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New ownership, new name for Sayre House  Free Access 

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer
SAYRE — The former Sayre House on Elmer Avenue now has a new name and new owners. The Scranton-based Senior Healthcare Solutions bought the facility from Guthrie Healthcare and it is now named the “Sayre Health Care... More

BOROUGH TO SEEK $263K IN FUNDING FOR FLOOD REPAIRS

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

SAYRE — The Borough of Sayre plans to apply for over $263,000 in funding to repair damage caused by the Sept. 8 flood, according to Borough Manager David... More

TINSEL-N-LIGHTS COMING SOON TO MULDOON PARK

For the Morning Times

WAVERLY — Mark your calendars now for the eighth annual Tinsel-n- Lights holiday festival scheduled for Friday, Dec. 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until 8:30 p.m., at Waverly’s Muldoon... More

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Sports

Reid faces criticism amid Eagles’ struggles  Free Access 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A stonefaced Andy Reid sat at the podium, giving the same answer to each question about his future and the Philadelphia Eagles’ dwindling playoff... More

Gibson, Maddon win Managers of the Year

NEW YORK (AP) — Kirk Gibson and Joe Maddon won Manager of the Year awards Wednesday — one for overseeing a worst-to-first turnaround that lasted all season, the other after a frantic playoff push in the final... More

NTL volleyball All-stars

Above are the members of the NTL East first-team All-star... More

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Opinion

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2011. There are 44 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 17, 1911, the African- American fraternity Omega Psi Phi was founded at Howard University in Washington,... More

SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY

Gov. Rick Perry: pro-life and pro-death
NAT HENTOFF

With regard to abortion, would-be president Rick Perry is a committed pro-lifer — as am I. We differ deeply, however, on capital... More

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Entertainment

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Thursday, Nov. 17 Ham & Turkey Party, at the J.E. Wheelock Hose Co. in Milltown. Doors open at 4 p.m. and event runs until 9p.m. A $2 donation is asked. There will be games, raffles and refreshments throughout the... More

12 Angry Men extends after sold out shows

This past weekend at The Waverly Storefront Theatre, 12 Angry men played to sold out audiences and recieved a standing ovation. The cast performances were incredible and the plot... More

Local author publishes humorous third book

The latest book by author Ward, adds to his growing credentials. It is a collection of a humorous hundred pages and about another fifty of moving and beautiful... More

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New York opens hearings on hydraulic fracturing

DANSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — One New York town supervisor cited the benefits of sorely needed jobs and revenue in gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation, but only if the state keeps a close tabs on oil and gas industry... More

THREE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

ATHENS – Around 5 p.m. Wednesday a PT Cruiser rearended a dump truck on U.S. Route 220 in front of Glen O. Hawbaker’s Asphalt Pit. At least one male, female, and juvenile were taken to the Robert Packer Hospital for... More

PLANNING COMMISSION OK’S GAS ORDINANCE

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

ATHENS BOROUGH — Following a 90-minute review and discussion, the members of the borough’s planning and zoning committee Wednesday agreed to recommend that the borough council move forward with a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that... More

Parade broadcast sponsor announced

Morning Times

SAYRE — The Sayre Christmas Parade Committee announced Wednesday that Sayre Health Care Center will be the sponsor of the 2011 television broadcast on WETM-TV on Dec. 10 and again on... More

Obituaries  Free Access 

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
Maleah Mae Thurston - 2013-05-16
FUNERALS - 2013-05-16
Brody Christopher O’Dell - 2013-05-15
Hilda Elsbree Barrett - 2013-05-15
FUNERALS - 2013-05-15

Local News

‘Hockey for Hospice’ event held

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ATHENS — Joshua Miller and Jeromy Way of Athens Area High School used heart and compassion in their decision for a senior project. “Hockey for Hospice” was held on Nov. 14, 2011 at the Athens Area High School gym in... More

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BRIEFLY

ATHENS — Athens Township will be closing Macafee Road at the intersection of U.S. Route 220 on Monday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon for pipe replacement.... More

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State News

Senate approves $150 million flood relief package

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Senate has approved package of bills to provide state relief for victims of this year’s floods. All eight bills were unanimously approved... More

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National News

Democrats, Republicans far apart on deficit deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democrat on a special deficit-cutting “supercommittee” Wednesday questioned whether Republicans are still interested in negotiating after the panel’s top GOP member said Republicans have “gone as far... More

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Lifestyles

Births

ALEXANDER Born to Justin & Taylor Alexander of Bethlehem, Pa., a son, Henry Philip, on November 8, 2011 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. Justin is a graduate of Sayre Area High... More

Scouting food drive a success

Boy Scout Troop 1 of Athens Pa., and Pack 4011 of Waverly N.Y., collected canned and dry food items for the Boy Scouts of America's national Scouting for Food... More

LOCAL AARP MEETING NOTES

AARP Chapter #4423 meeting was held on November 8, 2011 at Wysox Presbyterian Church Ferguson Hall with 26 members along with our guest speaker &... More

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