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Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years Free Access

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

SAYRE — Local Girl Scouts celebrated the 100th anniversary of the national organization with a sing-a-long and wishboat launch at Island Pond... More

Sullivan, Tioga counties to vote on impact fee

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

The board of commissioners in two Northern Tier counties will vote today on whether to adopt an ordinance that would allow their counties to impact an impact fee on natural gas drilling... More

BURNING BAN EXTENDED

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ATHENS TOWNSHIP — The Athens Township Supervisors have extended the burning ban through Monday, March 19, 2012 for all residents of Athens... More

‘Guardian Angel’ project seeking adult mentors

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

ATHENS — The Bradford County Probation Department’s 2012 Guardian Angel project is getting under way, according to Athens Assistant School Superintendent Diane... More

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Obituaries Free Access

FUNERALS - 2013-06-19

Mildred Isabel French Arnold Briggs, 85 - 2013-06-18

FUNERALS - 2013-06-18

FUNERALS - 2013-06-17

Cody Rae Seymour - 2013-06-17

Andrew J. Viselli, 85 - 2013-06-15

FUNERALS - 2013-06-15

Andrew J. Viselli, 85 - 2013-06-14

Barbara Ann Madigan, 65 - 2013-06-14

FUNERALS - 2013-06-14

Local News

Wyalusing Swing Choir to perform at county bicentennial celebration

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TOWANDA — March 24, 2012, the actual day of Bradford County’s 200th birthday is going to be a very active day in... More

DATEBOOK

THE TIOGA COUNTY LEGISTLATURE MEETING, the third regular meeting of 2012 will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, in the Edward Hubbard Auditorium at 56 Main Street, Owego,... More

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State News

Pa. gov asks panel to assess future of higher ed

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As he asked a high-powered panel to help him chart the future of higher education in Pennsylvania,... More

N.Y. Legislature, Cuomo may be headed to collision

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo is putting his popularity and his early record on the line as never before as the Legislature digs in for the first time over issues that will affect New Yorkers for the next 10... More

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Lifestyles

Mutt Strut to be held May 19

SMITHFIELD — Register today for Animal Care Sanctuary’s Second Annual Mutt Strut Dog Walk and Fun Fest. The doggone fun day is scheduled for May 19, 2012 from 11 a.m.-4... More

BROOME COUNTY EXECUTIVE DEBBIE PRESTON TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR FLOOD-IMPACTED RESIDENTS

BINGHMATON — Broome County Executive Debbie Preston will host an open house for flood-impacted residents from 4- 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Binghamton University Events... More

MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were filed in Bradford County: Chad Lee McKean, 25, of Rome to Deanne Lynn Saxer, 33, of Rome. James L. Shedden, 20, of Troy to Gabrielle E. Terry, 20, of Ulster. Dustin M, Turner, 22, of Tory to Lillian... More

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Breaking News - 3/13/2012 10:13 AM

A Note On Comics Free Access

To our readers: the comics page was inadvertently omitted from the print edition of the today's Morning Times. A PDF version of the page is available (FREE ACCESS) near the bottom of the home page or by following the link... More

Impact fee could net $1.6M for Valley

By WARREN HOWELER
Times Editor

Pennsylvania’s recently-enacted impact fee legislation could net the communities of Valley over $1.6 million in additional revenue this year, according to estimates provided by the Pennsylvania State Association of Township... More

Council pushing county commissioners to adopt impact fee

By COLIN HOGAN
Staff Writer

ATHENS BOROUGH — The Athens Borough Council unanimously approved a motion Monday to draft a letter to Bradford County Commissioners, requesting that they opt into legislation imposing an impact fee on natural gas... More

ADDITIONAL CLEAN-UP NEEDED IN BARTON

By ANGELA VARANO
Staff Writer

BARTON — Several residents spoke out at Barton’s town council meeting Monday, after town officials had issued warnings to property owner’s that remaining flood debris must be removed. “What is the big... More

SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS WORKSHOP SESSION

By KRISTY WESTBROOK
Staff Writer

SAYRE–The Sayre School Board discussed several business items during a workshop session... More

Sports

PSU: Paterno’s firing over ‘failure of leadership’

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BAYLOR, STANFORD, UCONN, IRISH EARN WOMEN’S NO. 1 SEEDS

By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer

Brittney Griner and the Baylor Lady Bears have one goal this season — a national... More

NOSEBLEED Section

TRUSTEES CAN’T KEEP PENN STATE DOWN

By PAT McDONALD
Associate Editor

Most people have realized that the real villain in the sex-abuse scandal that came to light a few months ago is Jerry... More

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Tuesday, March 13, the 73rd day of 2012. There are 293 days left in the... More

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Entertainment

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SENSE & SENSITIVITY

HOLDING GRUDGES ISN'T HEALTHY

By Harriette Cole

DEAR HARRIETTE: A friend and I recently had a serious fight. It made me question how much this friend cares for me, and I was hurt very... More

SMART MONEY

REFINANCING CAMOUFLAGES CASH-FLOW WOES

By Bruce Williams

DEAR BRUCE: About four years ago, a major bank called us about refinancing our mortgage. We agreed, and the bank qualified us for a loan of $1,960 per... More

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