On October 22, at 9:42 Smethport Fire Dept. and Mt. Jewett Ambulance were dispatched 15400 Rt. 6 for a one car crash vehicle vs. deer.

BRADFORD, Pa. – You must admit, there is something foreboding about an old Victorian mansion. In America, it has become the standard for the quintessential haunted house. Simply say the words “haunted house” and most Americans will conjure up an image of a mansard roof, gabled porches, and spiked wrought-iron gates. But have you ever wondered how Victorian mansions, which once were the happy family homes of many Americans, became associated with stories of ghosts and Halloween?

On October 31, Matthew Hileman, director of the Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center, and adjunct instructor of art history at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will explore the history of American Victorian architecture and how it became the model home for ghostly residents. “Haunted Mansions: How the Victorian Home Became America’s Favorite Haunt” is a free illustrated lecture presented in partnership with Pitt-Bradford’s Division of Communication and the Arts. The presentation will look at the customs of our 19th-century forebears and how their superstitious and sometimes macabre beliefs would forever tie Victorian architecture to our image of the “spooky old house.” The lecture will also look at how Hollywood and popular culture in the 20th century would put the final nail in the coffin of the Victorian home.

The lecture will take place in the Bromeley Family Theater. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free. Doors will open at 11:30 and the presentation will begin at noon. Historical photographs of seances and ghost photography will be included, along with sound effects and film clips. This presentation may not be for you if you are easily frightened or disturbed by loud noises and images of a supernatural nature.
For more information, contact the Marilyn Horne Museum at infor@marilynhorne.org or call 814-362- 7990.

Michael E. Farman, age 69 of Tioga, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Corning Hospital.

Born June 21, 1953 in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Stuart and Eugenia (Bentley) Farman.

Michael retired from Corning, Inc., was the Knoxville Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief for 21 years and enjoyed trout fishing.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen (Paris) Farman; two sons, Shawn (Jennifer) Farman of Marysville, CA and Chad (Deanna) Farman of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Justin, Abbigail and Joseph Farman, Renee (Will) Shantz, Jessy (Jamie Colvin) Farman and Amber Farman; 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Jonita Jedid; three brothers, Jim, Gene and Greg Farman and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Lynette Farman.

Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following at 4:00 PM with his brother in law, Pastor Keith Paris officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Knoxville Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company, 107 Case St., Knoxville, PA 16928.

At 5:37 PM on Saturday, Blossburg & Liberty Fire Depts. dispatched to 618 Hollow Lane in Ward Township for a large wildfire in the woods. Second alarm for Mansfield & Liberty full response. ATV’s needed. Canton also dispatched 3rd alarm. Notify DCNR.

At 5:15 PM on Saturday, Ulysses Fire Dept. has been dispatched to 380 Cinder Hill Road for a wildfire. Genesee also dispatched to assist.

At 4:25 PM on Saturday, Smethport Fire & Priotity ambulance dispatched to 69 Railroad Avenue behind Nittany for a possible crash reported by alarm company.

At 2:05 PM on Saturday, Kane Fire & Ambulance & Wilcox ambulance have been dispatched to the area of 5865 Route 321, just north of South Settlement road, for a vehicle into a tree.

BRADFORD, Pa. – Colorado’s Watson Institute is in Bradford this week teaching students at Bradford Area High School and the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford about social entrepreneurship as part of the Bradford Area Alliance’s Entrepreneurship Week.

            The week began and will end with sessions for students underwritten by the Halloran Foundation. Thursday featured the Alliance’s Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition pitch event.

            Earlier this week, Watson facilitator Marte Siebenhar led a workshop of juniors and seniors at BAHS. Siebenhar told students that entrepreneurship means finding a need and filling it and that it does not necessarily mean inventing something or starting a business, although, of course, it can.

            Using that definition, Siebenhar walked through exercises to see how they already act in entrepreneurial ways, what a societal need is that concerns them and how interconnected those problems can be.

            “This work is very layered and very nuanced,” Siebenhar said. She also talked with students about developing their natural talents and passions to find career success.

            Over the weekend, Watson Institute will work with Pitt-Bradford students to model entrepreneurial processes. Thirty students will spend the weekend alongside mentors who are Pitt-Bradford alumni and members of the Bradford business community.

            On Friday, Pitt-Bradford students visited America Refining Group to ask questions about its business model before discussing the types of problems they see in the community, conducting a Root Cause analysis and proposing a prototype solution.

            Throughout the weekend, students will learn about business models, craft a mock pitch, workshop their ideas with local mentors, and hear from Pitt-Bradford alumnus Kamron Khodjaev ’12-’15, co-founder of KOOP Technologies, an insurance technology company for autonomous vehicles and robotics based in Pittsburgh.

            This is the second year Pitt-Bradford has hosted the Watson Institute. It is the first year for the high school portion of the visit, both sponsored by the Halloran Foundation. Many of those serving as mentors have returned from last year.

            The weekend ends Sunday with a pitch competition and the awarding of $150 gift cards for members of the winning team.

Robert George Burdick died on Oct. 20, 2022.

Born at home in South Bolivar, N.Y., on July 19, 1937, the son of William R. Burdick and Doris Lena Carpenter Burdick who predeceased him.

Survived by spouse, Sandra Kay (Reitzel) Burdick, whom he married Aug. 21, 1958, in Wellsville, N.Y.

Predeceased by sister, Marie Ball; and brothers: Donald Burdick and William “Bub” Burdick Jr.

Survived by daughter, Julie Burdick (Michael Nosal) of Jamestown, N.Y.; son, Blair N. (Nancy) Burdick, Cuba, N.Y.; grandchildren: Elizabeth L. Raible (Sean Raible), Warren, Pa,, Rosalie Annette Hewitt (Lynn Schaffer) Dewittville, N.Y., Madison R. Burdick, Nathan B. Burdick, Cuba, N..; great-grandsons: Owen R. Tipton, Sean Robert Raible, Connor Michael Raible and Colin James Raible of Warren, Pa.; brothers: Charles Burdick of Bolivar, N.Y., and Larry Burdick of Kentucky; and sister, Dora DeYoe of Florida.

Denied the opportunity to finish school, he obtained a GED and became a lifelong self-learner. He was employed by Acme Electric, Inc., Di Pizio Construction, Cuba Memorial Hospital, and Cuba Cheese Inc. and in later years by Wayne Paving and Gravel of Ceres, Pennsylvania and Boehmer Trucking of Machias, N.Y.

He was a survivor of the polio epidemics of the 1940s and his strong will and determination enabled him to overcome paralysis and walk again. He never let the pain and disability that persisted through his life keep him from accomplishing his goals. He was known for his strong work ethic and was working on his property daily until his final illness.

His interests in retirement included Harley Davidson motorcycles, refinishing furniture, hunting, and maintaining his acreage. He was a devoted son-in-law to Wilma Reitzel until her death in 1994.

Memorial service to be held at a later date. Private internment at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction of Treusdell Funeral Home, Belfast, N.Y.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www treusdellfuneralhome.com.

At 11:40 AM on Saturday, Elkland & Osceola Fire Depts have been dispatched to 5083 Locey Creek Road for a rollover accident with one possible injury. Occupant is reported out of the vehicle. Northbound lane blocked.