Police, fire called to Zippo for suspicious package
Breaking News, Local News
October 8, 2025
Bradford City Police and Fire departments responded to Zippo's Barbour Street location at approximately 10:20 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a suspici...

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Prep underway for federal Hvizdzak trial in October
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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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Homicide charges bound to court against McElhattan
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By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER marcie@bradfordera.com 
Jun 25, 2025
Homicide charges against Thomas McElhattan for the alleged shooting death of a young pregnant woman earlier this month were bound to court Wednesday b...
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Police arrest suspect in church burglaries
Crime, Local News
Jun 19, 2025
Bradford City Police Department announced Michael J. Keller was taken into custody Monday in connection with a string of recent burglaries at First Pr...
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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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Rew man jailed for alleged cocaine trafficking
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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
Crime, Local News, News
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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Yet another hit on gun rights
Opinion, Сolumns
May 01, 2025
California’s Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla have revived one of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s worst ideas: a ban on so-called assault weapons...
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Nortum jailed on theft charges
Crime, Local News, News
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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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 jailed for alleged assault
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Apr 25, 2025
A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for allegedly choking a woman during a domestic dispute earlier this week. Russell Kemery, 39, of South Kendal...
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Bradford man convicted of strangulation
Crime, Local News, News
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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