February 23, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

NEW OFFICER ASSIGNED TO SALVATION ARMY

Capt. Debra Stedman has been assigned as the new officer at the Sayre Salvation Army, announced Major Donald Hostetler, division commander for the Empire State... More

AAHS STUDENT TO TRAVEL ABROAD AS AMBASSADOR

ATHENS — When Kyra Aseline was 9-years-old, she recalled traveling to Texas and seeing a group of homeless people living under a bridge asking passers by for blankets, food and money. “It was heart-wrenching to... More

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Obituaries  Free Access 

George L. Miller, 87 - 2013-05-25
FUNERALS - 2013-05-25
Ramon Osorio Jr., 63 - 2013-05-24
FUNERALS - 2013-05-24
Marcia M. Barto - 2013-05-23
Jean Maynard Cummings - 2013-05-23
FUNERALS - 2013-05-23
Jean Maynard Cummings - 2013-05-22
Ronald Bruce Warner - 2013-05-22
FUNERALS - 2013-05-22
Martha Depew - 2013-05-21
Ronald Bruce Warner - 2013-05-21
FUNERALS - 2013-05-21
Calvin C. Cole - 2013-05-20
Gordon M. Callison - 2013-05-20
Jeannie L McCracken - 2013-05-20
Martha E. Depew - 2013-05-20
FUNERALS - 2013-05-20

Local News

‘Molly the Cow’ visits Harriet Child Elementary

“Molly the Cow” recently visited with the students at Harriet Child Elementary School in the Athens Area School... More

LOTTERY

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DATEBOOK

13TH ANNUAL TEAM TRIVIA TOURNAMENT benefits the HIV/AIDS support network of the Robert Packer Hospital. It will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Sayre VFW on Lockhart Street. Registration begins at 4 p.m., trivia begins at 5... More

State News

W. PA. RESIDENTS SAY WATER RUINED, STATE SAYS NO

PITTSBURGH (AP) — At least 10 households in western Pennsylvania fear their drinking water has been ruined by natural gas drilling, but state officials say tests don’t show that. Residents say Rex Energy... More

National News

RISING SALES POINT TO BETTER YEAR FOR HOUSING

WASHINGTON (AP) — The housing market is flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season. Sales of previously occupied homes are at their highest level since May 2010. More first-time buyers are making... More

Obama seeks corporate tax rate cut, loophole limit

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax overhaul plan Wednesday that lowers rates but also eliminates loopholes and subsidies cherished by the business... More

Entertainment

WSKG PRESENTS A GALA FUNDRAISING EVENT AT THE MUSEUM OF THE EARTH

VESTAL, N.Y. — WSKG-Public Broadcasting is hosting an evening of hors d'oeuvres, wine, music, and dancing at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, N.Y., on February 25, 2012, from 7 to 11... More

Local student participates in Polar Bear Plunge

BENSALEM, Pa. — Cedar Crest student-athletes and a few administrators were among the contingent from the Colonial States Athletic Conference who braved the icy waters of the Delaware River on... More

‘FUN FUSION OF MUSIC’ BENEFIT CONCERT WILL SHAKE THE STAGE AT EPAC

ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Come to the Endicott Performing Arts Center Sunday evening, February 26 at 6... More

FUGITIVE TRUCK DRIVER CAPTURED

TOWANDA— A Kirbyville, Texas, man who was wanted on a bench warrant from the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas has been captured and is back in the county jail. The bench warrant for 35-yearold Jim Bob Young was issued on... More

DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE ON PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE

ULSTER — Discussions continued in regards to a proposed zoning ordinance for the township Wednesday, leading to the topic being tabled for time to review the state’s new impact fee legislation which impacts local... More

A home with a history

ATHENS — In the borough’s historic district there are many antique homes and buildings, but the story of one is familiar with most Valley residents– the Simonds... More

Sports

Lady Wolverines roll in Section IV, Class B opener

WAVERLY — The final score may not show it, but Waverly’s Lady Wolverines opened the 2012 Section IV Class B playoffs in dominating fashion, leading Whitney Point 53-25 through three quarters on the way to a 59-42... More

ATHENS’ GIRLS WIN IN EPIPHANY TOURNAMENT

SAYRE — Wednesday’s play in the Epiphany Tournament featured two games from the girls’ tourney and one boys’ game. Tonight’s action includes a local game as the Waverly girls take on the Elmira... More

NO. 2 SU BEATS SOUTH FLORIDA

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Scoop Jardine scored 15 points to help No. 2 Syracuse overcome a 13-point first-half deficit and beat South Florida 56-48 on Wednesday... More

Opinion

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2012. There are 312 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Feb. 23, 1942, the first shelling of the... More

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SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY

Public school principals must be evaluated, too

Fierce battles continue around the country among school officials, teachers unions and parents about how to best evaluate teachers so that the incompetents can be terminated. Largely overlooked, however, is the vital need to evaluate... More

Lifestyles

VALLEY HEALTH & LIVING

Get Rid of the Energy Drainers

Eliminating energy drainers is a way to replenish and renew your enthusiasm for life. This is a powerful... More

SUNY CANTON STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

CANTON, N.Y. — SUNY Canton students were recently recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments for the fall 2011... More

LOCAL RESIDENTS GRADUATE FROM ITHACA COLLEGE

ITHACA, NY-- The following local residents were among 141 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the college's commencement ceremony held in December... More