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The Small Games of Chance reporting requirement for local clubs and organizations has been delayed until 2015, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-25). Scarnati explained that The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has announced that Club licensees and eligible organizations will not be required to submit electronic annual reports to the Department by February 1, 2014. “I am pleased that the Department of Revenue has recognized the need to allow local organizations more time to learn the updated reporting requirements,” Scarnati stated. “Delaying reporting requirements at this time will allow our small nonprofit organizations to be able to focus more on their charitable missions and services.” Scarnati said that in November, legislation making changes to the Small Games of Chance Law was passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor. The updates took a significant step to raise the thresholds for reporting requirements, while also allowing organizations to keep more

Governor Tom Corbett jokes around with a couple of young PA Farm Show attendees who were helping to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dairymen's Association Milkshake. Provided by Commonwealth Media Services The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

SFC Andrew R. Taylor, 32, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at his residence in Hope Mills NC. Born November 20, 1981, in Bradford, he was a son of William R. and Debra (Wilson) Taylor, of Bradford. He was 2000 graduate of Bradford High School. He enlisted in the United States Army in April of 2001. He completed his Basic Training in Ft. Benning GA, received his engineer training in Ft. Leonardwood MS, Airborne Training in Ft. Bragg and completed training for Jump Master and earned the coveted Jump Master Badge. He also completed training for the Warrior Leaders Course, Advanced Leaders Course, and the Combat Life Savers Course. He completed four combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan, where he served as Platoon SGT and Battalion Operation SGT. He was awarded three Bronze Service Medals, one Army Accommodation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Service Medals, one National Defense Service Medal, three Afghanistan Service Medals with three Bronze Campa

We still have one more bitterly cold night to get through before we get a bit of a break tomorrow – but that break will be short-lived. Although the temperature will be in the 30s tomorrow, the wind chill factor will make it feel like 12 below at times. And that’s the good news. By Monday night, temperatures will plunge to 15 below – without the wind chill factor. The National Weather Service says Tuesday’s high temperature will be around 1 below. By Thursday, the temperature should jump up into the 30s again. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Local oil and gas producers, along with other business and community leaders, met with DCED’s Carolyn Newhouse today about the danger of changes to regulations that would be detrimental to the industry, as well as the local economy. The Environmental Quality Board is considering changes meant to further regulate drillers in Marcellus and Utica shales. But shallow well drillers say not only would it be too costly for them to comply with the regulations, it’s not necessary. The local producers are asking the board to allow the shallow wells to operate under the regulations in place before Act 13, and to tell DEP to apply changes to deep wells only. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Dunkirk Police Department is asking people to be on the lookout for a man they believe shot another man early Wednesday morning. An arrest warrant has been issued for 24-year-old Traiquane Nance, whose current address is unknown. He is accused of shooting a man in the hip at around 4 a.m. Wednesday on Swan Street. The victim was taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital for treatment, but is now recovering at home. Police say Nance should be considered armed and dangerous. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Two more suspects have been arraigned in connection to the New Year’s Eve drug sweep in McKean County. 39-year-old Kathy Harvey of Bradford and 33-year-old Edward Hull of Smethport are both charged with felony counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, criminal use of a communication facility and conspiracy. They are both free on bail. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Two men are facing charges for sexting with a 16-year-old Stockton, NY, girl. Police say 23-year-old Jonas Greenstein of Stockton and 23-year-old Daniel Meder of Dunkirk exchanged sexually explicit text messages and nude pictures with the girl. They are both charged with promoting the sexual performance of a child and endangering the welfare of a child. They are free on bail. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

Harrisburg – A sculpture made from nearly 1,000 pounds of butter was unveiled today at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the show’s iconic milkshake served by the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association. The sculpture, sponsored by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, takes its cue from the number one song in 1954, “Shake, Rattle and Roll” and features a family enjoying a delicious milkshake while watching a cow couple “shake.” Agriculture Secretary George Greig unveiled the sculpture along with Berks County dairy farmer and president of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Lolly Lesher, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association Executive Director Dave Smith, Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess Lu-Anne Antisdel and sculptor Jim Victor. “For 60 years, milkshakes have been part of the Farm Show tradition of celebrating Pennsylvania agriculture,” said Greig. “What may seem like just a great drink in a plastic cup is a lot more – i

Salamanca schools will be closed tomorrow. Allegheny Vein & Vascular offices will be closed tomorrow. The Bradford Salvation Army will be closed tomorrow and no senior food boxes will be delivered. Bradford Area schools will be closed tomorrow. Classes at The Learning Center have been cancelled but Child Care will be opened. St. Bernard's School will be closed tomorrow and there will be no Care. The Bradford Area Christian Academy will also be closed on Friday. Bradford Township Lions Club meeting has been cancelled for tonight. All after-school activities in the Otto-Eldred School District have been cancelled, and they will have a two-hour delay on Friday, January 3. Kane vs. Cameron County wrestling match has been cancelled. Bradford vs. Oswayo Valley wrestling match is cancelled for tonight. Studio B Dance Academy is cancelling two classes tonight -- jazz and adult tap -- and closing at 6 p.m. Norwich Township Volunteer Fire Department Bingo in Crosby

City of Bradford Police spent New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day looking into disturbances on South Center, West Washington, East Main and Williams streets as well as South Avenue. They investigated thefts on Main Street and Maplewood Avenue and harassment on Mechanic and Rochester streets. Officers were also called about disorderly conduct on Jackson Avenue and Congress Street. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Bradford man charged with stealing guns and other items from a Keating Township home last month has waived his preliminary hearing. Police say 35-year-old Ronald Bliss Jr. pushed in a locked door at the home, then stole two rifles, ammunition, a flat screen TV, some tools and two jars full of change. Also today in McKean County Central Court, his bail was reduced from $100,000 to $25,000. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Potter County man is accused of raping a woman on New Year’s Eve, and threatening to hunt her down and kill her if she called police. Police say 33-year-old William White of Westfield went to the home of a 27-year-old woman, forced her onto a bed and raped her. They say he then attempted to put a utility knife to her throat, but she kept it away with her forearm, where she suffered a small cut. Before leaving the house White allegedly threatened to kill the woman if she called police. White is charged with rape, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, indecent assault and simple assault. He’s jailed on $75,000 bail. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

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The McKean County Drug Task Force ended the year by rounding up about a dozen suspected drug dealers. Nine people were arraigned today by District Judge Dominic Cercone on charges of manufacture or possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. They are Kelly Hess, Franklin Howard, Steven Skaggs, Alex Ita, Kevin Armstrong, William Roggenbaum Sr., Jeremy Bowen and Angel Fenton, all of Bradford, and Matthew Howard of Lewis Run. Armstrong, Roggenbaum, Bowen and Fenton are also charged with conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility. Ita is also charged with criminal use of a communication facility. Matthew Howard is also charged with conspiracy. Brandi Meacham of Crosby and Travis Smithmyer of Port Allegany were arraigned today by District Judge Bill Todd on charges of manufacture or possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, criminal use of a communication facility and conspiracy. The alleged incidents happened between April and earlier th

City of Bradford Police on Monday looked into a reports of an assault on Congress Street and a theft on Forman Street. They got calls about suspicious activity on East Main Street, criminal mischief on Congress Street, harassment on South Avenue, disturbances on High and Congress streets and disorderly conduct on South Avenue. Officers also helped a motorist on Interstate Parkway and checked out a complaint concerning barking dogs on Maplewood Avenue. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

The Johnsonburg pastor and his wife accused of underfeeding their three adopted children have pleaded no contest to child endangerment charges. 43-year-old Mark Hooper and 40-year-old Susan Hooper of Mount Jewett had been scheduled for trial next week. District Attorney Ray Learn says the plea deal that reduces the charges from felonies to misdemeanors spares the children from having to testify at trial. The children are all younger than 12 and are living with foster parents. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

A Salamanca woman was sent to jail early this morning after refusing to leave the Pyramid Inn in Kill Buck after last call. Sheriff’s deputies say 26-year-old Samantha Miller got physically aggressive with an employee who was trying to escort her out of the building at about 2:30 a.m. Miller is charged with trespassing. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

City of Bradford Police on Sunday looked into a disturbance at Mechanic and West Washington streets, and suspicious activity on Main Street and South Kendall Avenue. Officers were called about disorderly conduct on West Washington and Pleasant streets and on Brookline Court. Police also investigated a motor vehicle accident on Clarence Street. The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947