Amanda Lynn STEVENS, 36, of Galeton, PA, died Saturday, July 19, 2025 in her home. Born June 8, 1989, in Coudersport, she was the daughter of George and Monica Button Stevens.
A graduate of Galeton Area High School, she was employed as a caregiver for the elderly, did housecleaning, and worked as a waitress at the Plaza Café in Galeton.
Surviving are: her parents, George and Monica Stevens of Galeton; a brother, Justin (Keisha) Button of Coudersport; paternal grandparents, Edward and Bonnie Stevens of Ulysses; four nephews; a niece; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Charles A. and Carolyn V. Aldrich Button. Burial will be in Button Cemetery, Galeton. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.
33 year old Chelsea Tarr N.P.A. was arrested on Adams St. by the Patrol unit for an indictment warrant charging her with two counts of Criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd. degree and two counts of Criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd. degree ( B Felonies ) for selling Fentanyl in the City of Olean. This indictment was a result of an investigation by the Street Crimes Unit. Tarr was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await arraignment.
Lewis Run Fire Marshal Unit and the Bradford City Police Department are requesting assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for causing a fire to occur on the exterior of a residential home.
On 04/26/25 at approximately 12:08am, the Bradford City Fire Department was called to 17 Avenue B, Bradford City, McKean County, for a house fire.
Occupants of the home discovered that the house was on fire after hearing glass breaking from the kitchen window.
Minimal damage occurred and no occupants were injured during the fire.
An ignitable liquid was detected on the exterior of the home near the kitchen window.
The cause of the fire is incendiary in nature constituting the crime of Arson.
Any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the PSP Lewis Run (814) 368-9230 or PSP Tips Toll Free at 1-800-472-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107
All callers to PSP Tips could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person. All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated. Media Release #5166
Information that leads to the arrest of the involved individual/s of this arson in the City of Bradford could be eligible for a cash reward!
Call 1-800-472-8477 with any information
The Troop C – Lewis Run Fire Marshal Unit and the Bradford City Police Department are requesting assistance in identifying the individual(s) responsible for causing a fire to occur on the exterior of a residential home.
On 04/26/25 at approximately 12:08am, the Bradford City Fire Department was called to 17 Avenue B, Bradford City, McKean County, for a house fire.
Occupants of the home discovered that the house was on fire after hearing glass breaking from the kitchen window.
Minimal damage occurred and no occupants were injured during the fire.
An ignitable liquid was detected on the exterior of the home near the kitchen window.
The cause of the fire is incendiary in nature constituting the crime of Arson.
Any persons with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the PSP Lewis Run (814) 368-9230 or PSP Tips Toll Free at 1-800-472-8477 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107
All callers to PSP Tips could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person. All information is accurate as of Release Date and is subject to change or updated. Media Release #5166
Motorists are advised that a two-year highway improvement project continues on Interstate 180 in the City of Williamsport, Loyalsock Township, Fairfield Township, and Montoursville Borough, Lycoming County.
The week of Sunday, July 27, 2025
Interstate-180
The contractor will continue paving operations in both directions, between Faxon (Exit 25) and just west of the Basin Street Exit. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed. Paving work will take place Sunday, July 27, 2025, through Thursday, July 31, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, weather permitting.
(NEW) Crews will be installing traffic loop sensors on Northway Road (Route 2029) on Monday, July 28, 2025, and Tuesday, July 29, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Maynard Street Interchange (Exit 28)
The contractor will continue highway lighting work at the Maynard Street interchange (Exit 28). Most of this work will be performed off the shoulders of the roadway, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday, July 28, 2025, through Friday, August 1, 2025.
Motorists are urged to be alert, slow down and use caution in the work zone
Glenn O. Hawbaker is the prime contractor for this two-year, $14 million, highway improvement project on Interstate 180 between Brushy Ridge Road (Route 2026) in Fairfield Township and the Route 15 interchange in the City of Williamsport. Work on the project includes the mill and resurface of 11 miles of I-180 between Basin Street (Route 2062) and Warrensville Road (Route 2022), this work includes the Faxon (Exit 25) and Route 15 (Exit 29) interchanges, base repairs, high friction surface treatment, tree removal, drainage upgrades, guide rail and signal upgrades. Additional work includes updated highway lighting, bridge preservation work, and pavement markings. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall 2026 and includes a winter shutdown.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “oil and chip,” will impact a trio of roads in McKean County this week. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the friction of the surface to enhance traction, and extends the pavement life between resurfacings.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance crews will apply the surface treatment on Bell Run Road between Route 44 and the McKean-Potter County line in Ceres Township. Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Starting Wednesday, crews will start work on Route 46 starting at the split with Route 446 and continue northbound toward Rew for approximately seven miles the remainder of the week. Traffic control will again be provided by flaggers in the roadway.
Virginia Watt, of Erie, PA., and formerly of Warren, PA., died Friday morning, July 25, 2025 at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA. A complete obituary will be announced when available through the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA.
Jim Pennington, Jr., President of the Rolfe Beagle Club, announces that the Rolfe Beagle Club will once again offer its popular Coyote and Crow Hunt over ten days from August 28 thru September 6.
This is the 12th Annual Fall Coyote and Crow Hunt covering the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. “We typically offer this hunt to cover the weekends before and after Labor Day so hunters have plenty of time over the ten days to go after coyotes or crows,” said Jim. “We know that these two predators can do a lot of damage to farmers’ crops and livestock during this time frame,” finished Jim.
Timothy C. SCOTT, 64, of Ulysses, PA, died Friday, July 18, 2025 in the Comfort House of Allegany County, Wellsville, NY.
Born September 10, 1960, in Coudersport, he was the son of Ronald M. “Bud” and Fanny M. Shook Scott. On September 5, 1981, in the Genesee Methodist Church, he married Linda M. Payne, who survives.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that surface treatment operations, more commonly known as “oil and chip,” will impact a trio of roads in McKean County this week. This maintenance treatment seals the road surface to keep water out, restores the friction of the surface to enhance traction, and extends the pavement life between resurfacings.
PennDOT McKean County Maintenance crews will apply the surface treatment on Bell Run Road between Route 44 and the McKean-Potter County line in Ceres Township. Monday, July 28, and Tuesday, July 29. Flaggers in the roadway will provide traffic control during daylight hours.
Three Salamanca graduates were recently awarded scholarship funds through the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.
Jacob Herrick received the Ann Liederbach Memorial Scholarship, a $1,000 award.
Established in memory of Ann Liederbach by her daughter, Marilee Patterer, the Ann Liederbach Memorial Scholarship will be making its first award in 2025.
Joyce R. Sunderland, 75, of Turtlepoint, PA passed away unexpectedly though peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Joyce was born on October 11, 1949 in Danville, PA, a daughter of Wilber Dale and Gladys E. (Thompson) Chittester. On June 15, 1974, in Clearfield, PA, she married James L. Sunderland.
The Potter County Farmers Market will be outdoors AT OUR NEW LOCATION on the Courthouse grounds, at the corner and across the street from the square, every Friday (weather permitting) from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next market will be this Friday, July 25th. Below is a list of who plans to be there and what they plan on bringing to the Market:
[NOTICES:
* We’re back on our summer schedule of Friday markets, BUT AT OUR NEW LOCATION due to renovations on the square. We’ll be across the street from the square, along the sidewalk to the right of the courthouse entrance, and around the corner on East Street to the driveway.
* The outdoor market is held each Friday from May through October (weather permitting; on very rainy days, we will relocate into the Riley Gallery (if available)). In November, the farmers market goes indoors for the winter market.
* Market times have been established after many trial times over the years. If you are not able to visit us and would like something particular from one of the vendors, please contact them directly. They are willing to try to accommodate your request.
* If you are interested in joining the market this year or have any questions please contact …. Netra Baker, 814-598-0649 netrabaker2@gmail.com]
CARD CREEK BAKERY will be at the market this Friday with a variety of breads, sweet treats, jams and jellies, and cookies. If you have a request for market day or in between please ask me. 814-598-0549 text or call
netrabaker2@gmail.com Registered with Pa. Dept of Agriculture. Certified with ServeSafe.
BLUE MARBLE FARM will hopefully be at the market with local, organically grown beautiful produce. We will have Swiss Chard, Salad Turnips, Cucumbers, Haricot Verts (French Green Beans), Haricot Velour (French Purple Beans), Squash and much more. We accept cash, checks and credit cards. For more information, contact Lisa at bluemarblefarm@outlook.com, 814-320-1308 or bluemarblefarm.weebly.com
ME AND MY BOYS SOAP will be there on Friday. We will have a selection of goat milk based products that are made with milk from our herd of goats. We accept cash or card payments.
CARING CRAFTS will be attending this week’s Market! Weather Permitting! We will be bring a variety of Homemade Travel Pillows! Along with our Plastic Canvas Magnets/Ornaments! Our selection of both is very wide and unique! We have something for everyone! Don’t forget to like us Facebook! If your not able to stop by or would like to place an order please contact Jess at 814 203 2482! Caring Crafts excepts Cash payment! Hope to see everyone there!
Charlene L. Reitz Lane, 74, of Warren, PA. died peacefully Thursday morning, July 24, 2025, at her residence with her family at her side.
She was born June 22, 1951, in St. Mary, PA. She was the daughter of William F. and Charlotte L. Smith Reitz, Sr. She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Char was a 1970 graduate of Warren Area High School.
On July 21, 2025, at approximately 11:20 a.m., our officers responded to a call at 120 Seaward Avenue regarding a male individual who had entered a residence in violation of a Protection from Abuse Order.
The individual, a 30-year-old male, was found to have two outstanding arrest warrants for prior Protection Order Violations. This incident marked the third and subsequent violation of the same order. Our officers took the individual into custody without incident.
During a search, officers discovered the individual was in possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and digital scales with methamphetamine residue.
The individual was arraigned on the PFA violations and drug charges and was remanded to McKean County Jail by Magistrate Engman. Hearings are scheduled in the matter.
The City of Bradford Police Department is dedicated to enforcing protection orders and keeping our community safe from drug-related activity. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, please reach out to us for assistance.
Remember, all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 8:23 PM, our officers responded to a disturbance on Main Street, Veterans Square, involving an individual with a knife. Upon arrival, they found an adult female victim who reported being threatened by a man with a knife.
Thanks to city surveillance system video footage, our investigation revealed that the suspect, Shawn J. Loadholt, engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim, then ran at her with a knife extended in his hand, holding it to her in a threatening manner. Fortunately, bystanders intervened and pulled him away from the victim. Loadholt then discarded the knife, but continued to act in a threatening manner towards the victim.
Our officers obtained an arrest warrant and apprehended Loadholt, charging him with Terroristic Threats, Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment. He was arraigned by Magistrate Richard Luther and released on $25,000 unsecured bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in this matter.
We want to remind everyone that threatening behavior will not be tolerated in our community. If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Remember, your safety is our top priority.
On July 21, 2025, at approximately 11:06 PM, City of Bradford Police responded to a call at 2 Bushnell Street, High Rise Apartments, regarding a male who had pulled a knife on another male victim in a threatening manner.
According to the victim, while walking near the High Rise, the actor, a male, approached the victim in a threatening manner and pulled a knife from his pocket, holding it directly to the victim’s throat while making threats to stab him.
City Police responded quickly to the scene, and the defendant discarded the knife. Officers swiftly took the individual into custody without incident. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the defendant was also intoxicated.
The defendant was charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, and Terroristic Threats. Magistrate Engman arraigned the defendant and remanded him to McKean County Jail on $25,000 straight cash bail. Preliminary hearings are scheduled in the matter.
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The City of Bradford Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. We appreciate the cooperation of the public in reporting incidents and assisting in our efforts to maintain a safe environment for all.
On July 14, 2025, at approximately 10:27 PM, City of Bradford Police Officers responded to a report of a Protection from Abuse Order violation. An adult female victim alleged that Aaron Lee Teeter, 27, male, had been texting her multiple times, violating the terms of the existing order, which prohibited direct or indirect contact.
Following an investigation, officers obtained a warrant for Teeter’s arrest. He was subsequently taken into custody without incident.
Teeter was arraigned by Magistrate Engman and bail was set at $2,500. Hearings have been scheduled in this matter.
The City of Bradford Police Department takes allegations of Protection from Abuse Order violations seriously and will continue to work to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
