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A Kersey man was hurt in a two-car crash Friday night on Route 219 near Wilcox. Police say a car driven by 23-year-old Danielle Winiecki of Gasport, New York, was stop in traffic for a vehicle turning left when a car driven by 82-year-old Leander Ginther that was behind Winiecki did not stop and crashed into her car. Ginther suffered a major injury, but police did not say which hospital he was taken to. He will be cited for following too closely. A passenger in Winieck’s car, 40-year-old Amy Allison of Clarence, New York, suffered moderate injuries. Two other passengers, 28-year-old Tristan Lambright of Tonawanda, New York, and 24-year-old LaurenPicciano of Liverpool, New York, suffered minor injuries. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Bradford Main Street Movie House released a statement concerning the shooting at a Colorado movie theater early Friday morning. It says, Dipson Theatres join all the members and staff of the National Association of Theatre Owners, our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of this despicable act and their families. They add that they are grateful for the quick and effective response by police and emergency personnel. Guest safety is, and will continue to be a priority for theater owners, and they are working closely with local law enforcement agencies and reviewing security procedures. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Case Collectors Reunion continues today on Owens Way, and several other events are also planned. The FOP craft & vendor fair starts at 10 a.m. at the Bradford Township Lions Club. It also includes demonstrations by area police and fire departments, a fly-in by a Stat MedEvac helicopter and the world famous Bradford Township Lions Club chicken barbecue. For more information and a schedule of events go to www.Facebook.com/1490wesb . The 15th annual Kids and Cancer Benefit Motorcycle Run starts at noon. Registration starts at 9:45 in the Zippo parking lot on Congress Street. One of the stops will be the Kinzua Sky Walk. This is the anniversary of the day a tornado knocked down the Kinzua Viaduct. After the run, a block party will be held on Mechanic Street, where the winner of the Harley of Hope will be announced. You don’t have to participate in the motorcycle run to attend the block party. Also today, Habitat for Humanity is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Fi...

Ridgway – Work to repair and resurface the deck on the Belltown Bridge in Elk County will be complete on Monday, July 23 and the bridge will again carry two-way traffic. The repairs will prolong the serviceable life of the bridge for years. The bridge spans the Clarion River on Route 3001 (Belltown Road) in Millstone Township. Crews have been working to repair the bridge since late March. With those repairs complete, PennDOT will remove the temporary traffic signal that had controlled an alternating traffic pattern. The work was part of a $1.7 million contract to repair and preserve three bridges in Elk County and two in Cameron County. L.C. Whitford Company, Inc., of Wellsville, New York was the contractor for the overall project. Follow PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAStateCOLL . The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Smethport Area High School senior Devin DeWyer is sponsoring a benefit for his cousin, Tristan Canfield Mikhail, who needs a kidney transplant. It will be held Sunday, July 22, 2012, from 4-10pm, at Cajones Cantina, in Olean, NY. A $5 donation will be asked at the door. There will be raffles, including a guitar. Music will be provided by Dredneks, Infinity Fall, Years in The Woods, Black Cat Blues, and We Fell Short. This is Devin's senior project. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

One hundred years ago in 1912, the first 4-H clubs were started in Pennsylvania. It only took a few years for Penn State Extension, the parent organization of the state 4-H program, to reach McKean County. 4-H is the only non-formal youth organization based at land grant universities and often the first experience many young people have with higher education. 4-H helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring and contributing citizens through a wide variety of hands-on learning projects such as gardening, sewing, pet care, rocketry, robotics, insects, careers, wildlife, livestock, horses, dairy, cooking, GIS, babysitting and more. Membership in 4-H is open to all youth, ages 5 to 19, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or marital/parental status, and relies on parent and adult volunteer participation to help youth reach their potential. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportu...

A pickup truck towing a boat crashed just north of the Webb’s Ferry boat launch entrance Thursday afternoon. Police say Gary Murphy of New Castle was on Scandia Road when the pickup lost traction on the wet road, dropped off the right shoulder, and hit a group of small trees. As the truck came to rest the trailer dislodged from the hitch, causing the trailer tongue to go underneath the truck and break the tether to the boat. The boat came off the trailer and ended up in the road. Murphy suffered moderate injuries and was taken Warren General Hospital. The pickup, trailer and boat all had disabling damage and were towed from the scene. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Port Allegany woman suffered moderate injuries in an accident at about 6:30 Thursday morning on Route 6 in Coudersport. A car driven by 22-year-old Nichole Keane went off the road and hit a guide rail. She was taken by ambulance to Charles Cole Memorial Hospital for treatment. ~~~ An Oswayo man was hurt in a one-vehicle crash early Friday morning on Route 44 near the Sharon and Clara township line. Police say 41-year-old Edward Lundy IV failed to maintain control of his vehicle on the rain-covered road, which caused it to spin, cross the road and travel down an embankment, where it rolled onto its roof. Lundy suffered minor injuries in the crash that happened at about 4:30 a.m. ~~~ A crash on Route 6 in Keating Township late Thursday night led to the arrest of a Port Allegany woman. Police say 66-year-old Sandra Kaziska lost control of her vehicle and it crossed into the opposite lane, hit an embankment and rolled over. After further investigation police determined that Kaziska was u...

The Food Network's Robin Miller took some time out of her busy schedule to talk with us today about how to make your healthy fruits and veggies even tastier -- and keep them healthy. Listen here . Remember, Bradford's Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon in the Old City Hall parking lot. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

heavy metal thunder ..." Only the heavy metal variety of thunder and lightning was in Downtown Bradford Friday for the Inaugural CARE for Children Motorcycle Show ... and the few sprinkles of rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits. Frank Williams talks with Bruce Chandler of Red Dragon Racing during 100.1 The Hero's live broadcast from the show. Co-chair of the event Lisa Duke is sitting pretty on this pink and black Harley. Frank Williams and Kim Benjamin; Jack Armstrong, Don Fredeen, Jimmy Copeland; CARE for Children's Kim Murphey and Tina Martin Event co-chair Steve Cavallaro chats with Dorie Meabon, who was selling tickets for a chance to win the Kids and Cancer Harley of Hope. The winner of the Harley will be announced Saturday night during the block party on Mechanic Street following the Kids and Cancer Motorcycle Run. You can hear more about Kids and Cancer here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/24123327 and read more here: http://kidsandcancerbenefitrun.com/ T...

Fascinated by the rich history of Salamanca, NY, American Pickers would like to come to the city and pick! They are looking for people in the area with large private collections. Please help spread the word! Mike and Frank (TV Show personalities) only pick private collections, so no stores, malls, flea markets, museums, auctions, businesses or anything open to the public. To learn more about the show or the items they are looking for: http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Frank williams has been at the Case Collectors Reunion on Owens Way all morning and, while he was busy interviewing people most of the time, he did get a chance to check out Doug & Charlie's fishing boat. You can listen to some of Frank's conversations with people by clicking on the links below: Doug & Charlie Maury Ford Bloodline (Alex Rutledge) Michele McCann Shirley Evers Also pictured, Frank with event organizer Lisa Boser-Miller. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The one and only Frank Williams talks with the one and only Grizzly Gary during 100.1 The Hero's live broadcast at the Case Collectors Reunion on Owens Way. The event goes on until 4:30 this afternoon and continues tomorrow. Listen to "Grizzly Gary's Goin' Huntin' & Fishin'" Sunday mornings starting at 7 a.m.m on 100.1 The Hero. More from the Case Collectors Reunion coming soon. Photo by Don Fredeen The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Pittsburgh Pirates were invited to the White House Thursday – but not because of the awesome season they’re having so far. The organization was recognized for its “Let’s Go Bucs. Let’s Go Green” initiative. Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting participated in a “Sports and Sustainability” forum held by the White House, which focused on the economic and environmental benefits of greening the sports industry. “Let’s Go Bucs. Let’s Go Green” launched in 2008 and focuses on recycling, conservation and awareness. Last year alone they diverted 78 tons of glass, 18 tons of aluminum cans, 25 tons of plastic, 24 tons of cooking oil and more than 300 tons of other recyclable materials. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

No need to worry about a little rain washing out all the events scheduled for this weekend. They’re all going on rain or shine. Frank Williams is at the Case Collectors Reunion and will give us live updates all morning. Later, he’ll be at the CARE for Children Motorcycle Show in downtown Bradford. Tomorrow is the annual Kids and Cancer Benefit Motorcycle Run, which is also going on rain or shine. You can hear more about that on a special Friday edition of 1490 WESB’s LiveLine at 12:35 p.m. Tomorrow is also the F-O-P craft and vendor fair, which includes the world famous Bradford Township Lions Club chicken barbecue. That’s also going on rain or shine. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

An Emporium man is charged with driving under the influence after an accident late Thursday afternoon on Pine Tree Road in Shippen Township. Police say when 65-year-old Edmund Stuart was on Pine Tree Road three deer walked onto the road and he turned to avoid them. When he did, the rear end of his pickup truck began to slide, then the truck spun around, traveled down and embankment, rolled onto his passenger side and came to rest against a tree on the side of the road. Stuart was not hurt. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

By NBC News' David Wyllie, Daniel Strieff, Ian Johnston and F. Brinley Bruton Updated at 6:25 a.m. ET : At least 14 people were killed early Friday when at least one gunman opened fire at a midnight screening of the summer blockbuster "The Dark Knight Rises" near Denver, authorities and witnesses said. Aurora police chief Dan Oates told reporters that 10 people died at the scene and four others died after being taken to local hospitals. At least 50 other people were injured, Oates said. One suspect was apprehended in the shopping center's parking lot, Oates said. For continuing coverage go to MSNBC.com The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

State Representative Marty Causer was on today's LiveLine and one of the issues we discussed was welfare reform. Listen here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/24100545 The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

WELLSVILLE, N.Y. – Lufkin-RMT, a division of Lufkin Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUFK), announced today it will expand its local operations with a move to a new facility near the Wellsville Airport that will enable the company to significantly expand operations. This expansion will permit the hiring of numerous additional skilled workers over the next several years potentially doubling the current workforce. The move will nearly double the total square footage of work space available to Lufkin-RMT and also provide options for future expansion on the site, said John Mulryan, Lufkin-RMT general manager. “Lufkin is a global company whose only manufacturing operation in the Northeast U.S. is in Allegany County, New York,” Mulryan said. “Since Lufkin Industries acquired Lufkin-RMT here three years ago, they have been greatly impressed by the quality of the local workforce and want to build upon our success with a well-designed expansion.” Lufkin-RMT designs and manufactures precision engin...

We just got some unexpected sprinkles here at 1490 St. Francis Drive. The rain lasted long enough to get the pavement wet and (barely) form a rainbow. The National Weather Service says we should see partly sunny skies for the rest of the day, although there is a 30 percent chance of a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Legislation Would Protect Call Center Jobs in Pennsylvania WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) on Wednesday introduced legislation to make businesses that move call center jobs overseas ineligible for federal funding such as grants or loans to protect nearly 200,000 jobs in Pennsylvania. Thousands of call center jobs have been relocated overseas. Senator Casey’s legislation will fight this trend by preventing companies from taking taxpayer money only to turn around and cut jobs in the United States. “Companies that outsource their call centers overseas shouldn’t see the benefits of government grants and loans,” Senator Casey said. “Keeping call center jobs in Pennsylvania is good for our workers and our economy, and my bill will send a clear signal that outsourcing jobs will not be rewarded.” Specifically, Senator Casey’s bill would: Make businesses that move call center jobs overseas ineligible for federal grants or loans; Direct the Department of Labor to make a public l...

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) on Wednesday announced a $520,127 loan has been awarded to the Galeton Borough Authority by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The funding will be used to breach two impoundment dams and replace them with stream channel infiltration facilities that are not only less expensive to maintain but also provide increased water availability. “PENNVEST provides much-needed assistance to our communities to address water-related concerns,” Causer said. “I am pleased to see this agency supporting Galeton’s needs.” “Clearly, the existing dams have been repaired a number of times, but they’ve deteriorated to the point where the continued corrections became cost prohibitive,” said Senator Joe Scarnati. “This financing will allow the authority to install a new system that is more reliable, and improve the overall quality of life for its customers.” The loan is part of an $87 million investment in 18 non-point source, drink...

Pine Acres Country Club will host the nineteenth annual CARE ‘fore’ Children Golf Tournament, scheduled for Sunday, August 5, 2012. All proceeds from the event benefit free therapeutic recreation and family support services for children with disabilities; the local Shriners Orthopedic Clinic; fourth-grade disability awareness presentations; and child safety and injury prevention programs throughout McKean County. The tournament is a four-person scramble with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Flighting is based on the team member with the lowest handicap. The entry fee is $45 for Pine Acres members and $55 for non-members, which includes green fees, food, and refreshments on the course. The tournament has a total purse of $3,500 based on 35 teams; there are also prizes on par 3 holes. To field a team, please contact Kirk Stauffer, Pine Acres’ PGA Pro, at 814-362-2005. Carts are an additional fee and can be reserved when registering a team. To find out about course sponsorship opportunitie...

New Facility in Tioga County a First for Pennsylvania ANTRIM -- Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Mike Krancer today opened a valve allowing treated acid mine water from the Antrim treatment plant in Tioga County to power a turbine and begin generating electricity to run the facility. “This micro-hydro plant is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania to use acid mine water to generate renewable energy while creating no air or water pollution,” Krancer said. “It helps to solve an existing water pollution problem by using a treated waste product from past mining activities to generate energy.” The Babb Creek Watershed Association (BCWA) identified electric power production from the treatment plant discharge as one way to reduce the plant’s operating costs and generate an additional revenue stream for the Antrim Treatment Trust, which was established by the Antrim Mining Company before it went out of business. Over the years, poor market returns in 2008; unanticipated costs;...

The tents are up and W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. is ready for this year's Case Collectors Reunion. Frank Williams will be broadcasting live from Case on The Morning Buzz on Friday, and later on 100.1 The Hero. The Collectors Reunion is just one of many events in Bradford this weekend. Others include the CARE for Children Motorcycle Show, Kids and Cancer Benefit Motorcycle Run, William Hanley Sr. Lodge 67 FOP Vendor & Craft Fair, Habitat for Humanity Spaghetti Dinner and Lewis Run Fire Department Chicken Barbecue. For details: http://www.wesb.com/news/comcal/ The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Another arson fire has been reported in Ridgway, but this is not connected to the recent string of intentionally set fires. Late Wednesday afternoon a 12-year-old boy set fire to a wood frame shed on Grant Road belonging to Richard Dush. State police fire marshal Greg Agosti says damage was minimal and no one was hurt. Dush has decided not to press charges against the boy. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Massachusetts is the latest state trying to crack down on a problem that can be seen right here in Bradford – welfare recipients using benefits to buy alcohol, cigarettes, lottery tickets and tattoos. Opponents of the measures say tougher restrictions are punishing the poor, but a Massachusetts state representative says people who are not abusing the system should not have a problem with the reforms. The movement has been spurred in part by Congress. Under legislation signed by President Barack Obama in February to extend a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits, welfare recipients are barred from using their cash assistance in strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores. States must change their own laws to conform by 2014. We’ll talk to Pennsylvania State Representative Marty Causer about this issue on today’s LiveLine at 12:35 on 1490 WESB. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A major sewer expansion project in McKean County that will eliminate on-going contamination problems and allow for future economic development in the area around the intersection of Routes 6 and 219 was awarded $4.8 million in state funding today (July 18), according to state Senator Joe Scarnati. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved a $2,383,827 grant and a $2,424,173 low-interest loan for Hamlin Township, according to Senator Scarnati. The township plans to apply the state funding toward its Lantz Corners Comprehensive Sewer Project which includes the installation of 40,800 feet of sanitary sewer lines, 98 manholes, four pumping stations and 17 grinder pumps to serve customers in the area around Lantz Corners (intersection of Routes 6 and 219) and Campbelltown. “I am pleased PENNVEST is supporting this project that will address serious environmental problems and provide the necessary infrastructure improvements to allow businesses in Lantz Corners ...

New dates have been set for Bradford's Annual Pumpkin Fest. The Festival will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012, from noon to 4pm. Lots of rides, vendors, live music, food, and shows will be setup along Main Street from Tops to the Square. Everyone should be mark their calendars for this family oriented festival, and keep growing their pumpkins so they can enter them in the "Big Pumpkin Contest." Also, start thinking about ideas for the "Scarecrow Decorating Contest," as participants can choose to have their scarecrows displayed along Main Street for the Halloween Season. Pumpkin Fest Committee Members: Kelly Platko of Roseart, Kim Graham and Fred Graham of Graham's Greenhouse and Landscaping, Kim Hallock of Main Street Outlet and DBBDA Member, and Christy Graham of Northwest Savings Bank are looking forward to making this Pumpkin Fest a memorable one. All Main Street Businesses are encouraged to participate with their own booths or side walk sales. This i...

A benefit auction will be held Saturday July 28th, 2012 at the Lloyd Burkhouse Auction House (PAAU005494) located at 363 South Kendall Ave. in Bradford Pa. The Auction will start at 10:00 AM with all proceeds from the auction going to benefit the First Wesleyan Church of Bradford. The First Wesleyan Church is trying to raise money to pay for a new roof, increase handicapped accessibility, and deal with other building and maintenance issues the church is facing. About a week ago the First Wesleyan church began an appeal to the public for items to sell at the benefit auction. According to new Pastor Chris Terbush, “ We have received some calls from people wanting to donate items for the auction..” We are grateful to the residents of Bradford and the surrounding communities for helping us to raise funds. First Wesleyan Local Board of Admission member Jeff Nuhfer stated “ The congregation of the First Wesleyan Church wishes to thank Mr. Lloyd Burkhouse for the use of his facility and ...

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A Duke Center teenager suffered minor injuries when her ATV rolled over Tuesday evening on Upper Grimes Road. Police say 18-year-old Brittany Lushbaugh was traveling at a high rate of speed when the ATV hit a pothole. She applied the brakes and skidded on the gravel. The vehicle rolled over and she was thrown from it. Lushbaugh was taken by Smethport ambulance to Bradford Regional Medical Center for treatment. Police say she was wearing a helmet. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Police are trying to find the person who stole Paul Bidwell’s dog from his Eldred home. Someone took the dog between 8 o’clock Monday night and 8 o’clock Tuesday morning from Windfall Road. The dog was found tied up near a house on Prentisvale Road. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947