
Portville Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement in Bradford
A Portville woman pled guilty to forging checks from Allegheny Store Fixtures in McKean County Court Thursday. 30-year-old Lisa Marie Thomas forged 14 checks totaling more than $31,000 from the business and cashed them without authorization. Sentencing is scheduled for July 3.
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Crosby Woman Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Use of Keating Township Truck
A Crosby woman pled guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in McKean County Court Thursday. 25-year-old Tannar Orndoff is charged with taking and eventually returning a Ford 150 pickup that she was not entitled to from Keating Township. Sentencing is scheduled for July 3.
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Trial Set for Marshburg Woman for Terroristic Threats
A Marshburg woman pled not guilty to charges of terroristic threats in McKean County Court Thursday. 61-year-old Sharon Ann Vandrish faces charges for allegedly firing a rifle near PA State troopers at her residence last May. Her case was added to the trial list.
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Massachusetts Man Pled 'Not Guilty' to Crashing Bradford Publishing Truck into Hotel
The Massachusetts man who allegedly stole a Bradford Publishing Company truck and crashed it into the Holiday Inn Express building in October pled not guilty at his arraignment in McKean County Court Thursday. 46-year-old John Albert McWhinne faces charges of felony Theft by unlawful taking, felony Receiving Stolen Pro...
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Man Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Stealing Funds from Bradford Pumpkin Fest
A man pled not guilty on charges related to the theft of funds from the "Bradford Pumpkin Fest" finance account at his arraignment in McKean County Court Thursday. 44-year-old Justin Hartsel is charged with felony theft, felony identity theft, felony use of an access device and felony receiving stolen propert...
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Kuchinka Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Arraignment for Homicide
A Port Allegany man facing murder charges pled not guilty at his arraignment in McKean County Court Thursday. 27-year-old Brian Austin Kuchinka is charged with homicide; three counts of felony aggravated assault, three counts of recklessly endangering another person and newly added charges of prohibited possession of a...
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BRMC & OGH Announce May Community Classes & Support Groups
During the month of May, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection. Whether you are managing a newly diagnosed health condition, gr...
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Olean Woman Arrested on Warrant Monday Night
An Olean woman was arrested on a warrant on Monday night. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Olean Police Department, arrested 27-year-old Autumn N. Beadle on an active bench warrant out of Allegany Town Court. Beadle was transported to Allegany Town Court for arraignment wher...
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May Lunch & Learn Featuring Patrick Hollenback
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce this month's virtual Lunch & Learn Series speaker, Patrick Hollenback from Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Limited Partner. The Lunch & Learn will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at noon. Patrick Hollenback will guide you through the importance of...
May 01, 2025

City of Olean Continues Work on Lead Service Line Inventory Through May 3
William J. Aiello, Mayor of the City of Olean, announced that the City is continuing its lead service line inventory partnering with General Dynamics Information and Technology. The project will take place from Wednesday, April 30, 2025 until Saturday, May 3, 2025 and will include homes in the north and east ends of th...
Apr 30, 2025