Fire destroys house in Wells Township

A fire destroyed a Bradford County home on Christmas eve. The fire broke out at around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24th on Roaring Run Road in Wells Township. According to the Millerton Fire Company, nine people were treated on scene before being transported to a... Read More.
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NY State Police identify victims in fatal crash in Barton

The New York State Police have identified the victims in Friday’s fatal crash in Barton. According to police, 68-year-old Gary Sinsabaugh of Athens was killed when his Chevy Silverado was struck head on by a Toyota Highlander driven by 42-year-old Bronx resident Janesa Lorenzo. Lorenzo was... Read More.

Longtime Athens Borough Mayor George Whyte passes away

The Valley lost a dedicated community leader earlier this month as longtime Athens Borough Mayor George C. Whyte passed away on Dec. 15th. Whyte was first elected mayor in 1993 and served his community with dedication and commitment for 24 years. Whyte joined the Athens Borough... Read More.
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Three people killed in Barton crash

Three people were killed in a two-car crash on State Route 34 in Barton on Friday. According to police, the accident occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. when a woman driving a SUV north on 34 with three passengers crossed into the opposite lane of traffic... Read More.

Heil sentenced for role in Michael Pruitt murder case

The woman involved in the murder and dismemberment of Michael Pruitt in Springfield Township last March was sentenced in Bradford County Court last week. According to the Wyalusing Rocket, 37-year-old Summer Heil was sentenced to nine months to three years in a state prison for... Read More.
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Waverly man sentenced for July high-speed chase

A Waverly man could spend nearly two years in jail after leading police on a high-speed chase through Sayre in July. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 27-year-old Logan C. Dondero was sentenced to 7 months to 23 months and 29 days in... Read More.

Rome man charged with breaking into church

A Rome man is facing charges after he allegedly broke into a local church and stole multiple items. According to police, 26-year-old Colton Poust burglarized the Rome Presbyterian Church and stole items with a total value of over $2,400 dollars. The church provided Pennsylvania State Police... Read More.

Bradford County Commissioners approve 2025 budget on 2-1 vote

The Bradford County Commissioners approved the county’s 2025 budget last week with reductions to the Bradford County Library’s funding, staff and hours. The county library will be allocated around $328,000, which will include funding for the Bookmobile. That is down from $471,000 in 2024. According to... Read More.