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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
Crime, Local News, News
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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Baker sentenced to prison for rape of child
Crime, Local News, News
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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High-speed chase sends man to state prison
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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
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?
Headlines, Local News, News, ...
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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McCormick introduces term limits resolution
Nation & World, News, PA State News
Apr 11, 2025
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., introduced a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to implement term limits in Con...
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Bradford man jailed on meth allegations
Crime, Local News, News
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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Commissioners share several April proclamations
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Sara Furlong s.furlong@bradfordera.com 
Apr 08, 2025
SMETHPORT — Commissioners recognized several April observances with four proclamations shared during their regular meeting Tuesday at the McKean Count...
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Two charged for contraband meth while heading to jail
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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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