Cuomo: NY to cover local share of Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee...
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that New York State will cover the local share of disaster response and recovery costs resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm...
View ArticleState releases Susquehanna County compressor explosion report
A worker who heard gas flowing from an open valve on a Susquehanna County compressor engine pulled an emergency shutdown switch as he evacuated the station, stopping the flow of gas to the building...
View ArticleTioga County, N.Y. briefs
Free computer classes launch this spring in Tioga CountyThe Apalachin Library and the Waverly Free Library will both launch free, professionally taught computer courses this spring. These classes will...
View ArticleFour weeks until Robinson benefit
TIOGA CENTER, NY - The countdown is now less than four weeks until the Benefit for Al Robinson takes center stage at Shangri-La II Motorspeedway. The two-day event takes place on May 11-12 in Tioga...
View ArticleRockhounds explore the magic of minerals
ATHENS - They're far younger than the geologic treasures that fascinate them so much. They're the Che-Hanna Junior Rockhounds and these children, whose members can range from 6 to 16 years old, know a...
View ArticleLast-minute tax filers face limited extended postal hours in region
If you're looking for a last-minute place to mail your taxes before the stroke of midnight, you'll have to drive to Harrisburg tonight. The ever-increasing number of taxpayers filing electronically has...
View ArticleValley News Digest
Sayre forensics team sending six to nationals Six students from the Sayre High School forensics team have earned spots at the national level and will compete in this year's national tournament in June...
View ArticleSayre church donates to Valley Relief Council
"The Valley flood issue is not over! Many people think the flood is over, but it's not. There are still many people in the Valley in real need of help." That was the candid assessment of Reverend...
View ArticleSayre school board discusses upcoming events, PSSA testing
The Sayre Area School District has several events planned as the school year winds down, members of the district's board of education reported at a meeting Monday. A recognition event will be held...
View ArticleTowanda SD considering tax increase, $200K in cuts
TOWANDA - Property tax and occupational tax increases, along with budget cuts, may be on the horizon as a means of balancing a shortfall of state funding and an increase in operating costs in the...
View ArticleSayre Public Library holds annual fundraiser
Over 100 friends of the Sayre Public Library packed the library's South Elmer Avenue building Monday evening to participate in its 15th annual fundraiser. The annual wine and cheese event, themed "A...
View ArticleTroy cafeteria manager gets state honor
TROY - There's something about Troy when it comes to state recognition. Take the Troy Fair, for example. In 2010, Troy Fair Queen Casey Hall was named Pennsylvania Fair Queen and currently she is...
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The annual "From Our Farms to Your Arms" event with lots of local vendors and activities was held Tuesday at Canton Elementary School.
View ArticlePro Musica planning spring concerts
HORNBROOK - Interested in a trip "Under the Sea"? Or floating down "Moon River"? How about a little sweet "Dancing Cheek to Cheek"? The Pro Musica singers will let you do all this during their 2012...
View ArticleNew public alert system set up for county
Bradford County residents can now choose to receive free alerts from the Bradford County Emergency Operations Center when there are emergency events occurring, such as an evacuation from flooding,...
View ArticleWyalusing elementary school principal resigns
The principal of Wyalusing Valley Elementary School has resigned, district officials confirmed Tuesday. The Wyalusing Area School District board of education accepted the resignation of Joseph Darrow...
View ArticleSen. Yaw speaks against proposed House legislation
WYSOX TOWNSHIP - Speaking in Wysox Township on Tuesday, state Sen. Gene Yaw said he is opposed to proposed legislation that would decrease the size of the state legislature, and he also addressed...
View ArticleNo drought yet, but dry spell has its drawbacks
Many residents of Bradford County rejoiced this year with the early exchange of parkas for shorts and tank tops. Warm, dry weather has pervaded the county for much of 2012. Precipitation has been the...
View ArticleTroy council member wants to focus on the positive
TROY - A new Troy Borough Council member said she wants to stress the positive. During Tuesday's council meeting, Jen Malehorn was appointed to a vacant seat on council. She was sworn in by borough...
View ArticleNegotiations begin in Canton Area School District
CANTON - The Canton Area School Board has started contract talks with the teachers. During the last school board meeting, district superintendent Matt Gordon made the announcement in his report. "We...
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