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A Christmas miracle Free Access

Sayre family restores flooded home in time for the holiday

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer

SAYRE — On a block in East Sayre, where most homes sit dark and vacant after September’s devastating flood, one home’s lights were on for Christmas, with a proud family inside enjoying their traditional meal after months of hard... More

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Sports

Tigers hold off Spartans

By DAVE POST
Sports Editor

WAVERLY— On Dec. 20, Tioga Central made the trip to Edison, led in the second half, but came home on the wrong end of a 55-41... More

WOLVERINES WIN HIS AND HERS INVITE CHAMPIONSHIP

Morning Times

ITHACA — Waverly’s indoor track squad has had quite a bit of success down through the years, but there’s a paucity of titles, which isn’t unusual when a small school has to go up against much larger schools in a one-class... More

’SKINS TAKE THIRD AT WELLSBORO

Morning Times

WELLSBORO — Sayre used its defensive prowess to hold Northeast Bradford to one basket and one free throw in the opening quarter as the Redskins cruised to a 54-24 victory in the Wellsboro Holiday Tournament consolation game... More

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Opinion

Where is the justice?

EDITOR: When a person can steal from two youth organizations and fake a terrible disease like cancer and basically walk free, something is... More

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2011. There is one day left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On... More

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FRUGAL LIVING

BE THOUGHTFUL WHEN GIVING SECONDHAND GIFTS

By Sara Noel

Dear Sara: What are your thoughts on giving secondhand gifts? I see many things my friends and family would like at thrift stores and I'm tempted to give some as gifts, but I'm afraid I'll appear tacky or cheap. -- Paula H., New... More

SENSE & SENSITIVITY

SHE'S FRIENDS WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARIAH

By Harriette Cole

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am friendly with a woman in my building who has some bad relationships with other neighbors. One guy has recently told me things about her that are not good. If they are true, she has been horrible to him. But I don't... More

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Local hero

Waverly resident saves neighbor from fire

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

WAVERLY— On the morning of Dec. 20, in the quiet neighborhood of Douglas Drive, just off of Talmage Hill South, one home roared with the sights and sounds of flames as it was completely... More

CRASH SENDS DRIVER TO RPH

Pictured above is a black Chevrolet Envoy that appears to have hit a telephone pole in front of 704 North Elmer Avenue Thursday just after 11... More

Obituaries Free Access

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

Phyllis Martin Adam - 2013-05-14

Bertha E. Gregory - 2013-05-14

James E. Barton - 2013-05-14

Funerals - 2013-05-14

Local News

Bradford County honored by National Weather Service

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

TOWANDA — Bradford County was presented the 2011 Storm Ready Recertification Award by the National Weather... More

DATEBOOK

FIRST SPECIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF TIOGA COUNTY LEGISLATURE of 2012 will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium at 56 Main Street, Owego,... More

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National News

Perry fights to claw way back into contention

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A swaggering Rick Perry parachuted into Iowa last summer at the top of the GOP presidential field with a job-creation message, an off-thecuff speaking style and a fledgling campaign... More

BACHMANN VOWS TO STAY IN GOP RACE DESPITE SETBACKS

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Vowing to press ahead through the Iowa caucuses, Republican Michele Bachmann dismissed the notion Thursday that her presidential campaign was in disarray — even as she lost another staff... More

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Lifestyles

AMISH COOK

These are some easy, fun holiday recipes. Blessings to all the readers for a happy, healthy New Year. These recipes are from the book, The Amish Recipe Project. If you think they look interesting, give them a try!... More

Valley Health & Living

The Hierarchy of Training for Weight Loss

By Travis Barnes
ProCare Physical Fitness

Birthday cake. Cookouts. Turkey with all the trimmings. It seems most of our celebrations include food, and Thanksgiving is probably best known for elaborate feasts to mark the... More

BRADFORD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY RELEASES NEW PHOTO BOOK

The Bradford County Historical Society announces the release of its latest publication, “Bradford County Bicentennial – A Photographic History.” The book was recently released in time for Christmas and just prior to the beginning... More

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