Magic act coming to Maple Festival
TROY - Abracadabra!This year's 33rd Annual Endless Mountains Maple Festival at Alparon Park in Troy will feature a new magic act.The M & M Magic Show will be featured on both days of the festival,...
View ArticlePainting class to be offered at YMCA
Feeling the need to nurture your creative spark? If so, you may want to look into the "Painting is fun" class scheduled on Saturday at the local YMCA in Towanda.The class is being held by artist/art...
View ArticleSuperintendent candidate meets with community
WAVERLY - The first of two finalists for superintendent of schools in the Waverly Central School District visited the district Tuesday.After spending a day in the district's schools, finalist Ann...
View ArticleSheshequin Twp. bringing back planning commission
SHESHEQUIN TWP. - Two years after dissolving the township's planning commission, supervisors plan to reinstate a smaller board to help guide the township's future.Board members agreed in February to...
View ArticleJazz festival coming up
The Bradford/Sullivan County Music Educators Association will be hosting its Second Annual Jazz Festival on Monday, March 24.The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Troy Area Junior-Senior High School...
View ArticleWaverly village elections held
WAVERLY - Voters took to the polls Tuesday to choose three residents to serve two-year terms on the village board. Incumbent Patrick Ayres and newcomers Andrew Aronstam and Brian Hughes ran...
View ArticleDealing in decks
Just years ago, the chances of two LeRoy Township residents raising near $12,000 dollars for the production of a custom set of playing cards would likely be considered a statistical improbability....
View ArticleUnited against bullying
TROY - Quilts can keep you warm or add just the right decorative touch to a home.At Troy Intermediate School, however, a quilt is being used for a different purpose - to take a stand against...
View ArticleStudent achievements applauded in Troy, Canton
School board members in Troy and Canton recently commended students on their accomplishments in music and sports.At a recent Troy Area School Board meeting, school board member Bill Brasington had...
View ArticleCorbett unveils Hannah Penn portrait
HARRISBURG - Governor Tom Corbett, along with First Lady Susan Corbett recently unveiled a portrait of Hannah Callowhill Penn that will be placed in the Governor's Office. This is the first time a...
View ArticleValley chorus to present their fourth annual Valley Chorus "Capers" benefit show
The Valley Chorus will present its fourth annual Valley Chorus Capers benefit show at 2 p.m. this Sunday, March 23, 2014 at the Athens United Methodist Church in Athens, Pa. Tickets will be available...
View ArticleCentral Bradford County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner to be held
The 2014 Central Bradford County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, Thursday March 27 at the Towanda Country Club promises to be a fun, informative night of community networking. The focus of the...
View ArticleSheshequin road crew reports busy winter
This winter has been busy for members of the Sheshequin Township road crew, roadmaster John Smith reported at this week's supervisors' meeting.Since the middle of February, workers have plowed and...
View ArticleBoard tables position transfers Related to a support union grievance
TROY - The Troy Area School Board this week grappled with a matter related to a grievance filed by the support union concerning benefits.The board voted to table action until the April meeting.In April...
View ArticleHeroin use on the rise
The headlines have been appearing across the nation. Heroin deaths are up. The problem is gaining national recognition, with Attorney General Eric Holder recently vowing increased efforts to combat the...
View ArticleFederal programs report given
TROY - The Troy Area School Board this week learned of decreases in Title I and Title II money.Federal Programs Coordinator Steve Brion reported to the board the amounts of the federal program final...
View ArticleDianne Lee recalls nearly three decades on the job
TROY - Elementary teacher Dianne Lee has been a fixture in the Troy Area School District and this week, the school board accepted her retirement."Troy is filled with amazing teachers and staff, and...
View ArticleLocal Democrats plan Spring Dinner
The Events Committee for the Bradford County Democrats met recently to finalize plans for their Spring Dinner. Chair of the Events Committee, Maryanne Bell, is looking forward to presenting our state...
View ArticleSuperintendent candidate visits Waverly
WAVERLY - Dr. Randy Richards, one of two finalists for superintendent of the Waverly Central School District, spent a day in the district Thursday. Richards, currently interim superintendent of the...
View ArticleObjects thrown at vehicles in Canton Twp. Windshield broken, one man hit in...
Some unknown motorists recently hurled objects through the windshields of trucks driving on Route 14 in Canton Township, according to state police at Towanda. One of the drivers was struck in the...
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