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    Update: Bolivar woman charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault for stabbing 2 NYSP troopers
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    Update: Bolivar woman charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault for stabbing 2 NYSP troopers
    May 19, 2025
    A 31-year-old Bolivar woman faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and other counts for allegedly stabbing two state police troopers — ...
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    DA considering death penalty in Port Allegany homicide; investigation ongoing
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    DA considering death penalty in Port Allegany homicide; investigation ongoing
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 09, 2025
    McKean County's top prosecutor is exploring the possibility of seeking the death penalty for Brian Kuchinka in the February murder of K-Leigh Hill-Nel...
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    Owner of New Keystone charged for alleged bad check for new roof
    Crime, Local News, News
    Owner of New Keystone charged for alleged bad check for new roof
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 07, 2025
    A Bradford business owner bought a new roof to comply with the city's Board of Health, but allegedly paid with a bad check — and the new roof leaks. K...
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    ANALYSIS: A law seeks to protect children from sex offenders − 20 years later, the jury is still out
    Nation & World, News
    ANALYSIS: A law seeks to protect children from sex offenders − 20 years later, the jury is still out
    BOAZ DVIR Penn State 
    May 05, 2025
    (Editor's note: The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Before his sentencing...
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    Millions owed to McKean County residents
    Local News, News, PA State News
    Millions owed to McKean County residents
    May 05, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced more than $5.9 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of McKean County. “One of my top prio...
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    Rew man jailed for alleged cocaine trafficking
    Crime, Local News, News
    Rew man jailed for alleged cocaine trafficking
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    May 02, 2025
    After a drug bust in Potter County led to a search of his McKean County home, a Rew man was sent to jail Friday for allegedly trafficking cocaine thro...
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    Police seeking alleged fugitive McKinney
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    Police seeking alleged fugitive McKinney
    May 02, 2025
    Bradford City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Brandon James McKinney Sr., 38, wanted on two arrest warrants. A statement issued...
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    Bradford man jailed for alleged car theft, police chase in Tenn.
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    Bradford man jailed for alleged car theft, police chase in Tenn.
    May 02, 2025
    A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for an alleged 2024 auto theft in Bradford for which he was arrested after a police chase in Tennessee. Christ...
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    Bradford man jailed for assault, caught while stuck in fence
    Crime, Local News, News
    Bradford man jailed for assault, caught while stuck in fence
    Apr 29, 2025
    A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly assaulting another person in a domestic incident April 23. Angelo Mininni, 55, is charged with s...
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    Nortum jailed on theft charges
    Crime, Local News, News
    Nortum jailed on theft charges
    Apr 29, 2025
    A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail on allegations involving a vehicle stolen in October. Kyle Nortum, 18, is charged with theft by unlawful takin...
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    Q&A with the DA: Part 2 — The law, open to interpretation?
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    Q&A with the DA: Part 2 — The law, open to interpretation?
    STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
    Apr 26, 2025
    (Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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    Bradford man convicted of strangulation
    Crime, Local News, News
    Bradford man convicted of strangulation
    Apr 25, 2025
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man was convicted at jury trial Thursday in McKean County Court for assaulting his then girlfriend last year. Ozzy Strait, 27, ...
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    Baker sentenced to prison for rape of child
    Crime, Local News, News
    Baker sentenced to prison for rape of child
    Apr 24, 2025
    SMETHPORT — A Westfield man convicted of raping an infant was sentenced in McKean County Court to 15 to 30 years in state prison. Steven Paul Baker, 2...
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    Mount Jewett man convicted of Megan’s Law registration offense
    Crime, Local News, News
    Mount Jewett man convicted of Megan’s Law registration offense
    Apr 24, 2025
    SMETHPORT — James McMichael of Mount Jewett was convicted at jury trial in McKean County Court of failing to register as required for sexual offenders...
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    High-speed chase sends man to state prison
    Crime, Local News, News
    High-speed chase sends man to state prison
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com, Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 21, 2025
    SMETHPORT — 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 ...
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    Get a warrant at the border
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Get a warrant at the border
    Apr 18, 2025
    Last week, U.S. Rep. Ted W. Lieu, D-Calif., along with fellow Democratic Reps.Eleanor Holmes NortonofWashington, D.C., Donald BeyerofVirginiaandAdrian...
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    Q&A with the DA: The law, open to interpretation?
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    Q&A with the DA: The law, open to interpretation?
    STEPHANIE VETTENBURG-SHAFFER McKean County District Attorney 
    Apr 12, 2025
    (Editor’s note: The information in this special series is for educational purposes only and is not intended to address any particular case, nor should...
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    Bradford man jailed on meth allegations
    Crime, Local News, News
    Bradford man jailed on meth allegations
    Apr 08, 2025
    A Bradford man was sent to McKean County Jail following an arraignment Monday on methamphetamine allegations. Norman M. Quinn Jr., 63, of 1 Circle St....
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    Two charged for contraband meth while heading to jail
    Crime, Local News, News
    Two charged for contraband meth while heading to jail
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 08, 2025
    Two local residents are facing additional charges for allegedly having methamphetamine with them when being booked into McKean County Jail. Amber Tuck...
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    Dush bill would protect property owners against eminent domain abuse
    Local News, News, PA State News
    Dush bill would protect property owners against eminent domain abuse
    Mar 27, 2025
    HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by PA Senate State Government Committee Chairman Cris Dush (R-25) to protect and financially compensate targeted pr...
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    Selfish grandmother has consistently shown her true colors
    Lifestyles
    Selfish grandmother has consistently shown her true colors
    June 14, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of six and a grandma to four. We are a close family and enjoy each other's company. My mom is nearly 80. For reasons I could ...
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    UPMC doctor: Men’s health matters
    Lifestyles, Local News
    UPMC doctor: Men’s health matters
    Dr. ANDREW KAYES  UPMC Family Medicine 
    June 14, 2025
    Father’s Day is a special time to recognize and celebrate the dads, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, and all the men who play vital roles in our famili...
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    ‘Round the Square: Sunday is Father’s Day
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: Sunday is Father’s Day
    June 14, 2025
    DADS: This Sunday is Father's Day, the day marked to honor one's father, along with paternal bonds, fatherhood and the influence of fathers in society...
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    Key caps make keys look distinct
    Lifestyles
    Key caps make keys look distinct
    June 14, 2025
    Dear Heloise: I noted a recent hint to use different colored keys to reduce confusion when looking for a specific key. I would like to add that I have...
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    Government waste on display today
    Comment & Opinion, Opinion
    Government waste on display today
    June 14, 2025
    It is altogether fitting that the nation should honor the 250th anniversary of the United States Army on June 14, 2025. That’s a judgment that was sha...
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    Pirates beat Cubs on 10th-inning sacrifice fly from Kiner-Falefa
    Local Sports, Sports, Sports
    Pirates beat Cubs on 10th-inning sacrifice fly from Kiner-Falefa
    Colin Beazley Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    June 13, 2025
    CHICAGO (TNS) — Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa did the little things. It was enough for a vuctory. The Pirates beat the Cubs, 2-1 in 10 innings, on Frid...
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