Pedestrian Injured On Main Street In BradfordAt 9:53 on Thursday, Bradford City Ambulance responded to a report of a car pedestrian accident on Main Street in Bradford near J& K Pets. Medics called for a medical helicopter to land at UPB to transport the patient to a trauma center for a serious injury.
Spill Now Believed to be Accidental Although emergency crews first thought the oil spill on Hedgehog Lane this morning was malicious, police now believe a valve was accidentally opened, according to Bradford Township Supervisor Gayle Bauer. She said the investigation is continuing. Bauer tells WESB and The HERO that up to 1,400 gallons of oil spilled from a Schreiner Oil & Gas Company tank near 158 Hedgehog Lane. The incident was reported at 10:52 a.m. The operation is run by Aiello Brothers. Bauer said three vacuum trucks are still on the scene working on containment, and that another environ...
Representatives from Hamot Health Foundation share plans for new Medical facilities By Kip DoyleSpecial to the Olean Times Herald SALAMANCA – Representatives from Erie, Pa.-based Hamot Health Foundation presented the possibility of new medical facilities – even a new urgent-care center – in Salamanca during the Salamanca Common Council meeting Wednesday. More…
Donna K. Stevens“beloved sister, loving aunt, & good friend” Olean, NY—Donna K. Stevens, 57, of Olean, NY, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, NY surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Born February 1, 1953 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of Donald J. and Murble E. Robinson Stevens. Donna was a graduate of Oswayo Valley High School in Shinglehouse. She was employed at the former Acme Electric Company in Cuba, NY for 35 years. She was a member of Harvest Field Outreach Center in Olean and a mem...
Big Lottery Winner from Port Allegany Nobody won last night’s Powerball lottery jackpot, but somebody who bought a ticket in McKean County got a pretty decent runner up prize. A ticket purchased in a Sheetz store in Port Allegany was worth $500,000 for matching the first five numbers – 14, 16, 18, 19 and 29 – while having the Megaplier option. Since that multiplier was 2, it doubled the regular $250,000 second-tier prize. The player missed only the Mega Ball, which was 16. Posted by Anne at 1490 NewsBlog
Although emergency crews first thought the oil spill on Hedgehog Lane this morning was malicious, police now believe a valve was accidentally opened, according to Bradford Township Supervisor Gayle Bauer. She said the investigation is continuing. Bauer tells WESB and The HERO that up to 1,400 gallons of oil spilled from a Schreiner Oil & Gas Company tank near 158 Hedgehog Lane. The incident was reported at 10:52 a.m. The operation is run by Aiello Brothers. Bauer said three vacuum trucks are still on the scene working on containment, and that another environmental cleanup company is coming in to hel...
A former Bradford woman has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for trying to smother her baby daughter while the infant was in the hospital. 29-year-old Marcia Mitchell, who had been living in Batavia, pleaded guilty last month to attempted first degree assault. She tried to suffocoate the 7-month-old baby at Buffalo’s Women and Children’s Hospital in May of 2008. Judge Penny Wolfgang also issued an order of protection that prohibits Mitchell from seeing her daughter until 2019 unless mental health experts and the courts determine that she’s stable.
Nobody won last night’s Powerball lottery jackpot, but somebody who bought a ticket in McKean County got a pretty decent runner up prize. A ticket purchased in a Sheetz store in Port Allegany was worth $500,000 for matching the first five numbers – 14, 16, 18, 19 and 29 – while having the Megaplier option. Since that multiplier was 2, it doubled the regular $250,000 second-tier prize. The player missed only the Mega Ball, which was 16.
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has turned the investigations into some the governor’s actions over to another person. Judge Judith Kaye will head investigations into whether Governor David Paterson illegally accepted World Series tickets or if he had anything to do with trying to keep a domestic violence accusation against one of his top aides from going public. Cuomo made the announcement during a conference call with reporters this afternoon. In a prepared statement he said because he’s the state’s chief law enforcement officer he’s required to defend other state employ...
PITT-BRADFORD HOLDING OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING FAIR MARCH 28 BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Residential Life and Housing Office will hold an Off-Campus Housing Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 28 in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame-Westerberg Commons. Any local landlords interested in renting apartments and/or houses to Pitt-Bradford students for the 2010-2011 academic year are encouraged to register their properties and attend the function. Contact the Residential Life and Housing Office at 362-7630 to request a registration packet. The deadline for registra...
Anita B. Williams, 81, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at her home. Born July 12, 1928, in Costello, PA, she was a daughter of the late Emery and Ethel (Ward) Chase. Anita was predeceased by two husbands, Eugene Earle and Robert M. Williams, and a companion, Harold “Tom” Devlin. She worked at Galeton Production for over 25 years. She was a member of St. Bibiana’s Catholic Church in Galeton and greatly enjoyed baking, camping, and spending special time with her friends and family. Surviving are three sons, Donald (Bonnie) Earle, Nelson, PA, Charles Williams, Germania Station,...
Bradford Hospital Auxiliary’s upcoming “Chip-In ‘Fore’ Charity” will give attendees a chance to hone their strokes at a putt-putt tournament featuring specially built greens, have some fun with family and friends, and maybe win a grand-prize trip to Mexico. The annual fundraiser, slated for Saturday, March 20, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., will be held at Grace Lutheran Community Life Center, 79 Mechanic St., in Bradford. Individual tickets cost $35 to attend. The event also includes an hors d’oeuvres buffet by Kennedy Street Café, a cash bar and a free three-minute golf swing analysis...
Crews are still on the scene of an oil spill on Hedgehog Lane. About 1,500 gallons of crude oil spilled out of a tank that police, at first, believed was opened maliciously. Police haven’t confirmed that yet, McKean County Control tells WESB and The HERO. Weavertown Cleanup is heading the clearnup operation. ARG also has a vacuum truck and other equipment on the scene. Bradford Township police and fire departments, Corydon Township and Derrick City fire dpeartments, emergency management officials, the McKean County Sheriff’s department, Bradford Township Supervisor Gayle Bauer, State Represe...
Oil Spill Update: Bradford Township Supervisor Gayle Bauer WESB and The HERO that because of the oil spill Hedgehog Lane is closed from West Washington Street to the top of the hill until further notice. Bauer is asking people to stay away from the area. She says crews are on the scene trying to control the spill that was reported at just before 11 o’clock this morning. The Red Cross is assisting at the scenePosted by Anne at 1490 NewsBlog
Bradford Township Supervisor Gayle Bauer WESB and The HERO that because of the oil spill Hedgehog Lane is closed from West Washington Street to the top of the hill until further notice. Bauer is asking people to stay away from the area. She says crews are on the scene trying to control the spill that was reported at just before 11 o’clock this morning.
More than 8,000 Facebook users are supporting Senator Catharine Young’s (R,C,I – Olean) efforts to keep the Quaker Lake area of the Allegany State park open, and many supporters are expected to attend a rally there on Saturday, she said. Sen. Young said Governor Paterson has issued plans to close or restrict services at 55 parks and historic sites across the state. Allegany State Park would have sharply reduced recreational programs, including closing of the beach area and cabins, and elimination of winter trails in the Quaker section of the park. The Facebook group, “Save Alleg...
US CENSUS BUREAU IS RECRUITING WORKERS FOR THE 2010 CENSUS TO WORK IN POTTER COUNTY With Census Day April 1, 2010 less than 1 month away, the United States Census Bureau is recruiting workers to fill various positions. The part time temporary jobs offer good pay, good hours, paid training, and the ability to work close to home. The pay ranges from $11.75 for census takers to $13.25 for crew leaders. Applicants are required to take and pass a test, must be 18 or older, and pass a background check. Preference is given to veterans and U.S. Citizens,. More information including a practice test is av...
H. Donald Sestina, 76, of 748 Sizerville Rd., Emporium died at Presbyterian-Univ. Hosp. UPMC, Pittsburgh on Tuesday (March 9, 2010) night following a lengthy illness. He was born Jul 5, 1933 in Emporium a son of the late Andrew and Charlotte Keeler Sestina.On June 29, 1957 in St. Mark Cathlolic Church he married Mary Jo Glasl Sestina, who Survives. Mr. Sestina graduated from Cameron County High School and received a Bachelor Degree in finance from Lycoming College. He was owner and agent at the former Sestina Insurance Agency for many years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Emporium ...
Oil Spill ReportedAt 10:55 am on Thursday, the Bradford Township Fire Dept. was dispatched to a hazmat spill at a location near 158 Hedgehog Hill Road. The caller reported a ditch full of what looked like crude oil. A chief on scene reported finding the source of the oil and shutting down a valve on a tank to stop the flow.
Water, Water Everywhere — So Let’s Protect It Potter County Today Water issues were on the agenda of Tuesday night’s Potter County Natural Gas Task Force. Three members of the organization’s Water Quality Study Committee addressed the group, emphasizing the need for citizens — especially those who own wells and springs — to be vigilant as well-drilling increases. John McLaughlin announced that another round of training for volunteer water monitors in the Pine Creek Watershed will be held from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, March 23, at the North Campus of Pennsylvania College of T...
Emergency crews are on the scene of a crude oil spill in the area of 158 Hedgehog Lane. Bradford Township Fire Chief Dan Burkhouse says the spill was caused by an open valve on a tank. They’re not sure yet how much oil came out of the tank. The spill was reported at just before 11 o’clock. Crews from American Refining Group will be assisting with the cleanup. We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
Kroger Recalls Two Onion Soup & Dip Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release. Ventura Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Seven Varieties of Its Dean’s® Dip Products As A Precautionary Measure Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Four Seasoning Mixes Olde Westport Spice Announces a Voluntary Recall of Garden Harvest Special Blend Seasoning Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
How far can you go with “improving” pennsylvania auto insurance coverage ? Looks like Erie Insurance has just raised the bar again ! While most of the auto insurance industry are bragging about “saving you hundreds” …come on now, if everyone could really do that car insurance would be “free” by now. Back to the subject at hand….Guaranteed car insurance rates. Not yet approved for pennsylvania but already in several other states that Erie Insurance operates in is the “Rate Protection Endorsement” Other than things like: ...
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Fire In Duke CenterAt 9:40 pm on Wednesday night, Dept. 9, 11,18,4,8, and Eldred Boro Ambulance for standby, have been dispatched to a fire at 659 Main Street in Duke Center. The fire is in an outside building, not attached to a house, where the caller was reported by the dispatcher to be boiling maple sap. A later reporter tells us this is not a sugar shanty. Thanks for the correction. At 9:50 fire is reported under control, all units recalled at 9:53.
Sugar Shanty Fire In Duke CenterAt 9:40 pm on Wednesday night, Dept. 9, 11,18,4,8, and Eldred Boro Ambulance for standby, have been dispatched to a Sugar Shanty Fire at 659 Main Street in Duke Center. The fire is in an outside building, not attached to a house, where the caller was boiling maple sap to make syrup. At 9:50 Fire is reported under control, all units recalled at 9:53.
Scam alert: It’s not the bank calling By Justin Head The Evening Tribune Hornell, N.Y. -The scammers are at it again. Local law enforcement agencies are warning local residents to beware of an ongoing cell phone scam in which people are solicited to revel confidential bank account information from a person imitating their banker. “Right now, there is information coming back that the calls are originating from Romania and Bulgaria,” said Undersheriff Ray Dell. He said investigators were tipped off after two local credit unions received the calls and became suspicious. According to the sheriff’...
Now Available On Zito Media Cable Channel 450 Hear the local news first on Black Forest Broadcasting starting at 7:00am Contact: gerrimiller@pennswoods.net Copyright: 2010 G.R. Miller. All Rights Reserved.COUDERSPORT RESIDENT SENTENCED FOR BAR FIGHTAaron Martin,24 of Coudersport, has been sentenced to spend six months on probation and pay a $100 fine for disorderly conduct and spend eight days in jail with credit for time served, followed by a consecutive term of six months probation and pay a $100 fine for simple assault. He was also ordered to perform 50 hours of community service. Accordin...
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 2–>Vestal man charged in pursuit, fight with Pa. troopers Star GazetteA Vestal man is accused of fleeing and fighting police in a Monday and Tuesday incident that left a trooper’s hand broken in Bradford County. State Police in Towanda said the incident began Monday when Robert C. Leone, 31, of Vestal, drove away after hitting a vehicle in North Towanda around 8:20 p.m. Monday. More…
Jim, We have lost our foster dog – a very shy, scared named Proton. He’s in the area of Level 3 and North Main St area. He’s from an Amish Puppy Mill so he is very fearful of people since he’s spent the last 6 years in a crate. He is not aggressive, but does have a leash on him so it can be stepped on to catch him. He can be cornered to be caught if need be. Please call 274-0917 or 716-485-8003 if you catch him. Thank you, Mary
PITT-BRADFORD TO HOLD FREE HEALTH FAIR MARCH 16 BRADFORD, Pa. – More than 30 health and safety-related agencies will provide screening and tests and conduct demonstrations during the annual health fair at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford on Tuesday, March 16. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mukaiyama University Room in the Frame Westerberg Commons. Sponsored by the Pitt-Bradford Office of Health Services, the fair features educational information, demonstrations and screenings. Free screenings incl...
A Rochester, New York, woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for providing contraband to an inmate at FCI-McKean. 21-year-old Shanna V. Nix is accused of providing marijuana to inmate in August of last year. Officers at FCI-McKean conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case. http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/pr/2010_march/2010_03_09_07.html
An inmate at FCI-McKean has been indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing a weapon in prison. According to the indictment, on January 11 37-year-old Reginald Carter had an eight-inch piece of wood sharpened to a point. Officers at FCI-McKean conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case. This was the second time in less than a month an inmate was found with a weapon. 30-year-old Rodney Saunders allegedly had a five-inch piece of plastic sharpened to a point with a white cloth wrapped around the opposite end for a handle. . That alleged incident happened on Christmas Day. http...
A Bradford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for violating laws relating to the sexual exploitation of children. 33-year-old Michael Begin was arrested in February. The FBI said a search conducted in connection with the arrest revealed that Begin possessed a knife, handcuffs and a condom. He told authorities he planned to take the girl to his residence in a Bradford hotel and engage in sexual activity. Authorities say the girl’s mother found sexually explicit messages from Begin on her daughter’s MySpace page, saved them and reported it to Bradford City Police. The FBI and the Ci...
Wilhelmina “Willie” Jackson, 61, of Galeton, PA, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, PA. Born July 24, 1948, in Wellsboro, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Short) Jackson. Willie worked as a bartender and cook at the Village Inn and the Waldheim for many years. She was a member of the Galeton VFW Ladies Auxiliary #6611. She enjoyed reading her Bible and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are a son, Darrell (Erin) Jackson, Galeton; four grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Jada Jackson, Ryleigh Rachiele, and Amiria Jack...



