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Crime, Local News, News, ...

Rape charges against Ridgway man bound to court

RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com

Dec 04, 2018

Charges against a Ridgway man accused of raping a girl in McKean County were bound to McKean County Court Monday before District Judge David Engman. M...

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Crime, Local News, News

Ridgway man jailed for alleged rape of child

Oct 27, 2018

KANE — A Ridgway man is in McKean County Jail on $100,000 bail for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl. Michael M. Chittester, 26, of 3403 Grant St...

Local & Social

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Local Sports

Lady Owls sweep Ridgway & ECC

September 16, 2025

The Bradford Lady Owls celebrated Senior Night with a sweep of Ridgway (20-35) and ECC (20-35). “It was a pretty hot day to run and coming off our hom...

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College Sports

Pitt-Bradford soccer falls to Penn College

September 16, 2025

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Local Sports

Tessena and Troisi lead the Owls to wins over ECC, Ridgway

September 16, 2025

Bradford's Kadyn Tessena and Evan Troisi tied for 1st place to lead the Owls over Elk County 21 to 36 and Ridgway 19 to 42. Sophomore Jordan Hogue to...

Local News, Local Sports, Outdoors

ELDRED: Hunter/trapper education course

September 16, 2025

ELDRED — A hunter/trapper education class will be offered at the Eldred Conservation Club from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. All participants must be at ...

Local News

St. Marys Fall Fest sure to be fabulous

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

September 16, 2025

ST. MARYS — Autumn leaves are drifting through the air and the nights are getting colder. It is time again for the St. Marys Fall Festival, slated for...

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