Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
1046 PM EDT Wed Jul 26 2023
…STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ELK…CLEARFIELD…WESTERN CENTRE…SOUTHERN POTTER…CAMERON…NORTHEASTERN CAMBRIA AND
CLINTON COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 PM EDT…
At 1046 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 29 miles east of Johnsonburg to 14 miles
southeast of St. Marys to near Punxsutawney. Movement was east at 30
mph.
HAZARD…Winds up to 40 mph.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include…
Clearfield, Cameron, Wharton, Keating, Philipsburg, Woodland,
Curwensville, Emporium, Hyde, Renovo, Osceola Mills, Plymptonville,
Rockton, Chester Hill, Karthaus, Houtzdale, Snow Shoe, North
Philipsburg, Clarence and South Renovo.
Richard F. Gaertner, 88, former Police Chief of Bradford Township
Richard F. Gaertner, 88, of Melbourne, Fl., a former longtime resident, and former Police Chief of Bradford Township in Bradford, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Born March 26, 1935, in Tarentum, he was a son of the late Albert and Catherine (Black) Gaertner.
Dennis L. Hostutler, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Derrick City, PA
Dennis L. Hostutler, 70, of Bradford, formerly of Derrick City, PA passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Martha Palumbo, of 30 Parkview Avenue, Bradford, PA
Martha Palumbo, of 30 Parkview Avenue, Bradford, PA passed July 25, 2023, after a two-year extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Shane E. Sampson, 60, of 1390 Olean Portville Road, Olean, NY, formerly of Bradford
Shane E. Sampson, 60, of 1390 Olean Portville Road, Olean, NY, formerly of Bradford, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Bradford Manor.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Betty Jane Swineford, 97, formerly of Leonard Run, Limestone NY
Betty Jane Swineford, 97, formerly of Leonard Run, Limestone NY, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born June 29, 1926, in Kane, she was a daughter of the late Odehl and Malvina (Hillard) Ekdahl.
Betty attended Mt. Alton schools, and graduated from Bradford High School.
‘Storyteller’s Live’ set for July 29 at Open Arms
Individuals will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs and enjoy music around a campfire on Saturday, July 29, at Open Arms Church.
The event, Storyteller’s Live, starts at 6 pm in the lower parking lot at 1289 E. Main St., Foster Township, just a mile past Walmart. Storyteller’s Live will follow the Thrive Children’s Ministry’s Super Summer Bash, which will run from 3 to 6 pm.
Individuals will gather to not only share their stories but also engage in prayers and enjoy live music performed by the members of Open Arms Church’s worship team.
For more information about Storyteller’s Live, see www.oachurch.com.
Bradford Police Charge Man With Terroristic Threats
On 07/25/2023 at approximately 1640 hrs City of Bradford Police were dispatched to 191 Congress Street for reported threats being made. Upon arrival Officers determined Joseph Parenteau was intoxicated and had been outside with a pellet pistol threatening to harm the upstairs neighbor.
PSP Requests Fire Depts. Dispatched For Road Search For Phyllis Potter, Missing Since Friday
Fire Depts. from Westfield, Harrison & Sabinsville dispatched for 8:00 AM Search on Thursday.
FIRST News Now
PEOPLE NEEDED FOR SEARCH BEING SET UP FOR MISSING WESTFIELD WOMAN
FNN Article Update © Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
WESTFIELD, PA – A search party is being set up at 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Westfield community building. Those who are willing to join in the search for Phyllis Potter, should report to the community building at 429 East Main Street, according to family member, Penny Potter.
Also a Facebook group page has been set up and it is called, Phyllis Potter search and rescue, so feel free to join that group.
84-year-old Phyllis Potter of Westfield, PA. Potter has been missing since Friday morning, July 21, 2023.
Potter is 5’2″, Weighs 150 lbs, gray hair, and blue eyes. Her race is listed as white, Non-Hispanic.
Family members have been searching for her and have no idea where she may be.
Phyllis Potter was driving her white 2009 Subaru Outback with PA Registration DKL 1425. Potter was last seen at Missy’s Market in Harrison Valley on Friday morning. Friday also marked the one year anniversary of her son David’s death. However, the family is unsure if that has any bearing to the present situation.
If anyone sees Phyllis Potter, please call 911 or PSP-Mansfield at (570) 662-2151 immediately.
Please share and spread the word. They need anyone and everyone willing to help with the search.
Dr. Kurt Josef Laemmer, DMD, 59, of Bradford, PA
Dr. Kurt Josef Laemmer, DMD, 59, of Bradford, PA, passed away on July 23, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
Born October 3, 1963 in Franklin, PA, he was the son of Carolyn Hexammer Laemmer and Kurt Laemmer Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents and former spouse Karrie Laemmer. Surviving are Rolf Laemmer, 57, (Diane), of Franklin, PA, his daughters Kristen Laemmer, 24, of Pittsburgh, PA, and Juliah Laemmer, 23, of Pittsburgh, PA.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Westminster College in 1985, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1990. He was an active member of Delta Sigma Delta, where he formed lifelong friendships.
Dr. Laemmer was an esteemed member of the dental community, serving his patients in Bradford and later Smethport since 1990.
Heath D. Setzer, 43, a lifelong resident of Austin, PA
“beloved father, son, brother, uncle and husband”
Heath D. Setzer, 43, a lifelong resident of Austin, PA passed away in his home on Monday, July 24, 2023.
Born on Friday, January 25, 1980 in Coudersport, he was a son of Ronald Sr. and Victoria M. Lamer Setzer. On October 31, 2022 in Galeton, he married Amanda L. Pritt, who survives.
Heath attended Austin Area School. He was employed as a truck driver for Postlewait Trucking, Inc. in Turtlepoint.
Janet Lois Wilson HALE, 76, of Mansfield, PA
Janet Lois Wilson HALE, 76, of Mansfield, PA, died Monday, July 24, 2023 in Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.
Born February 2, 1947, in Sayre, she was the daughter of Richard M. and Lois E. Buck Wilson. On June 8, 1968, in Bicester, England, she married Donald M. Hale, who predeceased her in August of 1992.
Darwin W. Dent, 55, of Ridgway, PA
Darwin W. Dent, 55, of Ridgway, PA died Friday, July 21, 2023 at his home of natural causes.
Born November 16, 1967 in Coudersport, he was the son of the late Merl Dent, Jr. and Phyllis Brown Dent.
PA State Police Announce Firearms Purchase Denial Investigations
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania State Police announced today the number of firearms purchase denials and subsequent investigations for the second quarter of 2023.
The Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) is used by county sheriffs, chiefs of police of first-class cities, and licensed firearms dealers to determine an individual’s legal ability to acquire a license to carry firearms or obtain a firearm through a purchase or transfer. When an individual attempts to provide false information on a state or federal form, an investigation is initiated, and an investigation referral is sent to a law enforcement agency.
According to Pennsylvania law, a person commits a felony of the third degree if they make a false oral or written statement on any federal or state agency form or willfully present false identification that is likely to deceive the seller, licensed dealer or licensed manufacturer. During the PICS process, some individuals are identified as having an active warrant for their arrest.
In the second quarter, the following investigations were initiated by the PSP Firearms Division and referred to PSP troops, municipal police departments, or the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Table 1: Second quarter PICS statistics
| | 2022 | 2023 |
| PICS checks conducted | 295,003 | 268,445 |
| Persons denied | 4,973 | 3,919 |
| Denials Referred to law enforcement agencies | 1,592 | 2,017 |
| Referred to Pennsylvania State Police | 399 | 464 |
| Referred to municipal law enforcement | 1,114 | 1,398 |
| Referred to ATF | 79 | 155 |
| Individuals arrested for a warrant at point of purchase | 16 | 29 |
For more information on PICS and carrying firearms in Pennsylvania, visit psp.pa.gov.
Angelica Community Radio presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays brought to life by Shake on the Lake
Angelica, NY…. Angelica Community Radio, Allegany County’s premier non-profit radio station, proudly presents this professional touring production on Sunday, July 30th at 3:00 p.m. in Angelica’s Park Circle.
The production is made possible with funding obtained by Angelica Community Radio for the benefit of its community.