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Towanda Borough to partner with chamber to run Riverfest

Towanda Borough will begin to partner with the Central Bradford County Chamber of Commerce to run Riverfest, the 26-year-old festival in downtown Towanda, the borough council decided on Monday....

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Spreading some pixie dust of her own

CANTON - Helen Stark has traded one Main Street for another. Following her graduation from high school in 1989, she spent six years as a character performer at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in...

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Two arrested on drug charges in Sayre

Two Valley men were incarcerated Monday in the Bradford County Jail after police found them with drugs and drug paraphernalia at a Sayre Borough hotel. Police charged Brandon J. Wright, 28, of Sayre,...

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Open Door Mission receives grant The Tioga County Open Door Mission, which operates the Red Door Thrift Store and Coffee House in Waverly, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Mildred Faulkner...

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Obama faces Syria test as House holds 1st hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is facing a tougher examination of its plans for military intervention in Syria, squaring off against tea party Republicans and other skeptical House members...

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Ohio man who held 3 women captive found hanged

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man serving a life prison term for kidnapping three women and repeatedly raping them in his home for nearly a decade has been found dead and is believed to have committed suicide,...

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Picture improves for fair funding

The Troy Fair and the Sullivan County Fair are seeing their state funding situation improve. The fairs' state dollars are getting back to full funding levels. According to "Boots" Hetherington, special...

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Kunkle to face manslaughter charge in county court

TOWANDA - Following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, a judge ruled that there is enough evidence to keep the charges that have been filed against Monroe Township resident Scott Raymond Kunkle in...

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First Friday schedule of events

TOWANDA - School is back in session and the kids have had a week of getting acclimated into their new routine. Come and join First Friday where they get a break and some exercise as we celebrate all of...

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Two injured in crash

A two vehicle crash on State Route 187 near the Towanda Gun Club in Asylum Township Wednesday resulted in two people being transported by ambulance to Memorial Hospital, Wysox Volunteer Fire Company...

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Western Bradford Notebook: Getting Troy dressed up for autumn

TROY - There's someone new who is welcoming visitors to Troy. He's not dressed up, but no one seems to mind. In fact, his pants have patches on them and his hat looks a little raggedy, but that's OK....

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Waverly students begin classes

Students in the Waverly Central School District returned to classes Wednesday for what officials said was a smooth first day. Opening day at the district's schools went as planned, with students...

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Obama heads into the lion's den in Russia

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Barack Obama is heading into the lion's den of Russia, confronting Syria's key patron as well as foreign leaders skeptical of his call for an international...

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Western Bradford Notebook: Flag disposal ceremony scheduled for Sept. 11 in Troy

TROY - Its colors are faded, its edges worn. The once-brilliant blue field of the 50 stars is now dull. At the ends, the stripes are frazzled, with threads hanging loose. Mike Powers, Commander of...

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Bradford County commissioners criticize $7.5M settlement with Chesapeake

TOWANDA - At their meeting on Thursday, the Bradford County commissioners criticized the proposed $7.5 million settlement of a class action lawsuit against Chesapeake Appalachia LLC, saying it does not...

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Students start classes

Athens Area School District officials reported a smooth start to the school year on Thursday, the district's first day of classes. Students and staff at Harlan Rowe Middle School were eager to return...

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Martial arts academy moves to Sayre

An East Smithfield martial arts academy began holding classes this week at its new location in downtown Sayre. The Endless Mountains Kwok Wu Chuen Martial Arts Academy recently relocated to 211 Desmond...

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Break-ins discussed in South Creek Twp.

SOUTH CREEK TWP. - Township supervisors suggested some preventative measures Thursday for residents, in light of several reported break-ins in the last few weeks in the township. At the township's...

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Canton Township announces road work

Canton Township announces road work Canton Township is advising residents that some roads will be worked on during week of Sept. 9. Township roads that will be closed to complete tar and chipping, not...

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Obama sets Tuesday speech; big challenges on Syria

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Beset by divisions at home and abroad, President Barack Obama candidly acknowledged deep challenges Friday in winning support for a military strike against Syria from...

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