School delays for Monday, Feb. 9
The following area school districts are operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, Feb. 9 due to extremely cold temperatures:
Sayre
Epiphany
Northern Tier Career Center
Wellsboro
Southern Tioga
Northern Tioga
Author: Pat McDonald
Tioga cruises into Scholarship Challenge finals
Notre Dame opened the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge with a comeback win over Canton.
The Notre Dame squad answered the last few questions, including the final one, to grab a 110-90 win over Canton.
In the second match, the Tioga Tigers rolled to a 150-70... Read More.
LISTEN LIVE: 46th annual Scholarship Challenge kicks off at 10 a.m. today!
Listen to the first round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge today at 10 am. live from the Sayre Theatre.
The first match of the day will feature Notre Dame and Canton, followed by Waverly taking on Tioga.
One of those four teams will punch... Read More.
Pickett, Owlett respond to Gov. Shapiro’s budget address
Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) offered the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion state budget proposal delivered Tuesday during a joint session of the General Assembly. The plan represents a $2.72 billion, or 5.4%, increase over the current year’s spending.
“The governor... Read More.
Taylor Swift Tribute concert to benefit 2-year-old battling cancer
A Taylor Swift Tribute Show will take place this weekend in support of a two-year-old battling cancer.
Local singer and Athens High School senior Jenna Buck will headline the show on Saturday afternoon at the Troy Sale Barn.
Proceeds will go to the family of Delaney... Read More.
Fundraiser set up to honor late local dance teacher
Students and friends of a local dance teacher who recently passed away are raising funds to put on a show in her memory.
Kelly O'Shea owned and operated KO's Just Move Tumble, Dance and Fit Gym in Binghamton.
A Go Fund Me has been set up... Read More.
Three women charged with bringing drugs in Elmira Correctional Facility
Three women have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the Elmira Correctional Facility.
The first arrest happened on Dec. 20 when a Buffalo woman allegedly tried to bring marijuana into the prison. Officials said roughly 50 grams of weed were seized in... Read More.
Towanda Knights of Columbus to host free throw competition
The Knights of Columbus in Towanda will be holding a free throw competition this weekend.
The event will be held on Sunday at St. Agnes. Registration begins at 2:30 with the competition starting at 3.
Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are eligible to compete.
Forms... Read More.
Sayre man found guilty of raping child
A Sayre man has been found guilty of rape and child sexual assault following a trial in Bradford County Court.
According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 43-year-old Timothy Gainous was convicted of 51 total counts, including 10 counts of Felony 1 Rape of... Read More.
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $1 million in funding for Corning Museum of Glass
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they have secured $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Corning Museum of Glass to develop STEAM curriculum for K-12 students in underserved school districts, which thanks to the senators was just signed into... Read More.
Hochul speaks out against local police involvement in ICE operations
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was in Binghamton on Wednesday to speak out against local police involvement in ICE operations.
The governor's visit comes a day after the Johnson City village board rejected a resolution to limit local police involvement with immigration enforcement operations.
On Wednesday,... Read More.
S-VE Sportsman’s Show set for this weekend
The Spencer-Van Etten Sportsman's Show is set for this weekend.
The event will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 at Spencer-Van Etten High School.
There will be live demonstrations, raffles, craft, hunting and fishing vendors and... Read More.
