Sara Furlong

3 days ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong |Marcie Schellhammer

SMETHPORT, Pa. — An Ellicottville, N.Y., man who led police on a two-state, high-speed chase in January 2024 while on bail in another matter was sentenced to state prison Thursday in McKean County Court. Patrick Fuhr, 65, will serve 6 years to 12 years in state prison, pay restitution, be subject to other terms and be ineligible for any early parole programs, according to McKean County District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer. All 95 charges against Fuhr had been bound to court on Feb.

1 week ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

REW — The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), one of the largest and oldest fraternal organizations in the world, used to figure prominently in area business and communities. Membership in Bradford’s Tuna Lodge 411 numbered nearly 1,000 and it was the driving force behind the construction of what’s now known as Marilyn Horne Hall, 2 Main St.The lodge’s rolls dwindled and the group merged with Foster Lodge 333 in Rew. That, too, eventually waned and the lodge closed.

2 weeks ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

RIDGWAY — More than 100 carvers and nearly 40 vendors are set to put on quite a show April 23 to 26 for the 24th Annual Ridgway Chainsaw Carvers Rendezvous. There will be live carving, finished carvings for sale, food, beverages, live entertainment, and a small auction at 3 p.m. Saturday after the “quick carve” set for 1:30. The borough expects 25,000 to 30,000 visitors for the event, staged every year but two during the covid pandemic since 1999.

2 weeks ago | bradfordera.com | Sara Furlong

The cost of oil is at its lowest since the early days of the covid pandemic in 2021. Local oil purchasers American Refining Group Inc. and Ergon last increased prices, by 51 cents, to $67.71 on April 2. They then decreased their offering April 3 by $4.76 to $62.95 and again April 4 by another $4.96 to $57.99. Their price stood at $56.70 Monday, down another $1.29.

2 weeks ago | oleantimesherald.com | Sara Furlong

BRADFORD, Pa. — Close’s Lumber Co. has been in business for more than half a century, first with its original store in Roulette and then with a second location, in Olean, N.Y.Bradford is set to host its third location, at the former Bisett Building Center at 148 Davis St., although no date has been set for its opening. “Sometime this year, probably late summer or early fall,” said owner Mike Close. “We’ve been looking to expand.