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Multiple People Treated for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning at Church

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 8, 2010

From WESB

Four people were life flighted to UPMC in Pittsburgh Sunday night and 30 others were treated at local hospitals after carbon monoxide poisoning at the Lutheran Church in Chanders Valley in Warren County. Warren General Hospital officials say the four who were flown to Pittsburgh required hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Many of the 30 others were treated and released from Warren General and WCA Hospital in Jamestown. Chandler Volunteer firefighters say a plugged chimney was the cause of the carbon monoxide buildup.

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Life for Immigrants at Center of ‘America Amerique’

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 8, 2010

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will present the national tour of “America Amerique,” a documentary play about American immigrants and the United States, for one performance only at 7 p.m. Feb. 15.

Jena Company of New York will perform the show in the Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall. Cost is $15 for the public and free for all students.

Seven actors will combine period music and contemporary anecdotes along with eyewitness accounts of striking events and people. The play is made up of 20 scenes based on newspaper accounts, letters, journals and court documents. (more…)

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Driver’s License Centers to Close for Presidents Day

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 8, 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 Saturday, Feb. 13 and Monday, Feb. 15 in observance
of Presidents Day.

Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and
services online through PennDOT’s Driver and (more…)

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Fire in Bradford PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 8, 2010

At 12:13 pm, a fire was reported in Bradford PA.

The fire was reported to be at 219 Rutherford Run.

The caller reported that the fire was in a detached garage, approximately 15 feet from the house.

Smoke was showing at the time of the call, and the caller stated that it might be fully involved.

Bradford Township FD was dispatched to the scene.

Crews responding said that they could see heavy smoke before they arrived on scene.

Bradford Township PD arrived on scene first, and reported the garage to be fully involved, and reported that the home owner stated that there were small bottles of propane, and 22 shells inside.

Bradford Township PD also reported that the fire from the garage was melting the siding on the house.

Lewis Run FD was requested to send a tanker to the scene at 12:18.

Second Alarm

At 12:22 pm, a second alarm was requested.  The second alarm brought out Bradford City FD, and Lewis Run FD.  Corydon Township FD was dispatched to go to the Bradford Township station for standby.

Units began clearing the scene at 1:40.

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Car Fire on Route 219

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

From Solomon’s Words

Kane State Police investigated a car fire on Route 219 at 5:30 pm on Saturday in Sergeant Township, McKean County.

Christopher S. Gausman, 36, of St. Marys, PA, was driving a 1994 Grand Cherokee south on Rt. 219. The Rear undercarriage caught fire. Gausman was notified of the fire by another motorist.

Read more at Solomon’s Words

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Jeanette L. Bergman, 41, of Cranberry Twp. PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

Jeanette L. Bergman, 41, of 507 Hedgerow Court, Cranberry Twp., died Wednesday (February 3, 2010) at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Born December 24, 1968, in Warren, she was a daughter of Carl Stranburg and Sara Markey McCracken. On May 26, 1990, in Kane, she married Frank Bergman who survives.

A graduate of Kane Area High School in 1986, she also attended Gannon University and received her degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford. (more…)

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Gerald S. “Jerry” Barrett, 63, of Bradford PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

Gerald S. “Jerry” Barrett, 63, of 59 Boser Road, Bradford, passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Born February 22, 1946, in Bradford he was a son of the late Sanford and Naomi Pearl (Weld) Barrett. Mr. Barrett attended Bradford schools.

On July 31, 1976 Bradford, he married Lori K (Poore) Barrett who survives.

He was formerly employed at J. A. Frisina Paving, Kightlinger Excavating, New Bethlehem Burial Service, and prior to his retirement at Wayne Paving Company. He was a former member of the Bradford Moose Lodge, and enjoyed Stock Car Racing, NASCAR, and spending time with his family and friends. (more…)

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James P. Runyan, 60, of Lewis Run PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

James P. Runyan, 60, of 312 Pine Run Road, Lewis Run, passed away Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at the Bradford Regional Medical Center.

Born March 22, 1949 in Bradford he was a son of the late William A. and Alfreeda J. (Gordon) Runyan.

He married Erica (Izbinski) Runyan who survives.
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Mr. Runyan was a 1967 graduate of Bradford High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged. After the service he graduated with his Bachelors of Arts Degree in History from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, the schools first class of bachelors degree’s. He later received  Associates Degree’s in Petroleum Engineering and Computer Science. (more…)

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Nancy L. Johnston, 93, of Bradford PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

Nancy L. Johnston, 93, formerly of Petrolia St., passed away Friday, February 5th, 2010 at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Born January 29, 1917, in Brooklyn NY, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Loretta C.(Kedian) Lamey.

On August 28, 1943 in Westport CT she married Harry S. “Hap” Johnston who died on October 15, 2005.

Mrs. Johnston was a graduate of the College of New Rochelle where she majored in English and History. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech from Columbia University in New York City. (more…)

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Clementine P. Fields, 77, of Bradford PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

Clementine P. Fields, 77, of 390 Pine Run Road, passed away, Friday, February 5th, 2010 at the Bradford Manor.

Born June 29, 1932, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Luke and Margaret (Effinito) Pascarella.

On October 27, 1950 in Bradford she married Neal R. Fields who survives.

Mrs Fields attended Bradford High School. She had been employed at Zippo Manufacturing at the Golf Ball Plant for fifteen years prior to her retirement. She and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Florida. She was a member of St. Bernard Church. (more…)

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Gerald R. Weatherley of Olean NY

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

Gerald R. Weatherley

Gerald R. Weatherley of 512 N. 8th Street, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 in the Olean General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Weatherly was born on Jan. 13, 1951 in Olean and was a son of Leslie W. and Nina E. Wilber Weatherley. He was a graduate of Olean High School Class of 1969. Mr. Weatherley worked at Dresser and then Hills Department Store for 2 years and the AMES for 3 years. For the past 8 years he has worked for the Rehabilitation Center, cleaning at Cooper, until Dec. of 2009 when he retired due to his illness. Mr. Weatherley enjoyed hunting, carpentry and working on his truck. He truly loved being in the outdoors. (more…)

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Winter Storm Watch

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 7, 2010

WARREN-MCKEAN-ELK-CAMERON-CLEARFIELD-CAMBRIA-BLAIR-SOMERSET-
BEDFORD-
931 PM EST SUN FEB 7 2010

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING. (more...)
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Fire in Lafayette Township, PA

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 6, 2010

At 2:08 am, a fire was reported in Lafayette Township.

The fire was located at 1395 Turkey Track Road, which runs between Route 59, and Mount Jewett.

An outdoor woodshed was reported to be on fire at that address.

Lafayette Township FD, and Hilltop FD were dispatched to the scene, along with Priority Care Ambulance.

Smethport and Lewis Run FD’s were given transfer assignments.

The woodshed was reported to be an 8 ft. by 10 ft. structure, and was fully involved.

At 2:16 am, Chief 21 (Lafayette Twp) ordered Lewis Run FD to stand by at the Lewis Run Station, rather than transferring to the Lafayette Twp station.

Fire crews from Lafayette Twp. arrived on scene at 2:22 am.

At 2:26, all units responding, were recalled, except Lafayette Twp. units, which were ordered to continue to the scene.

At 2:32, personnel reported the fire was under control.

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Rollover MVA in Crosby

Posted By Terry Wankel at BradfordPA.Info on February 5, 2010

At 10:28 pm, a rollover MVA was reported in Crosby PA.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Route 46, and West Branch Road.

Norwich Township (Crosby) FD were dispatched to the scene along with Priority Care Ambulance.

Personnel on scene reported that all occupants had self extricated.

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