tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225983972009-03-01T14:26:44.593-05:00McKean County News Blogjoshhatchernoreply@blogger.comBlogger552125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-23964778757031756782008-09-23T16:26:00.001-04:002008-09-23T16:26:17.230-04:00Local Church Plans Africa TripOpen Arms Community Church is planning a mission trip to Africa next spring to help some newfound friends."It's really quite interesting how this all worked out," said Multimedia Coordinator Josh Hatcher, describing the circumstances that built the church's relationship with a a church and school in Conakry, Guinea. "I watched a movie called, 'Blood Diamond', about the civil war in Sierra Leone. joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-28318654391054096392008-09-15T17:16:00.001-04:002008-09-15T17:16:32.135-04:00Scarnati on Transportation Last week came the welcome news that the Federal Highway Administration rejected the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s bid to toll Interstate 80. I, like many of you who opposed the tolling of I-80, was pleased with the decision and felt it was the appropriate decision for the citizens of the Commonwealth. It really speaks volumes to the success that can be experienced when state and local leaders work joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-75785284079162927022008-07-31T15:25:00.001-04:002008-07-31T15:25:53.503-04:00Community Garden Wrap-Up Celebration and National Night OutTuesday, August 5thJoin You Neighbors!Say Thank You and Good Bye to Elm Street Interns Kara and Rachel!Give Crime and Drugs a Going Away Party!Garden Wrap Up 5-6:30 PM- Community Garden - 9 Bank StreetNational Night Out7-9 PM- Family Video Parking LotNational Night Out will featureWESB and Cool 100 Live RemoteBradford City Police DepartmentDARE Care and ERT VanSAFE Kids McKeanFingerprinting ID joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-5210894612438278912008-07-18T14:42:00.003-04:002008-07-18T14:50:27.106-04:00Seeking Host Families for Foreign Exchange StudentsOpen your heart and home to an international high school student! We are looking for families just like yours who are willing to open up their heart and home to one of our students. Our families are interested in other cultures and youth and want the experience of a lifetime!As a host family, you will become part of the worldwide Face The World family, a leader in student exchange programs. Your joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-4421807063608386512008-07-04T13:57:00.001-04:002008-07-04T13:57:59.054-04:00Happy Happy FourthHappy Birthday USAHappy Birthday too, to Isaiah And Michaelah!and Happy Tenth Anniversary to my wife Zoe!joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-25403455526511532322008-06-28T14:16:00.001-04:002008-06-28T14:16:03.052-04:00Pastor's Pray for Politiciansjoshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-28334706036845220892008-06-28T14:14:00.001-04:002008-06-28T14:14:36.530-04:00Pastor's Pray for Politiciansjoshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-82842142065200918942008-06-19T19:07:00.001-04:002008-06-19T19:07:20.243-04:00'Mission Lemonade' to Raise Funds for Africa TripA few weeks ago, a handful of Sunday School kids put their faith in action, and that action is motivating others at Open Arms Community Church in Bradford to do the same."Before church, they were selling rocks for a dollar," said Josh Hatcher, Outreach Coordinator at Open Arms. He said the kids had handwritten a little sign that said, "Rocks 4 Sale to help the Africa 'Mishuns' (Missions) Trip."joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-77829275427422392172008-05-15T18:16:00.001-04:002008-05-15T18:16:18.774-04:00Best Ribs EverI had to travel to Batavia, NY to visit Northgate Church ( http://www.northgatefmc.com )On the way home, my friend took me out to eat at Alex's Place ( http://www.alexsribs.com ) near the Batavia Downs Race Track.I had the Half Rack Lunch Special - Garlic Ribs with BBQ on the side, coleslaw, fries, and a bowl of Cheesy Pepperoni Soup.These were by far, the best ribs I've ever tasted in my life, joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-73164065130968948392008-05-15T18:15:00.001-04:002008-05-15T18:15:48.574-04:00Best Ribs EverI had to travel to Batavia, NY to visit Northgate Church ( http://www.northgatefmc.com )On the way home, my friend took me out to eat at Alex's Place ( http://www.alexsribs.com ) near the Batavia Downs Race Track.I had the Half Rack Lunch Special - Garlic Ribs with BBQ on the side, coleslaw, fries, and a bowl of Cheesy Pepperoni Soup.These were by far, the best ribs I've ever tasted in my life, joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-90976164344045481852008-01-05T10:12:00.000-05:002008-01-05T10:13:09.418-05:00First Night Bradford Fireworks joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-18500424928841668712007-11-26T15:39:00.001-05:002007-11-26T15:39:42.945-05:00Bradford Guy gets Six Pointer Near CoudersportGage Campbell of Bradford picked off this six point this morning near Coudersport.Way to go Gage!Did you get a deer? email us the photo and your information to: editor@rouletterebel.comjoshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-30806570090063582792007-09-04T11:40:00.000-04:002007-09-04T11:41:30.136-04:00Port Allegany Gang Fight?Someone has way to much time on their hands!joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-64650864122652434902007-08-28T23:46:00.000-04:002007-08-28T23:47:22.946-04:00WESB: Council Passes Parks Smoking BanNews: 08/28/07 - Council Passes Parks Smoking Ban It's almost official – no smoking in three city parks. Bradford City Council Tuesday night amended a resolution that will ban smoking in Veterans Square, Callahan and Hanley parks. Mayor Michele Corignani voted against the resolution, only because she says doesn't address enforcement of the ban. Councilman Tom Riel, however, says enforcement is joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-7519224438988185952007-08-28T23:45:00.000-04:002007-08-28T23:46:06.441-04:00City Clerk Thanks For Helpers After StormThe following is a memo from City Clerk John Peterson to Mayor Michele Corignani and Bradford City Council. Following the devastating storm on Saturday evening, August 25, the city's unofficial motto "Cool Town, Warm Hearts" was never more evident. Scenario after scenario unfolded over the weekend with neighbor helping neighbor, business owners helping city work crews, adn the list goes on and joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-80225065692549282492007-05-04T19:19:00.000-04:002007-05-04T19:20:01.554-04:00WFRM: Nelson SentencedWFRM.net reports: A McKean County man was sentenced this week in federal court on charges relating to the Ralph “Bucky” Phillips case from last summer. Todd Nelson, 31, of Ludlow was ordered to spend 23 months and 27 days for receiving, possessing and concealing 35 guns which authorities believe Phillips stole from a Chautauqua County New York gun dealer. Nelson is joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-58149234699982121712007-05-04T19:18:00.001-04:002007-05-04T19:18:43.280-04:00WESB: Reported Shooting in KaneWESB.com reports: We've received reports that there was an incident involving a gun in Kane early this afternoon. Reports indicate that a police stopped a vehicle on Hacker Street near the baseball field, and the person inside the vehicle pulled out a gun. We can't confirm reports that shots were fired by either the driver or police. We'll have more information as it becomes available.joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-14273098960480386162007-05-04T19:17:00.000-04:002007-05-04T19:18:08.032-04:00WESB: DEP Puts Rustic LLC on NoticeWESB.com reports: Environmental Protection has put Rustic LLC on notice after several radiation violations. The DEP says that employees of the company haven’t been following procedures properly after radiation levels were found above reasonable levels. The agency found seven incidents this year where DEP inspectors observed employees of Rustic LLC not following proper procedures. There was also joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-75969686433398678522007-05-04T19:15:00.000-04:002007-05-04T19:17:11.023-04:00WESB: Mayoral Candidates Discuss Issues (Audio)WESB.com reports: The three candidates for Bradford Mayor participated in a forum Thursday night at the Bradford Area Public Library. They were asked about the negative perception of the city. Tom Riel believes the city's image can change if a number of issues are addressed.Listen to Tom Riel Bob Onuffer figured that he pays 91 cents a day in city taxes, and says what he gets for the money is joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-15538733303205291972007-05-04T19:14:00.000-04:002007-05-04T19:15:03.743-04:00WESB: Accused Arsonist Rejects Plea DealWESB.com reports: The man accused of starting the fire that destroyed 4 Kennedy Street homes last summer, and left 11 people homeless, has reject a plea deal and wants a new lawyer. 19-year-old Terry Bornheimer of Emporium rejected the plea agreement because he says he feels Public Defender Ron Langella hasn't represented him properly. Judge John Yoder told Bornheimer that he can't hand pick a joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-35996528939693970622007-05-04T19:13:00.000-04:002007-05-04T19:14:21.146-04:00WESB: Decision in City Sign Ordinance Appeal (Audio)WESB.com reports:The US Federal Court of Appeals has decided the City of Bradford has made enough changes in its sign ordinance to make it constitutional. In 2004, Fred Pysher, Tom Riel and Dianne Thompson challenged the city's ordinance after being fined. Over the years, changes were made and, this morning, a three-judge panel decided they didn't have to make any further changes. Vic Walczak of joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-39206794898922139972007-05-04T19:12:00.001-04:002007-05-04T19:12:50.870-04:00WESB: Dana, Rex to Attend SPCA Open HouseWESB.com reports: The McKean County S.P.C.A. will show off its new kennel facilities this weekend during a pair of events, that will feature a couple of nationally known guests. On Saturday, the S.P.C.A. will hold an open house from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the S.P.C.A.’s shelter on Glenwood Avenue. It will include refreshments, a silent auction, a baked food sale, and live music performed joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-66865379521749432942007-05-04T19:10:00.000-04:002007-05-04T19:12:02.663-04:00WESB: Two Hurt in Crash on 219WESB.com reports: Two people were injured in a one vehicle accident late Wednesday night on Route 219 near Mount Jewett. A truck driven by Ryan Greene of Indiana, Pennsylvania went out of control in the southbound lane on the 219 and ran into several trees. Greene and a passenger in his truck Jessica Wilson of West Valley, New York were taken to Kane Community Hospital with minor injuries.joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-89984503525824398172007-04-24T14:54:00.000-04:002007-04-24T14:55:51.138-04:00Amish Murder Suspects Daughter Found in McKean CountyCAMBRIDGE SPRINGS — An Amish girl missing for four days was found safe Sunday and her father, who served time for killing the girl's mother in a schizophrenic frenzy, was arraigned on charges he concealed his daughter's whereabouts, police said.After four days of searching, police found 17-year-old Mary Gingerich in McKean County, about two hours away from the Amish community in Crawford County joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22598397.post-72422759453786355062007-04-11T16:38:00.000-04:002007-04-11T16:40:22.809-04:00Benefit for Debbie Rollerat: The Desoto Holiday House in the loungeFrom: 1 pm till 8 pm (or later depending on the crowd and such)Live Music, food, Raffle's, Legal Beverages$5.00 Per Person at the doorBenefit is for Debbie Roller. She has advanced cancer.joshhatchernoreply@blogger.com0