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    Bradford man pleads guilty in two assaults, including one with hatchet
    Crime
    Bradford man pleads guilty in two assaults, including one with hatchet
    Marcie 
    Sep 04, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man accused in two separate assaults — including one that involved hitting someone in the head with a hatchet — pleaded guilty ...
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    Bradford man guilty of flight to avoid apprehension
    Bradford, Crime, Local News, ...
    Bradford man guilty of flight to avoid apprehension
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Sep 02, 2020
    A Bradford man was found guilty by a jury Tuesday in McKean County Court to a charge stemming from allegations the man ran from Bradford City Police i...
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    Turtlepoint man accused of letting kids play with gun pleads guilty
    Crime
    Turtlepoint man accused of letting kids play with gun pleads guilty
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 21, 2020
    A Turtlepoint man accused of letting two children play with a shotgun — an action which led to serious injuries for one boy — pleaded guilty Thursday ...
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    Leechburg woman pleads guilty to endangering, obscene performance
    Crime
    Leechburg woman pleads guilty to endangering, obscene performance
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 21, 2020
    A Leechburg woman accused of having sexual intercourse in front of two teens pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. Leola S. Davis, 33, enter...
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    Bradford man convicted of indecent assault charges
    Bradford, Crime, Local News, ...
    Bradford man convicted of indecent assault charges
    Aug 19, 2020
    A Bradford man was convicted Tuesday in McKean County Court of charges stemming from indecent assault and threat allegations in Bradford City. A jury ...
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    Coudersport man to serve prison term for corruption of minors
    Local News
    Coudersport man to serve prison term for corruption of minors
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 14, 2020
    A Coudersport man will serve a term in state prison for allegations he had sexual intercourse in front of two juveniles. Perry B. Green, 32, of Couder...
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    Charges in Bradford Township neighborhood dispute dropped
    Local News
    Charges in Bradford Township neighborhood dispute dropped
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Aug 11, 2020
    A criminal case against a Bradford Township man accused in a neighbor dispute has been dropped. Richard D. Yovichin II, 60, was awaiting trial for 21 ...
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    Mixed verdict for Bradford man accused of assault
    Bradford, Crime, Local News, ...
    Mixed verdict for Bradford man accused of assault
    Jul 28, 2020
    A Bradford man was found guilty Monday in McKean County Court of all but one charge in an assault case against him. Michael C. Schoonover, 34, was con...
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    Ludlow man to serve 1-2 years for burglary, assault
    Crime
    Ludlow man to serve 1-2 years for burglary, assault
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 24, 2020
    A Ludlow man accused in two separate criminal cases — a burglary case and an assault case — was sentenced Thursday in McKean County Court. Michael A. ...
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    Bartlett placed on unpaid leave with City of Bradford
    Local News, Online Features
    Bartlett placed on unpaid leave with City of Bradford
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 17, 2020
    As of Thursday, Bradford City Police Chief Hiel Bartlett’s status with the city changed to an unpaid leave. City Administrator Chris Lucco confirmed t...
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    Rochester man guilty of lighting sock on fire on bus
    Crime
    Rochester man guilty of lighting sock on fire on bus
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jul 03, 2020
    A Rochester, N.Y., man accused of starting a fire on a moving bus pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court. Luther H. Joiner, 65, pleaded guilty...
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    Smethport man pleads guilty to child porn allegations
    Crime
    Smethport man pleads guilty to child porn allegations
    Marcie 
    Jun 05, 2020
    A Smethport man pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court for allegations that he possessed child pornography. Chad M. Caldwell, 26, of Smethport...
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    Roulette woman to serve prison time for drug delivery, endangerment
    Crime
    Roulette woman to serve prison time for drug delivery, endangerment
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jun 02, 2020
    A Roulette woman will serve state prison time for allegations of drug delivery and child endangerment in McKean County. Kimberly A. Bisher, 29, was se...
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    Lewis sentenced for forging election petitions
    Crime
    Lewis sentenced for forging election petitions
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    May 15, 2020
    Slim M. Lewis, the man accused of forging election petitions in his run for Bradford City mayor, will serve time in McKean County Jail. Lewis, 44, was...
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    Recognizing correctional professionals throughout McKean County
    Bradford, Local News, News
    Recognizing correctional professionals throughout McKean County
    May 04, 2020
    The first full week of May — National Correctional Officers Week — is set aside to honor correctional officers and personnel who work in corrections. ...
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    Nuzzo appeals decisions in ongoing fatal crash case
    Bradford, Crime, Local News, ...
    Nuzzo appeals decisions in ongoing fatal crash case
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Apr 16, 2020
    Marc W. Nuzzo, an attorney facing criminal charges in a fatal crash in McKean County, is appealing an order filed by presiding Senior Judge John Leete...
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    National Public Safety Communicators’ Week is April 12-18
    Bradford, Local News, News
    National Public Safety Communicators’ Week is April 12-18
    Apr 13, 2020
    The McKean County District Attorney’s Office expressed its appreciation to the county’s dispatchers during this National Public Safety Communicators’ ...
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    McKean Co. District Attorney Shaffer releases message to the public
    Coronavirus, Local News
    McKean Co. District Attorney Shaffer releases message to the public
    Marcie 
    Mar 26, 2020
    From Stephanie L. Vettenburg-Shaffer: The McKean County community has come together in a tremendous way to help each other during this time. Facebook ...
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    Jan. stabbing suspect arrested in Buffalo, N.Y.
    Crime, Local News
    Jan. stabbing suspect arrested in Buffalo, N.Y.
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 24, 2020
    The suspect in the Jan. 24 stabbing at The Lighter Side bar in Bradford has been apprehended in the Buffalo, N.Y., area. Jamie Darnell Reedus-Gillyard...
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    Bradford man pleads guilty in assault, trespass cases
    Crime
    Bradford man pleads guilty in assault, trespass cases
    RUTH BOGDAN r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 13, 2020
    SMETHPORT — A Bradford man who is accused of assaulting someone and damaging an apartment pleaded guilty Thursday in McKean County Court to charges in...
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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
    PA State News
    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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    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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