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Hearing set for June 25 in Bradford shooting death
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 10, 2025
A preliminary hearing for accused murderer Thomas McElhattan is scheduled for 9 a.m. June 25 before District Judge Rich Luther in Bradford. McElhattan...
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Homicide charges in Saturday shooting
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Jun 08, 2025
District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer reported early Sunday that Thomas James McElhattan of Rutherford Run has been charged with homicide in ...
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Lewis Run man charged with alleged dog abuse
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 06, 2025
Animal abuse charges have been filed against a Lewis Run man for allegedly abandoning three dogs in a home without heat, food or water. Rod Schlopy Jr...
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Bradford man jailed for alleged meth sale
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 06, 2025
A homeless Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly selling methamphetamine near a convenience store in Bradford in 2022. Jeffrey Mackey, 4...
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Accused murderer rejects plea deal for life without parole
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 06, 2025
Accused murderer Brian Kuchinka has rejected a plea agreement offered in the death of Port Allegany woman K-Leigh Hill-Nelson. On Thursday in McKean C...
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Juvenile charged with Port A. arson
Crime, Local News
Jun 03, 2025
A 14-year-old male from Mount Jewett has been charged by Pennsylvania State Police for an alleged arson in Port Allegany. According to Lewis Run-based...
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Former pastor asks to withdraw guilty plea to child porn
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 30, 2025
Former Smethport pastor and Bradford landlord Daniel Merrick wants to withdraw his guilty plea to charges of child pornography. Merrick, 67, was in Mc...
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Vancamp loses appeal to Superior Court
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 28, 2025
The appeal of a Duke Center man of his 22- to 44-year sentence for rape of a child and for child pornography has been denied by the state Superior Cou...
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Bradford woman jailed for alleged contraband
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 14, 2025
A Bradford woman was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly having methamphetamine when she was taken to jail for a trespassing charge in April. Amber Tuck...
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Port Allegany man jailed for causing injuries to child
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
May 14, 2025
A Port Allegany man was jailed following arraignment Wednesday for allegedly dragging a 3-year-old through the house by his arm, causing significant i...
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Police seek help with fire investigation
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May 08, 2025
Pennsylvania State and Bradford City police are seeking public assistance with an investigation of an April 25 fire. At approximately 11:54 that night...
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