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    Erie man pleads guilty to firearm charge
    Crime
    Erie man pleads guilty to firearm charge
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 09, 2021
    SMETHPORT — An Erie man pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to allegations that he possessed a firearm at a time when he was prohibited fro...
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    Wilcox man pleads guilty to threats, resisting arrest
    Bradford, Crime, Local News, ...
    Wilcox man pleads guilty to threats, resisting arrest
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 26, 2021
    SMETHPORT — A Wilcox man accused in two cases pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to allegations including that he threatened to kill someo...
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    Kane man pleads guilty to rape of child
    Crime
    Kane man pleads guilty to rape of child
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 26, 2021
    SMETHPORT — A Kane man accused of having sexual contact with a child on several occasions pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. Jeffrey J. V...
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    Former Coudersport woman pleads guilty to fleeing police
    Crime
    Former Coudersport woman pleads guilty to fleeing police
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 12, 2021
    SMETHPORT — A former Coudersport woman accused of fleeing from police entered a guilty plea Thursday in McKean County Court. Kacie M. Butler , 30, who...
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    Bradford woman pleads guilty to access device fraud
    Crime
    Bradford woman pleads guilty to access device fraud
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Feb 19, 2021
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford woman accused of spending thousands of dollars using someone else’s debit cards pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court....
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    Pa. Superior Court upholds sexual assault conviction
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    Pa. Superior Court upholds sexual assault conviction
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 29, 2021
    The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld the conviction of a former Smethport man who a jury found guilty of sexually assaulting a small child. A ju...
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    Shinglehouse man pleads guilty in sexual assault
    Crime
    Shinglehouse man pleads guilty in sexual assault
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 22, 2021
    SMETHPORT — A Shinglehouse man accused of exposing a teen to a communicable disease during a sexual assault has pleaded guilty. Jason M. Milliken, 43,...
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    Emporium woman pleads guilty to damaging home
    Crime
    Emporium woman pleads guilty to damaging home
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 22, 2021
    SMETHPORT — An Emporium woman pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to allegations she entered a home and caused thousands of dollars in dama...
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    Shooting under investigation in Bradford
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    Shooting under investigation in Bradford
    Dec 29, 2020
    Bradford City Police are investigating a shooting that was reported today. The shooting victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital, District ...
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    Bradford man pleads guilty to hiding from police
    Crime
    Bradford man pleads guilty to hiding from police
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 18, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to allegations that he hid from law enforcement officials. Michael A. Payne ...
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    Mount Jewett man to 3-6 years in prison for sexual abuse
    Crime
    Mount Jewett man to 3-6 years in prison for sexual abuse
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 11, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Mount Jewett man accused of asking for sexual images from two children over social media will serve time in state prison. Dustin T. Sher...
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    Bradford woman pleads guilty in high-speed chase
    Crime
    Bradford woman pleads guilty in high-speed chase
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 04, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford woman accused of leading police officers on a high-speed chase, then crashing, pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. ...
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    Shinglehouse man pleads guilty to rape
    Crime
    Shinglehouse man pleads guilty to rape
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Dec 04, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Shinglehouse man has pleaded guilty to allegations he raped a teen and exposed the teen to a communicable disease. Aaron D. Waters-Milli...
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    Bradford woman to serve 35-70 months for drug cases
    Crime
    Bradford woman to serve 35-70 months for drug cases
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Nov 06, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford woman will serve a lengthy state prison sentence for charges stemming from two methamphetamine-related cases. Christine M. Cutl...
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    Duke Center man pleads guilty to theft
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    Duke Center man pleads guilty to theft
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 30, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Duke Center man accused of stealing from a local oil & gas company pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. Shane C. E. Lamberton...
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    Investigation into Eldred shooting report continues
    Local News
    Investigation into Eldred shooting report continues
    Marcie 
    Oct 16, 2020
    Investigation into the report of a shooting on Oct. 4 in Eldred, said McKean County District Attorney Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer. “The Pennsylvan...
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    Report of shooting in Eldred under investigation
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Report of shooting in Eldred under investigation
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Oct 05, 2020
    On Sunday night, law enforcement were still on the scene of what was reported as a shooting that morning in Eldred. District Attorney Stephanie Vetten...
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    Bradford man sentenced to prison for two assaults
    Crime
    Bradford man sentenced to prison for two assaults
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 25, 2020
    A Bradford man who committed two assaults — including one in which he hit a man in the head with a hatchet — will serve time in state prison. Paul M. ...
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    Bradford man pleads guilty to fleeing police
    Crime
    Bradford man pleads guilty to fleeing police
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 18, 2020
    A Bradford man pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to allegations that he fled from police on a stolen motorcycle. Timothy M. Schuster II ,...
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    Mount Jewett man pleads guilty to sexual abuse
    Crime
    Mount Jewett man pleads guilty to sexual abuse
    Marcie 
    Sep 04, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Mount Jewett man has pleaded guilty to allegations that he sought sexual images from two children over social media. Dustin T. Sherwood,...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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