Pat McDonald, Author at MyHometownToday.com

Commissioner approve 2026 budget with tax increase

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

The Bradford County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 budget with a 15 percent tax increase last week. The commissioners voted for the $77 million dollar spending plan, which will set the county real estate millage rate at 12.055. The budget also includes a 2.5 percent pay... Read More.

Rome man arrested after violent incident at RPH

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

A 75-year-old Rome man is behind bars after he allegedly barricaded himself in a room at the Robert Packer Hospital and assaulted staff. According to police, Donald Allen Holton has been charged with six counts each of aggravated assault, terroristic threats and harassment, and one... Read More.

40th annual Christmas is for Kids broadcast to be held Saturday

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

The 40th annual Choice 102 Christmas is for Kids broadcast is set for this weekend. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 20th at the Sayre Theatre. Over 250 families have signed up through the Salvation Army for Christmas is for... Read More.

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Elmira man gets 25 to life for 2024 murder at birthday party in Southport

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

An Elmira man will spend decades in state prison for murder. Michael Williams, Jr., who is now 18 years old, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after he was convicted in October of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. Williams... Read More.

Owego grad Evans named Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Virginia college

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

Owego Free Academy graduate Dylan Evans has been named the Associate Head Men's Basketball coach at Richard Bland College. The OFA grad joined the staff at the Virginia college for the 2024-25 season before earning this promotion. Evans earned his bachelor's degree in Sports Management at... Read More.

South Carolina man convicted of rape in Broome County

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

A South Carolina man was convicted of rape in Broome County Court on Monday. According to the Broome County District Attorney's Office, 31-year-old Matthew I. Hall was found guilty of rape in the first degree. The conviction is connected to an assault in the City of... Read More.

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Four arrested for animal cruelty in Steuben County

Tuesday, December 16 by Pat McDonald

Four people in Steuben County have been charged with animal cruelty after 11 dogs and four cats were seized in Bradford. Deputies from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a home on County Road 17 following an investigation into a report... Read More.

Pickett, Owlett announce grant for Bradford County Historical Society

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

The Bradford County Historical Society is set to receive a $9,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford). The funding will help offset essential operating expenses related to the cost of insurance, gas... Read More.

Christmas is for Kids set for Saturday

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

The 40th annual Choice 102 Christmas is for Kids broadcast is set for this weekend. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Over 250 families have signed up through the Salvation Army for Christmas is for Kids. This year... Read More.

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Newark Valley Public Works building destroyed in fire

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

A public works building in Newark Valley was destroyed by a fire on Friday afternoon. The fire started just before 3 p.m. on Friday on Whig Street in the village. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the barn, which is used as a public utility building... Read More.

Newark Valley Mayor Tornatore retires, Deputy Mayor Mooney takes over

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

Longtime Newark Valley Mayor Jim Tornatore has stepped down after 21 years of service to the village. Tornatore submitted his letter of retirement to the Board of Trustees during their Dec. 9th meeting. The board voted to have Deputy Mayor Joseph Mooney fill the position of... Read More.

Painted Post man gets 16 to life for killing sister

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

A Painted Post man has been sentenced in connection with the death of his sister. According to the Steuben County District Attorney’s Office, John Marvin has been sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for the murder of his sister on Feb. 21, 2024. Marvin... Read More.

Author: Pat McDonald

Commissioner approve 2026 budget with tax increase

Rome man arrested after violent incident at RPH

40th annual Christmas is for Kids broadcast to be held Saturday

Elmira man gets 25 to life for 2024 murder at birthday party in Southport

Owego grad Evans named Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Virginia college

South Carolina man convicted of rape in Broome County

Four arrested for animal cruelty in Steuben County

Pickett, Owlett announce grant for Bradford County Historical Society

Christmas is for Kids set for Saturday

Newark Valley Public Works building destroyed in fire

Newark Valley Mayor Tornatore retires, Deputy Mayor Mooney takes over

Painted Post man gets 16 to life for killing sister

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