🔥WORKING FIRE🔥At 2046 last night city firefighters were dispatched to Pleasant St for a house fire. The fire originated at the rear of the house, ran the exterior wall and extended into the attic space. First due firefighters made a quick hit on the fire which significantly limited damage to the occupied one story home. Captain 1-20(Lewis) called for a 2nd alarm that brought in off duty city firefighters and Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department. City of Bradford Police also assisted on scene. Chief 1 (Butler) had Pleasant St. command.📸:
HANOVER, PA — (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s® and Dirty® potato chips. This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling the limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips identified below.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
To date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products. Utz is recalling these products based on the ingredient supplier’s recall.
May Star Award Winner, Breanne Wetherby, environmental services, OGH.
BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winner of the 2026 May Star Award. This month’s recipient was Breanne Wetherby.
Wetherby is an aide in the environment services department at OGH where she started in August 2024.
““Every time I call her she is willing to help and is always pleasant. I’ll take 3 more of her,” said her nomination. Her manager echoed that sentiment, “Breanne has been an invaluable member of the EVS team, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience. She is frequently heard engaging with patients in a warm and reassuring manner, helping them feel at ease throughout their time at the hospital. Her positive attitude, genuine friendliness and ever-present smile make her a truly appreciated part of Olean General Hospital.”
The Star Award is presented monthly to an employee who demonstrates outstanding performance and inspires the same in others. Staff members are nominated for exceptional customer satisfaction, continuous performance improvement, teamwork, communication, ownership/accountability and excellence through co-worker or patient nominations.
The following were also nominated for Star Awards: Allison Fuller, EVS; Derek Hittle, RN, emergency department; and Courtnee Piganelli, RN, emergency department.
Star award recipients receive a chamber of commerce gift certificate, additional paid time off, a certificate of recognition and the star award parking spot.
April weather for 2026 could best be described as another Model T Ford month. We did have a few warm, sunny days, however for the most part, we had several days of high winds, thunderstorms, hail, snow flurries, and cold temperatures.
We continued to receive a good amount of rain. For the month, we recorded 6.36″. It has been a few years since we have had that much rain for the month. Last year, the total was 5.21″with 4″ of snow. April showers bring May flowers.
Pine Creek looks very healthy, and of course, the grass is growing. May is starting off wet and cold. Freeze and frost warnings have been issued by the NWS four of the first 7 days of May. I know it is a welcome relief to many to get out and mow the lawn. As noted in an article in the Wall Street Journal, most of the country is being well mowed these days.
Henry W. Lush National Weather Service Observer and Alyson Lush
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA, Thu May 7 2026 …FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY…
* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will result in areas of frost.
* WHERE…A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Increasing cloud cover overnight could limit frost formation in some areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take protective measures now to protect tender plants from the cold.
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Pennsylvania Senate Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) that would fully allow for the concealed carrying of legally owned firearms, Senate Bill 357, was advanced (9-5) by the Senate Judiciary Committee today, with all five negative votes cast by PA Senate Democrats.
“Article 1, Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution unquestionably states: ‘The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned’,” Dush said. “Unfortunately, as we have seen time and time again in the Democrat-controlled state House, even the most ‘well-intentioned’ or ‘commonsense’ gun laws can rapidly mutate, multiply and come to fruition as tyrannical, Orwellian firearm confiscation and control dictates. This is precisely why I have re-introduced Senate Bill 357 to serve as an unbeatable, nullifying legislative checkmate by fully allowing for the life-preserving, constitutionally recognized concealed carrying of legally owned firearms.”
Specifically, Senate Bill 357 would establish a new two-tiered system for Pennsylvania’s concealed carry process:
Tier one would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania.
Tier two would give citizens the option of obtaining a License to Carry a Firearm (LTCF)permit that is valid throughout Pennsylvania; and would provide for carrying firearms in more than 30 other states that either recognize Pennsylvania LTCFs or a reciprocity agreement is in effect.
“Clearly, the safety and welfare of our citizens cannot be guaranteed by criminalizing our most fundamental freedoms by imposing universal background checks, disarming law-abiding citizens in ‘gun free zones’ or allowing the unconstitutional ‘red flag law’ confiscation of legally owned firearms,” reiterated Dush. “At the most practical level, Senate Bill 357 would fully protect Pennsylvania citizens who follow the law every day and should not be questioned, prosecuted or imprisoned any time they choose to exercise their sacred right to carry a concealed firearm.”
Senate Bill 357 now advances to the full Senate for consideration.
On May 7th St. Marys Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to 906 Windfall Road near Windfall car wash for a two vehicle head on collision with two patients one patient ejected from the vehicle with unknown injuries
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors on the square across from the county jail, every Friday from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Market will also be held on Saturday, if vendors are available, from 11 am to 3 pm. The next market weekend will be this Friday, May 8th and Saturday, May 9th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
* NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2026. The outdoor market is held EACH FRIDAY. Market will also be held on SATURDAY IF VENDORS ARE AVAILABLE. Market will be held from May through December (weather permitting).
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-544-7313 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
FRIDAY VENDORS – 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
C & V SOAP AND CANDLES will be there Friday but have other obligations for Saturday. We will be bringing handmade different varieties of soap, body butter, bath salts, and bath dust and bombs, candle bouquets and wax melts .
CARING CRAFTS will be at the market on Friday, May 8th! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows & Plastic Canvas Ornaments/Magnets! Both make great gifts for any occasion! We accept Cash payments! Hope to see everyone there! If you missed us that day/ would like to place an order please reach out to Jessica Cornelius @ 814 203 2482 or like us on Facebook and send us a message! Thank you in advance!
VALLEY HONEY will be at the market on Friday only. We will have various sizes of liquid honey, whipped honey, honey gift bags, honey sticks and beeswax for sale. We accept cash payments. Hope to see everyone there!
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP is planning on attending the market on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that include soap bars, shampoo bars, lotions, and bath bombs. For more information contact us at meandmyboyssoap@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.
MILL CREEK MARKET will be attending on Saturday May 9th with mushrooms, tea, and grow kits. Accept cash and Venmo. @millcreekmarketpa, www.papreferred.com/Member/Index/1429
BRADFORD, PA — As part of the ongoing transition of services, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) is reminding the community that its Emergency Department (ED) will officially close on Sunday morning, May 17, at 12:00 a.m.
Hospital leadership recognizes that this change may be difficult for patients, families and caregivers who have relied on emergency services in Bradford for many years. The organization remains committed to supporting the community through this transition with compassion, transparency and a continued focus on access to high-quality care.
“We understand the impact this change may have and are committed to helping patients navigate where to go for care moving forward,” hospital leadership said.
What This Means for Patients
Beginning Sunday morning, May 17 at 12:01 a.m., emergency services will no longer be available at BRMC. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Emergency medical services (EMS) will continue to transport patients to the most appropriate facility for care.
Services Remaining Open
While the emergency department will close, several services will continue to operate at BRMC, ensuring ongoing access to outpatient care locally. These include primary care, pediatrics, general surgery, urology, orthopaedics and sports medicine, medical oncology, pain management and physical medicine rehab, cardiology and women’s health.
Additional services that will remain open include the Anita Herbert, MD, Occupational Health Center; The Pavilion skilled nursing facility; and Upbeat, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. A laboratory blood draw station will continue operating Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and radiology services including mammography, ultrasound, x-ray and dexa services will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
These services will remain available to support the healthcare needs of the community and maintain continuity of care close to home.
Commitment to the Community
The transition reflects a broader effort to align services in a way that is sustainable and responsive to changing healthcare needs. BRMC remains dedicated to ensuring patients have access to appropriate levels of care, whether locally or within the regional system.
Hospital leaders continue negotiations with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to acquire the BRMC campus building and assume operations of The Pavilion, the 95-bed skilled nursing facility on the campus.
Patients with questions about services or where to seek care are encouraged to visit the transition information page at www.brmc-ogh.org/BRMC-transition/ or contact their healthcare provider for guidance.
Congratulations to William Baker, who was recognized for 50 years of service at the Genesee Township Volunteer Fire /Ems Dept. Station 37 annual awards banquet last weekend. Suzan Williams of my Coudersport office was there to present Mr. Baker with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives honoring his dedication. She also presented certificates to other members recognized for service milestones, including Susan Calcote, 30 years; Patricia Ransom, 30 years; and Monica Porcuri, five years. Thank you to these members and all members of the department for your service and commitment to protecting public safety in your community!
Large estate sale featuring many vintage items, large collections of crystal figurines, pigs, piggy banks, cast iron collectibles, depression and uranium glass, tools, motorcycle, vintage and other books, furniture, tiles of various sizes, baskets, vintage cabinets and furniture, vintage movie projector and electronics, Hershey items/memorabilia and vintage Hershey Letterpress printing blocks, postcards, power scooters and medical supplies, vintage toys, M&M memorabilia, Tiffany-style lamps and lights and much, much more. Everything must go.Cash only.
We are not responsible for accidents, please WATCH YOUR STEP at sale.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA Wed May 6 2026 …FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM EDT THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE…Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren Counties.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Frost and freeze conditions will be possible again Thursday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Near-ground freezing temperatures could kill uncovered sensitive outdoor vegetation.
