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    DA Shaffer explains changes in ARD sentencing law
    Crime, Local News
    DA Shaffer explains changes in ARD sentencing law
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 18, 2025
    A recent ruling in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is changing the law relating to a sentence of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition — ARD. McKean C...
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    Olean man jailed for fight, drug possession
    Crime, Local News
    Olean man jailed for fight, drug possession
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 18, 2025
    An Olean, N.Y., man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly trying to start a fight with a baseball bat in an East Bradford bar early Friday, and being...
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    Elk County sex offender sentenced to state prison
    Crime, Local News
    Elk County sex offender sentenced to state prison
    Jul 17, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a convicted sex offender from Elk County has been sentenced to state prison for repeatedly vi...
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    Prep underway for federal Hvizdzak trial in October
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    Prep underway for federal Hvizdzak trial in October
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 16, 2025
    While there has been talk about potential plea deals in the alleged $31 million cryptocurrency scheme case against Shane and Sean Hvizdzak, preparatio...
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    Cattaraugus Co. Sheriff warns of text scam
    Crime, Local News
    Cattaraugus Co. Sheriff warns of text scam
    Jul 15, 2025
    The Cattaraugus County (N.Y.) Sheriff’s Office warned residents of a new text message scam circulating in the community. The messages warn of a final ...
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    House passes two juvenile justice reform bills
    Crime, Local News, PA State News
    House passes two juvenile justice reform bills
    By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    Jul 10, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Two more bills that came out of recommendations from Pennsylvania’s 2021 Juvenile Justice Task Force have passed the House with bipartisa...
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    Pickup swipes cyclist, leaves scene
    Crime, Local News
    Pickup swipes cyclist, leaves scene
    Jul 09, 2025
    Pennsylvania State Police responded early July 3 to a bicyclist struck by a passing vehicle on West Warren Road. At 5:38 a.m. Lewis Run-based state po...
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    That’s not your insurance company messaging you, FBI warns
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    That’s not your insurance company messaging you, FBI warns
    Jul 08, 2025
    (TNS) —The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning urging people not to fall victim to a new phishing scam. This past May, the FBI issued...
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    Bradford man jailed after alleged harassment of troopers in patrol car
    Crime, Local News
    Bradford man jailed after alleged harassment of troopers in patrol car
    Jul 08, 2025
    A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for charges including spitting at state police while being transported to the hospital after a DUI traffic sto...
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    Three charged for alleged theft of dogs in Kane
    Crime, Local News
    Three charged for alleged theft of dogs in Kane
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 08, 2025
    Three people are facing criminal charges for taking matters into their own hands regarding the care of a trio of dogs at a Kane area residence. Martin...
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    Sex offender’s request for hospice release denied
    Crime, Local News
    Sex offender’s request for hospice release denied
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 08, 2025
    A Mount Jewett man convicted of sex crimes against two children has been denied release into hospice care for terminal stage 3 lung cancer. The Pennsy...
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    Over 50 men, including youth coaches, charged in Erie prostitution bust
    Crime, PA State News
    Over 50 men, including youth coaches, charged in Erie prostitution bust
    Jul 07, 2025
    ERIE (TNS) — More than 50 people, including at least three youth coaches, have been charged with paying for sex at a Pennsylvania fitness center. Also...
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    Gausman conviction affirmed by appeals court
    Crime, Local News
    Gausman conviction affirmed by appeals court
    Sara Furlong 
    Jul 07, 2025
    SMETHPORT — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has affirmed the conviction of a Kane man accused of incest, rape and other crimes. Brian Gausman, then 43...
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    State police investigating Eldred burglary
    Crime, Local News
    State police investigating Eldred burglary
    Jul 03, 2025
    Pennsylvania State Police reported a 60-year-old Eldred woman was the victim of a residential burglary on Artline Road sometime between June 26 and 28...
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    Superior Court denies appeal from 2015 cocaine bust
    Crime, Local News
    Superior Court denies appeal from 2015 cocaine bust
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 03, 2025
    The state Superior Court has rejected an appeal from a Bradford man who claimed his cocaine sale to an informant in 2015 was entrapment. James Howard ...
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    Morrisroe denied parole for second time
    Crime, Local News
    Morrisroe denied parole for second time
    Jul 03, 2025
    Citing a lack of remorse and no acknowledgement of responsibility, the Pennsylvania Parole Board has again denied parole for Paul Morrisroe. Morrisroe...
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    Carpenter’s 160-year prison sentence upheld by appeals court
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    Carpenter’s 160-year prison sentence upheld by appeals court
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 02, 2025
    Convicted child rapist Darvin Carpenter's 160-year prison sentence has been upheld by the state Superior Court, but conditions for his theoretical rel...
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    Mount Jewett man sentenced for crimes at Walmart
    Crime, Local News
    Mount Jewett man sentenced for crimes at Walmart
    By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER and SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 02, 2025
    SMETHPORT — A Mount Jewett man was sentenced Monday in a hearing at the McKean County Courthouse for crimes committed in 2024 at Walmart in Foster Bro...
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    House relaunches caucus to address youth and public safety
    Crime, Local News, PA State News
    House relaunches caucus to address youth and public safety
    By CHRISTINA LENGYEL The Center Square 
    Jul 02, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Building on progress begun with the state’s Juvenile Justice Task Force, which published its findings in 2021, have relaunched the bipart...
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    Bradford woman sentenced to state prison for rape
    Crime, Local News
    Bradford woman sentenced to state prison for rape
    Sara Furlong 
    Jul 01, 2025
    Donna Simons, 67, of Bradford was sentenced in McKean County Court on Monday to 8 1/2 to 17 years in state prison for crimes committed at a 2024 Fourt...
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    Bradford Bird Busters compete in 2025 SCTP Nationals
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    Bradford Bird Busters compete in 2025 SCTP Nationals
    Jo Wankel 
    July 18, 2025
    11 Bird Busters (Andrew Giordano, Brayden Dach, Sean Ward, Derek Cullen, Collin Schlopy, Mitchell Brinsky, Dani Ordiway, Lillian Millet, Edward Youman...
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    Generosity buys Friendship Table new stove
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    Generosity buys Friendship Table new stove
    July 18, 2025
    Several generous donations allowed the Friendship Table to purchase a brand new 10-burner commercial stove with two convection ovens. “We would like t...
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    Thompson lauds decision to accelerate well plugging
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    Thompson lauds decision to accelerate well plugging
    July 18, 2025
    WASHINGTON — On Friday, House Agriculture Chairman U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., lauded the Department of the Interior's actions of updating guidel...
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    Steve Miller Band cancels August casino show, 2025 tour
    Local News
    Steve Miller Band cancels August casino show, 2025 tour
    By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
    July 18, 2025
    SALAMANCA, N.Y. — Steve Miller Band announced Wednesday that it has canceled its entire 2025 tour, including the band’s scheduled outdoor performance ...
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    Bella vita at Festa Italiana 2025
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    Bella vita at Festa Italiana 2025
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    July 18, 2025
    The sights, sounds and unmistakably delicious aromas of Italian heritage will once again fill Festival Way during the 2025 Festa Italiana, set for Aug...
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    Causer’s office to attend Potter County Fair
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    Causer’s office to attend Potter County Fair
    July 18, 2025
    COUDERSPORT — Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turlepoint, will offer information about a variety of state programs and services during this year’s Potter County...
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