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Members of the Street Dreams Car Club, and others, gather in front of Allegheny Store Fixtures -- which was the original site of the Holley Motor Company. Sally, Costick, curator of the Bradford Landmark Society, talks about the Pennsylvania State Historic Marker honoring the Holley Motor Company to open the dedication and unveiling cermony Saturday afternoon. She also talked about the Holley family and how their inventions revolutionized the auto industry. Bradford City Councilman Bob Onuffer reads the statement from the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. Mayor Tom Riel and others chat and enjoy refreshments following the unveiling of the marker.

I know it's rude to ask for a birthday present for yourself but I'm going to do it anyway. I want money -- for Jerry's Kids! Please go HERE to donate. Thank you!! And yes, today really is my birthday.

Happy Birthday to Jeanne Hurley Plaia (I couldn't find a web site with Jeanne on it, but I thought a picture of her son's championshiop hockey team would be appropriate since she's the person who taught me to appreciate hockey. Sorry Jeanne, but I'm a Sabres fan now, though.)

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital has announced the addition of Nirav Patel, M.D., to its medical staff, effective September 15. Dr. Patel earned a medical degree at George Washington University and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School. He will join the CCMH hospitalist team of Dr. Brenda Wahlers, medical director, Dr. Syed Bhat, Dr. Rafael Meller, and Dr. Howard Miller and physician assistants Mandy Collins, Victor Jackson, Melissa Juliano, and Emily Lynch.

Turnpike CEO Joe Brimmeier made these comments upon reviewing the Sept. 11 FHWA memorandum on the application to toll I-80: ‘The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission believes that it met all of the statutory and procedural requirements in the pilot program, and we are disappointed in the federal decision to not move the state's joint I-80 tolling application forward. Yesterday's FHWA memo may well eliminate a critical tool in an already-limited transportation funding toolbox - not only for Pennsylvania but for all states facing a transportation-funding crunch. The Turnpike Commission continues to fulfill its Act-44 financial obligations. It has made Act-44 payments totaling $962.5 million to PennDOT over the past year alone. In addition, more than $1.5 billion in guaranteed funding will be transferred to PennDOT between now and 2010 for highways, bridges and public-transportation agencies across the commonwealth. This ongoing funding stream means that Pennsylvania General Assembly ...

Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced the arrest of two Jefferson County men who are both accused of using the Internet to sexually proposition what they believed were 12-year old girls, along with the transmission or possession of illegal child pornography. The "girls" were actually undercover agents from the Attorney General's Child Predator Unit. Corbett identified the defendants as Michael Albert McCarthy, 64, 213 South Jefferson St., Punxsutawney, and Robert Duane Brewer, 28, 708 Mill Iron Road. According to the criminal complaint, McCarthy and Brewer are both charged with using a computer located in McCarthy's home to sexually proposition what they believe was a 12-year old girl. Using an Internet chat room that was created to discuss video games, the defendants are accused of sending the girl two photos of what appeared to be naked boys. Corbett said that later online conversations with the girl allegedly included the transmission of an explicit video ...

Two Olean teenagers have been arrested for defacing several buildings with spray paint last weekend. 17-year-old Robert McCormick and a 16-year-old boy are accused of spray painting "O-Town Soldiers" and "OTS" on a number of buildings, including the Knights of Columbus Hall, the B'nai Israel Synagogue and the Beef 'n' Barrel Restaurant. They're charged with a felony count of third-degree criminal mischief as well as making graffiti.

Allegany is dealing with a cockroach problem at the former Don Lorenzo's Mexican Restaurant. The restaurant has been closed since April 16 when federal agents raided the building and arrested its owner for allegedly conspiring to hire illegal aliens. A company started killing off the insects, and their eggs, on Wednesday and says ridding the restaurant of the roaches could take several weeks. Village officials have consulted a lawyer about what else can be done since the village doesn't own the building. The owner, Simon Banda – AKA Jorge DeLarco – is in the Niagara County Jail in Lockport.

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that agents from the Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, along with local police officers from the Northwestern Pennsylvania Meth Task Force, are in the process of arresting 23 people charged in connection with a large-scale meth lab operation in Venango and Mercer counties. Corbett said the investigation, known as “Operation Cave-in,” focused on a sophisticated meth lab and pill-shopping operation allegedly run by Rockne K. “Rocky” Barber Sr., 62, 271 Henderson Road, Stoneboro, Venango County. Corbett said that Barber is accused of producing methamphetamine, using an underground lab located in a man-made cave that was hidden in a hillside near his home. Barber and his associates are also accused of coordinating the purchase of cold medicine and other chemicals required to produce meth. “Using a secret underground lab and a coordinated effort to gather meth-related ingredients across the region, this drug or...

The jury has been selected in the double homicide trial of a DuBois man. Jason "Spike" Clinger is accused of killing Brooklyn, New York, residents Davon Jones and Dianikqua Johnson in November of 2006 and leaving their bodies in a remote area of Jefferson County. The district attorney is seeking the death penalty.The trial is expected to last until the end of the month.

Drug investigators have uncovered a large meth lab organization operating in Venango and Mercer counties. Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett is expected to announce later this morning up to 23 arrests in the $1 million operation. The Attorney General's office is calling the investigation "Operation Cave-In" and says the underground meth lab and pill-shopping operation was "sophisticated."

The University of Pittsburgh is broadening its anti-discrimination policy to include the way people express their gender identity through their clothes and appearance. The vice president of the university's Rainbow Alliance, which advocates for homosexual, bisexual and transgender students, says the changes extends that policy to "anyone whose gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth." Rainbow Alliance vice president Kelly Coburn says that would include people whose wardrobe or appearance "isn't what most people would expect of their sex." A university spokesman says the new policy will also apply to university housing assignments. The university's anti-discrimination already covers sexual orientation.

The substance that hospitalized four Bucks County high school students on Monday was obtained by the boys from one of their relatives, police said Tuesday. A substance known as "snurf" sickened the boys. It is billed as an herbal supplement, and it is widely available on the Internet. Snurf has mood-altering effects similar to Ecstasy, authorities said. Go to NBC 10.com for the full story.

A former Fredonia resident has been arraigned in a murder that happened 37 years ago. Chautauqua County DA Dave Foley says 54-year-old Donald Saden has been arrested for the 1971 murder of Robert Stiffler. Stiffler was a 25-year-old Vietnam War Veteran, and was stabbed to death. His body was found frozen along a road in Arkwright. Foley says they think they have a motive for the killing, but aren't releasing that information yet. Saden is being held in the Chautauqua County Jail on $100,000 bail.

Thanks to Josh Hatcher for passing along this article: K-9 handler marries medic who saved her life Every married couple has a story about the first time they met. Mike and Jamie Mangan met on the battlefield in Iraq. She was severely wounded, and he almost let her die. Jamie, then an Air Force K-9 handler with the 21st Security Forces Squadron, was patrolling Baghdad on June 25, 2005, with her working dog, Rex. They were searching for improvised explosive devices. On the drive back to base in her Humvee, Jamie drove over one. For the full story, go HERE .

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Here are the FHWA press release and memo denying the joint PTC/PennDOT application for tolling authority of Interstate 80. Press Release PDF Memo PDF

Steve Erway tees off during the Charles Cole Memorial Hospital Golf Classic at the Coudersport Golf Club. Also pictured is golfer Scott Carts. More than 20 teams played, raising approximately $18,000 to benefit the hospital’s Healthcare Scholarship Fund. Due to the generous supporters of the golf tournament, the auxiliary has donated nearly $500,000 to the hospital. “We are grateful to all our golfers, sponsors, and donors for their generous contributions to our golf tournament. Through their generosity, we are able to give back to our area’s students,” said Jill Staiger, tournament organizer. This year the hospital will be awarding $75,000 in scholarship funds to 15 students pursuing careers in nursing and allied health professions; 42 former scholarship recipients are still working at CCMH. Funds are awarded to area students pursuing healthcare related careers, including nursing, medical technology, radiology, physical therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, medical coding, and speech patholog...

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati is pleased with the anticipation that the Federal Highway Administration will deny Pennsylvania’s request to toll Interstate 80. “As I have stated time and time again, I opposed the tolling of I-80 and now that the federal government has denied the request, we can focus on a more business-like plan to fund our transportation needs,” Scarnati stated. “In fact, over the course of the next several weeks it is my hope that there will be further debate on how to address this transportation crisis.” Scarnati also mentioned that he believes his fiscally prudent transportation funding plan, which he introduced several months ago, will receive favorable approval from many of the members in the General Assembly. “Governing is about making difficult decisions, and the plan I introduced makes the General Assembly and the Governor prioritize its needs within existing budgetary revenues,” Scarnati added. “One aspect of my plan looks to have already been re...

Forest Supervisor Leanne Marten has issued an order prohibiting rock-climbing or rappelling on any cliff, rock, or stone face in the developed area of the Rimrock Overlook. The developed area of the Rimrock Overlook involves constructed railings and structures intended for public viewing of the Allegheny Reservoir and surrounding lands. In the past, rock-climbing and rappelling was allowed in this area as long as ropes and other gear were not attached to the structures. As a result, ropes and other gear were anchored to vegetation behind the structures, blocking walking access around the developed area of the Overlook, and causing possible safety hazards. The Forest Order was issued to address these concerns. Other undeveloped areas of the Overlook will remain open for rock-climbing and rappelling.

Congressman John Peterson says the federal government is rejecting Pennsylvania's plan to add tolls to Interstate 80. Peterson says Transportation Secretary Mary Peters is going to reject the proposal because it doesn't meet statutory and technical requirements. The decision puts new focus on an effort being pushed by Governor Ed Rendell to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a way to raise money for other transportation needs, as well as a plan by Senator Joe Scarnati that does not include the tolls or leasing the turnpike. “Today, the ‘Closed for Business’ sign has been removed from Pennsylvania and the residents and business community along the I-80 corridor can now move forward without this burdensome cloud hanging over the Commonwealth," Peterson said in a news release.

This is from Talk About Bradford : "You say the key to the ordinance is the fact property owners will be made to clean up their own property. I would agree except for the fact you know the City and or State will not be made to clean up their property. Also does this ordinance cover houses that are in serious need of a paint job. Some of those houses would look better covered in grafitti. Does the property owner clean up at his/her own expense or does the fund created by the city pay for it. I feel this ordinance will be just like taxes, let the homeowner take care or everything and the people on welfare will have to pay nothing." I hope this clears up some things: The ordinance does say that the city and state must clean up their property -- this includes PennDOT (Route 219). It also includes companies like railroads. Ask parks director Chip Comilla if the city cleans up graffiti on city-owned buildings. The fines will go into a trust fund that will be used to help people pay...

Oil City will hold nighttime trick-or-treating for the first time since a Girl Scout was kidnapped, raped and murdered on her way home from a Halloween party 16 years ago. The city moved trick-or-treating to daylight hours after 11-year-old Shauna Howe died and they remained in effect since then. City council agreed to allow trick-or-treating from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this year in part because a 10-year-old girl asked for the change. Brothers James and Timothy O'Brien are serving life terms for Shauna's murder. Eldred "Ted" Walker is serving 40 years in prison for his role in kidnapping Shauna.

State Representative Marty Causer holds the door of the newly opened Republican Campaign Headquarters for Larry Dunn. Also pictured is Janet Mostyn of Eldred. The headquarters at 85 Main Street in Bradford opened Wednesday and will provide informational materials and signs for the presidential, congressional and attorney general races as well as for Causer, Representative Kathy Rapp and Senator Joe Scarnati. Causer says "There are some exciting candidates on the Republican ballot this fall. The McCain-Palin ticket is really picking up speed, and we have strong candidates for congress in Glenn Thompson and for attorney general in Tom Corbett." He adds "The headquarters is a great resource for people to learn more about these campaigns at the grassroots level." Causer is looking for volunteers to help staff the office. Anyone who's interested in getting involved should contact him at 814-331-0835. ( Democrats, if you tell me where you are, I'll give you equal ...

Miley Cyrus isn't the only member of her family getting attention these days. The new Siberian tiger cub at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium has been named Billy Ray — after Miley's real life and TV dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. Zoo officials say the donors who paid to name the animal wanted to honor a deceased family member who was a big Cyrus fan. Billy Ray weighs 30 pounds now, and will probably grow up to be about 11 feet long and 450 pounds.

Workers continue putting the roof on the "new" Crosby Mart/Tim Horton's in Foster Brook Wednesday afternoon. I have to applaud their choice of a radio station to listen to as they work. The HERO rocks!

Police have arrested a Chautauqua County man wanted for questioning after the shooting death of his stepfather, Dean Nagel, on Tuesday. 19-year-old Daniel Hyers was taken into custody Wednesday morning on Villenova Road in the Town of Villenova. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace spotted Hyers and made the arrest himself.

By ANNE HOLLIDAY WESB/WBRR News Director Bradford residents have to start being more concerned about the way the community looks. That was the message from University of Pittsburgh at Bradford President Emeritus Dick McDowell during Tuesday's night city council work session on the proposed graffiti ordinance. It's about time we property owners stand up for our rights," he said. "We don't have to live in a blighted city." McDowell said the graffiti ordinance is the third step in cleaning up the city, adding that he hopes "it's a continuing series of ordinances and that other changes will come about." He said the first two steps were the continuing crackdown on drugs and the shopping cart ordinance. "I encourage city council to come up with more ways to make this community more beautiful," McDowell said. McDowell was one of about a dozen people who attended the session prior to Tuesday's regular council meeting. Mayor Tom Riel addres...

Two people are dead following a collision at just after 8 o'clock Tuesday morning on Route 66 in Highland Township. Police say a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Christian Bonner went out of control on the wet road, crossed the center lane and hit a vehicle driven by 61-year-old Prentice fish of Moutoursville. Fish was flown to Hamot Medical center, where he died at about 3 o'clock. A passenger in his vehicle, 53-year-old Jody Fish was pronounced dead at the scene. Bonner was taken to Kane Hospital for treatment of major injuries. Charges of driving too fast for conditions have been filed against him.

A new bachelor of science degree in sport studies at St. Bonaventure University has been designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the leisure, recreation or fitness industries. This non-teaching major offered through the School of Education will prepare undergraduates for careers in the fields of leisure industries, sports management, sports communication, sport sociology, allied health fields, sports psychology, rehabilitation, fitness and coaching. “It will also be a great launching point for advanced study at the graduate level,” said Dr. Paul Brawdy, chair of the Department of Physical Education at St. Bonaventure. Study in human movement and exercise will provide sport studies majors with a comprehensive understanding of the physiological and psychosocial foundations of movement in exercise and sport, Brawdy said. The framework of the program offers students a unique movement-based experience, from which they’ll be able to choose from among five cognate tracks — Hu...

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Authorities are still looking for a Chautauqua County man following the fatal shooting of his relative in the town of Villenova early this morning. Sheriff's Deputies say 19-year-old Daniel Hyers apparently fled with his girlfriend in her maroon Kia Spectra following the shooting. Police believe the couple may be armed with two rifles and two handguns. Police believe the couple may be headed to the Buffalo area to harm the man's biological father.

These flags in front of the Foster Township Municipal Building are flying on brand new flag poles. Township Supervisor Cary Kaber says "Wal-Mart was gracious enough to buy those flag poles for us," after he spoke with store manager Ron Orris. Joe Sweet and his township crew installed the poles.

A 19-year-old Medaille College student is accused of starting a fire in a dorm by emptying hot marijuana ash into a garbage can. Sean Burns of Prattsburgh faces multiple charges, including arson, following the fire Monday that triggered the building's sprinkler system, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage. Burns is accused of leaving the building without letting anyone know about the fire or pulling an alarm. Forty-one students were displaced by the water damage to their dorm. College officials say 26 students are staying in Adams Mark Hotel, while the other 15 moved back home or with friends or relatives. Officials expect to know later today when they can move back into the dorm.

The St. Bonaventure and Olean-area communities are invited to a ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Thursday in front of Plassmann Hall to commemorate the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. The University’s 9/11 memorial is in front of Plassmann, located on the west side of campus. The ceremony will honor the three University alumni killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center (Father Mychael Judge, Rob Peraza and Amy O'Doherty), as well as all the victims who died in Washington, D.C., New York and Pennsylvania that day. Dr. Michael Fischer, provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., vice president for Franciscan mission, will take part in the ceremony, along with students and members of the University’s ROTC unit.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will hold its 26th annual LEAF (Law Enforcement Awareness and Familiarization) Day Wednesday, Sept. 17. LEAF Day is designed to inform community members about services provided by various law enforcement and regulatory agencies as well as help students discover the aspects of a possible career in these fields. The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Frame-Westerberg Commons, is free and open to the public. According to Dan Songer, director of campus police and safety, nearly 22 agencies will be represented in this year’s program, including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Air Marshal Service, FBI, Federal Correctional Institution – McKean, Secret Service, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, New York State Park Police, New York State Police, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission; Pennsylvania State Police, State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Inc....

A performance by soprano Hanan Alattar, hailed as “a singer of obvious promise” by the Denver Post, will usher in the fall 2008 Spectrum Series at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The Spectrum Series offers academic and curriculum-based programming at little or no cost to the university community and community at large. “The Spectrum Series is a well-established series that provides an excellent and diverse range of artists at low cost to the university and surrounding community,” said Randy Mayes, director of arts programming at Pitt-Bradford. “I hope as many people as possible take advantage of it. Few universities offer a series with such a broad range and such high quality.” Events take place at Blaisdell Hall’s Bromeley Family Theater unless otherwise noted. Alattar will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, as part of a grant from the Marilyn Horne Foundation. Opera singer Marilyn Horne, a Bradford native, personally selected Alattar to perform at Pitt-Bradford, Mayes ...

Mayor Tom Riel & Joe Marasco (So, I'm a week late. I'm sure they'll get over it.)

Happy Birthday to Stephanie Clancy Dollinger !

By ANNE HOLLIDAY WESB/WBRR News Director Speeders and illegal parkers should be aware of a new ordinance and a soon-to-be new speed limit on one street in Foster Township. Supervisors have adopted an ordinance that will allow police to further enforce laws concerning parking in illegal areas. Supervisors explained that Wal-Mart asked if anything could be done about people parking in fire lanes, handicapped spaces and no-parking zones. Illegal parkers "don't regard anything, really," said Supervisor Chairman Bob Slike. Township Secretary Jennifer Gorrell said that when they looked at the old parking ordinance, they realized they only private parking lot included was the Bradford Mall. Police Chief Jeff Wolbert said instead of just including Wal-Mart, the new ordinance should be township-wide. Any business that would like the police to enforce the ordinance in its parking lot must post the ordinance then make a formal request to police. As for speeding, for about a year Sea...

7 p.m. Bradford Library $3 Cindy Graham and Pat Peterson rehearse their one-woman shows "Time Share Rag" and "Old Woman," that they will be performing Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bradford Area Public Library at 7 p.m. The shows are two in BLT's new "Seniors at Large" program, that offers groups and organizations a chance to have the troupe perform one or more plays at a meeting, party or other event. Dick Marcott, Graham and Martha Madden rehearse "Glacier Bay." Others actors performing will be Molly Kloss, Kathy Bryant, Charles Church, Doug Soley, Rheda Freeman and Sam Sylvester. Pictured below are Bryant, Church and Kloss rehearsing "The Talking Bench." (I guessed wrong about which picture would be in the paper.)

Bradford City Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to three girls as they were walking home from school Monday afternoon. Police say that the incident happened at about 4 o'clock at the intersection of Interstate Parkway and School Street when a white man in his early 20s driving a gold colored car pulled up in front of them, exposed himself and asked them an explicit question. The man has short blonde or light brown hair and may have a scar on his right arm. He was wearing an orange T-shirt, blue shorts and black sunglasses on top of his head. The girls said his arms appeared to be dirty. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Bradford City Police at 368-6133, email them at police.bradfordpa@gmail.com or use the confidential tip line at http://cityofbradfordpolice.com .

Business First Magazine in Buffalo has named is 2008 All-Western New York Academic Team made up of the best and brightest high school seniors in the eight-county region. Kathleen Lewicki of Olean was named to the second team. Special mentions were given to Rachel Jermann of Olean, Kelly Rickert of Cattaraugus-Little Valley, Melissa Ruth of Randolph and Benjamin Swanson of Gowanda. Schools in the region were asked to nominate their smartest and most accomplished students for consideration by a nine-member panel. 335 students were nominated.

Bradford City Council is holding a work session Tuesday night to address the growing graffiti problem in the city. Mayor Tom Riel says "It's an unsightly form of blight that spreads, even lowering property values." He adds that even the recently installed Route 219 bridges have become victims of graffiti. Riel told WESB and The HERO Monday morning that the proposed new ordinance "will ban the sale of spray paint to minors and make it illegal for minors to possess spray paint in public." The public is invited to the work session at 6:15 in city council chambers to share any ideas on other ways to curb the probem.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The leader of a statewide group of college Republicans has been forced to resign after posting racially insensitive comments about Barack Obama on the Internet. Adam LaDuca, 21, the former executive director of the Pennsylvania Federation of College Republicans, wrote on his Facebook page in late July that Obama has "a pair of lips so large he could float half of Cuba to the shores of Miami (and probably would.)" For the full story, go to pennlive.com

Sen. Joe Scarnati, center, presents a $900,000 check to Lock Haven University President Dr. Keith Miller, right, for an expansion of LHU’s physician assistant program at Charles Cole Memorial Hospital in Coudersport and at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Dixon University Center in Harrisburg. Also pictured is Ed Pitchford, president, chief executive officer, Charles Cole Memorial Hospital. ( Photo Courtesy of Charles Cole Memorial Hospital ) State Sen. Joe Scarnati presented a $900,000 check to Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Keith Miller today for the university’s proposed expansion of its physician assistant program. The funding from the State Department of Education will be used by LHU for infrastructure and capital improvements, expanding the program into Coudersport (Charles Cole Memorial Hospital) as well as Harrisburg (Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s Dixon University Center). Pending approval by the appropriate regulatory a...

One Book Bradford, the community-wide reading initiative that debuted last year, has chosen “Children’s Blizzard,” a nonfiction book by David Laskin about the Great Plains Blizzard of 1888, which took the lives of many children because of its suddenness and ferocity. The One Book Bradford Committee plans to hold several programs related to the book throughout the year, culminating in a visit by Laskin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at Bromeley Family Theater in Blaisdell Hall at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. “Everybody in Bradford is concerned about the weather,” said One Book chairwoman Pat Shinaberger on why the group chose “The Children’s Blizzard.” “Everyone has weather stories to tell.” In addition to Laskin’s visit, the committee has planned other activities to increase readers’ understanding of the book and raise money for the author’s appearance. “The Children’s Blizzard” tells the story of a group of pioneers on the Great Plains and a blizzard that has been re...

Bradford Aktion Club member Henry Keller shows where he’s scraped paint off a wooden racecar in Hanley Park Saturday, while Kiwanian Paula Vecellio, Aktion Club advisor, wields a broom to prepare the car for painting. (Photo by Kimberly Marcott Weinberg ) Members of two Kiwanis family clubs scraped and painted half of the wooden equipment in Hanley Park Saturday. Joining the Kiwanis Club of Bradford in working on the project was the newly formed Aktion Club, a Kiwanis family service club for adults living with disabilities. Chip Comilla of the City of Bradford Parks and Recreation Department was on hand with supplies and helped direct volunteers. Kiwanian Michelle McCann worked with Comilla to organize the event. It was the Aktion Club’s first service project. “I loved it,” said Aktion Club president Mike Walter. “It went very well. Our members got a taste of what it’s like to be out in the community.” The two clubs will return to the park Sept. 20 to finish the painting work. In addit...

Happy Birthday to Bradford City Police Chief Mike Close!

Thanks to Solomon's Words for passing along this video: Anne Holliday '08