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A Bolivar, NY man called police telling him that a female assaulted him
while he was driving. Joseph Reagle says the assault caused him to crash his
vehicle along Route 155, just south of Port Allegany.

A Smethport man is in jail after an incident this weekend. Joshua VanGorder
allegedly attacked Crystal Pribesh and Kimberly Conn. He was arraigned by
District Judge Bill Todd and placed in McKean County Jail.

An Eldred man has been charged with aggracated assault after an incident in
Prentisvale. Troopers say Brian Miller has been charged after shooting a gun
at Joanna Caulkins and a 13 year old girl. Charges were filed before the
District Judge.

A Port Allegany man was struck with a baseball bat Saturday. State Police
report that Troy Renner was taken to Charles Cole Memorial with unknown
injuries after a verbal altercation turned physical. Renner was struck with
the bat.
Police say they know the suspect.

A Smethport teen was injured near Port Allegany this weekend. State Police
report that 18 year old Kyle Field drove his Chevy S-10 through a guardrail
and over an embankment. Field was determined to be DUI.

A Bradford teen was in an accident over the weekend on Route 321. Zachart
Weart was headed South in Lafayette Township when he lost control around a
curve. He struck several large rocks on the left hand side of the road.
Police determined Weart to be DUI. He was charged and arraigned. Police say
he received minor injuries.

We've been wrestling to get the podcast up and running. Time is a serious
issue, but I have been able to get audio from State Rep Martin Causer. He
does a radio report each week, and I plan to take that and post it up on the
podcast section each week.

I also apologize that some of our news updates have been sporadic. Getting
situated in the new job has been crazy, and we've had a few emergencies that
have slowed us down a bit!
Thanks for sticking with us.

According to a statement issued by Atlantic Broadband, cable rates in
Bradford are about to increase. The letter sent out to Bradford Customers
says increases in programming expenses have driven up the costs.

A motorcyclist had to be airlifted Friday morning to Erie County Medical
Center in Buffalo after a crash at the intersection of Jackson and Seaward
Avenues.
Traffic was backed up at the intersection for about half an hour, which is
the hub of several detours during the 219 Construction project.

A Buyer has been named for the Lantz Corner property formerly occupied by 84
Lumber. The building will be purchased by East Resources Incorporated. The
company has more than 100 employees in McKean and Forest Counties. East
Resources is a well development company.

Only two detractors voted against a recent move by the Port Allegany School
board to add a couple of sports to the athletics program.

Cross Country and Soccer will both be added to the list of extra-curricular
activities. Superintendent Tony Flint says that money needed to pay coaches
for both sports is not too much to break the budget.

Otto Township resident Guy Eastman is facing harassment charges after an
incident May 24. State Troopers say Eastman threatened his neighbor, Raymond
Neureiter.

Rep. Martin T. Causer (R-Turtlepoint) says he is cosponsoring legislation
designed to consolidate the 14 state-run prescription benefit plans into one
program.

"By managing all of Pennsylvania's prescription drug assistance programs
through one program, the state will help save taxpayer money by making
government more efficient," Causer said. "While maintaining the high quality
service of these programs, this legislation would also reduce administrative
cost burdens and increase their efficiency."

Specifically, House Bill 2263 would establish a pharmacy benefits
consolidation program within the Department of Aging, the agency overseeing
the state's premier programs, PACE and PACENET.

The consolidation of these programs would allow the state to collect more
best-price rebates from pharmaceutical companies and enjoy a consumer price
index cap on increases in drug prices, among other things.

In addition to PACE and PACENET, the new program would administer the
following plans:

· Medical Assistance.

· Special Pharmaceutical Benefit Program in the Department of Public
Welfare.

· End Stage Renal Program in the Department of Health.

· Any other state-run pharmacy programs recognized by the Centers for
Medicaid and Medicare Services as a state pharmaceutical assistance program

· Public School Employees' Retirement System prescription drug plan.

· State Employees' Retirement System prescription drug plan.

· State Employees' Benefit Trust Fund prescription drug plan.

· Any program that uses state funds, including money from the Lottery
Fund, to provide prescription drug assistance to Medicare recipients.

· Programs where the state purchases or reimburses affiliates or
designees for a pharmacy benefit, such as the Children's Health Insurance
Program (CHIP), workers' compensation programs and any program administered
by the Department of Corrections.

"This 'One Pennsylvania' initiative would put the Commonwealth in a better
position to offer our residents the best prices available for a wide range
of pharmaceuticals," Causer said. "Furthermore, it would institute a fair
compensation system for pharmacy providers."

The legislation which is being sponsored by Rep. Fred McIlhattan
(R-Clarion/Armstrong) is still under review by the House Aging and Older
Adult Services Committee.

A fire destroyed a home in Corydon Township Monday morning. The State Police
Fire Marshall says it was arson.

The fire wrecked the cabin style home owned by Bruce and Jeanette Burkness.
Debra Fapore was living at the home with her son.

A firefighter was injured fighting the fire. He was treated at BRMC for
smoke inhalation.

Police in Bradford Township are trying to find a robber that made off with
cash from the Crosby Mart on West Washington Street.
Just before 3:30, an armed robber pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded
money. The clerk handed over the money, and the man fled, heading west.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bradford Township Police
Department.

McKean County is sifting through a stack of applications as they seek to
fill the open human resources representative position.
Human Resources and Legal Affairs Director Michele Alfieri says someone
could be picked for the position within a few weeks. 20 applications were
turned in.
June is the target date to have the department up and running.

Eldred woman Denise Windsor has been charged by State Troopers after a
Monday incident. Police say Denise Windsor struck Matthew Windsor and tore
his shirt. Charged have been filed.

A Wetmore Township Crash was caused by DUI. State Troopers report 21 year
old Kane Man, Bradley Lundberg drove his 2000 Ford Contour through a stop
sign. He ran into a culvert and flipped the car. His passenger, Dusti
Menteer of Kane was injured. The other two passengers and Lundberg avoided
injury in the crash. Charges are pending in District Court.

Christopher Paar called State Police last week after someone broke into his
Mount Jewett Home and made off with 120 dollars. Anyone with more
information is asked to call the Kane Barracks at 814-778-5555.

I just recieved this story from a friend. The source is reliable. Hold on to
that wallet!

__________________

I would like to share with you an experience I had yesterday while
shopping in Bradford.
I checked my wallet for spare change as I entered a Bradford business. My
girls like a gumball on the way out, if they have behaved while I shop. So,
at this point I KNEW I had my wallet. I shopped a few minutes and YES, like
we all have, I turned my back for a moment to check my girls and chat for
what seemed like seconds.
Upon reaching the checkout, I reached for my wallet and yes... it was
gone!!! I then remembered a girl w/ a baby stroller "hovering" around me in
one aisle, but at originally thought nothing of it. Now I was very
suspicious. I alarmed the manager and she did a lock down of the store and
called police. The police arrived and questioned the girl I suspected. The
police recognized her from stolen purse calls at this store and 2 others
over the past month in Bradford!!! The stores involved were Dollar General,
Goodwill, and CVS. My wallet was not found in her possession, but her
diaper bag was full of merchandise she'd just stolen from the store! Ends
up, she is in her early 20's and resides in the downtown area and walks with
her baby to her choice of pick-pocketing venues!!!!
After one hour of searching I left, thinking I'd never find my wallet and
would begin the trouble of canceling credit cards, notifying the DMV,
worrying about the Social Security cards I carry for myself and my three
children, etc!!!
4 hours later the police department called that my wallet had been found
with contents intact!!! Apparently what this girl does, is steal a wallet
or small purse and then stash it somewhere in the store. Then she has
someone else go retrieve it later!!! I am very lucky the manager of the
store continued searching after I had given up. The police unfortunately
said there is no solid PROOF this girl took my wallet or anyone else's. I
know she did, the police know she did, etc. But without being caught
red-handed there wasn't much they could do besides ban here from the
premises and warn her.
Take this and share it and PLEASE watch your handbags at all times in case
this individual continues!!!!!!!!!!

With the Holiday Weekend approaching, State Troopers in the Tri-County Area
are prepared to crack down on Driving Under the Influence.

Officers say they'll pick up on enforcement of seat belt and speeding codes
as well.

The director of the McKean County Board of Elections, Judi Ordiway tells
local media outlets the voter turnout was low Tuesday. Few choices on the
primary ballots had a factor in the lower turnout.
For the most part, the new electronic machines were running smoothly. Two
minor problems were reported at polling stations in Duke Center and Hamilton
Township.

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Firefighters responded to a fire on the Pitt Bradford Campus. Wednesday
night, just before 11 a fire broke out in a dumpster behind a dormitory.
Bradford Township Fire Chief Dan Burkhouse says that officials are
investigating the blaze.
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34 year old Timothy Dyne of Kane suffered moderate injuries in a Wednesday
Night Crash on Route 321. State Troopers say Dyne lost control of his
vehicle and crashed near Route 219.
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An accident on East Main Street drew out Bradford City Police Tuesday.
Bradford man, 20 year old Devin Frame ran into the rear end of a van driven
by 39 year old Bruce McCormick. Not injuries were reported. Charges have
been filed against Frame.
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McKean County is still under a burning ban, but it may be lifted next week,
after several days of on and off rain showers. McKean County Commissioner
John Egbert says the commissioners will be questioning the fire chiefs
across the county to assess the situation, and the ban could be lifted at
the next commissioners meeting, on Tuesday.
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An Eldred man is facing rape charges. Police did not release many details,
but State Troopers say 31 year old Robert Cooper allegedly raped a 15 year
old girl in early April.
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Shots were fired in Hamilton Township Wednesday. Police have filed charges
against a Youngstown, Ohio man. Todd Smith is charged with disorderly
conduct for shooting a firearm in the Tohey Lane Area.
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Susan Lee of Mount Jewett called Police after someone stole money from her
car. 614 dollars are missing. State Police in Kane ask anyone with
information to give them a call at 814-778-5555.
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The Former Bradford Electronics property is getting closer to meeting
environmental standards. Property Owner Don Cummin, president of Cummins
Brothers Construction says he’s working with the State DEP to bring the
property into compliance with the Land Recycling and Environmental
Remediation Standards Act.
He plans to lease out the property.
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A McKean County man will serve between 2 and ten years in prison for having
sex with a 14 year old girl. 31 year old Robert Cooper appeared before
McKean County Judge John Yoder last week on a conviction of aggravated
indecent assault and statutory sexual assault. Cooper tried to withdraw his
guilty plea last month, but that request was turned down, because Cooper
admitted to tracking down the girl and having sexual contact with her while
her parents were not at home.
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The State DEP has approved an assessment that will move the Rustick landfill
closer to an increased capacity. The landfill, which was purchased from the
McKean County Solid Waste Authority in 2005 plans to increase it’s input to
800 tons a day.
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A Mount Jewett man is facing numerous charges after an incident early Sunday
morning. State Troopers say 35 year old David Stahli climbed through a
window into the home of Abby Winsor. He’s charged with simple assault,
harassment, and burglary.
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A Kane man was charged with DUI after Police found him parked behind the
wheel on Route 219. Officers stopped to check on the driver, and determined
that 46 year old Christopher Wallin was under the influence.
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A Bradford man faces charges after an incident Sunday on West Washington
Street. State Police officers stopped 58 year old John Hrin Jr. and charged
him with being visibly intoxicated.
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A Stolen credit card has police on the prowl in Gifford. State Troopers
report that someone used a credit card belonging to Denise Shick of Gifford
to make various purchases from several locations. Anyone with info is asked
to call the Kane Barracks.

A Port Allegany man accepted a guilty plea for several crimes. 29 year old
Darian Dunsing pleaded guilty to using drugs when he dropped a two month old
child down a flight of stairs.

He did not tell the mother about the incident until the next day.

Dunsing also pleaded guilty to stealing a car in Port Allegany, and leading
police in a high speed chase to Smethport. He also admitted to stealing a
car from the Eldred Area.

A Crash Sunday morning on Route 155 led to a speeding citation. State
Troopers say 39-year-old Marie Ober of Eldred struck a guardrail near Route
446. She was not injured in the crash.

After complaints from a parent, a Bradford Area School Bus was pulled over
and stopped for alcohol.

Bradford Township Police Chief Dave Doyle says officer pulled over the bus
April 24. The driver took a breathalyzer test, and blew a reading of .02,
which is under the legal limit.

A Bradford man faces drug charges after an arraignment this week. Police say
they found 153 grams of marijuana, grinders, scales, rolling papers, and
smoking devices at the home of 42 year old Rex South. He was also charged
with intent to sell.

Two woman accused of Perjury are in court this week. Read the complete story
in the Bradford Era.

District Judge Dominic Cercone dismissed forgery charges that were levied
against Stephanie Cramer Monday, but the theft charges will see time in
County Court.

Cramer is accused of stealing 300 thousand dollars from her former
employers, Randall Hall and John Kohler. The initial amounts thought to be
stolen were reported to be 450 thousand, but an intense investigation shows
that 300 thousand dollars were taken from the pair.

Cramer was returned to jail in lieu of bail after the preliminary hearing.

Bradford City Councilman Bob Onuffer says May is Bradford City Cleanup
Month.

Onuffer says it's time to make Bradford a brighter place to live, so
residence should take the time to clean up their homes and yards, and
dispose of unwanted items.

Anyone with questions can call City Hall.