Leroy Twp. to hold line on taxes
LEROY TWP. - Township supervisors have voted to advertise a proposed 2013 budget that doesn't raise taxes. "I think it looks good if you want to advertise it for inspection," said supervisor Jason...
View ArticleLooking to the future, public signs new Troy Hospital beam
TROY - John Vineski of Canton was thinking of his late father and uncle as he signed his name on a long, white beam Wednesday at the Troy Vets Club. The beam is for the new Guthrie Troy Community...
View ArticleMan accused of threatening hospital staff enters guilty plea
A man accused of threatening the lives of police officers, Robert Packer Hospital security and medical personnel in August recently pled guilty to aggravated assault and disorderly conduct charges....
View ArticleNew gravestones to be dedicated for county Civil War soldiers
Bradford County's Private Silas Gore Camp No. 141 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War announced ceremonies dedicating seven new headstones for Civil War Soldiers buried in the county. The...
View ArticleAg. secretary speaks in Wysox
WYSOX - In a short speech on Wednesday in Wysox, Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture George Greig outlined what he said were important changes that have been made under the Corbett administration to...
View ArticleChoice Radio selected Business of the Month
What everyone knows today as "Choice radio" begain in 1950, when WATS-AM went on the air in Sayre, as Bradford County's first radio station. Live performances were frequent in those days, including...
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Sock donations received in Troy The sock donations have poured in for the "Socks for New Jersey" drive at the Deb Harer State Farm insurance office in Troy. According to Harer, at least 360 packs of...
View ArticleGerald Keene wins Justice seat in Tioga County
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. - While they weren't particularly happy with the way Tuesday night played out for Republicans nationally, Tioga County Republicans found reason to celebrate in local victories,...
View ArticleUp to 204 more banners honoring veterans to be hung in Towanda
TOWANDA - A third and final round of banners honoring veterans from Bradford County will be hung on the lampposts of downtown Towanda in May, according to the coordinator of the Bradford County...
View ArticleReferendum results discussed
CANTON - Canton Area School District Business Manager Mark Jannone spoke at the school board meeting Thursday about what he called one of the "items of displeasure" from the election. He was alluding...
View ArticleEmergency slide repair in Sullivan County progressing
Construction under a $1,842,000 slide repair project along a section of Route 87 in Colley Township, Sullivan County is progressing. The contractor is currently working on the relocation of the North...
View ArticlePickett Reports New Laws to Help Veterans to Take Effect
HARRISBURG - Several new laws have been enacted in the past few weeks to help our state's veterans and current military personnel, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced. "Our...
View ArticleWestern Bradford Notebook: National Honor Society induction held in Canton
CANTON - Character. Scholarship. Leadership. Service. The 11 young people walking onto the stage in the Canton Area Junior-Senior High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon were judged to possess these...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation for Twin Tiers celebrates its 10th anniversary at banquet
WYSOX TOWNSHIP - Ten years ago, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers received its first donation: an $89 gift that someone had won in a 50-50 raffle in Towanda. Since then, the Community...
View ArticleUlster one step closer to zoning ordinance
Ulster Township's zoning committee will review an updated draft of the township's proposed zoning ordinance later this month, solicitor Jonathan Thompson said at a recent supervisors' meeting. The...
View ArticleCharges expected following knife assault
Charges are expected to be filed against four individuals following an incident involving a knife assault in Wysox near Jackson Mobile Home Park. State police reported responding to Moorhead Brothers...
View ArticlePennDOT Briefs 11/10/2012
Elk Creek Road resurfacing project in Sullivan County is complete A $222,000 resurfacing project on a section of Route 4001 (Elk Creek Road) in Sullivan County was recently completed, according to...
View ArticleGov. Corbett announces state investment in 24 rail projects
Harrisburg - Twenty-four freight-rail projects across Pennsylvania - including in Bradford County and neighboring areas - will improve businesses' rail access, upgrade rail infrastructure and provide...
View ArticleBuffet proceeds to benefit New York Hurricane Sandy victims
Tioga Downs Casino is announcing that they will donate all proceeds from The County Fair Buffet at their property in aid of victims of Hurricane Sandy. Between Sunday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 18,...
View ArticleCorrection: Name of cheese manufacturing plant was incorrect
Name of cheese manufacturing plant was incorrect The new cheese manufacturing plant that was built several years ago in Jefferson County, N.Y., was constructed by Great Lakes Cheese Company. The name...
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