Officials to help shape Pa. budget
HARRISBURG - After Gov. Tom Corbett unveils a proposed state budget this week, a handful of influential Northeast Pennsylvanians will play key roles in shaping the final budget for passage at the end...
View ArticleAthens, Sayre, South Waverly issue snow emergencies
Many municipalities throughout the Bradford County issued snow emergencies Tuesday in advance of today's expected heavy snowfall, and all local school districts are closed due to the anticipated winter...
View ArticleFirstEnergy's utilities remind customers about programs to assist with winter...
Payment plans, budget billing options and other services are available to customers of FirstEnergy's (NYSE: FE) utilities who may need assistance with winter electric bills due to recent extreme...
View ArticleTroy narrowed down options in administration building decision
TROY - The Troy Area School Board's decision to purchase and renovate the former Guthrie Clinic in Troy Borough for use as the school district's administrative building was but one of several options...
View ArticleBringing music to the community
Rev. Kevin Arensman, pastor of the Sayre Christian Church, hopes to bring the community together around one of his passions - music. Arensman will offer beginner guitar lessons for free this month at...
View ArticleTemporary waiver granted allowing extended service for commercial drivers...
At the direction of Governor Corbett, PennDOT has granted a temporary waiver on certain restrictions on commercial drivers to allow for continued smooth delivery of salt supplies for road clearing...
View ArticleAmerican Red Cross issues driver safety tips during winter weather
With widespread snow and ice expected to impact the Northeast this week, the American Red Cross reminds motorists to take proper precautions when driving in winter weather. Follow Red Cross tips about...
View ArticleNo more warnings for owners of unlicensed dogs
No more warnings for owners of unlicensed dogs Bradford County Treasurer Becky Clark reports that she has received word regarding the Pennsylvania Dog Law that starting April 1, dog wardens will issue...
View ArticleWyalusing Borough Council discusses issues
The Wyalusing Borough Council met Monday to hear presentations from representatives of PennDOT and Gannon Insurance as well as conduct official business. PennDOT Agility Agreement PennDOT...
View ArticleSnow emergency in Towanda Borough
A Snow Emergency has been declared in Towanda Borough due to the storm, according to a press release from Towanda Borough.
View ArticleKeeping tax revenue local
TOWANDA - The county plans to cease sending its room tax revenue to the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, and instead spend it on its own, the two Republican Bradford County commissioners said on...
View ArticleNew supervisor appointed in Ridgebury Twp.
RIDGEBURY TWP. - Supervisors Tuesday appointed Percy Talada to the board to replace John Johnson, who resigned last month. Talada, who was sworn in Tuesday, said he has been a Myers Road resident for...
View ArticlePennDOT issues reminder to keep snow off of roadways
With the winter season in full swing, PennDOT is reminding residents of guidelines for shoveling or plowing snow around state-owned roadways to help ensure safe travel through the season. Maintaining...
View ArticleWinter's chill still grips area
Apparently, Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of six more weeks of winter weather was spot on the mark, as people throughout the Twin Tiers worked at digging themselves out of up to a foot of snow dumped...
View ArticleMan arrested with heroin in Owego
The Tioga County Sheriff's Office arrested a New York City man Thursday after he was found to be in possession of 90 packets of heroin. Sheriff's deputies arrested Donell A. Grant, 28, following a...
View ArticleSnowfall breaks record
According to local National Weather Service Co-Op Observer Wayne Vanderpool, as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday, he measured a total snow depth of 8.0 inches in Towanda Township, near the airport. That amount...
View ArticleContractor cashed $37,425, but didn't do work, police say
TROY - State police at Towanda said a 39-year-old Mainesburg contractor cashed $37,425 in checks for two home remodeling and construction jobs last year in Troy Township, but never did the work....
View ArticleWoman who threatened to blow up clinic pleads guilty Bobbi Jo Snook of Troy...
TROY - A 39-year-old Troy woman who allegedly threatened to blow up the Guthrie Troy Practice Dec. 11 in Troy Township has pleaded guilty to summary harassment, according to Magisterial District Judge...
View ArticleCake is out, whole grains are in at W.R. Croman
TROY - Jacob Hussmann had a happy and healthy birthday Thursday in Troy. In his second grade classroom at W.R. Croman Primary School, his mother, Stacey Hussmann, took advantage of the school district's
View ArticleAllows township to keep taxes down, supervisor says
Leroy Township supervisors had some good news at their recent meeting. According to township supervisor Jason Krise, the township is now debt-free. He said the township has paid off the existing loan...
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