State unemployment compensation crisis hitting local businesses
Gov. Tom Corbett's plan to deal with the state's unemployment compensation crisis resonates with business owners. "You don't leave people on unemployment for a year or two," said Joe Fasula, co-owner...
View ArticleLibraries take budget hit
Lackawanna County Library System Administrator Mary Garm readied herself Tuesday for a long fight after she saw the governor's proposed 2012-13 state budget. Libraries in the system would lose about...
View ArticleHigher ed cuts hit bipartisan sour note
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett's proposals to cut state aid for higher education immediately hit a sour note with lawmakers of both parties. Democratic lawmakers questioned Tuesday whether the...
View ArticleBudget fosters uncertaintly, fear among human services providers
Social services agencies in Northeast Pennsylvania have a long history of pulling together in the face of state budget cuts. The budget proposed Tuesday by Gov. Tom Corbett could test that unity. As...
View ArticleBlock grants get county association support
HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett's proposal to steer state aid for seven human service programs through a single grant drew support Wednesday from the leadership of the association representing county...
View ArticleFlood protection project for Wysox's commercial district to start
WYSOX TOWNSHIP - A project to clean debris and gravel bars from Laning Creek, which is aimed at preventing another devastating flood in the commercial area of U.S. Route 6 in Wysox Township, is about...
View ArticlePickett says impact fee to address concerns of local communities
Pickett supports legislation To ensure that local communities have resources available to help offset the impacts caused by drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale region, Rep. Tina Pickett...
View ArticleSayre looks at sewer billing
With an increase in sewer fees looming, Sayre borough officials continue to look into ways to make billing more convenient for borough residents. Sewer customers currently receive a quarterly bill for...
View ArticleNew sewer plant to be flood-resistant
Valley Joint Sewer Authority officials are finding ways to make the sewer plant more flood-resistant as construction continues at the facility. With construction underway at the Athens Borough sewer...
View ArticleWork to re-open Pine Street in Towanda is under way
TOWANDA - At its meeting this week, the Towanda Borough Council heard a report on the structural issues at the Fairchild Hardware building, which has kept Pine Street closed, and also decided to not...
View ArticleWrong photo used for story
CORRECTIONS Wrong photo used for story Wednesday's Daily Review did not use the correct photo to accompany a story about a Wysox Township supervisors' meeting. The people in photo that was published...
View ArticleStory contained incorrect information about Wysox Supervisor Jon Kulick
Story contained incorrect information about Wysox Supervisor Jon Kulick Kurt Lafy, not Jon Kulick, will work 40 hours per week for Wysox Township. A story in Wednesday's Daily Review misidentified the...
View ArticleCentral Bradford News Digest
Central Bradford News Digest Library offers instruction on downloading e-books TOWANDA - The Towanda Public Library Director June Houghtaling said she plans to hold another demonstration for the public...
View ArticleDog licenses for sale in Athens
Local Brief Bradford County Treasurer, Becky Clark, issues a reminder that she along with Dale Cole the State Dog Warden will be selling dog licenses on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 at the...
View ArticleDEP halts fracking at site after gas well failure DEP halts Carrizo fracking...
An out-of-control Susquehanna County natural gas well released waste fluids to a Forest Lake Twp. well pad early last week leading state regulators to halt all activity at the site. Two valves failed...
View ArticleImpact fee bill addresses housing needs
HARRISBURG - Affordable housing advocates are praising the Marcellus Shale impact fee legislation that dedicates money for housing needs in drilling boom areas with a share set aside for low income...
View ArticleAnnual Open Forest to be held March 3
Even though this winter has proven mild so far, don't pack your warm clothes yet. The upcoming Satterlee Creek Environmental Center's Open Forest event will usher in winter's swan song with warm...
View Article100th day of school celebrated in Troy
TROY - "Pop! Pop! Pop!" A set of ear plugs would have been helpful at W.R.Croman Primary School Tuesday in Troy. In the gym, students celebrated the 100th day of school with a balloon stomp. The sounds...
View ArticleMarino introduces foreign drug trafficing bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, has introduced a bill that would make it easier for the United States to prosecute foreign drug traffickers by closing a loophole in current law. HR3909, The...
View ArticleRed Cross forms recovery group
The Bradford/Sullivan Counties American Red Cross has announced formation of and hosted a long-term recovery group to support those affected by last year's disasters. The first meeting was held Feb. 9,...
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