Bradford, Pennsylvania – In a year defined by celebration, generosity, and extraordinary community spirit, the United Way of the Bradford Area is proud to announce it has not only reached — but exceeded — its 2025 Annual Campaign goal during its landmark centennial year, “A Century of Service — 100 Years United.”
With an original goal of $300,000, the campaign ultimately raised $307,000, thanks to widespread community support, proceeds from the February 6th Soup Lunch fundraiser, and some late gifts that helped carry the campaign over the finish line.
This milestone reflects the remarkable generosity of local residents, businesses, and organizations who continue to invest in the well-being of their neighbors. While community needs continue to evolve, this year’s success demonstrates that the Bradford area remains deeply committed to caring for one another.
Johnsonburg, Pa.: Bob Rankin was successful in Potter County by harvesting a 9.4# female red fox on private lands near 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. Bob routinely enters the Rolfe hunts; this year he harvested the fox with a .223 rifle and a thermal scope. Bob usually hunts by scoping or over bait. Congratulations, Bob.
Hunters are reminded that the second weekend of Rolfe’s hunt or trap finishes the weekend of February 20-22. Hunters are also reminded that Rolfe’s next predator hunt for coyotes and crows will be ten days bracketing the Labor Day Weekend in September of 2026.
Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day. Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox. Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.
Flood Watch issued February 20 at 12:47PM EST until February 21 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
An ice jam may cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the river.
WHAT…Flooding caused by ice jams is possible.
WHERE…A portion of central New York, including the following county, Steuben.
WHEN…Through Saturday evening.
IMPACTS…The combination of recent rain and snowmelt will result in increased flow along rivers and streams in Steuben County through Saturday. Ice on the rivers may break up, jam downstream and cause flooding along the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
Ice jams have been reported by county officials along the Canisteo and Cohocton Rivers. The ice jam on the Canisteo River is located near West Cameron. The ice jam on the Cohocton River is located near the Route 4 bridge about 2 miles upstream from Coopers Plain.
https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTIONS: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Cottonwood Heights, Utah (February 17, 2026) Go Raw LLC is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried Nuggets, 10oz bag, lot code #C25288, Best Buy Date 10/15/2027, because it may contain low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1).
Cats fed diets low in thiamine over time may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats.
Symptoms of deficiency in an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, failure to grow, and weight loss.
District Attorney and McKean County Law Enforcement Remember Patrolman Steve Jerman (McKean County, February 20, 2026);
McKean County Law Enforcement honors the memory of Patrolman Steve Jerman, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on February 20, 1999.
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember Patrolman Stephen Jerman’s heroic sacrifice. A true hero whose legacy will continue. He will forever be honored by McKean County Law Enforcement.
It is a life well-lived that lets us know how deep of an impact his death has made.
On this anniversary, we honor Patrolman Stephen M. Jerman and pray for his family.
On behalf of the McKean County District Attorney’s Office and the McKean County Law Enforcement community, I express our sympathy and respect. We vow to honor and remember our fallen officer Patrolman Steven Jerman.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 13, 2026 – North Kansas City, Missouri, Shaman Botanicals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot (Lot B# AAW.501.3) of Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein to the consumer level. Recent testing showed that the Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein product contains 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) in an amount more than the declared value of 7.5 mg/tablet.
Risk Statement: Use of the Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein product could result in consumers ingesting a higher dose than intended, which could result in adverse health effects.
Shaman Botanicals, LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this lot of Alkaloids Chewable Tablets—White Vein.
“Orchards of a Futile Heaven” was written by Matthew Derby, whose credits include the feature film “Gone in the Night” (2022) starring Winona Ryder and two audio dramas, “Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind” (2023) featuring Christina Ricci and Billy Magnussen, and “Sandra” (2018) with Ethan Hawke and Kristen Wiig.
The Wellsboro Film Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20, 21 and 22 during Wellsboro’s Lights, Canvas, Action Winter Weekend. The public is invited to attend.
During the festival, 47 short films are being screened with 24 of them represented by attending filmmakers.
The filmmakers who submitted shorts this year are from Buenos Aires, Argentina and California, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas in the United States.
“The festival requires that all short films be under 40 minutes long to compete,”said Thomas Verdi, executive director.
“Thomas Smith, my colleague and I were looking for a place to hold a film festival when I decided to visit the dark skies at Cherry Springs State Park. My GPS brought me through Wellsboro and I fell in love with this town – Main Street, the diner, the hotel…” Verdi said. The first Wellsboro Film Festival was held in 2025.
An entrepreneur and filmmaker, Verdi founded and runs Discontent Media Group, which owns The Film Fund that has awarded more than $150,000 to independent short film producers.
At this year’s festival, there are six competitive short blocks, representing five genres – horror, drama, comedy, music videos and documentaries.
At 4 p.m., eight documentary shorts will be shown: “Strouse Entertainment: Starting a Business from a Wheelchair,” “Time is an Ingredient,” Memphis Massacre,” “Fjallferd,” “The Shaver’s Creek Farmland Raptor Project,” “The Spirit of the People” and “You’ve Seen Us Before.” “50/10 Saul Turteltaub” is a documentary film about Saul who wrote comedy and produced television shows for 50 years. He wrote for “That Girl,” “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Sanford and Son.” He talks about how he broke into the world of television comedy and offers his opinions on comedy writing.
At 7 p.m. Saturday, 14 comedies will be screened: “Murphy,” “The Open House,” “Jerry Tarpini: Fitness Expert,” “Nub City,” “The Pitch,” “Dating Audrey,” “Behind the Signal: The Making of Blood Signal 4G,” “Fireflies in the Dusk,” “Trash Talk,” “Marry Me,” “Waiting for Bigfoot,” “Cart Bay Republic,” “Just Be Awesome” and “The Correction.”
Through its first 25 games, the Penn College women’s basketball team has reached not only new NCAA era (since 2014) heights, but program marks, as well. Going into Saturday’s United East Conference quarterfinal, it looks to go even farther.
On Saturday at 1 p.m., the second-seeded Wildcats of coach Britni Mohney, 19-6 overall and 11-2 in the conference, will host No. 7 Lancaster Bible College, a 68-63 winner over No. 10 Gallaudet University on Wednesday. In the regular-season meeting against LBC, Penn College won, 63-44.
The winner of Saturday’s game will advance to a semifinal on Tuesday, with the conference championship game set for Saturday, Feb. 28.
The annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics hosted by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) continue with events in Oswayo Valley, Coudersport, Port Allegany and Mt. Jewett. The schedule is as follows:
Join us for a night of fellowship and great music at the Port Allegany CMA church located at 414 E Mill st. Port Allegany. The date is February 21st 6pm-8pm. This is a free event with music by Christian artists, Michael and April Prutsman of the band, “Chord Of Three Stands” You can find out more about their ministry at https://www.facebook.com/share/1BQ5N7Fjhq/
Light Refreshments will be served following the concert.
A love offering will be collected.
Please invite your family and friends! It is sure to be a great night.
OLEAN, N.Y., February 17 – The Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation’s Community Fund grant application process is open, with grant applications due April 15.
The Community Fund makes possible two rounds of annual funding, one in May and one in November, for unrestricted grants intended to support projects and initiatives that respond to the changing needs of the community.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or a government entity or school district.
BRADFORD, PA — Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) submitted a formal closure notice to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania effective today, with anticipated closing of inpatient, emergency, and long-term care services bymid-2026, pending Pennsylvania Department of Health approval.
The region’s declining population and severely reduced patient census that was already minimal in 2019 combined to create financial losses averaging $10.1 million each year since 2021.
