A Bradford man was sentenced Thursday to 11 ½ to two years in the McKean County Jail. 44 year-old Jeffery Bartholomew had been charged with simple assault in March of 2015 for thrusting his bloody arms at Bradford City police officers during a disturbance at his home. Bartholomew told police officers during the assault he had an infectious disease.
A boil water alert is in effect till further notice for residents of the Smethport water system.
There was a break in a six-inch line Wednesday night on East Main Street in the borough.
Water authority officials say the water will be tested today and again on Saturday before any decision on the crisis is announced