Missing Troy girl found safe, returned home

A Troy girl who was reported missing late last week was found safe.  Pennsylvania State Police alerted the public Friday about Grace Weirback’s disappearance, saying she was last seen around 3:30 p.m. that afternoon walking on West Main Street in Troy Borough.  According to an update Sunday,... Read More.
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OFA welcoming community for Night 5K

Owego Free Academy is getting ready for its Night 5K next month.  The event is scheduled for Friday, September 19 at 9:30 p.m., and organizers hope the community will come out for the night of glowing lights, live music and festivities.  Registration for the Open Community... Read More.

Newtown Battlefield anniversary celebrates history

Newtown Battlefield State Park celebrated the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown Saturday.  Reenactors helped tell the story of the Battle of Newtown in 1779, a decisive Revolutionary War battle where Gen. John Sullivan’s troops defeated British and Iroquois forces. They also provided the... Read More.

Franklin Township FD open house welcomes community

The Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department opened its doors to the community Saturday for its Second Annual Open House.  Those attending were able to enjoy a free lunch and had a chance of winning a top raffle prize of a $500 gift certificate for Leona... Read More.
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Milan man facing federal charge for alleged $350K benefit theft

A 75-year-old Milan man was charged with federal wire fraud for allegedly stealing more than $350,000 in Social Security and Veterans benefits.  Between April 2005 and March 2022, Richard Burke withdrew $350,634.23 in benefit payments from his deceased mother’s bank account, according to Acting U.S.... Read More.
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Yaw: $85M awarded for broadband expansion in 23rd District

More than $84.7 million dollars has provisionally been awarded to internet providers across the 23rd Senatorial District to expand broadband access to areas without access or that are underserved.  The list of recipients includes the Central Bradford Progress Authority, Claverack Communications, Comcast and Verizon. The... Read More.

Arrest made in Ithaca stabbing from June

The Ithaca Police Department has made an arrest in a stabbing from back in June. 20-year-old Nazir Chisolm was arrested Friday in Maryville, Tennessee and transported back to Ithaca, where he will face the charge of attempted murder. He is currently being held in the... Read More.

Leroy Township detour in place for pipe replacement

Part of Southside Road in Leroy Township will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 11 for a pipe replacement project.  A detour will be in place using Mill Street, Route 414 and East Canton Cross Road. Crews will be working during daylight hours. The pipe replacement... Read More.