On December 2, at 9:53 am Otto Fire Dept. was dispatched to Red Rock Hill for a disabled tractor trailer

The Family That Hunts Together Stays Together

Bradford, Pa.:  Sunday was another exciting day at the two Deer Check Stations operated by the Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative on SR 59 and 346 in McKean County.  The opening weekend gives families time to hunt together and one family from Mt. Jewett, Pa., made the most of that opportunity. 

Zane Carlson brought in a buck with the widest inside spread on the antlers, to date, at 19 inches.  The massive 7-point by 5-point buck weighed, dressed, at 151 pounds.  The pedicels of the mammoth buck measured 37 and 38 mm, and indicated the buck was likely 4 and ½ years old.  Check station workers were not able to exactly age the deer by its teeth because the jaw needed to stay intact for mounting.  Congratulations, Zane!

Kim Carlson, Zane’s mother, was all smiles as she brought in her first ever buck to the check station on SR 59.  Kim and Zane were hunting together on the Allegheny National Forest and shot almost simultaneously at two bucks that exited a regeneration stand of trees.  Kim’s 4-point by 4 -point buck was aged at 2 and ½ years old by its teeth, and it weighed 118 pounds.  Congratulations, Mom!

The check stations are open again on Monday, 12/2, and Saturday, 12/7, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days.  All deer will be weighed, measured, and aged for FREE for hunters.  Each hunter bringing in a deer for checking will also receive a ticket on a cash raffle.  Hunters bringing in antlerless deer will be eligible for a $500 raffle.   Hunters bringing in an antlered deer will be eligible for a $250 raffle.

Hunters will also receive an orange KQDC hat for bringing their deer to the check station. 

The KQDC is managed for Quality Deer and a Quality Forest Ecosystem to provide a Quality Hunting experience.  Other goals are to provide quality forests for landowners to manage for timber products, local employment, numerous outdoor recreation activities, and quality habitat for all wildlife.

The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative is an on-going demonstration, begun in 2000, of how hunting can be used to meet the goals of multiple publics for managing deer.  A partnership of forest landowners, forest managers, biologists, hunters, and local businesses developed the program which relies on hunters to manage deer density on a representative forested area.  The program is conducted on a 74,000-acre forested demonstration area in northwestern Pennsylvania.

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Cameron County Chamber of Commerce continuing with a family friendly fun event highlighting Christmas decorated homes and businesses.  The selfie scavenger hunt kicks off Saturday December 7.  For the entire month of December people are encouraged to take selfies in front of items listed on a scavenger hunt sheet and upload the pictures to a Facebook   On New Years Day random winners will be announced.   Scavenger hunt sheets will be available during Christmas in the Wilds at businesses throughout the county.

Christmas Lineup

Businesses and organizations in Cameron County preparing for the holiday season.  The season begins with the arrival of the Christmas tree in the town square.  The tree has been donated by the Erik and Marilyn Erickson.  Smoker Logging will cut and transport the tree Thanksgiving weekend.  In addition a second tree donated by Chris and Randy Andrews will be installed on West Fourth Street near the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce new location.

During Shop Small Saturday November 30, a drawing will be held to give away $100 worth of lottery tickets.  It benefits the Cameron County Royalty.  The tickets can be purchased now at $5.00 each at the chamber office.  Beginning November 30,  shoppers can pick up the C&N Bank Shop Small punch card and after spending $100 at local businesses the card can be turned into the chamber office for a drawing to be held during Christmas in the Wilds December 7.  This gives shoppers one week to fill as many cards as possible.  The prizes are 1 $100 winner, 3 $50 winners 2 $25 winners.  The Cameron County High School Quarterback Club is raising funds from a basket raffle.  Tickets will be available November 25 through December 7 at the chamber office.  All Christmas Time at Sarah Jane’s will open its doors for snuggling with furry animals.  The theme of A Christmas Time will be woodland animals.  Sarah Daley will have painting classes every Friday night.

On December 2, at 9:22 am Salamanca was dispatched to a two vehicle jackknife crash on I-86 West near mile marker 54. Police are being dispatched for traffic control Seneca Nation Fire is being dispatched to help with the accident. The I-86 Entrance 20 Westbound is being shutdown.

 Bradley Giannotti, M.D.
UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Many people claim they can sense an approaching storm because their joints begin to ache. For those with arthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can intensify discomfort in already vulnerable areas. Joint pain is commonly blamed on weather changes, and some doctors believe there may be more joint pain on cold, rainy days. However, research on this connection remains inconclusive.

How Weather May Affect Joints

While each person’s experience of pain is unique, the following factors are often linked to how weather impacts joints:

RIDGWAY, Pa (November 8, 2024)—Dickinson Center, Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of Journey Health System, is pleased to add Stephanie Hetrick, Board Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to their outpatient clinic’s team of mental healthcare providers in Ridgway, Pennsylvania.

Dept 6,14,25,26, Wellsboro hospital medics dispatched for a land rescue. Rescue 6-8, UTV 6, Engine 6-2, Rescue 14-8, UTV 14, and 25-6 responded. UTV 6 headed out to the patient to make patient contact. UTV 14 arrived and the medic got in and started to make there way out to the patient. UTV 6 and UTV 14 brought the patients out approximately 15 mins later. A helicopter was requested due to the extent of his injuries. The helicopter was landed in an open field at the top of the hill. Patient met up with wellsboro hospital medics and then the flight medics once they arrived. Our thoughts and prayers to patient and his family.

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Elk County, PA – Brooke Meyer, Financial Center Manager;  and Casey Towne, Financial Center Assistant Manager of Northwest Bank recently presented a generous donation to Doug Bauer, Vice President of the St. Marys Area United Way, and Leah Whiteman, a United Way board member.

 The Denton Hill Ski Patrol held their annual CPR Refresher at the Denton Hill Lodge on Saturday, November 16^th. Many of our members participated and got re-certified in CPR. This was the first time in many years that we were able to hold this refresher at Denton Hill. Thanks to Denton Go for allowing us to use this great facility. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for Denton Hill.

​HARRISBURG, Pa. (December 1) – A year’s worth of angling adventure awaits when you purchase your 2025 Pennsylvania fishing license, permits, or gift vouchers — on sale today!

Beginning December 1, 2024, fishing licenses, permits, and vouchers for the upcoming 2025 season can be purchased through the HuntFishPA online portal on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) website (Fishandboat.com), on your smartphone using the FishBoatPA mobile app, or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents.  2025 licenses, permits, and vouchers purchased now are valid immediately for up to 13 months, from December 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.

BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has hired Luis Olivas to lead its new Office of Inclusion and Belonging, which has its goal making all students feel welcome on campus.

First Successes and Nice Bucks Accent the First Saturday

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