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Penn State dance marathon raises $10.68 million

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The annual Penn State dance marathon has raised a record $10.68 million to benefit pediatric cancer patients, an event held for the first time without late coach Joe Paterno, officials said... More

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Local News

Helping those in need

Captain Debra Stedman, right, and Food Pantry Coordinator Sandy Campbell, left, of the Valley Salvation Army help hand out donated food Saturday afternoon at the organization’s emergency food... More

DATEBOOK

PA CAREERLINK BRADFORD COUNTY will be closed, Monday, Feb.20, in observance of Presidents’Day. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.... More

LOTTERY

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Opinion

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Monday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2012. There are 315 days left in the year. This is Presidents’ Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On... More

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Lifestyles

LIVE Q&A WITH PROF. INGRAFFEA TO FOLLOW SCREENING OF VIDEO ON HYDROFRACKING

ATHENS- On Monday, Feb. 27, at 7:00 p.m., the Community Shale Network and the Carantouan Greenway will present a video of an engaging presentation by Dr. Anthony Ingraffea on the impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale.... More

LIBRARY NEWS

ATHENS Come enjoy some good books at the Spalding Memorial Library, located at 724 S. Main St., Athens. The library is open Monday- Thursday from noon until 8 p.m.; Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1... More

The Sayre Public Library announces memorials received in February 2012:

Ellen Hicks- In memory of Nancy Shaw; John and Carol Osman- In memory of Carroll Carrigan; John and Carol Osman-In memory of Nancy Shaw; Harry and Maureen Howland- In memory of Nancy Shaw; Novak and Associates- In memory of Nancy Shaw; John &... More

Keeping Active

After the loss of her late husband about a year-and-a-half ago, Donna Kitchen, of Litchfield, has found a variety of activities to keep herself fulfilled. “My husband and I were always very active to begin with,” said... More

Santorum questions Obama’s ‘world view,’ not faith

CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — Rick Santorum on Sunday condemned what he called President Barack Obama’s world view that “elevates the Earth above man,” discouraging increased use of natural... More

Sports

Wolverines’ relay heading to states

ALBANY — Throughout his swimming career, Waverly’s Jeff Mastrantuono has left his mark time and time... More

SAYRE SENDS THREE TO DISTRICTS

ATHENS — The Wyalusing Rams dominated the 2012 North Section Tournament on Saturday, but one Valley squad was well-represented in the... More

Waverly boys earn ‘trip’ to states

VESTAL — Under pressure from the first ball, Waverly’s boys bowling squad went wire-to-wire Saturday to win its second consecutive Section IV State Qualifier and earn the right ... to go... More

State News

DESK FROM FDR’S OFFICE DAYS HEADS TO HIS NY ESTATE

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Franklin D. Roosevelt, insurance... More

Funeral held for teen fatally shot by NYC police

NEW YORK (AP) — An 18- year-old man gunned down in his home by a police officer who mistakenly thought he had a gun was recalled at his funeral as a musicloving romantic who met his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day four years... More

National News

Arizona sheriff facing long odds after gay outing

FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu built a reputation as a rising, conservative star by taking a hardline stance against illegal immigration, attacking the Obama administration and appearing alongside... More

Gingrich: Home states must wins for GOP candidates

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newt Gingrich said Sunday that he and other Republican presidential candidates must win their home-turf contests or face serious questions about continuing in the race. The first test will come... More

Romney cites Olympics success, rivals are leery

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mitt Romney returned to Salt Lake City on Saturday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2002 Winter Games he helped lead, but the GOP presidential candidate has come under attack for urging the federal government to... More

Entertainment

CLICK & CLACK

WHAT COULD BE CAUSING CAR'S POWER BRAKES NOT TO WORK?

Dear Tom and... More

SENSE & SENSITIVITY

COLD-WEATHER FASHION MAKEOVER HITS A SNAG

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm from Florida, where we don't wear tights. Since I moved to New York City in December, I've been wearing tights every day. There is just one problem: After two days, there is always a snag in the expensive pair I just... More

Mardi Gras means fat business for Gulf Coast

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Mardi Gras. It brings to mind beads, parties and fancy floats in New Orleans as people cram in all the fun they can before Lent... More