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Local News, Business Spotlights, & Community Events From Across the PA Wilds and Southern Tier
Covering Potter, McKean, Tioga, Elk, Cameron, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties with local updates, community events, business spotlights, jobs, and rural life stories.
Woman Jumps from I-86 E Overpass at the Route 219 Exit; Route 219 Closed
9:50 am- Dispatch records show that a woman jumped from the overpass. The patient was airlifted to a trauma hospital.
1 day ago
Austin Fire Dept. to S. Woods Road
Austin Fire Department has been dispatched to S. Woods Road for lines down on the roadway.
2 days ago
Austin Fire Dept. to Route 155
Austin Fire Department has been dispatched to Route 155 for a tree down, blocking the roadway.
2 days ago
*** DELAYED POST *** Roulette Fire Dept. to Route 6 W.
At 8:35 am, Roulette Fire Department was dispatched to Route 6 W. for a mva with injuries.
2 days ago
Ludlow Fire Department to Assist Forest Service with a Wildfire
Ludlow Fire Department has been dispatched to Forest Service Road Rt. 268 to assist the Forest Service with a wildfire. At 4:34 pm, Kane Fire Department has been dispatched with their brush truck.
4 days ago
Shinglehouse Fire Department to Route 44
Shinglehouse Fire Department has been dispatched to Route 44 for a mva. Reported- One vehicle, possible injuries.
4 days ago
Coudersport Fire Dept. to Cherry Springs Road
Coudersport Fire Department has been dispatched to Cherry Springs Road for a wildfire.
4 days ago
Lafayette Fire Department to Route 219
Lafayette Fire Department has been dispatched to Route 219 for a hazardous material spill.
4 days ago
Bradford Township to W. Washington Street
Bradford Township Fire Department was dispatched to W. Washington Street for a mva. Traffic is being stopped and rerouted due to a pole being sheered off and lines down.
5 days ago
Genesee Fire Dept. to Palmer Street
Genesee Fire Department has been dispatched to Palmer Street for an outside gas leak.
5 days ago
Mt. Jewett Fire Department Training Night
This evening, crew members conducted pump practice using a dry hydrant, reviewing drafting operations and water supply procedures to stay prepared for emergencies. Crew members also worked with our junior firefighters on hose control, communication, attack tactics, and proper hose rolling techniques. These fundamental skills help build confidence, teamwork, and fireground readiness / safety.
6 days ago
Bradford Fire Department to Jackson Avenue
Bradford Fire Department has been dispatched to Jackson Avenue for smoke investigation.
6 days ago
Coudersport Borough Police Department Releases Statement Regarding Yesterday's Fire
Yesterday 06/01/2026 at approximately 2120 hours a fire was reported at 451 East Second Street. The fire was quickly brought under control by Department 48. The fire was ruled an arson. If you have any information please contact our department at 814-274-8970
6 days ago
City of Bradford Fire Department Launching Voluntary Community Connect Program
The City of Bradford Fire Department is getting safer and more connected. This is for all residents that we serve within the City of Bradford and our surrounding communities we provide ambulance services to. We are excited to announce that we are implementing Community Connect through First Due reporting software for all Bradford area residents. This program allows residents and businesses to securely share important information directly with Fire and EMS responders before an
6 days ago
6 days ago
Port Allegany Fire Department to E. Ransom Street
Port Allegany Fire Department has been dispatched to East Ransom Street for a structure fire. Roulette Fire Department has been dispatched for mutual aid.
7 days ago
This Gap Needs to be Addressed for the Longevity of Our Fire Departments
Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county officials say fire companies are violating the law. This article sheds light on the difficulty volunteer fire departments and others have in continuing their fundraising efforts using online raffles which have become increasingly popular, and many departments would say necessary. Many fire departments are asking legislators to allow online fundraising raffl
7 days ago
Shinglehouse Fire Department to Standby at Roulette Station
Shinglehouse Fire Department has been dispatched to Roulette Fire Dept. for a standby assignment.
7 days ago
Route 6 in Coudersport ***CLOSED***
Route 6 in Coudersport is closed due to an active structure fire.
7 days ago
Smethport Fire Dept. to Standby at Port Allegany Station
Smethport Fire Department dispatched for a standby assignment at Port Allegany's station.
7 days ago
Multiple Fire Departments to E. Second Street
Coudersport Fire Department & ambulance, Port Allegany RIT to E. Second Street for a structure fire. Reported to be a log cabin. 9:26 pm- Roulette and Galeton dispatched for full response at the scene for mutual aid. Update- Route 6 Closed
7 days ago
***DELAYED*** Emporium Fire Dept. to Rich Valley Road
Emporium Fire Department was dispatched to 4787 Rich Valley Rd. for a commercial saw mill structure fire. Reported- boiler room is on fire. Rich Valley Road is closed. Smethport, Port Allegany RIT, and Norwich Township Fire Depts. have all been dispatched.
7 days ago
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