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Minor MVA in Bradford Township

| March 31, 2010

A minor accident occurred today at 5:30 pm in Bradford Township. The accident occurred near the intersection of Niles Hollow and Songbird Road. The caller reported that there were no injuries, but a very young driver had struck the embankment in that area. Police responded to the area, but the driver had already left.

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Free Pennsylvania Classifieds

| March 31, 2010

A new site has announced it’s opening today. ForSaleInPA.Com, a free classifieds site for Pennsylvania opened it’s virtual doors today. The administrator of the site says “The site is pretty basic right now.  We plan to grow and expand as our user base grows.” “Categories are pretty vague right now, but as the site moves [...]

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Pitt-Bradford criminal justice major receives internship with U.S. Marshals Service

| March 31, 2010

A senior criminal justice major at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has secured an internship with the U.S. Marshals Service for this summer. Ryan Monoski of Mill Hall will spend 270 hours at the U.S. Courthouse in Williamsport, observing marshals at work in the courtroom and holding cells and helping perform research.

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Tack’s Inn Cited

| March 31, 2010

Tack’s Inn, a bar and grille at the intersection of Route 219 and Route 59 has been cited by the PA State Police. Tack’s Inn has been charged for operating without a valid health permit.  The permit they were previously operating with expired on January 11th.

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Bake Sale at Walmart

| March 31, 2010

Tricia’s Troopers Relay for Life team will hold a bake sale at Wal-Mart.

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Easter Egg Hunt

| March 31, 2010

An Easter egg hunt will be held at the Lewis Run Borough Park. Registration begins at 2:30 pm.

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Springtime Petting Zoo

| March 31, 2010

A springtime petting zoo will be held at the Bradford Public Library. Begins at 10:30 am.

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Use Caution on Route 219 Today

| March 31, 2010

Today, crews on Route 219 are painting lines, and the bottoms of the barriers between lanes. Traffic may be stopped, or slowed.  Use caution when driving on 219 today in the construction zone.

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Fire Alarm at School

| March 31, 2010

At 1:40 pm, a fire alarm was reported at a school. The alarm went off at Fretz Middle School. Bradford City and Derrick City FD’s were dispatched to the scene. The first engine arriving on scene reported that the school was having a fire drill, but failed to report it to the alarm company, or [...]

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Port Allegany Man Confirmed Lottery Winner of $500,000

| March 30, 2010

The day after the March 9 Mega Millions® drawing, Gary Falk of Port Allegany, McKean County, drove five hours to Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County, to validate his $500,000 winning Mega Millions ticket. “Even though it is confirmed that I am the winner, I still can’t believe it,” said Falk. “I’ve been playing the [...]

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Hazel N. Swatsler, 98, of Emporium, PA

| March 30, 2010

Hazel N. Swatsler, 98, of 604 Rich Valley Rd., Emporium, died at Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys on Tuesday (March 30, 2010) morning following a brief illness. She was born Aug 28, 1911 in Grant, PA a daughter of the late Stanley and Sarah Dougherty English. She married the late Glenn Swatsler.

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WIVB Reports on Murders of Tonya and Tamara Haight in Bradford PA

| March 30, 2010

You can view a .PDF file of the actual police report by clicking here. View BradfordPA.Info’s first three reports on this incident and Tonya and Tamara’s obituaries by clicking the links.  Woman and Infant Found Dead, Arrest Made in Murder of Tonya and Tamara Haight, More Details on the Murder of Tonya and Tamara Haight, [...]

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William M. Hearnley, 91, of Tonawanda, NY, Formerly of Bradford, PA

| March 30, 2010

William M. Hearnley, 91 of Tonawanda, NY, formerly of Bradford, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010 at the Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kenmore, NY. He was born on April 13, 1918 in Danville, IL. On October 11, 1941 in the Bradford Emmanuel Lutheran Church he married Elizabeth A. Johnson, who survives.

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Duke Center Man Arrested on his Birthday

| March 30, 2010

A Duke Center man, Michael J. Douglas, 29, was arrested Sunday, March 28th on charges of public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Around 9:00 pm, Douglass was arrested on Moody Hollow Rd, just north of Moody Loop Road, in Eldred Township, after police found him to be drunk in public. Douglas then became belligerent and began [...]

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Kane Man Facing Several Charges After Alleged Theft From Ex-Employer

| March 30, 2010

Michael D. Winsor, 30 of Kane PA, is facing several charges, after using a fuel card belonging to Winsor’s Disposal, and keeping trash collection fees for himself. On March 15th, it was reported that Winsor, an ex employee of Winsor’s Disposal (owned by Dennis Winsor), had used a Pacific Pride fuel card several times for [...]

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Four Charged in Bradford With Fighting Related Offenses

| March 30, 2010

4 individuals from Bradford had fight related charges filed against them at District Justice Dominic Cercone’s office yesterday. Jamie K. Defilippo, 18, was charged with harassment-subjecting another to physical contact.  This stems from an incident that occurred on Thursday, March 25th. Eddie A. Ambers Jr., 21, and Menton P. Harding, 21, were both charged with [...]

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E. Jeanette Roth, 71, of Mount Jewett, PA

| March 29, 2010

E. Jeanette Roth, 71, of 6 Short Street, Mt. Jewett, died Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Kane Community Hospital. Born June 6, 1938, in Mt. Jewett, she was a daughter of Victor M. and Virginia H. Reinard Swanson. On August 24, 1957, at Nebo Chapel, she married Floyd Roth who survives. A graduate of Kane [...]

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Virginia L. Bauerle, 75, of Bradford, PA

| March 29, 2010

Virginia L. Bauerle, 75, of 156 High Street Bradford, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all, passed away, Monday, March 29th, 2010 at her residence in the company of her daughters. Born June 27, 1934, in Holland, NY, she was a daughter of the late Howard C. and Mabel  K. (Struck) Smith. Ms. [...]

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Alpha Sigma Lambda inducts 11 new members

| March 29, 2010

Eleven students at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford were inducted on Sunday into the Upsilon Phi Beta chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the premier national honor society for nontraditional students. In order to be recognized as a member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, students must have earned at least 30 credits at Pitt-Bradford and have [...]

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Soap Box Derby Meeting

| March 29, 2010

The Bradford Mastercraft All-American Soap Box Derby has scheduled a meeting for all interested drivers and volunteers. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 30th at Bylle Lanes.

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