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VJSA gets update on sewer project

SOUTH WAVERLY — The Valley Joint Sewer Authority Wednesday received an update on the $20 million sewer plant upgrade, which is being undertaken to meet state and federal... More

PA. HOUSE SENDS MAJOR GAS-DRILLING BILL TO CORBETT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) —... More

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Obituaries  Free Access 

Calvin C. Cole, 86 - 2013-05-18
Rose D. Roberts - 2013-05-18
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Maleah Mae Thurston - 2013-05-16
FUNERALS - 2013-05-16
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
FUNERALS - 2013-05-13

Local News

Three from SHS attend District 8 Band Festival

SAYRE — Three students recently represented Sayre High School at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 8 Band Festival in... More

LOTTERY

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DATEBOOK

PUBLIC PRESENTATION on synthetic drug abuse, Presented at the Keystone Theatre of Towanda, Pa., on Monday, February 13, from 4 - 5 p.m. by the Pennsylvania State Police and Pyramid... More

Lifestyles

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO CLARKSON UNIVERSITY DEAN'S LIST

POTSDAM, N.Y —- The following students were named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at Clarkson... More

Tree & shrub seedlings available for spring planting

OWEGO — 2012 is the 27th year the Tioga County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering bare root planting stock through its tree and shrub conservation planting... More

ASHLEY CURTIS NAMED TO DEAN’S LIST

Ashley Curtis, a freshman at Tompkins Cortland Community College studying secondary childhood education, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester of... More

Entertainment

'Golden Days of Radio' returns to Waverly Storefront Theatre

WAVERLY — The Waverly Storefront Theatre proudly announces the return of the "Golden Days of Radio" show directed by Gary Yoggy, coming Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February... More

Overcoming the obstacle of bullying

JOHNSON CITY, NY - David Harrell's life has been about overcoming obstacles. David Harrell was born without a right... More

Civic Music welcomes the Crossroads Quartet

CORNING, N.Y. — The Corning-Painted Post Civic Music Association will welcome the Crossroads Quartet to the Corning Museum of Glass Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February,... More

Disagreement over compliance

Board approves creation of reserve fund to satisfy state comptroller’s office

CHEMUNG — A disagreement between the Town of Chemung and the New York State Comptroller’s Office over whether the municipality complied with the state’s new 2 percent tax cap has been... More

GUTHRIE OFFERING $10K TO NEW NURSES

SAYRE — Guthrie Healthcare System is looking to fill 50 new nursing positions and are offering a $10,000 bonus to fill those positions with experience... More

Council developing road project scope

SOUTH WAVERLY — The development of the scope of this year’s municipal paving project is currently under way following discussion at this week’s borough council... More

Pickett votes in favor of shale impact fee

HARRISBURG — To ensure that local communities have resources available to help offset the impacts caused by drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale region, state... More

Sports

’Cats clinch NTL East  Free Access 

Athens rolls past Towanda to capture title

TOWANDA — Athens had its defense clicking — and the offense wasn’t too shabby either — as the Wildcats ran out to a 23-point halftime advantage and cruised to a 66-51 victory over Towanda Wednesday... More

Playoffs loom for TC squads

TIOGA CENTER — Depending on the outcome of Friday evening’s IAC basketball games, both Tioga Central basketball teams could find themselves facing playoffs for IAC Small School South... More

Redskins cruise past Liberty

SAYRE — It was a big night for the Redskins, who had four players scoring in the double digits, reaching 85 points against Liberty, who only scored... More

Opinion

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2012. There are 326 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 9, 1942, the... More

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