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Crime News

Bradford man to serve prison term for molesting child

RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

May 22, 2020

A Bradford man will serve a term in state prison for allegations that he molested a child, then hid himself to avoid apprehension. Jason R. Girdleston...

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Crime News, Local News

Bradford man pleads guilty to molestation allegations

RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

Oct 04, 2019

SMETHPORT — A Bradford man accused of molesting a child pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. When Jason R. Girdlestone, 44, was arrested Au...

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Local & Social

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Football, Sports

Dean packs punch against the run in 1st year with Steelers

By Chris Harlan, The Tribune-Review, Greensburg

November 5, 2026

(TNS) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jamel Dean hasn't given up a touchdown pass all season, yet that's not what his defensive coordinator touts mos...

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Local News

Water main repairs completed in Bradford

November 5, 2026

Bradford City Water Authority crews have completed repairs to a water main beneath the Bolivar Drive railroad crossing following a break that disrupte...

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Nation & World

Michigan voters approve ‘Money Out of Politics’ ballot initiative

By ELYSE APEL The Center Square

November 5, 2026

(The Center Square) – Michigan voters overwhelmingly supported a proposal to ban political spending by state-regulated electric and gas utilities and ...

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Outdoors, Sports

Outdoors: E-bikes be wise, beware

By WADE ROBERTSON

November 5, 2026

E-bikes have taken off in popularity and design. There are models that can reach 50 mph and some have battery life of well over 25 miles. My legs have...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: ‘I might just fade into Bolivian’

November 5, 2026

SPEECH: We've shared some malapropisms in previous columns, but we came across some more that gave us a laugh. We must confess, though, for this first...

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