Fire causes minimal damage in Canton Township
Fire causes minimal damage in Canton Township The Canton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire on Ayres Road, near Alba, Tuesday afternoon in Canton Township, but Canton Fire...
View ArticleSewage spills, driver killed in Canton area accident; A total of 4,000...
UNION TWP., TIOGA COUNTY, PA. - Thousands of gallons of raw sewage was spilled and a man was killed when a septic pumping truck crashed at 9:14 a.m. Tuesday on Route 14 in Union Township, Tioga County,...
View ArticleHealth insurance costs a concern for seniors
A recent AARP survey of people 50 and older revealed that just 38 percent said they had all the health insurance coverage they need, and 92 percent said health insurance was extremely important to...
View ArticleSayre school board meets Field trips, track repairs approved
The Sayre Area School District board of education approved field trips and a contract to keep the high school's track surface in shape during a brief meeting Monday. Board members approved a contract...
View ArticlePrivatization of state lottery could benefit local seniors Governor's...
TOWANDA - Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed state budget for the coming year includes a $50 million increase for services for the elderly, which would allow the local Area Agency on Aging to eliminate most,...
View ArticleBoard also OK's plans for used-car lot in Ulster
At its meeting this week, the Bradford County Planning Commission approved plans for a used-car lot along U.S. Route 220 in Ulster Township and heard a presentation on a proposed compressor station in...
View ArticleBeauty, benefits of rivers discussed
At its Tuesday meeting, the Susquehanna Valley Audubon Society heard a presentation about recent improvements along the Chemung River and how rivers benefit the surrounding communities. Jim Pfiffer,...
View ArticleLeary takes mayoral race Voters choose write-in candidate
Write-in candidate Dan Leary emerged victorious in Waverly's village election Tuesday, handily defeating the two mayoral candidates on the ballot. Leary received 218 votes Tuesday, while Martin Borko...
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Local Brief Family Fun Day set at Bradford County YMCA The Bradford County Branch YMCA has cancelled its March 22 Family Fun Night event, and will instead hold a Family Fun Day from noon to 4 p.m. on...
View ArticleRome-area churches plan 'I Am the Lord of the Dance' cantata
ROME - "They cut me down and I leapt up high! ... 'I am the Lord of the dance!' said he." A large church choir sings out the joyful words. Behind the singers hangs a lighted picture of "The Last...
View ArticlePickett applauds passage of bill to track meth ingredients in real time
In an effort to more efficiently and effectively monitor the sales of meth ingredients and catch illegal purchases more quickly, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) has cast her vote in...
View ArticleRidgebury holding Easter egg hunt
Plans to better utilize Ridgebury Community Park will kick off Saturday with a planned Easter egg hunt that organizers hope will bring the community together. The "Scouting For Eggs" community Easter...
View ArticleWestern Bradford Notebook: Selling daffodils one final time in Troy
TROY - Perhaps you've heard of that old Rolling Stones song called "The Last Time." One of the song's more familiar lines goes like this: "This could be the last time. Maybe the last time, I don't...
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Many recognized at chamber dinner WYSOX TOWNSHIP - At its annual dinner on Thursday, the Central Bradford County Chamber of Commerce presented its 18th Annual Ann VanNess Spark Award to Nancy Williams...
View ArticleNew anti-drug program slated for schools N.O.P.E. to use those who have lost...
In the coming school year, Bradford County will be starting an anti-drug program in its public schools that will incorporate talks given by area residents who have lost family members to drug...
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SRAC receives local artifacts The Susquehanna River Archaeological Center in Waverly recently received a donation of two rare pieces to add to one of its collections. The center received a turtle...
View ArticleTroy sees bulk water sales increase
TROY - Bulk water sales in Troy have picked up, the borough manager told council at its meeting this week. Just last month, borough manager Dan Close had notified council of a decline in bulk water...
View ArticleDavid Hart promoted to chief deputy sheriff
TOWANDA - David Hart has been promoted to chief deputy sheriff of Bradford County, county officials announced on Thursday. Hart replaces Ken Foss, who is retiring from law enforcement to do other work....
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Western Bradford News Digest Egg hunt to take place in Troy The Allen F. Pierce Free Library will hold its annual egg hunt in the library on Saturday, March 30 in Troy. This year, the Troy Rotary Club...
View ArticleBrown avoids conviction on kidnapping, restraint charges
A jury convicted a Rome man involved in an October standoff with state police on Thursday following a two-day trial in the county Court of Common Pleas. Steven M. Brown, 37, was found guilty of...
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