Bradford Legion Senior League Baseball team will be conducting tryouts on April 30th, 2023. The age for those interested in trying out is 15–19-years-old. Tryouts will be conducted at the University of Pitt – Bradford Baseball field. The times are 11am and 2pm on April 30 th and you will need to attend both sessions. League games start after Memorial Day and will run through Mid-July with the hopes to continue into the playoffs. For more information contact Manager/Coach Jim Henry at 814-598-6184.
The Sinnemahone Canoe and Kayak held Easter Saturday drew 75 competitors from across the state and nearby New York. All but 6 finished the event on the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. The fastest competitors from Hansel Lucas from Brookville who raced in a long kayak. Lucas finished the race is 1:36:08.
Competitors from Cameron County who took home first place finishers include Ken Gerg and his partner Dana Leet. The pair competed in the 2-person canoe recreational stock division. Saul Solverson and his son Eastyn took home top honors in the 2 person canoe recreational short division. Steve Vaneerden finished first in the men kayak short while Jeana Bolin finished first in the Women kayak short division.
At 2:34 PM on Saturday, Austin Ambulance has been dispatched to meet an inbound vehicle at the Wharton Tavern at 31 East Fork Road for a medical emergency of a badly fractured leg.
Bradford Area Public Library encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer. Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, audiobooks to ebooks, and more. But there’s so much more to the story.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College announces the addition of Michael Giambrone as the institution’s Vice President of Finance and Operations. Giambrone has over 30 years’ experience in banking and finance, having most recently served as Vice President of Mortgage Banking for Northwest Bank.
At 1:14 PM on Saturday, Whitesville Fire Dept. & Independence Rescue have been dispatched to a wildfire at 390 County Road 124 at Fitzpatrick Poultry Farm in the Town of West Union. Harrison Township dispatched with brush truck & manpower.
Dewitt J. Logan, age 45, of 75 Sheppard Ave., Buffalo was arrested Tuesday at approximately 11:50 a.m. and charged with Criminal possession of a controlled substance 5th degree and Criminal sale of a controlled substance 5th degree, (D Felonies).
This arrest was a result of an investigation by the Street Crimes Unit for sales of Methamphetamine by Logan in the City of Olean. Logan was previously indicted by a Cattaraugus County grand jury and a subsequent Warrant was issued for these charges. The Street Crimes Unit was assisted by the New York State Police on this arrest that took place on Shady Lane in Lyndon N.Y. Logan was processed and transferred to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await arraignment.
At 12:52 PM on Saturday, Mt. Jewett Fire & EMS and Hamlin Township fire dispatched to a 2 vehicle crash near 8946 Route 6 in front of the Barrell House.
Allentown units responded to assist Bolivar with a woods fire. Although the fire was not overly large, gaining access proved to be challenging. The terrain was filled with steep rocky hillside and trails that had seen no maintenance. Utvs were eventually able to cut their way in. Allentown 6 laid over 600ft of forestry line along with Indian tanks, chainsaws, rakes. Great job to all involved
Pictured left to right: Commissioner Paul Heimel, Commissioner Nancy Grupp, Laura Predmore, DES Administrative Assistant Kathy Brooks, DES County Emergency Management Coordinator Glenn Dunn and Commissioner Barry Hayman
On Monday, April 10, 2023, the Potter County Commissioners and the Department of Emergency Services staff gathered at the Potter County Emergency Operations Center to present a special flag, which was flown over the PA State Capital, to Laura Predmore, wife of the late Dean Predmore.
Predmore, who was employed with the County as the Operations and Training Coordinator, was also recognized and honored for his 35 years of service as a first responder in the Coudersport area and as a 20-year member of the North Central Region Task Force. Dean was also honored for his involvement with various other community organizations as noted in a letter of appreciation from PA Governor Shapiro. Receipt of this flag was coordinated between the Potter County DES and State Representative Martin Causer’s Office.
Description: Environmental Health & Safety violation issued on 4/14/2023 to CHESAPEAKE APPALACHIA LLC in Terry Twp, Bradford county. SWMA 301 – MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUAL WASTE – Person operated a residual waste processing or disposal facility without obtaining a permit for such facility from DEP. Person stored, transported, processed, or disposed of residual waste inconsistent with or unauthorized by the rules and regulations of DEP.
On April 11th, at approximately 2212 hrs City of Bradford Police conducted an investigation at 15 Rochester Street.
During the investigation Police located Damien Packer who was a wanted fugitive as he had an active McKean County Bench Warrant for absconding from Probation.
Packer was taken into custody and transported to McKean County Jail. Charges Probation Violation Absconding Warrant Location 15 Rochester Street Bradford, PA 16701
Arrest Date Apr 11, 2023 Incident Type All Other – Criminal Reference ID 2023-04112212
