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March 10, 2010 07:03AM
Case of Rabies in Warren County The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of rabies in Warren County.
Test results on a red fox found dead in a horse stall in Pittsfield came back as positive for rabies.
The fox had attacked a family's dog on March 1.
Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the nation in incidents of rabies.
March 10, 2010 05:03AM
Bfd Man Charged With Sex Charge in Jail A Bradford man is facing charges he fondled and sexually intimidated another inmate at the McKean County Jail in January.
Court records indicate that 46 year-old James Flores is facing forcible touching, assault and harassment charges.
Flores is serving two to four years in jail for failing to register under Megan’s Law.
March 10, 2010 05:03AM
Bfd Man Indicted on Sex Charges A Bradford man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on sexual exploitation of minors charges.
Court records show that 33 year-old Michael Begin was arrested on February 11 after he had set up a meeting with whom he believed to be a 14 year-old girl he had met on MySpace.
Begin was carrying a knife, handcuffs, condoms and a Pennsylvania Department of Corrections ID when arrested.
Begin has previous convictions for sexual intercourse and indecent exposure.
March 10, 2010 05:03AM
Water Damage at Bradford Manor A sprinkler system failed at the Bradford Manor on Lang Maid Lane Tuesday afternoon causing water damage to a storage area and basement of the nursing home.
Bradford Township Fire Chief Dan Burkhouse says there was no evidence of a fire at the nursing home.
Firefighters were on the scene for an hour.
March 09, 2010 10:03PM
Stolen Vehicle Recovered A vehicle that had been stolen from Bells Camp Road in Foster Township Monday was recovered on Oxford Street Tuesday morning by Bradford City Police.
Police have no suspects at this time.
City Police are also investigating thefts from motor vehicles.
One theft was reported at 8:05 Tuesday morning at 24 Main Street. Several tools and equipment were stolen from an Atlantic Broadband truck.
Other thefts were reported on Delaware Avenue and West Corydon Street. March 09, 2010 09:03PM
Blight, Code Enforcement Discussed A couple of Bradford residents told City Council Tuesday night that they think the code enforcement officers are working hard, but also think more could be done.
Vista Circle resident Brad Mangel said in the last 11 years they "did quite a bit" and that any problems with the officers don't need to be confrontational.
He did say, however, that the program "obviously does need to be fixed." For more on this story, go to the 1490 NewsBlog. March 09, 2010 07:03PM
Judge Denies Forest Service Motions A federal judge has denied the motions for reconsideration by the US Forest on a decision that allowed drilling to continue on the Allegheny National Forest.
Judge Sean McLaughlin today reconfirmed his decision of December 15, 2009, to lift the ban on drilling permits. For more on this story, go to the 1490 NewsBlog.
March 09, 2010 05:03PM
Olean Man Sentenced
An Olean man, who is already in prison on drug charges, will spend another two to four years in prison on a conspiracy charge.
Elliott "Pig" James was sentenced in Cattaraugus County Court for having his "agent" buy crack cocaine in Buffalo and take it to Olean to sell. Some of the proceeds were deposited into James' commissary account at the Cattaraugus County Jail.
The incidents happened between March and September of 2008. March 09, 2010 07:03AM
Man Wins $1.15 Million at Casino A Bemus Point man has won the largest mega jackpot ever at Seneca Allegany Casino.
Nang Thai won $1.15 million dollars on a Wheel of Fortune Special Edition slot machine.
March 09, 2010 06:03AM
Young Not Interested in Massa's Seat New York State Senator Cathy Young, who represents Cattaraugus County, says she is not interested in Eric Massa’s Congressional seat in Washington.
Senator Young is focused on ensuring that her party takes the senate majority in this year's New York state elections.
Young is supporting former Corning Mayor Tom Reed for Massa's seat.