Feral Cats Being Trapped By East Main Area Residents While Langella's Have Personal
Situation In The News
It's began. East Main Street area residents are beginning to trap feral cats and take
them to the SPCA at the same time one of the parties involved in the case, Ron and Cathy
Langella undergo a personal situation that involved charges being filed against Cathy for
allegations of
assaulting her husband Ron... (Read More)
With the Langella's personal situation aside, the feral cat situation deals with a
topic dear to the hearts of many, not just here in Bradford but all across the world. The
fair and humane treatment of animals. The city has chosen to go on a path that is proven
to be less effective or humane to the animals and more costly in the long run. This
Article explains how Trap-Neuter-Return method works better, cost less and is more humane
to the animals all at the same time... ohh and how feral cats are NOT a health risk to
humans as
many people mistakenly believe.
Stray cats are a nuisance to people, they should be dealt with appropriately (like any
nuisance), but what they are not is a health risk. How many nuisances do smart, educated
people go through every day where they come to a right and humane way to deal with these
issues in their lives? Dogs are a nuisances, birds, squirrels, (around here in Bradford)
bears are just a few animals that get on peoples nerves all the way up to neighborhood
kids, teenagers and even other adults who's actions are probably 98% more likely to be a
health risk to humans than any animals.
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in a smart, humane way. Not with the gung-ho, 'kill-em all and let god sort them out'
attitude. We all see human life as being more precious than animals and I think that is
the reason we have people that consider taking this route to solve a problem like this.
No one considers that the poor animals are just trying to survive in a world they
probably didn't want to be in, a world that became their reality, most likely because of
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Reference:
Bradford Era Article on the subject of trapping feral cats.
Bradford Era Article on Langella's Assault Allegations.
City Hires Former Foster Township Police Officer McClain As Firefighter
The former officer accused of taking money from the Foster Township police station was
hired Tuesday by the city council to be a firefighter in a probationary position.
He will be replacing Mike Valine who's employment with the city was terminated on
October 17th.
McClain qualified for the job even though he still faces the charges of false reports
and taking money. He awaits trial in McKean Co.Court.
Bradford Era Article On This Subject.
In Other Fire Dept News - Fire Chief Will Retire At Year End
Apparently the fire chief, Bill McCormack will be retiring at the end of the year,
effective on the first of January. He announced the decision while presenting the proposed
2008 fire department budget to the City Council.
Piscitelli part of longevity research
When you meet Jim Piscitelli, you may be surprised to learn that he is pushing 100
years old.
He can move about his house without much difficulty, looks to be in fine physical
health, and has a memory as clear as day.
Full Article At Bradford Era.
Three Locals To Ride Baja 1000
Three locals, Dave Lunden, Tony Clarke and Roy Duffy have teamed up with sponsor
American Refining Group to form the team "Penn Grade 1" to compete in the Baja
1000 race with a Honda XR650 motorcycle.
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on Mexico's Baja California Peninsula in the fall. The event includes various types of
vehicle classes such as small and large bore motorcycles, stock VW, production vehicles,
buggies, trucks, and custom fabricated race vehicles. The course has remained
relatively the same over the years with the majority of events being either a point to
point race from Ensenada to La Paz, or a loop race starting and finishing in Ensenada. |
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The trio will take turns driving on three different stages of the grand-daddy, 1,200+
mile off-road race starting from Ensenada and finishing at the tip of the Baja California
peninsula in Cabo San Lucas. The green flag will drop in Ensenada on the morning of
Tuesday, Nov. 13th and the last checkered flag will drop in Cabo San Lucas during the
early morning of Friday, Nov. 16th. Early festivities will begin in Tijuana and Ensenada
on Nov. 10th
Marilla Work May Not Be Done Until Spring
It could be next spring before the Marilla Reservoir is filled and brought online.
That’s according to Kim Benjamin, who spoke at the Water Authority Meeting Tuesday
morning. ... Full Article At Bradford Era
Pitt-Bradford Student One Of Only Four In State To Receive Scholarship
BRADFORD, Pa. – Jonathan McCracken of Bradford, a junior psychology and biology major at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, was one of
four students in Pennsylvania to receive a TRiO Student Support Services program scholarship.
McCracken received the $500 scholarship at the Pennsylvania Association of Educational
Opportunity Program Personnel state conference on Oct. 11 in State College. The
scholarship is intended for those who exhibit the qualities of a dedicated college student
and are involved in the TRiO program. Read
The Full Article.
YWCA To Have Candlelight Vigil on Domestic Violence
On October 25th at 7:30PM in Veterans Square the local fight for awareness of the
dangers of domestic violence will kick off with a candlelight vigil. This is the National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the event is sponsored by the YWCA's Victims
Resource Center and their struggle to end domestic violence. Anyone can attend and take
part in the event.
Little Chicago Open Casting Call Today (Oct. 24)
There was an open casing call today for extras to be in the movie "Little
Chicago'. The much talked about gangster movie set to be filmed in the Bradford and Olean
areas. The director says they will be needing around 1500 people who will all be paid for
their work in the film.
Bradford Little Theatre To Have Senior Workshops
The Bradford Little Theatre has started a program to bring out the spirits in senior
citizens who want to learn more about acting with a series of workshops that will be held
on Saturdays October 27th and November 3 and 10th at 10:00 AM-12:00PM at First
Presbyterian Church in Bradford.
Crime Reports:
Woman Charged In Nursing Home Thefts
A Smethport woman, Cindy Ann Longstaff 49 was charged with stealing and using credit
cards and checks of co-workers and the residents of the nursing home where she had worked.
She worked at Lakeview Senior Care Center in Smethport and allegedly stole and used credit
cards of one co-worker to shop at stores in Bradford and also ordered items Online and had
items sent to her in ANOTHER co-workers name. She also allegedly stole checks from a
resident of the nursing home and used them to buy goods.
Bradford Woman Sentenced For Jail Contraband Case
In June, Jennifer Gourley 24 attempted to possess cocaine and took it into the jail.
Bradford Man Allegedly Stole Gas Cards
Shawn Howard 34 of Bradford is charged with stealing gas cards from vehicles while he
was a mechanic for a Lewis run auto mechanic shop. He allegedly stole three cards
belonging to three different customers of the business.
This was all AFTER Allegedly writing several bad checks, checks on an account he knew
to be closed.
Bradford Man Steals From Own Mother
Daniel Cook 19 allegedly took his mothers bank card and used it without her permission
to withdraw a sum of money.
Bradford Man Pulls Knife, Threatens Stabbing
While he was at a convenience store Robert Anthony Newland allegedly argued and
threatened another person pumping gas.
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