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Nortum jailed on theft charges
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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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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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Baker sentenced to prison for rape of child
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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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COUDERSPORT: A Way Out slates Bingo Night
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Apr 09, 2025
COUDERSPORT — A Way Out Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services will host Bingo Night at 6 p.m. April 25 at the American Legion, 2 Buffalo St. Apr...
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Olean woman jailed for alleged 2024 Eldred burglary
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 25, 2025
SMETHPORT — An Olean, N.Y., woman is in McKean County Jail for allegedly breaking into the old Ethan Allen facility last year and stealing items from ...
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Bradford man jailed for theft of safes, wagon
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 21, 2025
A Bradford man is in McKean County Jail for taking two safes, and a wagon to carry them in, from a High Street home earlier this week. Dakota Allen, 2...
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Duke Center man jailed for theft of Pumpkin Fest funds
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 21, 2025
A Duke Center man is in McKean County Jail, accused of stealing the proceeds of Bradford's Pumpkin Fest celebration. Justin Hartsel, 44, of 159 Oil Va...
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Bradford woman convicted of rape
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Mar 20, 2025
SMETHPORT — A Bradford woman was convicted of sex crimes against an unconscious male, after a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse. Donn...
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Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
Mar 20, 2025
Kane man charged for alleged assault on troopers A Kane man who allegedly fought with two state troopers at UPMC Kane has a hearing scheduled next mon...
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