School Closings: Tuesday, Dec. 23
The following area school districts are closed today due to winter weather conditions:
Canton
Northeast Bradford
Sayre
Towanda
Troy
Northern Tier Career Center
River Rock Academy
Wellsboro
Bradford County, PA
Towanda coach Sexton ties PIAA wrestling wins record, chance to break mark on Tuesday
Towanda wrestling coach Bill Sexton tied the Pennsylvania state record for most career wins when the Black Knights beat Williamson on Saturday.
That victory gave him 767 in his 46-year career, which tied him with Ridley coach Carl Schnellenbach for the most wins in PIAA... Read More.
Canton man accused of assaulting state troopers
A Canton man is behind bars after he allegedly assaulted a state trooper.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 39-year-old Steven A. Hall has been charged with felony aggravated assault following the incident on Wednesday.
Troopers were called to Troy Street for a welfare check on... Read More.
State police looking for Troy man who assaulted woman
The Pennsylvania State Police is looking for a Troy man who allegedly assaulted a female victim.
According to police, 24-year-old Christian A. Greene is wanted for misdemeanor counts of simple assault, harassment, theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief.
Greene is accused of hitting a woman... Read More.
Canton Fire Department receives $25K grant
The Canton Fire Department recently received a large grant to help buy equipment.
According to State Rep. Clint Owlett, the department received just over $25,000 to purchase two new gear washers, which helps ensure firefighters’ equipment is cleaned properly.
The grant is from Energy Transfer through... Read More.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and Corning Community College join forces
SUNY Corning Community College and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania have announced an enhanced partnership that streamlines the transfer process for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree. The agreement provides SUNY CCC graduates direct entry to the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses of Commonwealth University... Read More.
Commissioner approve 2026 budget with tax increase
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.
Pickett, Owlett announce grant for Bradford County Historical Society
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.
SCHOOL DELAYS: Thursday, Dec. 11
The following area school districts are operating on a two-hour delay today:
Athens
Epiphany
Sayre
Troy
Towanda Wrestling to induct four assistant coaches in Hall of Fame
(Story courtesy of Northern Tier Sports Report)
Towanda Wrestling announced their 2025 Hall of Fame Class and it features four long time assistant coaches in Jake Stroud, Mike Geurin, Jeremy Sluyter, and Mike Maurer. The ceremony will be on Monday, December 15 against Wellsboro... Read More.
Mather Memorial Library mourning loss of librarian, sets temporary hours
The Mather Memorial Library in Ulster is mourning the loss of their longtime librarian Deneen Roach.
The board of trustees said they were shocked and heartbroken to have lost such an amazing individual so soon.
Roach dedicated 14 years to the Mather Memorial Library.
A special board... Read More.
Bradford County unveils Liberty Bell sculpture for America 250
A ceremony was held on Friday at the Bradford County Courthouse to unveil a fiberglass Liberty Bell as part of the America 250 Celebration.
Artists have been selected across the state to paint a fiberglass bell sculpture for each county.
For Bradford County, Wyalusing High School... Read More.
