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Pitt-Bradford to hold information session for Master of Social Work cohort

| June 30, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold an informational session July 13 about the University of Pittsburgh’s Master of Social Work degree offered on the Bradford campus. The session, which will take place at 6 p.m. in Room 162 of Swarts Hall on the Pitt-Bradford campus, will feature Phillip Mack, director of admissions for [...]

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Delaware County Senior Magisterial District Judge arrested for inappropriate touching of a minor

| June 30, 2010

A Delaware County Senior Magisterial District Judge was arrested today by agents from the Attorney General’s Office for alleged inappropriate touching of a minor female. Attorney General Tom Corbett identified the defendant as Gerald Liberace, 69, 36 Nancy Drive, Havertown, Delaware County. Liberace is the Senior Magisterial District Judge in Haverford Township, Delaware County. Evidence [...]

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Psychostick to Perform in Olean

| June 30, 2010

This Friday, July 2nd,  Psychostick (songs such as “Beer is Good”) with Look What I Can Do and Lieutenant Ham Beast.  All at Cojones Cantina at 206 West State Street, the only place that does real bands in Olean!  Event starts at 8 pm, and ends at 2 am.  Admission is $8.

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Accident Near Port Allegany

| June 30, 2010

At 12:07 pm, an accident was reported near Port Allegany. The accident occurred on Dolly Brook Road, which is off of Two Mile Road. One vehicle rolled over, and the two occupants were reported to have injuries.

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Fall Victim to be Flown by Helicopter

| June 29, 2010

At 9:29 pm, a fall victim was reported at 729 South Kendall Ave. The man reportedly fell about 4 feet from a porch and struck his leg. Bradford City Ambulance along with Rew FD were dispatched to the scene. A helicopter was requested as Bradford Regional Medical Center had no orthopedic coverage at the time.

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Message from the President Regarding the Treaty with Bermuda

| June 29, 2010

To the Senate of the United States With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, I transmit herewith the Treaty between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Bermuda relating to Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, signed at Hamilton on January 12, 2009. [...]

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Potter Seniors Visit Washington

| June 29, 2010

Northern Potter High School Senior Class poses in front of the U.S. Capitol with Congressman Thompson. The students visited the end of May.

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Area Fireworks Displays

| June 29, 2010

Fireworks in Olean, NY, at Bradner Stadium. The City of Olean’s Annual Fourth of July FIREWORKS CELEBRATION is set for Sunday, July 4, at Bradner Stadium in Olean. The fireworks are organized by the Olean Professional Firefighters Association, OPFFA. The stadium gates open at 4:00 PM. Coolers and packages carried into the stadium will be [...]

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James City Days festival set to begin Wednesday

| June 29, 2010

From the Kane Republican By Ted Lutz Republican Staff

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Patricia L. Arnold, of Portville, NY

| June 29, 2010

Patricia L. Arnold of 983 Portville-Olean Road, Passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Arnold was born on November 26, 1960, in Cuba and was the daughter of Francis S. and Ruby H. Singleton Arnold. On July 8, 1986 in Portville she married her husband, Allen S. [...]

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Northbound Detour for Route 219 “Bootjack” to Remain in Place into July

| June 29, 2010

Due to weather and schedule changes, a detour around Route 219 “Bootjack” roadwork near Ridgway will remain in place into July. The detour moves northbound traffic down the “truck bypass” to Route 120 and back to Route 219. Signs are in place directing motorists through the detour. The detour is now expected to be in [...]

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PennDOT to Post Various Routes in Potter County

| June 29, 2010

PennDOT will place a 10-ton gross weight limitation on the following roads in Potter County. The postings are covered by the provisions of Section 4902 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. The weight postings will be effective July 1. • State Route 1002, known as North Hollow Road in Sweden Township, from State Route 4013 to [...]

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PennDOT to Post Various Routes in McKean County

| June 29, 2010

PennDOT will place a 10-ton gross weight limitation on the following roads in McKean County. The postings are covered by the provisions of Section 4902 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. The weight postings will be effective July 1. • State Route 321, known as Westerberg Way from the Wetmore, Township line to State Route 59. [...]

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Griffis Park Operator Dies in Zoar Valley Gorge

| June 29, 2010

From WIVB.com The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found in Zoar Valley. Two hikers spotted the body floating in Cattaraugus Creek, Monday.

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Seneca Nation Granted Restraining Order on PACT Act

| June 29, 2010

From WGRZ in Buffalo It’s an initial victory for the Seneca Nation of Indians in their fight against the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking, or PACT Act that’s meant to curb cigarette smuggling. The corporation Red Earth, also know as Seneca Smokeshop, has been granted a temporary, 14 day restraining order that allows them to keep [...]

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Patricia L. “Pat” Kocjancic, 72, of Kane, PA

| June 28, 2010

Patricia L. “Pat” Kocjancic, 72, of 117 Dawson St. died Monday evening at the Lutheran Home at Kane, where she had briefly resided. She was born on Oct. 19, 1937 in Kane, the daughter of the late Leon and Lucille (Cook) Murthough. On Nov 5, 1960, at the St. Callistus Catholic Church in Kane, she [...]

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Bradford Driver’s License Center Will Be Closed Saturday.

| June 28, 2010

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Saturday, July 3, and Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle [...]

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Pitt-Bradford campus closed for Independence Day

| June 28, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will close its administrative offices, and there will be no classes Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen and classes will resume Tuesday, July 6.

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Twenty-six suspected drug dealers charged in Wilkes-Barre street-level sweep

| June 28, 2010

Twenty-six street-level drug dealers have been charged today following an investigation into the distribution of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, Ecstasy, and prescription narcotics in and around Avoca, Luzerne County. Attorney General Tom Corbett said the investigation, known as “Operation Street Sweeper” began in October 2008 and focused on low-level dealers who were operating throughout Luzerne County, [...]

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Bradford Receives 1.5 Inches of Rain in a very Short Time

| June 28, 2010

A reader posted some interesting information on the storm at our Facebook page. Bradford PA, got around a total of 1.5 inches of rainfall in a very short time.  Flooding was reported all over Bradford, from Chestnut Street, to Interstate Parkway, and many other streets.

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