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A Madera man is dead after an accident Friday afternoon in Clearfield County. Police say a car driven by 64-year-old Larry Henry went out of control on Route 453 in Gulich Township and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say Henry was not wearing a seat belt.

In the immediate hours following Bret Michaels' hospitalization for a brain hemorrhage, his fans have been poring over various websites looking for a hopeful update on the Poison frontman's health. Now, encouraging word has leaked that Michaels may be better off than initially feared. TMZ is reporting that Michaels is "awake, in good spirits and talking" as of Friday evening (April 23). This information comes from Ambre Lake, the season-two winner of Michaels' "Rock of Love" reality show. TMZ reports that Lake has spoken with people close to Bret who say he's "stabilized and conscious." MTV.com

Coudersport state police are warning residents of an e-mail scam. In a fax sent to WESB and The HERO, they say an e-mail saying it’s from the Internal Revenue Service is being sent out asking that people submit their personal and bank account information in order to receive a refund. Police are advising people to not reply to the e-mail. A copy of e-mail police included with their report says: Dear Applicant: Following an upgrade of our computer systems and review or our records we have investigated your payments and latest tax returns over the past years, our calculations show you have made over payments of 326.75. Due to the high volume of refunds you must complete the online application, the telephone help line is unable to assist with this application. In order to process your refund you will need to complete the attached application form. Your refund may take up to 6 weeks to process, please make sure you complete the form correctly. As we are upgrading our records we require the ...

A Coudersport man is accused of harassing a woman and a teenager in separate incidents on April 11. In faxes sent to WESB and The HERO, state police say at between 3 and 3:15 p.m. 40-year-old Shane Bailey harassed a 44-year-old woman who, along with her husband, was giving him a ride home. The woman tells police she was riding in the backseat and Bailey was in the front seat as they were traveling on Route 449 in Genesee. She says Bailey reached back and rubbed her leg four times after being asked to stop. At about 4:30 p.m. on Haskell Road in Allegany Township, Bailey is accused of getting into an argument with a 16-year-old boy, grabbing him by the shoulder, pushing him, threatening to punch him through a wall and threatening other physical violence.

COUDERSPORT – Police are investigating a hunting camp break-in on Baker Hollow Road in Roulette Township. Police say sometime between September 30 and Friday morning someone removed a black 8HP, 4000-watt generator Homelite LR4400 portable 4 kw model: 197412 with a cracked engine cover valued at $400. A 15-year-old boy from Harrison Valley is accused of hitting a 19-year-old man from Westfield in the face while they were on a Northern Potter High School bus at 3:10 p .m. Thursday. Police cited the 15-year-old for harassment. A 19-year-old Coudersport man has been cited for underage drinking. Police say Ross Lent was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over during a traffic stop at 12:54 a.m. Friday. A 28-year-old woman is accused of threatening a 35-year-old man by telephone at 12:35 a.m. on April 6 at a residence in Eulalia Township. Police say a harassment charge is pending. RIDGWAY – Police are investigating hunting camp burglaries that happened sometime between March 28 and Ap...

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the selection of the USS John P. Murtha as the name of the 10th San Antonio class Amphibious Transport Dock ship. Mabus made the announcement at John P. Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County airport in Johnstown, Pa. The USS John P. Murtha honors the late U.S. representative and Marine who dedicated his life to serving his country. Murtha served a distinguished 37 years in the Marine Corps and received the Bronze Star with Combat “V,” two Purple Hearts and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for his service in the Vietnam War, retiring as a colonel in 1990. In his public life, Murtha served the people of Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District from 1974 until his death in 2010. In his position as the chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, he oversaw funding issues for the Department of Defense, including the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy and the intelligence community. "Both in uniform and in the halls of Congress, ...

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(PEOPLE.com) -- Bret Michaels's health has taken a turn for the worse, PEOPLE has learned: After an excruciating headache late Thursday night, the star was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where doctors discovered he suffered a massive subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding at the base of his brain stem), according to a source close to the situation. CNN.com People.com

Great Main Street Clean Up - Saturday, April 24, 10 am – 1 pm Register at Grace Lutheran Church, Mechanic Street (receive vest, gloves and trash bags) Refreshments provided The event will consist of litter pick up in Main Street Historic District and Project Pride Elm Street Neighborhood. Sponsored by Bradford Main Street Program/Elm Street Project. Boy Scouting for Good - Saturday, April 24, 9am – 12pm Parkview and Walmart The Boy Scouts of America are collecting non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry Chamber Chat - Tuesday, April 27, 5-6:30 pm Sports Café, 48 Davis Street An informal informational meeting and networking opportunity to discuss and acquaint you with chamber benefits. FREE and open to BACC members and prospective members. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres provided. Please RSVP to BACC office 814.338.7115 or email info@bradfordchamber.com “Parenting is One Tough Job” Symposium - Wednesday, April 28, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm University of Pittsburgh Bradfo...

After holding meetings at various levels within the organization and with community members, the Board of Directors of the McKean-Potter Counties American Red Cross has decided to make a temporary change to the Meals on Wheels program. Starting May 1st, Meals on Wheels in the Bradford area will be delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Meals will still be available for all 7 days of the week; however Tuesday meals will be delivered on Mondays and Thursday meals will be delivered on Wednesdays. Weekend meals will still be delivered on Fridays as is the current policy. “This temporary change to the program is a result of an insufficient number of drivers each day to deliver meals,” said Jason Bange, executive director, in an e-mail sent to WESB and The HERO. “The new delivery schedule will be in place until such time as adequate volunteer coverage is recruited.” Anyone with interest in volunteering should contact the Red Cross office as soon as possible. Responsibilities of drivin...

Three St. Bonaventure University biology students have been selected as the Dr. Arnold T. Borer Summer Research Scholars for 2010. Tiffany Barkley, Kirsten Norrell and Andrew Nguyen will spend 10 weeks of the summer working on various research projects under the advisement of three university biology professors. Barkley, a third-year biology major and political science minor from Mansfield, Texas, will focus on the development of mammary glands in mice. Barkley will be characterizing changes of the mammary gland due to the loss of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). CTGF is a protein that is essential for the growth of new blood vessels. “By studying CTGF in the mammary gland,” said Barkley, “the study hopes to elucidate the functional implications of cancerous cell growth and metastasis.” Barkley will study in the laboratory of Dr. Julie Hens. Barkley will attend LECOM Medical School in 2011 and hopes to one day work in politics. Norrell, a third-year biology major and Spanish min...

An 88-year-old Falconer, New York, woman is hospitalized after an accident at just before 3 o’clock this afternoon. In an e-mail sent to WESB and The HERO, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies say Verlie Woodruff was traveling on Peck-Settlement Road when her car left the road and went into a ditch, hit a driveway culvert, went airborne, went back onto the road, crossed both lanes and ended up on the shoulder of the road. Woodruff was removed from the car by EMS personnel and taken by Starflight to Hamot Medical Center in Erie. Deputies say a medical condition may have been a contributing factor in the accident.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Admissions Office will hold a May 7 information session for prospective students and their families. First Friday, a visitors’ program that allows prospective students to have a group visit on campus during the week, begins at 10 a.m. The program includes a presentation by the admissions office, a campus tour with a student ambassador and lunch in the KOA Dining Hall. Appointments for First Friday are preferred, but not required. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the admissions office at (814) 362-7555 or (800) 872-1787 or visit www.upb.pitt.edu/visit.aspx . For disability-related needs, contact the Office of Disability Resources and Services at (814) 362-7609 or arj4@pitt.edu .

OLEAN – Fred Fowler and Bernard Morris of the Airport Support Group (ASG) presented Olean Mayor Linda Witte and Director of DPW Ashok Kapoor seating for eighty persons and ten tables for use during events at Cattaraugus/Olean Airport. This latest donation brings to over $13,000 of equipment provided by ASG for use at the airport. Previous donations have included new reception area and meeting room furniture, air compressor, an aircraft tug, personal computer, and garage doors. Funds for these purchases were raised by ASG with the invaluable assistance of The Rally in the Valley. Comprised of airport tenants and other users, the Cattaraugus/Olean Airport Support Group exists to promote the use, maintenance and improvement of Cattaraugus/Olean Airport, a community asset and economic development tool for Olean and Cattaraugus County. Photo and information provided by Kathleen Kellogg

In recognition of Safe Kids Week, the University of Pittsburgh Bradford’s Athletic Training Department, Safe Kids McKean and Northwest Savings Bank are partnering to sponsor a Youth Injury Prevention and Little League Safety Workshop for Bradford Regional Little League coaches and any other little league coaches with teams in McKean County. The Pitt Bradford Athletic Department, led by trainers Jason Honeck, Angela Honeck, John Eaton, and senior student athletic trainers, will provide coaches and assistants with information on preventing and treating common sports injuries, basic first aide, sun safety, lightning safety, and the importance of proper hydration for players. This free workshop will be held on Wednesday, April 28, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Pitt Bradford Sport and Fitness Center and includes dinner for all participants. According to a Safe Kids USA, nearly 30 million children participate in organized sports and more than 2.5 million of those children visit emergency de...

HARRISBURG – A rising level of anti-Semitism on college campuses across the country led state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams to offer a resolution on Wednesday condemning such conduct and calling on colleges and universities across Pennsylvania to stand guard against it. Williams, a member of the Education Committee in the state Senate, sponsored Senate Resolution 315, calling for the state Department of Education, the State System of Higher Education and each college and university in the Pennsylvania to work to prevent such conduct from happening locally. State Sens. Andrew E. Dinniman, Michael J. Stack and Joseph B. Scarnati co-sponsored the Williams resolution. “I was with a friend and saw a video of Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren giving a speech at the University of California and was just shocked by the ugliness that erupted,” Williams said. “Freedom of expression does not mean acts of intimidation, as was clearly displayed. We certainly don’t want to see this behavior take root ...

HARRISBURG — Eighteen suspects, who allegedly participated in a prescription forgery ring that operated throughout southwestern Pennsylvania, were charged today by the Attorney General’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police. Attorney General Tom Corbett said the 10-month joint investigation, known as “Operation Cracked Scripts” focused on Barbara Dodson, a Washington County woman who was the ring leader of the half million dollar ring. Corbett said that Dodson and at least 17 co-conspirators obtained thousands of Oxycodone pills, using forged prescriptions, from at least 17 pharmacies in Fayette, Westmoreland, Allegheny, and Washington counties. “We believe this organization was responsible for illegally obtaining approximately 250,000 milligrams of Oxycodone with an estimated street-value of more than $500,000,” Corbett said. The grand jury identified the following suspects as members of Dodson’s organization: Marcie Neal; Michael Waddell; Ashley Furlong; Alexander Storez; Alyssa Luck...

Someone stole a John Deere riding lawn mower that was supposed to be raffled off Sunday during a benefit for a man who’s battling cancer. State police in Warren say the mower, which was donated by Zahm and Matson of Falconer, was stolen from a parking lot in Sugar Grove Tuesday or Wednesday. The benefit is for Mike Chapman of Warren, who is recovering from a surgery that removed a cancerous tumor from the base of his spine and a rare combination of three types of testicular cancer. The benefit is from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Sugar Grove AmVets. The John Deere was supposed to be among several vehicles donated by local dealerships, all of which will be auctioned off during the spaghetti dinner benefit.

WILLIAMSPORT -- The Department of Environmental Protection has fined Stallion Oilfield Services of Canonsburg $6,500 for operating a transfer station without a permit last year at its facility in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County. The financial penalty represents DEP’s latest enforcement action against Stallion. It previously issued a notice of violation to the company in June 2009, which prompted the company to stop operating its transfer station. “DEP conducted an inspection at Stallion in June 2009 and discovered that the company was operating a fracking water transfer station without the required DEP permit,” said DEP North-central Regional Director Robert Yowell. “Businesses that support the natural gas exploration industry like Stallion must improve their compliance with Pennsylvania’s waste management regulations. DEP continues to look aggressively for these illegal transfer stations and will take appropriate enforcement action whenever we find them.” There were 21 fracking...

A Fredonia man who’s been missing since Sunday has been found, unharmed, near Erie. 19-year-old Robert Raynor left his Fredonia home late Sunday afternoon, and no one had heard from him since then. Someone who had seen his photo in the media spotted him at about 8 o’clock this morning, and his parents went to pick him up. Family members say Raynor has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

By Jerry Feaser PA Game Commission PITTSBURGH – Steeler Country is now home to the Eagles! No, not the cross-Commonwealth rival Philadelphia Eagles; a pair of American bald eagles. “While bald eagles are not an uncommon sight as they hunt for fish in the Three Rivers area of Pittsburgh, this is the first confirmed nesting pair of bald eagles in Allegheny County,” said Gary Fujak, Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer for western Allegheny County. “The nest is in Crescent Township, but – in order to protect the nest from disturbances – we are not going to disclose the exact location, and we are working with the landowner to keep the area secure.” The Game Commission annually monitors bald eagle nests – both existing and new – to measure nesting population trends and nesting success. Monitoring helps the agency to continue to follow bald eagle’s recovery and let’s biologists know immediately if problems are occurring, both locally and statewide. Wildlife Conservation Officers p...

A Cattaraugus County woman is facing charges and a Chautauqua County man is in jail following an incident late Wednesday night at the woman’s home. In an e-mail to WESB and The HERO, Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies say they went to the Dayton, New York, home of Amanda Wisiorek looking for Travis Eaton. She told them he wasn’t there, and when they asked the name of the man who was inside her house, she gave them a false name. When deputies asked for proof of the man’s identity, he left the house through a back window. After a brief foot case the man, who actually was Travis Eaton, was taken into custody on a violation of probation warrant issued by Persia Town Court, and sent to jail. Wisiorek has been charged with obstructing governmental administration.

Motorists are reminded that roadway-resurfacing work is set to start Monday, April 26 along the “Bootjack” section of Route 219, south of Ridgway. Weather permitting, Phase 1of the project will begin Monday. The first phase of the job will stretch from the Royal Drive-in to the truck bypass. PennDOT expects Phase 1 work to be complete in mid-May. Drivers can expect changing traffic patterns through the work zone, with flaggers in place. All work is currently scheduled to take place during daylight hours Monday through Friday. Phase 2 of the project will stretch north from the truck bypass to the intersection of Main and Depot Streets. Phase 2 will feature a traffic detour and PennDOT will provide a project update close to the beginning of that phase. Overall work will include guide rail updates, barrel replacement on the emergency truck runoffs, signage updates and roadway resurfacing. H.R.I. Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $920,000 job. PennDOT expects all work to b...

The Health Minute from Johns Hopkins is about preventing prostate cancer. Foodie News centers on Jamie Oliver’s food revolution. The National Lampoon Sports Minute (Or So) covers Stephen Strasburg, Carlos Zambrano, Rick Mahorn, USA Swimming. Outdoors PA with the Pennsylvania Game Commission concludes a series about spring gobbler season. On today’s Sports Forum, Frank Williams and Stefan Arlington will talk about the NFL draft. (Morning Buzz listeners know that Frank predicted that the Bills would draft CJ Spiller.) We’ll also have the latest stock report and the community calendar, plus the very latest local news and sports, state news from RadioPA, national and international news from CNN, NFL Today and the forecast from News 4 Meteorologist Mike Cejka. Listen at 1490 AM WESB, or live online at WESB.com starting at noon.

The American Cancer Society's annual Barstool Open is from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday It's $60 for a four-person team. Lots of prizes are up for grabs including lowest score, highest score and best-dressed. You can buy 50/50 tickets at any of the participating bars, who will have food and drink specials all day. Relay for Life teams will also have raffles for a vareity of items. Call (814) 368-3646 to register, or register at any of the following bars: The Roadhouse Jose's The Corner Bar The Eages VFW Lewie's Lounge Players The Moose Byllye Lanes Marsh's Viola's New City Line Italian Club JJ's The New Keystone The Lighter Side Fran Stewart of the Cancer Society was on The Morning Buzz today. Listen here .

Start your day with America's Sweetheart, Scott Douglas, and his trusty sidekick Frank Williams. They deliver news at the top and bottom of every hour and update you on sports at :15 and :45. They also have weather from News 4 Meteorologist Mike Cejka. Listen on 1490 WESB AM, 100.1 FM, The HERO or live online at WBRRFM.com or WESB.com Pennsylvania Lottery New York Lottery

The McKean-Potter Counties American Red Cross is proud to announce that Robert Gault reached the 7 gallons mark during Tuesday’s blood drive at the Church of the Nazarene. “Reaching a donation mark like Mr. Gault has done is quite a feat and is a tribute to the life-saving mission that blood donation makes possible,” said Jason Bange, executive director. “It takes a lot of dedication and time, not to mention a lot of blood, to reach such a level and we greatly appreciate Mr. Gault’s support, as well as the support of all our donors." Details regarding future blood drives can be found online at the chapter’s website at www.mparc.org , or by calling the office.

One of the St. Bonaventure University’s most accomplished graduates will give the keynote address Sunday, May 16, at St. Bonaventure University’s 150th Commencement Exercises. Deb Henretta, SBU class of 1983 and group president for Procter & Gamble Asia, will also receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters. “We’re thrilled that Deb is coming from the other side of the globe to share her wisdom at her alma mater,” said Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president. “To have one of the most respected businesswomen in the world speak to our graduates is truly an honor.” Henretta, who graduated from SBU’s renowned Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication, heads Procter & Gamble’s $14 billion retail business in Asia, including on-the-ground operations in 14 major markets and another 22 countries through distributor operations. She is responsible for P&G’s Asia portfolio that touches close to 2 billion consumers. Since Henretta took over in 2005, P&G ...

The Lighter Side on Mechanic Street in Bradford has been cited for a liquor law violation. In a fax sent to WESB and The HERO, state police say on March 25 an employee of the bar gave alcohol to a visibly intoxicated man. The charges will be brought before an administrative law judge.

The National Police Bloodhound Association will return to Allegany State Park for weeklong training in the Red House Area Sunday through Thursday. This will be the 11th year the event has been hosted by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. Members of law enforcement and the public can attend events from 11:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. April 28.

By George Nianiatus, senior writer/media manager Upper Allegheny Health System Olean General Hospital has begun a significant renovation project in the fourth-floor Obstetrical Unit and Nursery to make mothers and newborn babies more comfortable, and allow staff to perform their clinical duties with greater efficiency. For many families the Obstetrical Unit and Nursery is their first experience at Olean General Hospital. Although patient satisfaction scores are at 99 percent, it’s become time to update the unit that was last renovated in 1991. Since then, nearly 15,000 babies have been born in the unit, said hospital officials. “The renovation is needed because during a high census period our nursery space is not adequate. Our patient volumes have increased dramatically over the past five years. Sometimes it’s been difficult to complete special testing procedures in the nursery due to lack of space,” said Mary Beyth, RN, Nurse Manager for the Obstetrical Unit and Nursery. The three-pha...

Harrisburg – A road use permit issued to J-W Operating Company for moving its drilling trucks and other equipment over State Route 3001 in Cameron County was revoked because of the company’s failure to deal with severe damage to the roadway, Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., announced today. J-W Operating was granted a permit to put heavy trucks and equipment on the road, known locally as Moore Hill Road in Shippen township. The road normally has a 10-ton weight restriction, and J-W’s permit carried the understanding the company would be responsible for repairs. “J-W Operating may not use this route until it makes the required repairs,” Biehler said. “We understand the importance of Marcellus Shale drilling to the region’s economy, but we will remain vigilant in requiring action to keep the roads safe and properly maintained for public use.” PennDOT revoked the permit after J-W Operating failed to make repairs to the roadway in a timely manner. Under the terms of the per...

Spending on New York road construction projects that have direct state financing will continue to be frozen under an emergency plan submitted today by Governor David Paterson. The plan, which runs through May 1, does allow more than 300 projects financed with federal and/or local money to proceed. The Legislature has approved three temporary spending plans since April 1 to keep government running until they pass a budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The plans have not included money to reimburse contractors working on more than 500 highway projects across the state. http://www.state.ny.us/governor/press/042210Stmt.html

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo issued a subpoena to the State Senate this afternoon, asking for employee records connected to an ongoing investigation into Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. The subpoena is part of Cuomo's ongoing investigation into allegations that Espada siphoned more than $14 million from his Bronx based non-profit Soundview Healthcare Clinic. On Wednesday FBI and CIA agents raided Soundview. Officials say the FBI is building a case against Espada that could result in fraud and money laundering charges. http://www.ag.ny.gov/media_center/2010/apr/apr22b_10.html

OLEAN -- Two groups and seven individuals have been named recipients of the 2010 Good News Awards given by Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC). The awards honor those who enrich the community by their work and activities and will be presented at the annual Good News Award Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 20, at the Premier Banquet Center, 2000 Constitution Avenue, in Olean. “The Good News Ceremony that the GOACC organizes annually allows the community to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions in building a strong, dynamic and prosperous neighborhood,” said Meme Krahe Yanetsko, Chief Operating Officer of Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Yanetsko added, “These fine people are your neighbors, your friends, and they represent all that is good about this community in which we live and work. These extraordinary individuals contribute to the well-being of this area and give us all a reason to feel proud to be a part of this community.” The C...

Tuna Crossroads will be open to traffic again next week, but as work progresses on the Route 219 Bradford Bypass Project short closures will be needed. The closures will be determined on a day-to-day basis. Traffic is to follow the posted detours as necessary. All other closures and restrictions remain the same. The complete news release: – PennDOT issues the following travel update for the Route 219/Bradford Bypass project in McKean County. This update is for the week of April 26. All work is weather and schedule dependent. Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. of State College is the contractor on this $28 million job. · Northbound traffic is sharing a lane with southbound traffic, separated by temporary concrete barrier from Mill Street to north of Hillside Drive. · Northbound ramps at Foster Brook Interchange are closed. Traffic is to follow the posted detours. · Tuna Crossroads (T-369) will be open to traffic. As work progresses, short closures (day-to-day) will be needed. Traffic is to follow...

Dental hygienists Debra Jacob, RDH, BS, PHDHP, and Beth Pantuso, RDH, PHDHP, of Bradford Regional Medical Center’s (BRMC’s) McKean County Dental Center at 600 Chestnut Street Extension have both become certified as public health dental hygiene practitioners. Each earned their certification from the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry, said BRMC officials. Ms. Jacob has 28 years of experience and Ms. Pantuso has eight years of experience. A public health dental hygiene practitioner may perform dental hygiene services without the supervision of a dentist at schools, correctional facilities, healthcare facilities, personal care homes, domiciliary care facilities, adult daily living centers, federally qualified health centers, and public or private institutions. The dental center’s operating hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 362-8478 for appointments, or for more information about services go online at www.brmc.com. Bradford Regional Medical Center and Olean Gener...

The 8th annual Bradford Area Town Wide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 starting at 9 a.m. in Bradford area. Registration forms are available at the Main Street Mercantile, 96 Main Street, Bradford and the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 121 Main Street. Individuals or organizations can register. There is a fee to participate. The deadline to register is Friday, May 14. Participants will receive a yard sale sign and their location will be included in the Bradford Area Town Wide Garage Sale map which will be distributed throughout the community the week prior to the event. All registrants will be responsible for their own set up at their location, as well as the placement and removal of yard signs. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Bradford Business District Authority. For more information contact the Main Street Manager’s office.

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will host a seminar on safety in the oil and gas industry on April 30. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Swarts Hall, Room 162 at Pitt-Bradford’s campus. Cost is $45 per person and includes lunch. This in-depth, one-day training seminar is for supervisors and safety directors. It will evaluate regulations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration industry standards by discussing topics such as site preparation, service rig attention, excavation, emergency management situations and hazard communications standards. “The upcoming OSHA Safety Seminar for Oil & Gas will assist all those in the industry to be aware of certain daily activities that they may take for granted, but have real consequences if taken too lightly,” said Mike Hackett, Pitt-Bradford workforce training coordinator. “There is no substitute for doing something right the first time to avoid potential hazards and to assure a safe working environment.” To r...

Dr. HashimYousif, professor of physics at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, has received the 2010 Chairs’ Faculty Teaching Award for excellence in teaching. “Part of what makes Professor Yousif an effective teacher is his ability to present class material in an organized fashion, his dedication in evaluating his students’ work fairly, his desire to maintain an environment conducive to learning and his steadfast commitment to be accessible to his students,” said Dr. Steven Hardin, vice president and dean of academic affairs, at the 2010 Honors Convocation, where Yousif was recognized. “He is also not content to maintain the status quo in the classroom,” Hardin continued. “He incorporates all of the available technologies in his classroom, including video streaming his lectures and using animation and electronic data acquisition technology.” Yousif was chosen for the award by the chairmen and chairwomen of Pitt-Bradford’s five academic divisions. In choosing an award recipient, t...

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ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young (R,I,C – Olean) today renewed her call for a law making it a crime to knowingly spread the deadly HIV/AIDS virus to other unsuspecting people. Senator Young’s announcement comes in the wake of news that Nushawn Williams, the man who caused an AIDS epidemic in Chautauqua County in the 1990s, had completed his prison sentence and could be released to the public. Senator Young also called on New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to rigorously fight to ensure that Williams remains confined in a psychiatric facility and is not let back out into the community. “People who knowingly use HIV/AIDS as a deadly weapon by purposely exposing others to the disease should be severely punished. This proposed law would provide the appropriate penalties for those who callously put other people’s lives in jeopardy, and will help further prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS by keeping victims and prison supervisors informed when inmates test positive for the virus....

In 1970, a Senator from Wisconsin named Gaylord Nelson raised his voice and called on every American to take action on behalf of the environment. In the four decades since, millions of Americans have heeded that call and joined together to protect the planet we share. Since that first Earth Day 40 years ago, we have made immense progress – from the landmark legislation of the 1970s, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, to the conservation of America’s precious landscapes. And since taking office, my Administration has worked to build on this progress. We have made a historic investment in clean energy that will not only create the jobs of tomorrow, but will also lay the foundation for long-term economic growth. And we have also renewed our commitment to passing comprehensive energy and climate legislation that will safeguard our planet, spur innovation and allow us to compete and win in the 21st century economy. Earth Day has always been about people from different backgrounds and d...

The Health Minute from Johns Hopkins is about treating prostate cancer. Foodie News is a report about how retail food prices will affect your wallet. The National Lampoon Sports Minute (Or So) covers Byron Leftwich, Tim Tebow, the Minnesota Twins, Gregg Popvich, and the NBA. Outdoors PA includes tips about spring gobbler season. On today’s LiveLine, our series on Sexual Assault Awareness Month continues. We’ll also have the latest stock report and the community calendar, plus the very latest local news and sports, state news from RadioPA, national and international news from CNN and the forecast from News 4 Meteorologist Mike Cejka. As always, you can listen live online at WESB.com .

It was a disturbing couple of days for Bradford City Police. Officers responded to juvenile disturbances on Fairbanks Avenue and Jefferson Street, and another disturbance on Cole Avenue. They also received reports of fights on Bank Street and South Avenue, and a suspicious person on Park Street. Police also responded to a theft at a downtown store, criminal mischief on East Main Street, and animal complaints on North Center and Summer streets. They also assisted a couple of motorists and got three requests from people wanting to speak with an officer, according to the complaint report and request sheet faxed to WESB and The HERO by the police department.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) made the following statement on the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day: “This 40th Earth Day is an important milestone. The environmental movement that rose to national prominence in 1970 has resulted in cleaner air and water for all Americans and has saved millions of lives. “Today is also the 40th anniversary of the first Earth Week, which I am proud to say started in Philadelphia in 1970. Environmental regulation has come a long way since that time, when, as District Attorney of Philadelphia, I had to resort to an 1860 law to bring a public nuisance suit against a contractor who was spraying asbestos at a construction site, endangering workers and passers-by. “This year is also the 40th anniversary of the historic Clean Air Act and of the founding of the EPA. The Clean Air act is a vital tool in combating air pollution and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The air in Pennsylvania is cleaner than it was 40 years ago, but it c...

The owners of a DuBois hotel are accused of failing to pay nearly $350,000 in Pennsylvania taxes. 47-year-old Charles Morais and 36-year-old Sunil Mir, both of Marietta Georgia, own The Clarion Hotel in DuBois, as well as The Holiday Inn Greentree in Pittsburgh, and Holiday Inns in York and Lancaster. The charges filed by the state attorney general’s office say that between 2008 and 2009 the pair failed to pay $310,849 in state sales tax and $37,020 that was withheld from their employees' paychecks. They are also accused of not paying more than $5,000 in personal income tax each. http://attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=5220

The public is invited to enjoy the “Dance & Culture” performances of the Seneca Nation Youth Dancers and the Damietta Center Student Clubs (ASIA, LASO and the STEP Team) on the St. Bonaventure University campus Monday. The program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Doyle Dining Room. Snacks and refreshments will be served. The Seneca Youth Dancers are a school group organization from the Salamanca City Central School District. Seneca social dances are taught to students ranging from pre-K through 12th grade. The mission of the organization is to preserve and revitalize Seneca culture through traditional songs and dance. It is important to The Seneca Youth Dancers to educate Seneca and non-Seneca communities of the rich Seneca culture. The group has been re-established within the school district for five years, and has performed at a number of events throughout the country, including Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz., The New York State Superintendent’s Conference in New York City...

Harrisburg – Noting that individual acts of conservation can add up to one powerful remedy, Governor Ed Rendell today called on all Pennsylvanians to take the Earth Day 40 Challenge to mark the 40th anniversary of the special day meant to raise environmental awareness. “On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans took to action across the nation on behalf of the environment. People everywhere made promises to help protect our world, and since that time, observing Earth Day has become an international event,” Governor Rendell said. “While we’ve made great progress in a single generation, on this 40th anniversary we are asking people to not only make a promise for the environment, but also act to deliver on that promise. “Ideas include buying locally grown food; driving less; exploring a new trail and leaving no trace; doing a home energy audit; and turning off lights and computers not in use at work. We offer 40 ways to make a world of difference during the 40 days from Earth Day through Ju...

Police in Chautauqua and Warren counties think they may have broken up a counterfeit money operation in Jamestown. Police agencies in both counties say they’ve received several complaints over the past 10 days about fake bills turning up at businesses. Their investigation led to a Jamestown house, where a raid turned up manufacturing equipment and some counterfeit bills. Police didn’t release the names of any people targeted in their investigation, but they did release serial numbers appearing on the counterfeit money. The fake $5 bills have the numbers: FD 65527493 A FE 17699851 A The phony $20 bills have the numbers IF 92090433 D EB 10418758 J GB 50836424 B EC 49229312 B EB 79170795 D EB 51782858 H GK 56357942 C EL 12596858 B IC 27585654 B GL 38405448 A IL 10600749 D GJ 80767905 A IH 42196858 A IK 32977314 B IL 46052947 B Anyone who has a bill with one of these serial numbers should contact local police or the Secret Service.

The Bradford Main Street Program is inviting area clubs, groups, residents and Main Street businesses to participate in the 2010 Main Street/Project Pride Clean-up event to be held Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “We are hoping for a good turn out of volunteers this year. It is great to see what people can do when working together,” said Main Street Manager, Anita Dolan. “Our event season begins in May, with events such as Lunch in the Square and the Memorial Day Parade, so now is a good time to get everything clean up,” Dolan added. As part of the 2010 Great American Clean-up, the nation's largest organized annual clean-up, the Main Street event will include the sidewalks being hosed down by the Bradford City Fire Department, followed by trash and litter pick up by volunteers. “We would like to get Main Street and Veterans’ Square cleaned up so that our historic district will look nice for residents and visitors to our area,” said Dolan. The trash receptacles and ...

In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), and in conjunction with The Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania, Project Pride residents, and community volunteers will be cleaning up litter in the Elm Street Project Pride area. The event will run from 10 am until 1 pm on Saturday April 24th. This effort is to remove litter and trash from the Project Pride/Elm Street Neighborhood bordered by Bennett Street, Charlotte Avenue, School Street, and Barbour Street as well as Main Street. This is not a bulk homeowner or household waste cleanup, but a concentrated effort to remove litter and trash from the Elm Street Project Pride area and downtown. Grace Lutheran Community Life Center, 79 Mechanic Street, will serve as cleanup headquarters and provide an area for cleanup participants to take a break, grab a light snack and pick up gloves, vests and trash bags. “This event is a product of our Elm Street Safe, Clean, and Green Committee and the major goal is to encourage community building through p...

One of the men accused of breaking into Bradford Beverage in the early morning hours of March 20 had a day in court. 22-year-old Matthew Burgess of Harrisburg Run is charged with attempted burglary, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. District Judge Dom Cercone bound those charges to court. Charges of attempted theft by unlawful taking and criminal trespass were dismissed. The assistant district attorney withdrew a charge of conspiracy to commit burglary. Burgess and 19-year-old Matthew Bundy are accused of damaging the Bradford Beverage building on East Main Street in an attempt to commit theft. Burgess is free on $10,000 bail.

A 23-year-old man accused of biting a 5-year-old because he said he wanted to discipline her has waived his preliminary hearing. Darryl Sherlock of South Kendall Avenue is accused of biting the girl’s leg on March 17 at her home. He’s charged with simple assault and endangering the welfare of a child. According to papers filed in District Judge Dom Cercone’s office, the girl told police Sherlock bit her and “it hurt.” Sherlock also told the girl’s aunt that he bit the girl because “she needed discipline, the child didn’t listen and the child acts like she runs the house,” the court papers say. Sherlock is jailed on $5,000 bail.

HARRISBURG - House Republican Whip Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today unveiled legislation to privatize the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). This plan transitions Pennsylvania from a "control state," with the Commonwealth controlling both the wholesale and retail operations of the sale of wine and spirits, to a "franchise and license state," where the Commonwealth licenses persons to operate the wholesale and retail wine and spirits businesses. "Government should not be in the business of selling alcohol," Turzai said. "Pennsylvania has an antiquated system that results in higher prices and less selection for consumers. It is time to update the way wine and spirits are sold in this state. My legislation privatizes the wholesale and retail operations to bring greater competition which will lead to lower prices and better selection." Pennsylvania is currently the largest purchaser of wine and spirits in ...

Bernie Picklo, a former science teacher at Bradford Area High School, has been honored as this year’s Distinguished Secondary Teacher by the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The award is presented annually to a teacher who is willing to work with and challenge students both inside and outside of the traditional classroom. Members of the university’s senior class nominated the candidates. Although he is currently the academic technology integrator for Pitt-Bradford, Picklo was nominated by Stephen Hale, a criminal justice major from Lewis Run who had Picklo as an earth and space science teacher at BAHS during his freshman year. Hale credited Picklo with being an influence to turn around his own academic career. “From day one, we never saw eye to eye, and I hated being in his class,” Hale wrote. “My friend and I used to sit there and look at racing magazines all class and make fun of Mr. Picklo. I eventually got to a point where I was ...