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Man killed in fire Free Access

By Warren Howeler

Waverly-Barton firefighters responded to a home on Ithaca Street early Friday morning for a reported structure fire. The blaze, which was reported at 3 a.m., claimed the life of a Waverly... More

FORMER FIRE CHIEF GETS PROBATION

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

TOWANDA — A former Athens Township fire chief was sentenced to probation Thursday after pleading “guilty” to one count of theft by unlawful... More

Officials still working to recover flooded documents

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer

OWEGO — Among the many lasting damages left behind by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee last September, several Tioga County offices are still working to recover important records that were damaged in Owego’s... More

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Sports

Wolverines put seven on IAC All-star teams

Morning Times

WAVERLY — They say that to the victors go the spoils, but one look at the Interscholastic Athletic Conference Large School South first team all-stars reveals that each of three teams has two ladies on the... More

Syracuse tops Connecticut

NEW YORK (AP) — Dion Waiters had 18 points and James Southerland scored all 10 of his points in the final 8 minutes to lead... More

Foote called up to NBA

Morning Times

DENVER — Jeff Foote is heading to the show. The Spencer-Van Etten and Cornell University graduate was called up from the NBA D-League to the New Orleans Hornets on... More

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National News

U.S. unemployment applications hover near low levels

WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly more people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week. But the overall level stayed low enough to suggest the job market is... More

HOUSE PASSES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP STARTUPS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Showing that they can on occasion work together, House lawmakers on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a package of bills making it easier for small businesses and startups to raise the capital they need to grow and hire new... More

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Lifestyles

Amish cook tries fried brains

It is 7 a.m. and our six youngest children just left for school. I thought I would get this column written right away this morning. I am battling a bad head cold, which kept me awake a lot during the... More

THE FOLLOWING PETS HAVE BEEN FOUND AND TAKEN TO THE BRADFORD COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Date: 2/17/12Stray:Dog - Beagle/Lab MixAge/sex:Adult MaleColor:Black/WhiteFound: Ulster TownshipCollar: none Date: 2/23/12Stray:Dog - Shepherd/HuskyMixAge/sex: Adult FemaleColor: Black/GreyFound: MonroetonCollar: none... More

SRAC ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER

WAVERLY — The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center (SRAC) recently announced the latest addition of Waverly resident, Michael Sisto to the SRAC Board of... More

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Shave trial rescheduled Free Access

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

TOWANDA— The trial of a Litchfield man who is accused of fatally shooting his wife in December 2010 has been officially rescheduled and will begin in two... More

Local women get ‘dirty’ to stay in shape

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer

ATHENS — A group of local women are currently working hard at Procare Fitness Center in Athens to prepare themselves for a very dirty day this spring, when they participate in the Dirty Girl Mud Run 5K in Scranton,... More

Road project discussions continue

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

SOUTH WAVERLY — Borough officials are continuing to develop the scope of this year’s road repair project following discussion at this week’s council... More

COMMISSIONERS ADOPT NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

TOWANDA–Bradford County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution to adopt the National Incident Management System for the... 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

The first white man to enter Pennsylvania

Editor’s note: This is the second segment of a 20-week series that is being submitted by the Bradford County Historical Society in honor of the bicentennial of Bradford County which will occur on March 24,... More

Bradford County Trivia

Questions 1. Who was the first permanent settler in Bradford County? 2. Where and when did he settle? 3. Who were the next families to settle in Bradford County? 4. Who was the first white child born in Bradford County?... More

LOTTERY

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Opinion

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, March 9, the 69th day of 2012. There are 297 days left in the... More

Undercutting our president

DONNA BRAZILE

“One of the most horrible features of war is that all the war-propaganda, all the screaming and lies and hatred, comes invariably from people who are not fighting.” — George... More

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Entertainment

SENSE & SENSITIVITY

JUST SAY 'NO' TO THIEVING HOUSEGUEST

By Harriette Cole

DEAR HARRIETTE: I allowed a young man to live at my house for several months because he lost his job and needed a break. I have known him for many years and am friends with his... More

FRUGAL LIVING

INVEST IN A SLOW COOKER

by Sara Noel

Dear Sara: What size slow cooker do I need for a 4-pound chuck roast? Can I cut it up to make it fit in my Crock-Pot, which is pretty small? Also, if I do decide to get a bigger one, is there a difference between a Crock-Pot and a slow... More

“MASS EFFECT 3”

A stellar finish to the trilogy

By LOU KESTEN
Associated Press

Science fiction fans love their galactic... More

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