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[Bellefonte, PA] – Each year the Centre County District Attorney’s Office receives nominations from the public, law enforcement and government agencies of individuals to be recognized for their exceptional work in law enforcement, above and beyond the call of duty. The nominees represent a snapshot of the work that police do in our community every day. The nominees for 2025 are as follows:

Trooper Jonathan Hodges – Pennsylvania State Police

Trooper Jonathan Hodges of PSP’s Rockview Barracks transitioned into the criminal investigations unit and quickly established himself as a dependable investigator on some of the agency’s most complex and demanding cases. He is known for a steady work ethic and a collaborative approach that strengthens coordination across units and agencies. Trooper Hodges is particularly noted for his ability to engage with victims and witnesses in a way that builds trust
and supports accurate, thorough reporting of facts. His follow-through and attention to detail have proven essential in moving difficult investigations forward. Across all assignments, he consistently demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and respect for those involved, reflecting the standards expected of the award.

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12:00pm, the Centre County District Attorney’s Office will be presenting the 2025 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. The award is given annually to a Centre County law enforcement officer in recognition of exceptional service to law enforcement and the citizens of Centre County above and beyond the call of duty. As we address issues of criminal justice reform and policing, it is also important to acknowledge the good work that local law enforcement does for us and our community. It can be all too easy to lose sight of the fact that the men and women of law enforcement fulfill an important and necessary function of ensuring we live in safe communities and bring justice to victims of crime.

Attached is the final list of nominees for the 2025 Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. These nominees are recognized for their dedication and exemplary performance of their duties as police officers.

I hope you can make it to the presentation ceremony to be held in Courtroom No. 1 at 12:00 p.m.

What: 2025 Centre County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award Ceremony

Where: Courtroom No. 1 Centre County Courthouse Bellefonte, PA

When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 12:00pm

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Cattaraugus County in western New York… Southwestern Erie County in western New York… Chautauqua County in western New York…

* Until noon EDT.

* At 1057 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Westfield to 6 miles northeast of Lottsville to 8 miles southwest of Chapman State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Jamestown, Lackawanna, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Hamburg, Salamanca, Allegany State Park, Evans, Boston, and Eden.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 90 between exits 56 and 60.
Interstate 86 between exits 7 and 23.

INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

On August 3, 2026, at approximately 10:48 a.m., the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a welfare check at the Best Western Hotel, located at 100 Davis Street, Room 327. The call was made to check on the well-being of two young children reportedly left unattended in the hotel room. Upon arrival, Captain Raymond Douglass located a 1-year, 7-month-old child, found to be nude, and a 4-month-old infant, both alone in the room with no adult supervision.

Hotel management reported that the mother and father had been seen leaving the premises earlier without the children. Captain Douglass immediately took possession of the children and contacted Children and Youth Services to assist in the situation. The hotel room was found to be in disarray, with feces present on the floor, which had been tracked through by the 1-year-old child.

As a result of the investigation, criminal charges have been filed against both adults, Tammy Curry and Dakota Z. Wallace, for Endangering the Welfare of Children, a Misdemeanor 1 crime. The charges have been filed through Magistrate Luther’s Office, and preliminary hearings will be set in the matter after arraignment.

The City of Bradford Police Department takes all crimes seriously, especially those involving the safety and well-being of children. We are committed to protecting our community’s most vulnerable members and holding accountable those who put them in harm’s way.

If you or someone you know has information about this incident or any other crime, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department at 814-887-4911. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

HEADLINE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 10:21AM EDT until August 10 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

DESCRIPTION: SVRBUF

The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Southern Chautauqua County in western New York…

* Until 1115 AM EDT.

* At 1020 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Erie to near Corry to 7 miles west of Titusville, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include… Jamestown, Westfield, Lakewood, Falconer, Mayville, Clymer, Long Point State Park, Jamestown West, Chautauqua Institution, and Findley Lake.

This includes the following highways…
Interstate 90 between exits 60 and 61.
Interstate 86 between exits 4 and 12.

INSTRUCTIONS: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo NY

On July 30, the recipients of the 2026 Champions of the Pennsylvania Wilds Awards were recognized for their efforts to help grow and sustainably develop the region’s outdoor recreation economy and nature tourism. 

Approximately 200 people from across the 13-county PA Wilds region and Harrisburg gathered to celebrate the award winners during the 2026 PA Wilds Dinner & Awards, which was held at the DuBois Country Club in Clearfield County. The theme for this year’s dinner was “The Power of Partnerships.”

Award winners included: Artisan of the Year, Marie Lewis; Best Brand Ambassador, Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze; Business of the Year, Kane Manor Inn; Conservation Stewardship, Claire and Rusty Orner of Quiet Creek Herb Farm & School of Country Living; Event of the Year, Forest County Bigfoot Festival; Great Design, Floating Feathers Brewing Company; Great Places, Johnsonburg Historic Armstrong Brick Block; Inspiring Youth, Jack Maxwell; Outstanding Leader, Richard Wykoff; and PA Wilds Planning Team Member of the Year, Candace Hillyard.

“The generational work of uplifting this rural place cannot be done by just one person or one organization,” said Ta Enos, Founder and CEO of the PA Wilds Center, giving a nod to this year’s theme of the event. “The people you see around this room, as well as many others who are not in attendance tonight, have continued to celebrate our region, bring new investments here, and steward our beautiful natural assets. All of the projects the Center accomplished over the last year were all, at their core, stories of partnerships.”

During her speech at the dinner, Enos gave brief updates on new developments in 2026, including thanking the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for transferring the PA Wilds trademarked logo to the PA Wilds Center. The PA Wilds Center has been managing the trademark for more than a decade under a long-term contract with the state, who developed it in the early 2000s.

Read the full story and view photos at: 2026 PA Wilds Champions receive awards at July 30 dinner – PA Wilds Center

On August 9th Kane Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 28 Pine Haven Dr. for a two vehicle accident with unknown injuries and unknown entrapment

BRADFORD, PA — For Bridgette and Shane Oschman, investing in Bradford isn’t simply something they believe in, it’s both a privilege and a responsibility.

When United Way of the Bradford Area announced its inaugural 814 Day of Action, Shane immediately knew he wanted to be involved. “I remember when I lived in York, Pennsylvania, they held a ‘Day of Giving’ where volunteers came together to help nonprofit organizations tackle projects that never seemed to make it to the top of the priority list,” Shane said. “When I heard our United Way was bringing that idea to Bradford, I was excited to volunteer.”

WARREN, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) has announced students who achieved Dean’s List recognition for the Summer 2026 term. 

Students take classes at one of our over 20 different instructional locations or online and include:

Allegheny County
         OAKDALE – Aarna Pandey

Clarion County
STRATTANVILLE– Amber Stark

CUBA, NY – Cuba Memorial Hospital (CMH) is hosting a day of health education and celebrating history for the “Through the Ages” celebration and health fair. The event will take place on Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palmer Opera House in Cuba, NY.

The free event celebrates Cuba Memorial Hospital’s century of commitment to caring for the community while showcasing the services and dedicated professionals who continue to shape healthcare in the community.

Guests of all ages are invited to participate in health screenings and wellness activities, reminisce about the over 100-year history of the hospital as well as learn more about the many services available in Cuba.

On August 8th Roulette Fire Department was dispatched to Main St. and Rt. 6 west for wires down. A truck is tangled in the wires

OLEAN, NY — Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, has introduced a new Provider in Triage (PIT) process designed to help patients begin receiving medical attention sooner after arriving at the Emergency Department.

The new process allows many patients to be evaluated by an emergency medicine provider whether it be a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant shortly after completing their initial nursing assessment. By beginning the medical evaluation earlier, providers can order diagnostic tests, initiate treatment when appropriate and help streamline each patient’s care.

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that the contractor for a drainage improvement project along Route 59 in Keating and Lafyette townships, McKean County, plans to close the road to replace a drainage pipe near the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad crossing near the Village of Backus on Monday, August 10. This replacement is part of a project that will help prevent uncontrolled water flow from damaging the pavement and extend the service life of approximately five miles of road.

The State Transportation Commission has adopted the 2027 12-Year Transportation Program.

The plan features accomplishments over the past two years and builds on the Shapiro Administration’s progress, with 21,291 road miles improved statewide and work advancing on 1,931 state and local bridges so far.

Harrisburg, PA – The State Transportation Commission (STC) adopted the 2027 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP) yesterday, a plan reflecting an anticipated investment of over $90 billion over the next 12 years for improvements to roads, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads, and active transportation: an increase of more than 3% from the 2025 TYP.

The plan builds on the Shapiro Administration’s progress, with 21,291 miles of road improved statewide and work advancing on 1,931 state and local bridges so far. The TYP also highlights some of PennDOT’s initiatives and accomplishments over the past two years, ranging from train station modernization to truck parking expansion, as well as ongoing reconstruction on vital roads and bridges. 

“This plan was developed through significant collaboration with Pennsylvania communities to enhance safety and modernize our system,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll. “This investment in our transportation network helps ensure that the Commonwealth remains a safe place to live, work and visit.”   

In the first four years of the TYP, beginning October 1, 2026, the newly adopted program anticipates the following funding to be available statewide from federal, state, and local sources:  

• $16.9 billion for state highway and bridge projects. 
• $12.9 billion for public transit. 
• $367 million for multimodal projects. 
• $240 million for rail freight. 
• $154 million for aviation

The TYP includes statewide planned projects across all modes of transportation, and reflects funding assigned to these projects over a 12-year period. Receiving public input early in the TYP planning process played a key role in identifying investments in the various transportation modes.  

Now that the STC has adopted the update, PennDOT will submit the plan to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration for review. The FHWA coordinates with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to review the plan’s conformity with air quality requirements.  

The State Transportation Commission is chaired by the PennDOT secretary and consists of 10 appointed citizens as well as the majority and minority chairs of the state House and Senate Transportation committees.  Act 120 of 1970 requires PennDOT to prepare, update, and submit Pennsylvania’s TYP every two years to the STC.  

For more information about how the TYP fits into PennDOT’s transportation planning efforts, visit https://talkpatransportation.com/how-it-works/typ.  

Summit Township Clean Up Days is scheduled for August 14 &15 (Friday and Saturday) 8-3. Please see the website for details and allowable items. www.summittownshipsupervisors.com

Contact Carol Putt-Ayers with questions @ 814-320-3754 or 724-840-3690.

Allegany County will host its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at our Transfer Station located at 6006 County Road 48, Angelica.

Since 2010, the Allegany County Solid Waste Department, with the help of all County residents, has collected and safely disposed of more than 200,000 pounds of Household Hazardous Waste. Some of the most common items accepted include pesticides and insecticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, cleaning chemicals, and oil-based paints.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. To pre-register or for more information, contact Tim Palmiter, Allegany County Recycling Coordinator, at 585-268-7282 or timothy.palmiter@alleganyco.gov

McKean County is seeking candidates for a part-time Food Service Worker.  This position will assist with food preparation at the jail and must have ServSafe certification.  Applicant must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.  Position typically requires 48-50 hours every 2 weeks and is most often needed for weekends, but will occasionally include Monday – Friday days. The ability to start immediately is a plus.  The position pays $10.57 per hour.

Interested applicants are invited to apply by completing a County application available on our website at www.mckeancountypa.org.  Please forward application to: Kathy Roche, Human Resources Director, McKean County Courthouse, 500 West Main Street, Smethport, PA 16749 or by emailing it to: klroche@mckeancountypa.org by August 17, 2018.  We are an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

The Down East Boys will be holding a free concert on August 21st, 2026 at God’s Country Church on Turner Street in Austin, PA.  This group performs all across the U.S. and have graciously agreed to perform for our nearby communities that evening. They are ranked as one of the best Southern Gospel groups in the nation, and recently one of their songs was ranked #1 on the Power 50 Gospel chart for four consecutive weeks. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.  Come out and enjoy an evening of great music and fellowship!

Schedule: 30 hours/week, in-person (Coudersport, PA)
Pay: $15/hour

We are looking for a reliable and organized person to join our team as a Legal Assistant in our real estate practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with details, staying organized, and helping things run smoothly.

No prior legal experience? That’s okay. We are happy to train the right person who has a strong work ethic, good computer skills, and a positive attitude.

What You’ll Do:

• Help organize and process documents for real estate files
• Communicate with clients, lenders, realtors, and attorneys
• Enter information into our system and keep records up to date
• Assist with simple calculations (we’ll show you how)
• Track the progress of files and help keep things on schedule
• Help prepare documents for real estate closings
• Keep your workspace and files organized

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone dependable with a strong work ethic
• Good attention to detail
• Comfortable using a computer (Microsoft Office or similar)
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• Friendly and professional communication skills
• Basic math skills

Helpful but not required:

• Office or clerical experience
• Experience with real estate or legal work

Why This Role is a Great Fit:

• On-the-job training provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to learn valuable legal and real estate skills
• Ideal for someone looking to grow into a professional office role

Think you might be a good fit? We’d love to hear from you.
Please email your resume to Finance@CahillyLaw.com

The Coudersport Area School District is seeking applicants for a General Cafeteria Worker – 5 hr./day effective with the 2026-2027 school year.

Interested applicants should send a complete application package, including a letter of interest, application, current clearances (Act 24/31/34/151/168), and resumé to the Office of the Superintendent, CASD, 698 Dwight Street, Coudersport, PA 16915 by August 19, 2026.

On August 6 Ulysses and Genesee Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 405 Center St. for a one vehicle crash a vehicle into a building with unknown injuries and entrapment

Dear Community Partners,

We need your help.

When we launched the 814 Day of Action, our goal was simple: bring our community together to make Bradford stronger through service. We know schedules can be challenging, which is why we expanded this year’s event to two volunteer days—giving businesses the opportunity to participate during the workweek and offering a weekend option for individuals and families whose work commitments made Friday difficult.

To complete the community projects already scheduled, we need at least 15 more volunteers on Saturday.