October 11, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

CLAIMS LIFE IN

BRADFORD COUNTY

TOWANDA — A two-vehicle accident in Towanda Township Tuesday claimed the life of an elderly woman. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Janet... More

TOWN GETS TOUGH ON TRASH CLEANUP

BARTON

BARTON — Two public hearings were held at the town council meeting Wednesday, regarding the status of trash-covered properties that are deemed to be an eyesore and... More

Special Sections

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

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

BEERS - CARNRIKE ...Will wed, Saturday, October 13...

Lisa Ann Beers, daughter of Patricia and John Beers of Athens, Pa., and Kenneth and Donna Beers of Lockwood, N.Y., and Glen... More

Havens takes over as Waverly Rec Director

WAVERLY

WAVERLY — The Village of Waverly officially welcomed its new recreation director Wednesday with a community... More

Croft Lumber to sponsor ‘Christmas is for Kids’

VALLEY

SAYRE — Choice Radio’s 28th Annual “Christmas is for Kids” has a new community partner as Croft Lumber is sponsoring the holiday toy and cash drive which supports the Sayre Salvation... More

State News

BRIEFLY

TX-based co. drills exploratory well in N.Y. shale OWEGO, N.Y. (AP) — ATexas company is drilling a vertical well to explore the potential of the Marcellus Shale natural gas... More

National News

State Dept: Security adequate in Benghazi

WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON (AP) — State Department officials said Wednesday that security levels at the... More

Lifestyles

HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT SIGN-UPS HAVE BEGUN AT TIOGA RURAL MINISTRIES

OWEGO

OWEGO — We are now taking applications for holiday food baskets for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Applications for Thanksgiving and Christmas began on Monday, Oct. 1, and end on Wednesday, Oct. 31,... More

VALLEY HEALTH & LIVING

Health- From the Inside Out

A re you looking to change the future of your health — to live a longer and more vibrant life? Many of us have our intentions to do so. Unfortunately, our intentions do not get results, only our actions... More

Fundraiser held recently for Penn York Opportunities

ATHENS

ATHENS — Tanner’s Bar and Grill, located in Athens, Pa., recently hosted a fundraiser for Penn York Opportunities, Inc., also of... More

First natural gas power plant approved

BRADFORD COUNTY

ASYLUM TOWNSHIP – Pennsylvania’s first natural gas-fired power plant will now officially be built right here in Bradford County, according to the Department of Environmental... More

Rudloff to be sentenced for prior theft

Sayre man violated bail, probation conditions with Sunoco arrest

SAYRE — The man caught attempting to break into the Sunoco Service Station in Sayre last week will be sentenced for prior theft convictions... More

DECKER RESIGNS FROM TOWN COUNCIL

CHEMUNG

CHEMUNG — Long-time Councilwoman Marilyn Decker submitted her resignation at Wednesday’s board... More

Post office to reopen this weekend

ATHENS BOROUGH

ATHENS BOROUGH — The United States Postal Service is slated to reopen the Athens Post Office facility on South Main Street this weekend, according to Raymond V. Daiutolo Sr. of USPS Corporate... More

Sports

Lady Tigers turn away Candor

VOLLEYBALL

TIOGA CENTER — It’s not often Tioga finds itself with its back against the wall, but that’s clearly where the Lady Tigers... More

WAVERLY DROPS S-VE

SOCCER

WAVERLY — Waverly scored four goals in a span of 8:02 in the first half on the way to a 5-0 Interscholastic Athletic Conference win over Spencer- Van Etten Wednesday... More

Redskins blank Waverly, 6-0

SOCCER

WAVERLY— Sayre traveled across the border to Waverly for the second time this season and came home with a 6-0 victory that put the Redskins in the District 4 Class A playoffs with a 10- 5... More

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Thursday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2012. There are 81 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On... More

SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY

Martin Luther King Jr.’s niece vs. Obama

Editor’s Note: This is the second in... More

Entertainment

Television ghost hunter featured presenter at the Waverly Free Library

WAVERLY

WAVERLY— Curt Strutz, a TV personality and paranormal explorer from Wisconsin will be “Visiting the Beyond” on Monday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m., at the Waverly Free... More

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUR FOOD AND YOUR FUTURE

WYSOX

WYSOX, PA — Come be a part of an important gathering, Nov. 7, 2012 at the Wysox Firehall, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., entitled “The Many Faces of Bradford County’s Agricultural... More

Jazz Jams begin again at the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. – The Goodwill Theatre is proud to announce, as part of the fifth anniversary season of the Schorr Family Firehouse Stage, the continuance of Jazz Jams throughout the 2012-2013... More