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Obama blames GOP for upcoming tax increase

WASHINGTON (AP) — Continuing a tax cut of up to $40 a week for workers and unemployment benefits for millions of jobless hit a wall Tuesday as the House rejected a twomonth extension of both, and President Barack Obama blamed Republicans for... More

Drinking coffee for a Cure

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

SAYRE– Dandy Mini Marts Incorporated donated $16,156.46 to the Susan G Komen for the Cure Twin Tiers Region through its “Pink Cup” Campaign. Each Dandy Mini Mart donated 20 cents to the Susan... More

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Sports

Athens, Sayre roll to NTL East wins  Free Access 

Morning Times

ATHENS — With size and experience on its side, Athens jumped onto a 26-2 cushion after one quarter and cruised to a 77-30 NTL East victory over Northeast Bradford Tuesday... More

Lady Wolverines fall to Senecas

By DAVE POST
Sports Editor

WAVERLY— If you have a hard time handling a team’s pressure on the ball, it’s hard to hang with that... More

Cold final period dooms Tigers

Waverly picks up win
Morning Times

TIOGA CENTER — Tioga Central went cold in the fourth quarter and the Edison Spartans pulled away for a 55-41 IAC Small School South victory Tuesday... More

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State News

Five die when small plane crashes on major N.J. highway

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A small plane heading for Georgia crashed Tuesday morning on a major New York-area highway, spiraling out of control, hitting a wooded median and scattering wreckage across the... More

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National News

Obama admin pushes renewable energy on 2 coasts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is boosting renewable energy on both coasts, officials said Tuesday, including projects on public lands in the West and pushing for offshore wind projects in the Atlantic... More

Congress OKs $300 million for Great Lakes clean-up

TRAVERSE CITY,... More

Paul emerges as outsider alternative in GOP race

EXETER,... More

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Entertainment

Ask Dr. K HEALTH

TOPICAL CREAMS OFFER PAIN RELIEF FOR SOME
Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D.

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have chronic knee pain. Ibuprofen pills upset my stomach. Would pain relief creams be easier on my gut? And do they... More

SENSE & SENSITIVITY

JILTED COWORKER IS OUT FOR REVENGE
By Harriette Cole

DEAR HARRIETTE: My co-worker and I were dating for a few months. No one knew. Our lips were supposed to be sealed about everything we did. Now that I have decided to pursue my ex-girlfriend, my co-worker has been bugging... More

How We Lost by Following Celebs

NEKESA MUMBI MOODY
AP Entertainment Writer

Historians are usually able to look back and pinpoint the factors that caused the greatest of nations to fall into decline. If it ever comes time to dissect what happened to the United States, they will likely boil it down to one word:... More

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Vandals destroy Muldoon Park holiday decorations  Free Access 

By ANGELA VARANO
Staff Writer

WAVERLY— After last Friday’s eighth annual Tinsel-n-Light’s celebration, committee members found Muldoon Park vandalized and many of the festival’s decorations... More

COUNCIL ADOPTS BUDGET

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

ATHENS BOROUGH– Athens Borough council members adopted the 2012 budget Monday with no tax increase. The Athens Borough budget was set for a total of $2,243,700.12 with a general fund of... More

Fine accuser pleads guilty to sex charges

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A man who accused former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting him pleaded guilty Tuesday to sexually abusing a teenage boy in an agreement that caps his sentence at just over three years... 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

Negative ads mix with holiday cheer in Iowa

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Iowa residents flipping their TV channels this season aren’t finding a whole lot of Christmas... More

Helping out

Pictured above are Morning Times employees (right to left) Matt Fraley and Katrina Williams with friends LaNae Streit and Brian Sklarkowski ringing bells, handing out candy canes and singing... More

Joining forces for the kids

The Athens Area Education Support Professionals and the Athens Area Education Association joined forces again this year to collect toys for the Salvation... More

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Tax cut fight ends ugly year for Boehner

By LAURIE KELLMAN
Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Boehner vowed early on that as speaker, he would let the House “work its will.” At the end of his first year in charge of the fractious Republican controlled chamber, it’s clear he has little... More

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Lifestyles

BRADFORD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE

For over five months, Bradford County Humane Society Community Coordinator Jennifer... More

‘Artists for Animals’ success

Happy Tails Rescue would like to thank everyone who participated in our “Artists for Animals” fundraiser held at the Black Box Theater this... More

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Wednesday, Dec. 21 EAST SMITHFIELD SENIOR CLUB CHRISTMAS HAM DINNER, held in the township building. Begins at noon. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Music will be provided by Leonard... More

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