John F. Aldrich
John. F. Aldrich, 72, of Warren, PA., died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, of natural causes. Friends and family will be received on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 2:00 to 5:00. PM at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. A complete obituary will be announced when available.
Olean City Fire Fighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 137 N. 9th St..Olean Police responded to this location as well to assist. It was determined that a female inside the upper apartment was still inside at the time of the fire. After Firefighters extinguished the fire and entry was made, the resident Carole Landrau age 76 was found inside the apartment deceased.
The Criminal Investigation unit responded to this location and working with Fire Investigators determined this fire to be a result of Arson. A female that had been staying at this apartment was later arrested for starting this fire. 42 year old Diane M. Casciani was charged with Criminally negligent homicide, Arson 2nd. degree and Reckless endangerment 1st degree. A male resident was also injured during the fire who was taken to Olean General where he was treated and released for burns. This investigation is continuing. Casciani was transported to the Cattaraugus County Jail to await further Court proceedings
The City of Bradford Police Department has announced the arrest of Michael J. Keller, who was taken into custody on Monday, June 17, 2025, in connection with a string of recent burglaries at the First Presbyterian Church in Bradford.
Keller is alleged to have unlawfully entered the church on three separate occasions—June 13th, 15th, and 16th—using a set of stolen keys. In response to the repeated incidents, Bradford police initiated a targeted investigation, including the deployment of multiple cellular trail cameras inside the church on the afternoon of June 16th.
Video and still images from the surveillance footage captured Keller at 2309 hours bypassing two secured doors, gaining access to the church office, and removing two checkbooks before exiting the premises. On June 17th, officers apprehended Keller without incident.
He was subsequently arraigned by District Judge Todd and remanded to the McKean County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail.
The City of Bradford Police Department commends the officers involved for their swift and thorough response in this case and continues to work closely with the First Presbyterian Church to ensure its security.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
