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Eagle scout to hold bone marrow registry drive for local leukemia patient

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

SAYRE — When 16-year-old Daniel Hyland heard a Valley native was in need of a transplant, he was eager to... More

Main Street Dandy ready to re-open

By PAT McDONALD
Associate Editor

ATHENS — Life in the business district of Athens Borough is slowly getting back to normal and a big step on the road to recovery will be completed next... More

LEGISLATURE TO VOTE ON STREAM REHAB PROGRAM

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

ELMIRA — An initiative that originated in the Town of Chemung may be taken county-wide if the Chemung County Legislature and its highway committee approve two action items next... More

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Child Care Directory 9x10.5
Sayre High School has the following opening for the 2013-14 school year: Science Teacher: Full time Science teaching position. Dual certified preferred - Biology/General Science, Chemistry/General Science or other combinations. . Send application, letter of interest, resume, PA certification, up-to-date Acts 34,114 and 151 clearances, three (3) current reference letters, and official transcripts in unopened envelope to Dean W.Hosterman, Superintendent, Sayre Area School District, 333 W. Lockhart St, Sayre, PA 18840. Deadline is June 4, 2013. EOE.
1994 chevy 4x4 diesel, dully. extension cab, runs excellent. $4,200. 607-529-3992
full-time maintenance for large apartment community, Lawn care, painting, light electrical, plumbing & drywall repair. Must be dependable. Background check and drug test required. Application accepted 9-11 a.m. Monday-Friday at Twin Rivers Terrace, 120 Spruce Street.
children's Carhart coats (several sizes), girls shoes, children's soccer cleats, girls jeans (size 10-12). All reasonably priced. Call 607-742-6968
2007 Crestliner aluminum bass boat with trailer and 50HP Mercury motor. $7,500 OBO. 570-265-0638 or 570-916-0911
Northern Tier Career 3x2
Wanted: Households & estates. We buy it all. Household and Moving Appraisals. FRALEY'S, (607)565-4627. Waverly
will haul for free, old appliances, washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, furnaces, hot water heaters, anything metal 607-972-3454
PULL BEHIND lawn sweeper, like new. Used only one season. $200. 570-867-1761

Sports

’Cats roll past Knights

Athens boys stay perfect in NTL

By DAVE POST
Sports Editor

ATHENS — A shorthanded Towanda squad was no match for an Athens team at full strength Thursday night as the Wildcats pounced early and often in a 68- 37 win that left the home team as the only NTL East squad without a league... More

Athens, Sayre swim to split

Morning Times

ATHENS — The cross-town rivalry of Sayre and Athens was on display at the Athens natatorium last evening with Sayre’s guys taking the win 100-36 and the Athens girls winning... More

Report: Penn State hires Pats’ O’Brien

Morning Times

STATE COLLEGE — ESPN is reporting that Penn State has hired New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to replace fired longtime coach Joe Paterno and that a Saturday announcement is... More

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State News

NY’s $25B jobs package based on hope

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $25 billion jobs and development package that was the cornerstone of his State of the State speech isn’t a big new spending package at... More

TWO CHALLENGES TO PA. REDISTRICTING PLAN SURFACE

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — At least two challenges of Pennsylvania’s new legislative redistricting plan are in the works, people involved in the efforts said... More

Pa. judge finishes review of ‘kids for cash’ cases

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National News

New year starts with hopeful outlook on hiring

WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market is looking a little brighter at the start of the new year. Weekly unemployment benefit applications have fallen to levels last seen more than three years ago. Holiday sales were... More

Obama launches reshaping, shrinking of U.S. military

WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking beyond the wars he inherited, President Barack Obama on Thursday launched a reshaping and shrinking of the military. He vowed to preserve... More

Santorum faces skeptics as he seeks votes in NH

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Gas industry making its mark

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

ELMIRA— The natural gas industry is making its mark in Chemung County without even drilling one well in the county, according to information provided by Southern Tier Economic Growth officials in the organization’s 2011 annual... More

Hotels, apartments remain in demand

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

ELMIRA — The demand for hotel rooms and apartments in Chemung County remained strong last year, according to officials from Southern Tier Economic Growth in the organization’s 2011 annual... More

MAN CHARGED WITH MACHETE THREAT BACK IN COUNTY JAIL

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

TOWANDA — A Barton man who was arrested in September for threatening an employee at the Athens Express with a machete and participated in a disturbance throughout Sayre is back in the Bradford County Correctional... More

Board reviews options for remaining CAPP money

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer

WAVERLY — During a scheduled work session Thursday evening, the Waverly School Board discussed its options on how to use the remaining $16 million in its Capital Assets and Preservation Project... 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

Farr starts term as Township Supervisor

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

ULSTER TOWNSHIP — Newly-appointed Ulster Township Supervisor Richard Farr started his first week as supervisor in full force. Farr officially took an oath of office, which was notarized, to take the reins as township... More

GVCC planning 16th Annual United Valley Business Banquet

For the Morning Times

SAYRE — “Moving Forward, Leading the Way” is the theme for the 16th Annual United Valley Business... More

LOTTERY

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2012. There are 360 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 6, 1912, New Mexico became the 47th... More

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Lifestyles

AMISH COOK

DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS, THERE WILL BE NO AMISH COOK COLUMN THIS WEEK. LOVINA WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK WITH A FRESH ARTICLE... More

Combined Athens & Sayre choirs sang a Christmas Cantata

Shown above are the combined choirs of the Sayre and Athens Presbyterian churches that presented the Cantata “Night of Miracles,” during the service at the Sayre church on December 18,... More

COLLEGE CROWD

Joseph Jon Yanuzzi

...has made Dean’s list, Fall 2011.... PAIGE MORRISON ...named to the Dean’s list...... More

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Entertainment

FRUGAL LIVING

GET OUT OF A STICKY SITUATION

By Sara Noel

Dear Sara: Do you know of an easy way to remove adhesives from shirts? My son had two shirts go through the laundry with name-tag stickers on them. Now there is gummy, adhesive type junk stuck to his... More

SENSE & SENSITIVITY

EAGER ROMEO NEEDS TO COOL HIS JETS

By Harriette Cole

DEAR HARRIETTE: My assistant has a date scheduled with a new young lady, and he is so excited about... More

Chinese video websites in court as industry grows

By JOE McDONALD
AP Business Writer

BEIJING (AP) — China’s two biggest video websites are fighting in court over accusations they are misusing each other’s programming as rivalry heats up in an industry that is luring viewers from bland state... More

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