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Terry Wankel | December 17, 2011
At 8:47 pm, a second structure fire was reported in Bradford, PA. The second fire was reported on Thompson Ave. Thompson Ave., is located only 4 blocks from the first fire at 2 Congress Place. Units were pulled from the first fire and units that were on standby from the Bradford Township station were dispatched [...]
Terry Wankel | December 17, 2011
At 8:37 pm, Bradford City FD was called out for a possible structure fire. The fire was reported to be at 2 Congress Place. Several calls were placed to 911 that the house was on fire and that it was in fact abandoned. Update
Terry Wankel | December 3, 2011
At 1:54 a.m., Bradford City Fire Department and Bradford Ambulance were dispatched for a call of a vehicle into a structure in the area of J&K Pets at Main and East Main streets. The driver of the vehicle called emergency services, reporting no injuries. The structure is reportedly a condemned house, according to records available [...]
Terry Wankel | November 19, 2011
A structure fire at 23 Pratt Hollow has been reported. Rew, Derrick City, Hilltop and Otto Township Volunteer Fire Departments have responded. The call to 911 reported heavy smoke from the windows. The call has resulted in a second alarm and at 10:33 a.m., additional manpower has been requested.
Terry Wankel | October 28, 2011
For the fifth year in a row, trick or treaters will parade through the Grace Lutheran parking lot to participate in “Trunk or Treat”. The event will be held Monday, October 31, from 6:00-7:30PM, during trick or treating hours. Volunteers will decorate the trunks of their cars along the parking lot, and pass out candy to trick or treaters as [...]
Terry Wankel | October 12, 2011
Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 237 South Ave at 5:38 p.m. Bradford City Police, arriving on scene, reported it was the electrical oven in the kitchen that was on fire, not the structure. Engine 1 and Tower 1 responded to the call.
Terry Wankel | October 9, 2011
At 11:04 p.m., Smethport Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Route 6, 1 1/2 miles west of the McKean County Jail on Route 6. At 11:07 p.m., one crew from Port Allegany Volunteer Fire Department was requested to transfer to Smethport’s station for standby. More details are available at http://solomonswords.blogspot.com/2011/10/911-dispatcher-reports-structure-fire.html
Terry Wankel | October 6, 2011
The fall Spectrum series at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will include a visit by a screenwriter, two classic dramas and music by flutist Sarah Tiedemann. The Spectrum series, which supports the arts curriculum at Pitt-Bradford, will open with a visit by screenwriter Brad Riddell at noon Oct. 11 in the Mukaiyama University Room. [...]
Terry Wankel | October 6, 2011
A new program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is helping international students adjust to college life in the United States. Pitt-Bradford has more international students than ever – a record 23 this year. Dr. Ron Binder, associate dean of student affairs, developed the new VISA Mentor Program so that a fellow student could [...]
Terry Wankel | October 6, 2011
At 12:20 a.m., Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a location on Route 219, two miles north of the Route 59 intersection, for a possible vehicle fire in the southbound lane. Heavy smoke was reported, although no flames were showing.
Terry Wankel | September 30, 2011
Starting Saturday, area drivers can expect travel delays as paving work takes place on Route 3011(Bridge Street) near the village of Ormsby in McKean County. Crews will begin paving operations at 7 a.m. Saturday, with roadwork scheduled through Tuesday. The work zone on Route 3011 stretches from Ormsby, south for 2 ½ miles in [...]
Terry Wankel | September 27, 2011
A couple were arrested today in Wellsville after ramming a patrol car, firing at New York State Troopers, leading them on a high speed chase, and then hid in their residence at a trailer park in Wellsville. Police were on scene with a SWAT team, and a helicopter flying overhead. 2 arrested for allegedly firing [...]
Terry Wankel | September 27, 2011
At 7:16 pm, the Port Allegany FD and ambulance were dispatched for an odor investigation in an apartment at 92 North Main Street.
Terry Wankel | September 27, 2011
At 6:22 pm, officers were dispatched to a minor MVA in Bradford. The accident occurred at the intersection of Mechanic Street and West Washington Street. The caller reported that the accident was minor and that there were no injuries but there would need to be a report made due to damage.
Terry Wankel | September 27, 2011
A performance by Dueling Pianos International and a block party will highlight the annual Alumni and Family Weekend on Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. Events are open to the public. The weekend begins with free “Classes Without Quizzes” offered during the day on Friday, Sept. 30. Dr. Warren [...]
Terry Wankel | September 27, 2011
Town hall meetings planned to collect public and business input on trail system development The Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau and students from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will be holding a series of town hall meetings to gauge local opinions on developing the area into a “hot spot” for trail activities. The first [...]
Terry Wankel | September 13, 2011
A severe thunderstorm warning has been for northern McKean County until 8:15 p.m. The storm, which is traveling east at 40 miles per hour, is capable of creating quarter-sized hail and winds in excess of 60 miles per hour.
Terry Wankel | September 10, 2011
At 7:01 p.m., Lafayette Township Volunteer Fire Department and Bradford City Ambulance were dispatched to the intersection of Route 219 and Route 59 for a motor vehicle accident involving a flatbed tractor trailer and a pickup truck. There was entrapment. At least two injuries were reported. Stat Medivac was put on standby.
Terry Wankel | September 10, 2011
Eyewitness report from the Editor The fire that was reported at Players Downtown in Bradford was an arson. A man (currently known to the police) that was thrown out of Player’s earlier in the night, filled a bottle with an unknown fluid, set it afire using a wick made from a piece of his shirt, [...]
Terry Wankel | September 9, 2011
At 11:23 p.m., Bradford City Police were dispatched to Players for a possible fight inside the building. While en route, dispatchers reported additional calls about a fire in the building. Upon arrival, City Police officers reported smoke showing. At 11:24 p.m., Bradford City Fire Department was dispatched for a possible structure fire.
