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    Polen to be sentenced July 23 for attempted murder
    Local News
    Polen to be sentenced July 23 for attempted murder
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 26, 2019
    Twenty-two-year-old John T. Polen IV, the Genesee man accused of shooting a 91-year-old relative last year, injuring him, is scheduled to be sentenced...
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    McKean County’s DA race heats up
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    McKean County’s DA race heats up
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 02, 2019
    The challenger for the Republican nomination for McKean County’s district attorney has made allegations of misuse of discretion and a waste of resourc...
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    Pavlock: Treatment important factor in criminal cases
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    Pavlock: Treatment important factor in criminal cases
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 20, 2018
    What is the link between one’s thoughts and one’s behavior? That question is a vital one for the criminal justice system when it comes to keeping peop...
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    Pair arrested on crack cocaine delivery allegations
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    Pair arrested on crack cocaine delivery allegations
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 20, 2018
    Detectives with the McKean County Drug Task Force arrested two men Tuesday for allegations they were selling crack cocaine in Bradford City. Leonard “...
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    Bradford man convicted of theft, deceptive business practices
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    Bradford man convicted of theft, deceptive business practices
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 19, 2018
    A Bradford man was convicted Monday in McKean County Court of allegations he accepted money for services he did not perform. Terry E. Sorensen, 41, wa...
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    Bradford man who hid from police sentenced Thursday
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    Bradford man who hid from police sentenced Thursday
    KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 21, 2018
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man who hid from police in an attic in April, and was charged with forging checks belonging to a single mother in 2017, was sen...
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    Luper to serve nearly 7 years in state prison
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    Luper to serve nearly 7 years in state prison
    Aug 16, 2018
    SMETHPORT — James Luper was sentenced Thursday in McKean County Court for Conspiracy Delivery of a Designer Drug and Involuntary Manslaughter to 39 mo...
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    Three found guilty in Emporium shovel assault
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    Three found guilty in Emporium shovel assault
    May 08, 2018
    EMPORIUM (EC) — A bench trial held in Emporium for three people charged with assaulting a man with a shovel ended with guilty verdicts for the defenda...
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    Frungillo’s federal lawsuit against airport dismissed
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    Frungillo’s federal lawsuit against airport dismissed
    ERA STAFF news@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 21, 2018
    A federal lawsuit over the wrongful termination of former longtime Bradford Airport director Tom Frungillo was recently dismissed in the U.S. District...
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    12-year-old facing vehicle theft allegations
    Crime, Local News, News
    12-year-old facing vehicle theft allegations
    Apr 09, 2018
    ROULETTE — Sweden Township Police reported on Saturday that a stolen vehicle has been recovered — after allegedly being taken by a 12-year-old. The te...
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    Additional defendants named in Emporium drug case
    Crime, News
    Additional defendants named in Emporium drug case
    ERA STAFF news@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 06, 2018
    EMPORIUM — Two additional defendants have been charged in connection with an ongoing drug investigation in the Borough of Emporium. Over the weekend, ...
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    How to become a legal nurse consultant
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    How to become a legal nurse consultant
    Kate Lopaze 
    Mar 15, 2018
    These days, it’s cool to be a hyphenate—you know, like actor-activist, graphic designer-herbalist, or dentist-beekeeper. Basically, people who have st...
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    Bradford man sentenced for indecent exposure
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    Bradford man sentenced for indecent exposure
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 09, 2018
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man was sentenced Thursday for allegations he showed his genitals to three teens in 2016. Codi L.M. Veite, 19, of Bradford, was...
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    Separate trials granted in Ridgway homicide case
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    Separate trials granted in Ridgway homicide case
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 22, 2018
    Separate trials have been granted for two Ridgway residents facing the death penalty for the 2016 bludgeoning death of a 5-year-old boy. Scott Murphy,...
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    Bradford man seeks to have charge dismissed
    Crime, News
    Bradford man seeks to have charge dismissed
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 19, 2018
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man who was found guilty by a jury last month of exposing himself to three teens is asking that the most serious charge be dism...
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    Kane man to serve prison term for indecent assault
    Crime, News
    Kane man to serve prison term for indecent assault
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 17, 2017
    SMETHPORT — A Kane man will serve a term in state prison for allegations that he had indecent contact with a 17-year-old girl. Robert E. Hammond, 61, ...
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    NY man charged in Genesee Township arson
    Crime, Local News, News
    NY man charged in Genesee Township arson
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 14, 2017
    COUDERSPORT — A Rexville, N.Y., man faces a charge of arson after an explosion occurred in a recreational vehicle in which he was allegedly cooking me...
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    Veterans and Pennsylvania Courts
    Opinion, Сolumns
    Veterans and Pennsylvania Courts
    JUSTICE DEBRA TODD Special to The Era 
    Nov 11, 2017
    As Americans we owe a debt of gratitude to our military veterans. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is committed to doing everything we can to support...
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    Philadelphia man arrested on drug allegations
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    Philadelphia man arrested on drug allegations
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 31, 2017
    A Philadelphia man was jailed Monday on allegations selling crack cocaine in Bradford. Rayquan Raymond, 22, was arrested earlier that day “upon his ex...
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    Cleland explains legal responsibilities to jury
    Crime, News
    Cleland explains legal responsibilities to jury
    Oct 25, 2017
    At the beginning of the trial for Stephen Stidd Tuesday morning in McKean County Court, Senior Judge John Cleland filled in the jurors on their legal ...
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
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    Mast crops shape wildlife patterns
    By STEVE SHERK Jr.  Special to The Era  
    August 2, 2025
    Mast crops are spotty this year, except for acorns. Soft mast, like apples and wild cherries, seems to be minimal to none in most areas. Soft mast blo...
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    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    Round the Square
    ‘Round the Square: August excitement
    August 2, 2025
    EXCITED: It's August — are you getting excited for the fabulous events in McKean County during this back-to-school month? It's Festa Italiana in Bradf...
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    Drilling pilot holes
    Lifestyles
    Drilling pilot holes
    August 2, 2025
    Dear Heloise: When hanging up pictures, it is best to drill a pilot hole into the plaster for the nail before hammering it in. If one does not drill a...
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
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    Move closer to family creates distance instead
    August 2, 2025
    DEAR ABBY: I made a terrible mistake moving 2,000 miles across the country to be closer to my grandchildren. In the past, I have always noticed my son...
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
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    Programs today at Sizerville State Park
    August 2, 2025
    EMPORIUM — Educational programs are on tap today at Sizerville State Park. Tracks and Traces is set for 3 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center. H...
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    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    National Sports
    Pirates’ trade deadline defined by rigid thinking and poor processes. What else is new?
    JASON MACKEY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 
    August 1, 2025
    (TNS) — Four years ago, the Pirates eschewed a traditional draft strategy and instead took Henry Davis No. 1 overall, using the savings to sign other ...
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