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Desisti pre-trial slowly moving forward

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer
TOWANDA — The pre-trial events in the murder case against John Joseph Desisti, of Waverly, remain ongoing after the movement of a criminal pre-trial conference... More

PA. SENATORS SCRAMBLE TO FINISH GAS-DRILLING BILL

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State senators are scrambling to wrap up months-long negotiations on a sweeping bipartisan bill toughening environmental regulations and imposing a drilling fee on Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas... More

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Jean Maynard Cummings - 2013-05-22
Ronald Bruce Warner - 2013-05-22
FUNERALS - 2013-05-22
Martha Depew - 2013-05-21
Ronald Bruce Warner - 2013-05-21
FUNERALS - 2013-05-21
Calvin C. Cole - 2013-05-20
Gordon M. Callison - 2013-05-20
Daniel “Dan” W. Platt - 2013-05-20
Jeannie L McCracken - 2013-05-20
Martha E. Depew - 2013-05-20
FUNERALS - 2013-05-20
Calvin C. Cole, 86 - 2013-05-18
Beverley Jean (Marsh) Edwards - 2013-05-18
Rose D. Roberts - 2013-05-18
FUNERALS - 2013-05-18
FUNERALS - 2013-05-17

Local News

PENN YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY ESTABLISHES FUND WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

For the Morning Times

SAYRE — The Penn York Jewish Community (aka Beth Israel Congregation) recently established an Endowment Fund for its charitable activities with the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) with an initial contribution from the Skeist... More

Phoenix receives bike donation

Frequenters of The Phoenix Kids Cafe in Waverly sport five new bikes recently donated by the Southern Tier Food... More

Students attend conservation field day event

For the Morning TImes

SAYRE — Approximately 85 fourth-grade students from H. Austin Snyder Elementary School attended a field day event this month at the Snyder Elementary... More

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State News

FBI ARRESTS WESTERN PA. POLICE CHIEF; CASE SEALED

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A prosecutor in western Pennsylvania says the FBI has arrested a local police... More

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Faith in Life

And the Floods Came Up

Pastor Chris Gray
Greater Valley Assembly of God

The rains came down and the floods came up... More

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The birth of Gonzo in 'The Rum Diary'

JAKE COYLE
AP Movie Critic

If Batman and the X-Men get prequels, why not Hunter S.... More

"In Time"

Christy Lemire, AP Movie Critic... More

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Chemical spill during 1990s leads to testing nearly 20 years later  Free Access 

BY KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

SAYRE — The soil and water in the vicinity of the former Paxar Corporation facility is being... More

A ‘PIPELINE’ TO WORSHIP

BY KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

HORSEHEADS — With an influx in the area’s population local hotels, restaurants, and pubs have been catering to the new audience, but there is one thing missing from the equation: a... More

Flood leads to construction of barrier wall along river bank

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer

ATHENS BOROUGH — Borough officials and workers are taking preventative measures with the Susquehanna River bank to reduce the impact of future... More

Sports

Lady Wolverines down Sus Valley  Free Access 

By TIM TAYLOR
Sports Writer

WAVERLY— On a chilly Friday evening, Waverly needed a little spark to get warmed... More

BY THE NUMBERS

317 Rushing Yards Led by Jesse Dagutis’ 102 yards on 10 carries, Sayre rushed 47 times for 317 yards in its win over Wyalusing Friday... More

Redskins improve to 5-4 with 27-7 rout of Wyalusing

By DAVE POST
Sports Editor

WYALUSING – Sayre used a big early burst fueled by big plays to roll out to a 20-point first-half lead and held the Rams at bay the rest of the night to post a 27-7 Northern Tier League Small School victory over Wyalusing Friday... More

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Opinion

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Saturday, Oct. 29, the 302nd day of 2011. There are 63 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On... More

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Lifestyles

WHAT'S HAPPENING

SATURDAY, OCT. 29TH... More

PENN STATE A CAPPELLA GROUP RETURNING TO VALLEY

SAYRE — The Penn State University a cappella group, Blue in the FACE, will be returning to the Valley and performing at Sayre Area High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7... More

Local Boy Scouts receive promotion

WAVERLY — Pack 4011 of Waverly had two boys cross over from Cub Scout Webelos to Boy Scouts. Waverly Pack 4011 Webelo Scouts Paul Wood Jr and Luke Hazen earned their Arrow of Light and crossed over to Troop 1 of... More

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