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A Bradford man is facing a number of charges following a crash on I-86 Saturday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say 32-year-old Christopher Haun was found sleeping at the wheel of his vehicle as it straddled a guardrail in the Town of Coldspring at just before 7 a.m. Saturday. After taking him into custody deputies learned Haun’s operating privileges had been suspended in New York. He is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving while intoxicated and a number of traffic violations. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Steamburg, New York, man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to deliver about 100 pounds of marijuana and 8 kilograms of cocaine. 52-year-old James Leon faces 20 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced on February 4. Prosecutors say on November 15 special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration seized the cocaine and marijuana from the Tonawanda home of Leon’s co-conspirator. The drugs came from Houston, Texas, and then Leon and Richard Himbury, distributed them in Western New York. Himbury is scheduled for sentencing on December 12. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The superintendent of the Clymer, New York, school district has been found murdered near his home. Keith Reed was found dead today with multiple gunshots wounds to his body. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace says Reed lived alone and no one had heard from him since Friday night. Gerace is not saying whether he has any suspects. Mr. Reed earned his Bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University; his Master’s in Educational Administration from Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania and is currently enrolled in the Superintendent Development Program through Oswego State University. Tonight’s school board meeting, girls volleyball match and a pep really have been canceled. Clymer School District photo The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

This is the Coudersport Area High School marching band peforming at Saturday's 33rd Annual Autumn Classic in Bradford. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

ITHACA, N.Y. – Freshman Josh Stauffer picked up another top finish as the St. Bonaventure golf team finished sixth at the Cornell Invitational, which wrapped with Sunday's final round at the par-72, 6890-yard Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. Stauffer (pictured) finished tied for sixth-place out of 75 golfers after shooting a 77 on Sunday and 149 for the tournament. With the help of an even-par 72 round on Saturday, the Bradford Pa. native picked up his third top-10 finish in four tournaments this fall. The Bonnies, who came into the final round leading the 12-team tournament by three shots, posted a 319 on Sunday. They registered a 294 in the first round and 613 for the tournament, finishing 20 strokes behind champion Binghamton. Darren Simons came in as St. Bonaventure's second finisher, shooting 153 and finishing tied for 18th. The redshirt freshman carded a 79 in the final round after opening the tournament with a 74. Junior Scott Brady and Senior Greg Horvath finished ...

For the fourth year in a row, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus. “Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools shows Pitt-Bradford’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students,” said Sean Collins, director for G.I. Jobs and vice president at Victory Media. James Baldwin, assistant dean of academic affairs and director of enrollment services at Pitt-Bradford, said, “The Military Friendly School designation is a reflection of the hard work and dedication made by so many different offices and people at Pitt-Bradford who actively help returning veterans and their dependents to be successful in their pursuit of higher ...

4-year-old Kayla Keck was mesmerized by the popcorn machine during the Bradford Area Public Library's Fall Festival on Saturday. Photo by Sandra Rhodes For more photos visit our Facebook page. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A guest at a wedding reception is in jail after allegedly threatening a bartender with a knife. Sheriff’s deputies say 29-year-old Jillian Chludzinski of Cheektowaga was a guest at the reception at Peak ‘n’ Peak on Saturday night when she was told she wouldn’t be served any more alcohol because she was visibly intoxicated. She threatened to stab the bar manager, left the bar, and then went back and tried to get another drink. When the bartender wouldn’t give it to her she allegedly pulled out a knife and swung it at the bar manager. A nearby security officer got the knife away from Chludzinski and detained her until deputies arrived. She was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon, and was sent to Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $4,000 bail. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Community Blood Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is closing its fixed site that is shared with the BRMC Outpatient Lab in the Union Square Plaza, 24 Davis Street as of October 1st. The Community Blood Bank (CBB) has supplied BRMC since 1999 and will continue to do so but with a monthly local blood drive at St. Bernard's Church. The first of those drives will be held on Monday October 22nd from noon to 5:30pm. The Community Blood Bank has seen fewer and fewer donors at the Davis Street location over the years and it is simply not cost effective to continue that operation. A blood drive where equipment and staff are brought in to a specific location for a specific time is usually much more effective. The CBB has saved BRMC over $2.5 million dollars since they switched from the American Red Cross in 1999 and it remains the lowest cost blood provider in the entire United States. The CBB also enjoyed the best summer in its 46 year history with no summer blood shortages at all. ...

The Allegheny National Forest announced their ATV trail system will be closing for the season on September 30, 2012. They also announced plans for two of the trails in the system, Timberline and the Marienville ATV trail, to re-open on October 13 and 14 to provide riders with an opportunity to view the area’s fall colors from the trails. The remainder of the trails in the ATV trail system will not be open during that weekend event. The ATV/Bike trails close annually on the last Sunday of September to allow for maintenance of the system. Annual heavy maintenance will occur over the entire system and block paving will occur on several hill climbs. According to Marienville District Ranger Rob Fallon, “accomplishing this maintenance in October and November takes advantage of the good fall weather and provides a better, safer system for our riders.” The Timberline, Marienville ATV and Rocky Gap trails are scheduled to re-open for winter riding on December 20, 2012, however win...

St. Bernard Elementary/Middle School is in the midst of its signature event, the annual magazine drive. Each year, students are charged with the fundraising endeavor, which is a significant means to generate operational funds for the private school. Part of the motivating force for 2012, is a challenge to be one of three top selling classes, which if successful, will enable the classes to travel to the Erie Zoo. A special attraction at the zoo is the penguin exhibit, so the excitement is building for a trip to see a rare sight in our small part of the northern hemisphere. “Upping the ante” a bit is the opportunity for the most successful seller in the school to take the reigns as principal for the day. Mrs. Kim Mooney, Principal, is excited to see the number of students taking this opportunity to support the school, so seriously. “The students take such pride in this effort. I am happy to encourage them to continue on through September 25th, the end of the sale, and develop the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today voted to support H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, a package bills that protect American jobs and support U.S. energy production. The measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 233-175. “This legislation will end overly burdensome regulations that are destroying jobs and business expansion across the commonwealth, guard against higher electricity rates for consumers, and promote states’ rights when it comes to environmental protections,” said Rep. Thompson. Thompson serves on the House Natural Resources Committee, one of three committees with jurisdiction over the legislation, in addition to the House Energy and Commerce and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Joined by coal workers from across the country, members of all three committees, including Thompson, held a press conference before passage of H.R. 3...

Police are looking for a man who left a controversial homeless shelter for ex-cons in Jefferson County back in August. 51-year-old Jeffrey Lorenz was staying at the Just for Jesus shelter near Brockway, but left on August 15 and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Lorenz is a convicted sex offender and has not registered a new address with police. He was convicted in 2000 of aggravated indecent assault in Indiana County. The victim was younger than 13. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will combine two popular events, its Executive Speaker Series and its Career Networking Luncheon, for Alumni and Family Weekend. Douglas E. Kuntz, president and chief executive officer of Pennsylvania General Energy Co. of Warren, will speak at the annual luncheon, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in the Mukaiyama University Room of the Frame-Westerberg Commons. The cost for adults is $10, and the public is welcome to attend. Reservations can be made at www.upbalumni.org/afw through Wednesday. Kuntz, a 1988 graduate of Pitt-Bradford in the geology and petroleum engineering programs, began as a petroleum geologist at PGE in 1987. In 1997, he became development manager for PGE and was promoted to vice president of development and operations in 2001. Kuntz served as executive vice president from 2003 until 2006, when he was named president and CEO. PGE has a 30-year...

Destinations-Bradford is holding a outdoor wear giveaway September 25th - 27th from 1-4 pm. each day. This program is FREE and open to the public. This program is offered along with the general outreach through Community Care program. Gently used winter coats, hats, gloves and boots are available while supplies last. Donations are still being accepted throughout the giveaway and any remaining office hours. Remaining supply will be donated and distributed through the Salvation Army later this fall. The free shared clothing closet is scheduled on Wednesday, September 26th from 1-3pm in conjunction with the coat giveaway. Gently used and new clothing is available for all ages and sexes and genders and is available to individuals and their personal household. Destinations-Bradford general hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10-4 pm. at 1 Main Street, or upon appointment. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

No one was hurt when a tractor-trailer flipped over near Kane this morning. Police say the truck driven by 40-year-old Larry Stromyer of Tionesta was on Route 66 at 8:42 a.m. when the load shifted on a sharp curve. A witness told state police the truck was going uphill slowly and “just tipped over on the curve.” Police say Stroymyer was wearing a seatbelt. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

American Refining Group, Inc. has announced the addition of Penn Grade 1® Partial Synthetic SAE 5W-30 and SAE 60 to its High Performance “The Green Oil®” line. The Penn Grade 1® Partial Synthetic SAE 5W-30 High Performance Oil is targeted to the racing market for ‘crate engines’ as well as the classic car market and is available in 12/1 quart bottles and 55 gallon drum. “The Penn Grade 1® Partial Synthetic SAE 5W-30 is ideally suited in today’s street/racing market ‘crate engines’ that require this viscosity. It contains strong detergent, dispersant and 1500 PPM ZDDP anti-wear additive to help protect critical engine parts,” according to Ken Tyger, Sr. Technical Service Representative forBrad Penn® Lubricants. The Penn Grade 1® SAE 60 High Performance Oil will be aimed at fulfilling the need for both racers and older Harley Davidson® motorcycles that require an SAE 60 High Performance Oil. The SAE 60 is also available in 12/1 quart bottles and 55 gallon drums. The Penn Grade 1® SA...

Geoffrey J. " Jack" Meabon, 91, of 49 Edgewood Rd. passed away Friday, September 21, at Bradford Ecumenical Home. Born on November 10, 1920 in Gerry, NY, he was a son of the late Jay Nathan and Lillian (Wilson) Meabon. On March 21,1947 in Jamestown, NY he married Shirley R. Hallock who passed away October 27,2001. He was a 1938 graduate of Bradford High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps on April 10, 1942 and was honorably discharged on December 10, 1945. After his military service, he worked as a truck driver for Leo Zandi and then worked as a machinist for Dresser Manufacturing, retiring in 1982. He was an avid bowler, hunter and fisherman. He is survived by two sons Jay (Jo Anne Bigley) Meabon and Jon (Dorie) Meabon, both of Bradford; a son in law, Carl W. Clark of Bradford; a sister, Geraldine Bryan of Ontario, Canada; a brother, Charles Meabon, of Wilmington, NC. two granddaughters, Jodi Meabon, Jacki (Matthew) Carinci, one grandson, Jace Meabon, fi...

Dunkirk Police are searching for a man they believe shot another man in the leg Thursday afternoon. Warrants have been issued for 27-year-old Brandon Washington, who faces charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon. He is described as a black man, 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 217 pounds. He may be driving a red 2003 Ford Expedition with New York license plate FJY-8504. Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous. The victim was treated at Brooks Memorial Hospital, and then released. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Shinglehouse –Work to repair a bridge on Route 4021 (Honeoye Road) in Potter County will get under way Monday, Oct. 1, and a six-week detour will be in place. The bridge spans Honeoye Creek on Route 4021, just northeast of Shinglehouse. Repairing the bridge will allow PennDOT to remove it from Potter County’s list of structurally deficient bridges and keep it in service for years to come. The bridge was built in 1938, is 74 feet long and carries an average of 833 vehicles per day. In order to make the repairs, a portion of Route 4021 will be closed to traffic, and a detour will be in place. Motorists following the official detour will use Route 4014 (Plank Road), Route 4023 (Eleven Mile Road), and Route 44. PennDOT expects the closure and detour to be in place until Nov. 9. Motorists familiar with the area may choose to use alternate routes. Work will include repairs to the deck, wings, and abutments. PennDOT will re-open the bridge and road sooner than Nov. 9 if work progress al...