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MVA Near Mount Jewett, PA
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 5:02 pm
At 5:00 pm, an MVA was reported near Mount Jewett, PA. The accident occurred on Route 6, in the area of Walnut Lane. 2 cars were reported to be involved. No other details were known at the time of dispatch. Mount Jewett FD and Ambulance, along with an ALS unit from Kane, were all dispatched [...]
PA Urban Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Massachusetts for Hurricane Earl Response
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 4:40 pm
Pennsylvania Task Force-1 Activated to Assist in Potential Recovery Efforts Eighty members of the federal Urban Search and Rescue Team, PA-TF 1, have been deployed for the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Earl in the northeastern United States, according to Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Robert P. French. The team, which is based out of Harrisburg [...]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Attacks Today in Pakistan
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 4:37 pm
The United States condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the terrorist attacks on a religious procession in Quetta and an Ahmedi worship center in Peshawar. We offer our sincere condolences to the families of the victims. To target innocent civilians during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at an already difficult time as the country [...]
Dorn House dedication Sept. 10 at Pitt-Bradford
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 4:18 pm
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will dedicate its newest residence hall, Sarah B. Dorn House, at 4 p.m. Sept. 10. After an introduction by Dr. Livingston Alexander, president, the program for the day will feature remarks by Craig A. Hartburg, chairman of the Pitt-Bradford Advisory Board; Joseph W. Fink, associate vice chancellor for facilities [...]
Frank J. Fair, 86, of Bradford, PA
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 2:00 pm
Frank J. Fair, 86, of 153 Main Street Bradford, passed away Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center. Born May 9, 1924, in Kushequa, he was a son of the late Patsy and Mary (Perry) Fair. He attended local schools. Mr. Fair was a veteran of the United States Army and served [...]
Lena D. Petruzzi, 88, of Smethport, PA
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 1:58 pm
Lena D. Petruzzi, 88, of Smethport, died Thursday (September 2, 2010) in the Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. She was born Aug 7, 1922 in Cranberry Lake, NY, a daughter of Thomas and Mary Frigo Pais. On Sept. 7, 1940, in Smethport, she married Teddy J. Hyde, who died on July 23, 1947. On April 30, [...]
Wanda Marie Wood, 78, of Smethport, PA
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 1:56 pm
Wanda Marie Wood, 78, of Smethport, died Wednesday (September 1, 2010) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center, Bradford. She was born Aug 31, 1932 in Crystal, PA, a daughter of Raymond W. and Brunhilda Prochnow Keyser. Mrs. Wood was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School and had worked at Help Mates in Smethport as [...]
Update for Route 219/Bradford Bypass Project for Week of Sept. 6
By Terry Wankel at 3 September, 2010, 1:54 pm
PennDOT issues the following travel update for the Route 219 Bradford Bypass project in McKean County. This update is for the week of Sept. 6. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $28 million job. • No work will be performed on Monday, [...]
Fisherman Thought to be Lost-Found in Cattaraugus County
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 10:58 pm
At around 10:30 pm, McKean County 911 relayed a call to Cattaraugus County Police personnel. A Bradford Township resident was concerned when a man did not return home from fishing. The caller stated that the man had actually tipped his boat over the day before when trying to get out of the Allegheny River, off [...]
Unknown Type Fire in Bradford Township
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 8:49 pm
At 8:47 pm, a fire was reported in Bradford Township. The fire was reported to be at 864 High Street. The caller stated that the fire could possibly be a controlled burn, but if it was, if was uncontrolled at the time of the call. Bradford Township FD was dispatched to the scene and responded [...]
Pitt-Bradford theater professor invited to present at Shakespeare conference
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 4:55 pm
Dr. Kevin Ewert, associate professor of theater at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was invited to present at the 34th Biannual International Shakespeare Conference held last month in England. Ewert presented a paper titled “The Thrust Stage is Not a Direct Link to Shakespeare” at the conference hosted in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon by [...]
Medical Chopper Called to Port Allegany, PA
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 3:59 pm
At 3:50 pm, a medical chopper was called to Port Allegany, PA. A Mill Street resident was suffering from numbness and paralysis as a result of a previous neck injury. The medical chopper was called to transport the man to an out of area hospital. The chopper was expected to land at the Port Allegany [...]
Fire Alarm at Elementary School
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 1:17 pm
At 1:16 pm, a fire alarm was reported at the School Street Elementary School. Bradford City and Bradford Township FD’s were dispatched for the alarm. Bradford City FD reported a short time later that they were returning and available and that the alarm had been reset.
Mary Rose Fabian, 90, of Bradford, PA
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 1:12 pm
Mary Rose Fabian, 90, a loving mother and grandmother, formerly of 16 Short St., Bradford, passed away, Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at The Pavilion at BRMC. Born November 10, 1919, in Bradford she was the daughter of the late Amedao “Joe” and Nicolina (Distrola) Chicketti. On May 5, 1955 in Bradford she married Joseph M. [...]
Another Drilling Rig Explodes in the Gulf
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 1:08 pm
By William Branigin and Debbi Wilgoren Thursday, September 2, 2010; 12:25 PM An offshore oil rig exploded Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico, injuring at least one worker, the U.S. Coast Guard said. All 13 people on board the Vermilion Oil Rig 380 have been accounted for, and the one who was injured is being [...]
Port Allegany Man Hurt When Motorcycle Strikes Deer
By Terry Wankel at 2 September, 2010, 12:55 pm
A Port Allegany man was transported to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Wednesday Morning for treatment of major injuries after his motorcycle struck a deer that entered the road in front of him in Norwich Township, McKean County. State Police said the crash occurred as Herbert G. Witter, Jr, 62, of Port Allegany, PA, was operating [...]
Shoplifter at Tops
By Terry Wankel at 1 September, 2010, 10:10 pm
At 9:54 pm, a Tops Markets employee called 911 to report a shoplifter. The employee stated that the person might try to run. Bradford City Police responded to the scene quickly, and reported that they would be en-route to their station with a female in custody.
Austin, PA Fire was Accidental
By Terry Wankel at 1 September, 2010, 7:11 pm
Furman Fire Was Caused By Electrical Fault The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit and Austin Fire Department Assistant Fire Chiefs investigated a structure fire at the home of Dennis Furman of 67 Crandall Road, Austin, PA. The structure consisted of a mobile home with a metal garage attached on the West side and a [...]
Rope Rescue at Willow Bay Campground
By Terry Wankel at 1 September, 2010, 4:59 pm
At around 4:30 pm, Corydon Township FD and Bradford City Ambulance were called to Willow Bay Campground. A woman had fallen and had possibly broken her leg in, or near the bay. At 4:58 pm, crews responding asked that the “rope rescue trailer” from Corydon Township FD be dispatched to the scene, because callers were [...]
Motorcyclists Won’t Leave
By Terry Wankel at 1 September, 2010, 3:35 pm
At 3:33 pm, Bradford Township Police were called for a group of motorcyclists that would not leave. The manager of the Kwik Fill on South Avenue/Route 219, stated that he had asked the group to leave, and they wouldn’t. He also stated that the bikers had been there for roughly 1/2 an hour and were [...]
