January 23, 2025

Harrisburg, PA – Winter weather is here, and navigating the unique hazards of snow squalls is crucial for drivers to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road. Thanks to a new partnership, drivers could soon get more relevant information to help them stay safe on the roads.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) are teaming up with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to prioritize roadway safety and further study how snow squalls affect driving.

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by Pike County Light & Power (PCL&P) for natural gas distribution service in portions of Pike County.

The Commission voted 5-0 to investigate PCL&P’s proposal to increase its annual operating revenues for natural gas distribution service by approximately $905,900 (35.8%).  Under the proposal, the average bill for a residential customer using 80 Ccf per month would increase from $135.78 to $196.08 per month (44.4%). 

A group of enterprising students from the Networking and Engineering programs at the Seneca Highlands CTC experienced a thrilling hands-on opportunity today, beta testing a brand-new, in-development game from Gwoop. The experience kicked off with excitement and anticipation as students logged in to explore the game’s early version, collecting data and feedback crucial to its future success.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is offering a free two-day workshop for K-12 teachers to help them integrate Indigenous knowledge and resources into their lesson plans and library collections.

The workshop, “Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge and Resources into K-12 Classroom Practices,” will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons. Lunch will be provided both days.

WACKWITZ, STEVEN TODD 18 3502 (A1I) BURGLARY-OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION PERSONS PRESENT (F1) 1 COUNT – 18 5506 LOITERING AND PROWLING AT NIGHTTIME (M3) 18 3503 (A1I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS-ENTER STRUCTURE (F3) 18 3126 (A)(1) INDECENT ASSAULT 18 3127 (A) INDECENT EXPOSURE (M2) Age 34 Race White Gender Male Height 6′ 2″ Weight 160 lbs Hair Blonde Eyes Hazel Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ARREST DETAILS Officers investigated an incident where a female victim reported to Bradford City Officers that a known male had entered her home while she was sleeping and laid down in bed with her, awaking her. The victim also stated that while in her home he did indecently expose and assault her.

Officers interviewed Wackwitz and an arrest was made. Wackwitz was arraigned before District Judge Richard Luther who set bail at $50,000 straight. Wackwitz, unable to post bail, was remanded to the McKean County Jail. Location Belleview Ave Bradford, PA 16701 Arrest Date Sep 14, 2024 Incident Type Burglary Reference ID 2024-09140524

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://mckean.crimewatchpa.com/bradfordpd/68048/arrests/wackwitz-steven-todd-18-3502-a1i-burglary-overnight-accommodation-persons-present-f1

District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reports that, following a one day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, Michael Basil WINSTON, of Bradford, was convicted of Indecent Exposure.  Officer Terry Fuqua of the City of Bradford Police Department charged WINSTON after investigating a report that, on June 3, 2024, WINSTON exposed his genitals to a female.  The victim reported that WINSTON pulled his pants down to expose his genitals and asked her to have sex with him. Assistant District Attorney Gregory  A. Henry prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise is releasing the 2024 year-end report for the Elk County Coroner’s Office. During the year of 2024, 283 cases were investigated by the Coroner’s Office.

The breakdown is as follows:
63-Natural deaths
14-Accidental deaths with the following breakdown:
8 falls
3 fire-related deaths
1 aspiration
1 hypothermia
1 drug overdose
6 Suicides
1 Homicide
1 pending investigation
39 nursing home deaths
The office also examined and issued 159 cremation authorizations and assisted four mothers through the Elk County Cribs for Kids program, which provides cribs to mothers who are in need of a safe sleep space for their baby. 

Dept 6 dispatched automatic aid to Osceola for a structure fire. Engine 6-2 and Tanker 6-5 responded. Crews remained on scene for approximately 3 hours