21 months experience in a Maximum-Security State Prison
14 years Law Enforcement Supervision Experience
Graduated from Southwest Law Enforcement Institute, Management College, management training for upper-level Law Enforcement personnel
7.5 Years experience at Potter County Sheriff’s Department
Knows the Responsibilities, Duties and Procedures of the Sheriff’s Department
Currently am a Certified Deputy with the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board
Currently Certified by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor and authorized to conduct Departmental firearms qualifications
Able to step in on day 1, to immediately and smoothly transition into the new Administration of the Sheriff’s Department
I and my family attend the Gold Church
Volunteer Assistant Coach for State Champion & National Champion Runner-up, Black Forest Youth Trap Team for past 6 years
BRADFORD, Pa. – Demolition of the former Bradford Central Christian High/St. Bernard Elementary School will begin next week.
The former school, its property and playing field are owned by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, which bought the building in 2020 after the plans of developer Goldenwest Group LLC fell through.
Bob Cummins Construction will perform the demolition, which is expected to last several months. Neighbors can expect increased truck traffic and noise during the day. Previously, the university had asbestos removed. Utilities will be turned off and any remaining hazardous materials removed before demolition begins.
Parts of the building – such as scrap metal and concrete – will be recycled. Once the site has been cleared, the university plans to repave the circular drive and another road to provide parking for the practice field on the property. In the short term, part of the site will be used for a community garden. University officials will continue to assess the best use of the property going forward.
In 2018, the university considered buying the property directly from St. Bernard Parish and using the facility to house its engineering and information technology programs. However, architects hired by the university determined that the total estimated cost to renovate St. Bernard School to meet the university’s program needs as well as all building code requirements would exceed $34.1 million. By contrast, the George B. Duke Engineering and Information Technologies Building, which opened in January, cost $24.5 million to build.
In 2019, the Catholic Diocese of Erie closed what was then St. Bernard Elementary School. A year later the university bought the building from Goldenwest, which had hoped to renovate the building.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the university made the former school available as a site for community vaccination clinics.
The university also collaborated with alumni of the Bradford Central Christian High School to remove trophies, trophy cases, yearbooks and other historical and sentimental items for inclusion in a small museum.
Other items, such as desks, bookshelves and filing cabinets, were donated to members of the community.
Pitt-Bradford is also raising money toward a Bradford Central Christian/St. Bernard Legacy Scholarship Fund to supply scholarships for Pitt-Bradford students in need and honor the schools’ legacies.
To make a tax-deductible gift to the fund, contact the Pitt-Bradford Office of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement at 814-362-5091 or www.givetoUPB.org.
HARRISURG – Five Northern Tier lawmakers are encouraging customers of Frontier Commonwealth to weigh in on a proposed settlement agreement recently filed with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) by the Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA), Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) and Frontier.
The settlement was negotiated in response to a formal complaint filed by OCA and OSBA against Frontier earlier this year for its failure to provide reliable service to residential and business customers.
Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming), Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford), Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) represent thousands of residents and businesses that receive telephone and/or internet services from Frontier. They issued the following statement about the proposed settlement:
“Our goal from the start of this process has been to hold Frontier accountable to the people it serves. Paying customers deserve reliable telephone and internet services, responsive customer service and proactive efforts by the company to invest in the maintenance of its infrastructure.
At 2:09 PM on Monday, Port Allegany Fire & EMS has been dispatched to a vehicle crash at 1119 Lower Grimes Road in Liberty Township. Truck in ditch. Female driver.
Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that B&P Railroad will close Route 46 in the City of Bradford on Monday, November 13, to improve one of their railroad crossings.
While this work occurs, traffic will be detoured onto Route 4005 (Main Street) and follow Route 346, and Route 219 back to Main Street. PennDOT urges drivers to anticipate delays and to build extra time into their travel schedules while this work takes place.
PennDOT anticipates this detour remaining in place through Friday, November 17, but all work is weather-dependent.
HARRISBURG – Following a public hearing Monday on legislation that would drastically increase setback requirements for drilling natural gas wells, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), Republican chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, called the bill a threat to the state’s energy production, jobs and consumers.
“Every single day, we all rely on various sources of energy produced right here in the Commonwealth, including abundant amounts of natural gas,” Causer said. “It is disturbing that some legislators would even propose a bill that would effectively place a moratorium on one of our largest sources of energy and a major economic engine in the Commonwealth.
Smethport – Sherry Ann Southard, 76, of Rixford, PA passed away Thursday (October 26, 2023) at UPMC-Shadyside, Pittsburgh.
She was born December 12, 1946 in Olean, NY, the daughter of Victor and Ilene (Smith) Myers. On May 1, 1965, in Eldred, PA, she married Robert L. Southard, who died in 2006.
Sherry was a graduate of Otto Eldred High School and worked for Case Cutlery of Bradford.
Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother
Carol Louise Dick, formerly of Richburg, New York residing at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wellsville since 2018, passed away Saturday, October 28th 2023.
Carol was born September 9th 1931 in Cuba, New York as the first and oldest of three daughters to Raymond and Reta (Middaugh) Cole. She graduated high school from Richburg Central School and married her high school sweetheart, James (Jim) F. Dick November 5th 1949 in the Richburg Parsonage.
Carol and Jim founded Sunny Hill Campsite in Richburg, New York and for 47 years, owned and operated the private, family-owned business. During those years, she was blessed with two sons, James Jr. and Steven Douglas. Carol worked at the Richburg Central School as a librarian, and also later worked for Heary’s Furniture Store in Friendship. She was able to meet many people in the community and build long-lasting friendships.
TODAY: Lawmakers, Advocates Respond to Democrats’ Self-Destructive Energy Policies
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Republican Chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), energy advocates and others will highlight the Democrats’ self-destructive energy policies.
WHO: Kail; Causer; David Callahan, president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition; and Robert Bair, president of the Pennsylvania Building and Construction Trades Council.
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 30, at 12:15 p.m.
WHERE: Matthew J. Ryan Building Atrium, State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.
Penn College has scheduled several Information Sessions for their upcoming LPN courses. When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you’ll be on your way to fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on learning labs, 1,546 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you’ll be confident and ready to take the Practical Nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN), and if you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there.
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Due to changes initiated by the American Legion, appointments in the Bradford and Kane offices will be conducted virtually via a tablet.
Appointments are required for meetings with the Legion representative, whether they are in person, by phone or by tablet. The schedule is as follows:
Coudersport office: Thursday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Coudersport office is located at 107 S. Main St. Please call 814-274-9769 to schedule an appointment.
Bradford office: Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bradford office is located at 78 Main St., first floor. Please call 814-362-4400 to schedule an appointment.
Kane office: Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Kane office is located at 54 Fraley St., Suite 2. Please call 814-837-0880 to schedule an appointment.
Assistance is available with issues such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to participate.
Hello, I’m Jack Keifer and I’m running for Potter County Commissioner.
Well, okay, why should I vote for you Jack? Here’s a few reasons:
* I’m a US Air Force Veteran – I will ensure that our veterans, police, volunteer and emergency 1st responders are well represented in Harrisburg!
* 7 + Years hands on County experience
* Actively Serving Councilman (Coudersport Boro) Appointed 2019, elected 2021
* Fiscally Responsible – Keeping taxes down with more efficient use of technology and by taking advantage of the millions of dollars available via govt. grants.
* 30 combined years of leadership in both business and education
* Pro: Keep the government the heck out of our business and personal lives
* I’m pro 2nd Amendment
* Government should be inclusive, not exclusive!
As a veteran myself I understand the importance of making sure our veterans can get the benefits they earned without having to get caught up in all the red tape.
As Councilman I have come to appreciate that grant funding is critical to serving our communities well. As chair of the Streets & Utilities committee spearheading the Ross Glenn Storm water project which qualified for a state grant this year. Because of my first-hand experience with the County, I have come to understand County operations from a fundamental level. I understand the dynamics of how each department functions to best serve the public.
This is not something one can grasp overnight, which is why it’s important to elect a qualified candidate, and I am that candidate. And 1 more thing, let’s talk our local economy. The first thing most young people do after graduation is bolt out of town to seek opportunities. Can ya blame ’em?
Promoting tourism is all well and good, but we need to look further than that if we want to curb this out-migration. How about we offer tax incentives to attract businesses and manufacturing to set up shop right here in Potter County? We need to create win-win scenarios to give business a reason to say to themselves, “Hey coming to Potter County just makes good business sense.” I believe that boosting the local economy and attracting new jobs are the key to making Potter County an even greater place to live and relocate to. Let’s give our young people a reason to stay!, not a reason to leave.
We the people demand results not excuses! Local elections have the most direct effect on our daily lives.
Please vote JACK KEIFER for Potter County Commissioner. Thank You!
Brad Adams is pictured with his camera, a Canon with a Canon 100-400 mm lens.
“Nature in Pennsylvania,” the Grand Canyon Photography Club’s November display on The Gallery Wall at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts features 14 nature photographs taken by Brad Adams during the past five years. It’s free and open to the public.
Rotary Club of Coudersport Annual Halloween Parade 2023! The best turnout we’ve seen in years and awesome costumes! Thank you to local law enforcement and volunteers for your help!
