Richard Johnson received his fourth Paul Harris Fellow recognition at Wednesday’s Rotary Club of Bradford meeting. This recognition is a special expression of appreciation for his generosity to the Rotary Foundation and his service to the community.

Bradford Rotary Foundation Chair Dr. K. James Evans, retired dean and vice president of student affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, made the presentation.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition is the Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs. It is named after the founder of Rotary, Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer who started Rotary International with three business associates in 1905. Rotarians often designate a Paul Harris Fellow as a tribute to individuals whose lives demonstrate a shared purpose with the objectives of the Rotary Foundation.

Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise is releasing the following information in regards to a death that occurred on Carlson Road in Jones Township, Elk County on Monday, February 10, 2025 at approximately 6:10 PM. Alexander G. Reinsburrow, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene by Elk County Coroner Michelle A. Muccio-Krise. During the retraction of an outrigger on a crane, the deceased sustained a head injury. This death has been ruled accidental.  PSP Ridgway, Wilcox Fire Department, and the Elk County Coroner’s Office assisted at the scene.

Estate Sale, Last Day!!

Saturday, February 15th 9am to 5pm

619 W. Main St. Smethport, PA 16749

Ethan Allen living-room furniture, Pioneer Stereo, Ridgeway Grandfather Clock, handtools, Ducks Unlimited items, glassware, crystal items, holiday decor, outdoor & gardening items, vintage clothes, newer clothes, antique Hall tree, prints, stands, dining room furniture, misc. towels & blankets, collectibles, electric fireplace, kitchenware, books, refrigerator, and much more.

Last Day! 619 W Main St. Smethport, PA 2/15/25

THOMAS, LISA MARIE CC 3921 A THEFT (F3) CC 3922 A1 THEFT BY DECEPTION (F3) CC 3925 A RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3) CC 4101 A2 FORGERY (FELONY 2) CC 4101 A3 FORGERY (F2) CC 4106 A1(I) ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD (F3) CC 4106 A3 POSSESSING AN ACCESS DEVICE KNOWING ITS COUNTERFEIT OR ALTERED (M3)

Age 41

Race White Gender

Female Height 5′ 6″

Weight 215 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

City of Bradford Police Department Press Release On July 18th, 2024, the City of Bradford Police Department responded to a reported theft of funds from Allegheny Store Fixtures, located at 57 Holley Avenue in the City of Bradford. Following a thorough investigation, it was determined that a 30-year-old female employee, Lisa Marie Thomas, had fraudulently produced, forged, and cashed company checks without authorization, resulting in a total loss of just under $30,000. During the investigation, officers learned that Thomas had fled to Michigan.

Through collaborative efforts with Michigan Law Enforcement, Thomas was apprehended and extradited back to McKean County. Thomas was subsequently arraigned and remanded to McKean County Jail on $50,000 cash bail. Preliminary Hearings are currently set in the matter. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The City of Bradford Police Department would like to thank the public for their cooperation and assistance in this investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the City of Bradford Police Department at 814-887-4911. Location 57 Holley Avenue Bradford, PA 16701 Arrest Date Feb 6, 2025 Incident Type Theft

Two predator hunting teams, Team Holjencin-Borden and Team “Big Dog” were successful over last weekend at Rolfe Beagle Club’s Statewide, 3-Weekend, Coyote and Fox Hunt or Trap.

Team Holjencin-Borden connected with a 33.6# male coyote on Friday at 11:10 p.m. on public lands in Elk County.  Adam Borden, half of the Team Holjencin-Borden, was using a Fox Pro electronic call and harvested the coyote with a 6.5 mm Grendel rifle.  Team Holjencin-Borden were hunting public lands in Elk County.

Team “Big Dog” composed of Rich Hoffman, Nate Hoffman, and Bo Brehm, had the good fortune to connect with a beautiful pure black coyote on Sunday at 3:00 a.m.  The black coyote weighed in at 32.6#.  Earlier in the weekend, Team Big Dog connected with a pair of coyotes at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday.  Nate successfully harvested a 39.4# male coyote and Rich harvested a 31.8# female coyote simultaneously at 10:30 p.m. Saturday.  Team “Big Dog” was hunting on private lands in Elk County and were using both a Fox Pro electronic call and mouth calls.  For the first weekend of this event, the 39.4# coyote is the largest and wins the extra payout.

Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second or third weekend of this three-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/13 or Thursday, 2/20.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

February 15, 9:30am-2pm–Lumberjack Day & Pancake Breakfast: Shake off those winter blues with some black & red plaid and join us for some lumberjack fun. This program offers indoor entertainment for the whole family with foam axe throwing, lumberjack crafts, and games. We’ll celebrate the “birthday” of the biggest lumberjack of them all, Paul Bunyan, with some tall tales and eat like a lumberjack with pancakes and sausages cooked by museum personnel.

Lumberjack Day activities are included with regular admission to the museum while the Pancake Breakfast (which includes admission to the museum and Lumberjack Day activities) is $10 per adult and $6 per youth 4-11 years old.

Johnsonburg, Pa.:  Josh Bizzak of Wilcox is a well-known predator hunter and trapper.  Last Friday evening and Saturday morning, Josh tripled up on foxes.  Josh made six stands over the night and three of them turned productive. 

Josh harvested a female red fox weighing 8.6# at 9:30 p.m.  It was 2:30 a.m. before he connected with his second fox of the evening, a female gray fox weighing in at 9.2#.  And a little later, at another stand, he was able to harvest another gray fox, a male, weighing 9.8# at 3:00 a.m. 

Josh shoots a .17 Hornet and uses an electronic call.  All of his harvests were on private lands in Elk County. 

Hunters are reminded that if they choose to participate during the second or third weekend of this three-weekend hunt or trap, they must have their registration postmarked by Thursday, 2/13 or Thursday, 2/20.

Weigh-in is at 4:00 p.m. every day.  Categories include coyote, fox, largest female coyote, and largest female fox.  Additional information at the Facebook Page, Rolfe Beagle Club.

At the end of last season, Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s lacrosse coach Jordan Williams talked about raising the standard of his program, which has been successful from the get-go, and having his players come in better prepared.

In the team’s season-opener at 1 p.m. on Saturday, he will be able to gauge the progress made in those areas when the Wildcats host first-time opponent Susquehanna University at UPMC Field.

Entering his fifth season at the helm, Williams has instilled a WIN focus, which he describes as an acronym for What’s Important Now.

“(The) guys have a different focus and drive this year, so the group comes motivated and ready to improve. It has been a ton of fun this spring already. Our preseason scrimmages have been beneficial. They have shown us our capability/potential while also exposing us in different ways,” Williams said.

“Practices have been competitive, fast, and most importantly, fun. We try to make practice the best two hours of their day, every day. As we plan practice, we ask, ‘Would we have fun in this practice?’ and adjust if needed. Obviously, some drills are needed, but why not make it enjoyable? That is where real learning and growth occurs,” the coach said.

Student of the Week for the week of January 27, 2025 is Mitchell Blaniar from Welding.  Mitch is a senior from Austin completing his third year in welding. He has grown a genuine interest in the welding trade and has developed great leadership skills. Mitch routinely completes his work with pride and is always ahead of schedule. Wherever Mitch ends up after graduation, I believe he will be successful in his pursuits. 

Fire and emergency response organizations in Cameron, McKean and Potter counties have been awarded more than $527,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) announced today.

“With fire and EMS companies struggling to keep their doors open, these grants go a long way toward helping to meet their financial needs,” Causer said. “We owe a great debt of gratitude to the men and women who work so hard to protect our communities, and I am pleased we can continue to support them with this valuable funding.”

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC).

Since its inception, the program has provided more than $9.2 million in funding to fire and ambulance companies in the three-county area. Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.

Following is a list of local fire and ambulance companies and the amount of their grant awards. All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OFSC to receive their grants.