles baskets donated by BRMC employees as well as a bake sale hosted in the main lobby of the hospital due to the weather conditions.
“We were prepped for 300 dinners but due to the overwhelming positive response from the community we had to prep additional dinners. We want to thank everyone for their patience with delayed pick-ups and the wait time on some orders. It was a learning curve throughout the day for our volunteers who helped with the event,” said Monroe. “Thank you to our employee and community volunteers for their time and coordination in making the event successful.”
The event brought in over $17,000 through sales and donations. A significant donation was made by American Refining Group. Monies raised will be distributed to the families who lost their homes in the May due to a catastrophic fire. Anyone wishing to contribute to benefit the local fire victims can contact the BRMC volunteer office at (814) 362-8288.
Owlett Votes ‘No’ on Budget, Calls Out Shapiro for Turning His Back on Kids in Failing Schools
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement after the state House approved a 2023-24 state budget despite his negative vote.
“Just a few days ago, I was prepared to support this budget, not because I agreed with every single thing in it but because it was going to give students in our worst performing schools a chance to make their lives better.
“Sadly, the governor pulled the rug out from under those more than 207,000 children and their families today when he pledged to line-item veto the $100 million appropriation for Lifeline Scholarships.
“Governing is built on trust. If the bill as drafted and agreed to with the Senate was put up for a vote in the House, it would have passed. The governor bowed to the progressive leadership in the House and is unwisely allowing them to drive the agenda. He speaks about working together, but stabbing the Senate in the back, as stated by one senator, is far from that.
“Where I come from, you actually do what you say you’re going to do. The governor pledged support for lifeline scholarships during his campaign for governor and reiterated that support in budget negotiations with the Senate last week. Today he reneged on that promise. The people of this Commonwealth deserve better.”
To watch Owlett’s remarks on the House floor regarding the budget and lifeline scholarships, click here: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pagopvideo/871243193.mp4
Excel I and Excel II Classes Scheduled
The Education Council has scheduled an Excel I (Basic) class and an Excel II (Intermediate) class for Thursdays, August 3 and August 10, respectively, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Classes will be taught by Ron Keeney, Professor in the Computer Science Department at Alfred State College of Technology and will be held at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. The cost for each class is $59 per person. For more information, call (814) 274-4877.
United Way’s 3rd Cornhole Tournament
July 7, 2023 — The United Way of the Bradford Area’s 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament will be held on August 5th at Byllye Lanes starting at 12:00 pm.
Registration is $60 per two-person team with proceeds benefiting the United Way of the Bradford Area’s 2023-2024 Annual Campaign.
Advance registration is requested but not required. To signup, contact the United Way of the Bradford Area by calling 814-368-6181 or email sarah.lonzi@uwbanews.org.
Four Hinsdale graduates receive CRCF-managed scholarships
OLEAN, N.Y., July 6, 2023 – Four Hinsdale Central School graduates received scholarship awards from funds managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to support graduating Hinsdale seniors.
Francisca Childs, Andrew Mulryan and Hannah Sutton each received the Hinsdale Alumni Association Memorial Scholarship for $1,000.
This scholarship established by the Hinsdale Alumni Association, $1,000 each this year, is for a graduating senior of Hinsdale Central School. Recipients must have a grade average of 80% or higher, demonstrate qualities of good citizenship and good character and have definite educational goals.
Childs will attend Washington and Lee University where she plans to study biology/economics. Mulryan will attend Alfred State to study HVAC. Sutton plans to study communications at John Carroll University.
Childs also received the Elodine Swarts Baxter and Lena Conrad Swarts Memorial Scholarship for $1,400.
This scholarship, established in 2016, is for a promising and deserving graduating senior from Hinsdale Central School or a resident of Ischua, NY, regardless of what high school the student attends. The student must demonstrate academic success and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Norman Baxter, a past Hinsdale graduate, established the scholarship fund in memory of his mother, Elodine Swarts Baxter, and his grandmother, Lena Conrad Swarts.
Marissa Adams received the Betty Pappas Scholarship for $800.
The Betty Pappas Scholarship, established through the estate of Betty Pappas, a former Hinsdale teacher and guidance is counselor, is awarded to a student in the graduating class at Hinsdale Central School who will be attending a college or university and has given outstanding service to Hinsdale Central School.
Adams will study graphic design and animation at PennWest Edinboro.
Donations can be made any of these funds at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203, Olean, NY 14760 or online at cattfoundation.org.
Fun-filled ‘Eliot Ness Fest’ July 14-16 in Coudersport, PA
Coudersport’s fourth annual Eliot Ness Fest will mix Roaring ‘20s fun, dozens of vintage cars and trucks, lively music and many other features spread out over three days (July 14-16).
One of the region’s biggest attractions, the festival recalls the famous American crimefighter who spent his final years in Coudersport. Attendees are encouraged to dress in period costumes. A schedule of events along with parking instructions and other timely information can be found on the website, eliotnessfest.com.
As in past years, the popular “Eliot Ness vs. Al Capone” scenario will be played out – this time with several new twists.
It begins with gangsters slipping into town on Friday and brazenly setting up vice operations, including a Speakeasy Beer Garden operated by Coudersport Rotary. At 6 pm, Capone and his cronies will hijack the main outdoor stage at Main and Second streets to announce that they have taken over the town.
But Eliot Ness and his “Untouchable” federal agents will have the last laugh, right after a Saturday afternoon parade that is going to be full of shenanigans and surprises.
Then, on Sunday, members of the Eliot Ness Fest Theatre Troupe will bring their schtick to a community picnic with games and music at the courthouse square.
Ness vs. Capone is just a small part of a festival that’s filled with variety.
Musical performers on the main stage in the center of town will include the Brass Machine Band (Friday, 7-10); Old Guys Rock Ensemble (Saturday, noon to 2), and the Buffalo Jazz & Swing Band (Saturday, 6-10). Dancers can shake a leg on a ground-level stage.
Vendors will line the square on Friday and Saturday. A “kids’ corner” will be set up across from the square on Third Street.
Free bus tours, complete with colorful anecdotes, will embark from the Potter County Historical Society Museum to several local sites that were connected to the Prohibition Era in Coudersport. They’re scheduled from 1 to 4 on Friday, 10 to 3 on Saturday and noon to 3 on Sunday.
As a tribute to a multi-faceted career that made Eliot Ness one of the world’s most famous law enforcement figures, this year’s festival theme is “Never Stop Fighting: Salute to Law Enforcement and First Responders.”
Local agencies will be joined by representatives from two of the agencies where Ness earned his claim to fame, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the City of Cleveland Police Department.
ATF will bring along its state-of-the-art response vehicles and other specialized crime detection tools. Cleveland Police Historical Society will arrive in vintage vehicles and set up its mobile museum.
Other law enforcement and public safety exhibits will be set up at a Law Tent. Organizers will share a portion of this year’s festival proceeds with local emergency response agencies.
On a related note, an awards ceremony will be held on the main stage at 11 am Saturday to honor law enforcement figures from yesterday and today.
Coudersport’s Eliot Ness Museum will be offering tours on all three days. Tickets are limited and available on the website, eliotnessmuseum.org. Any unsold tickets will be available at the door.
Also at the museum, a reception for descendants of the “Untouchables,” federal agents who served under Ness in gangland Chicago, will be held at 1 pm on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online at eliotnessmuseum.org.
Portions of Main and Second streets will be blocked from traffic beginning at 5 pm Friday. More details can be found on the website, eliotnessfest.com, or the Eliot Ness Fest Facebook page.
Paving on Interstate 80 in Clinton County to begin July 10
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) alerted motorists that a highway resurfacing project in Clinton County will start Monday, July 10. This project will improve the ride quality and extend the life of four sections of Interstate 80 between mile markers 190 and 193 near Loganton and Carroll in Greene Township, Clinton County.
The contractor will reduce traffic to a single lane and reduce the speed limit. PennDOT urges drivers to exercise caution, to be alert for construction vehicles making sudden stops, and not to follow construction vehicles into the closed lane as they deliver material.
Overall work on this project includes roadway paving and bridge approach slab repairs. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., of State College, PA, is the contractor on this $3.5 million project. PennDOT anticipates completion in late October, but all work is weather dependent.
Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Announces over $93,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Pennsylvania Students
July 5, 2023—The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers is pleased to announce the 2023 scholarship recipients. The Community Foundation currently administers funds that specifically provide scholarships to students in Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga Counties Pennsylvania and Tioga County, New York.
Community Foundation Scholarships can be established by individual donors, corporations, and are often in honor or in memory of a loved one.
Utility Project to Temporarily Close I-80 WB Rest Area in Montour County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists in north central Pennsylvania are advised the Interstate 80 westbound rest area near mile maker 219 in Montour County is scheduled to close on Monday, July 10, 2023, for a water supply upgrade project.
The restrooms and parking areas will be closed during the project, which is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. The Interstate 80 eastbound rest area will remain open during this time.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.
Area graduates receive business-related CRCF scholarship awards
OLEAN, N.Y., July 5, 2023 — Five recent area graduates received scholarship managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation for students pursuing a degree in business-related areas of study.
Drew Evens, Katrina DeChane, McKenzie Schuyler and Nathan Fowler received the Daniel McCarthy Scholarship.
The scholarship, given through the generosity of the Catherine M. Cridler Trust, honors Mr. McCarthy, one of Olean Business Institute’s founders. The scholarship is available to graduating and continuing college students pursuing a business degree.
Evens, from Port Allegany High School, and DeChane, of Ellicottville Central School, received $1,000 awards. Schuyler, a Franklinville Central School/Ten Broeck Academy graduate, and Fowler, of Hinsdale Central School, each received awards of $800.
Evens plans to study business finance at PennWest University Clarion. DeChane will attend Jamestown Business College to study accounting. Schuyler will study business at Jamestown Community College. Fowler plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to study business management.
Allegany-Limestone Central School’s Isabella Baldwin received the Two Joes Scholarship for $500.
This fund supports an annual scholarship in the name of community-minded businessmen Joe Sgro and Joe DeRose for a Cattaraugus County student interested in pursuing a degree in technology, marketing, communications, business or a related field.
Baldwin intends to study sports marketing management at the University of South Carolina.
Donations can be made to either of these funds at CRCF, 301 North Union St., Suite 203 or online at cattfoundation.org.
Intersection Improvement Project at Routes 6, 660 and 4002 Continues in Charleston Township, Tioga County
Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that an intersection improvement project continues at the intersection of Route 6, Route 660, and Route 4002 (Charleston Road) in Charleston Township, Tioga County. The intersection is located approximately a half mile east of Route 1001 (Whitneyville Road / Ore Bed Road) and 1.5 miles west of the intersection with Bullock Road.
On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Charleston Road will be closed between Route 6 and Cole Road. A detour using Whitneyville Road / Ore Bed Road and Route 6 will be in place through July.
On Monday, July 17, 2023, Route 660 will be closed between Rice Road and Route 6, while the contractor begins to realign roadway.
Route 660 Detour
- Route 660 eastbound traffic will use Route 6 east, Route 15 south to (Camp Canoe Exit / Route 2005 (Main Street) south), to Route 660 east.
- Route 660 westbound traffic will use Route 2005 (Main Street) north, Route 15 north (Mansfield Exit / Route 6 west), Route 660 west.
Dean Construction, LLC., is the prime contractor for this $2.5 million intersection improvement project. Work includes intersection realignment, paving, line painting, updated signage, and guide rail. Work on this project is expected to be completed by October of 2023, weather permitting.
Nikky’s Dance Studio Takes Awards in Nationals in Ohio
Nikky’s Dance Studio Competition Team had an incredible week at Nationals in Sandusky, Ohio. The team came home with 5 National Champion Titles, 2 Big Show Champions, numerous Overall scores, two Excellence in Choreography Awards, two Excellence in Entertainment Awards, and multiple Judge’s Choice Awards. Six dances were awarded the coveted honor to re-compete in The Big Show. We were thrilled to share the stage with some amazing talent and studios. The team trained hard this season and they were rewarded this past week. The team is still offering private auditions for their 2024 team, contact studio director Nikky Ewing – if interested. Recreational registration will be held on August 19th from 10-12pm at the studio in Smethport, PA.
