Valley fire departments knock down fires in Athens, Waverly

Valley fire departments were busy over the weekend as they battled fires in Athens Borough and Waverly.On Friday night at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Waverly Barton Fire District responded to a structure fire on Elm Street.Firefighters performed an aggressive interior attack while encountering heavy... Read More.

Sayre VFW to host Valley Idol 2024

SAYRE – The Sayre VFW Post 1536 and Thomas James Entertainment have announced that Valley Idol 2024 will be held March 23 and 30, April 6 and the finale on April 13.Try Outs are March 9 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and March... Read More.

One person killed in Athens Borough fire

ATHENS BOROUGH -- One person was killed during a fire that destroyed a house in Athens Borough on Wednesday night.The fire broke out at around 9:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Tyler Street in Athens. Multiple firefighters on scene confirmed that one person... Read More.

State Senator Gene Yaw announces re-election bid

Longtime Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that he will be running for re-election. Here is his complete campaign announcement: State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) today announced his intention to run for re-election to the Pennsylvania state Senate this year, pledging... Read More.

Guthrie CEO named to HAP Board of Directors

SAYRE – Guthrie has announced that Guthrie President and CEO Dr. Edmund Sabanegh has been named to the Board of Directors for the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP).  According to a press release, HAP’s 28-member board is made up of health care leaders... Read More.

Rep. Meuser visits Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, Jan. 3, Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA) joined Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republicans in Eagle Pass, Texas to visit the southern border.During the trip, members received a briefing from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, met... Read More.

17th annual Guthrie Sayre Turkey Trot raises over $65,000

SAYRE – Guthrie extends a huge thanks to the community and our sponsors for a record-breaking Guthrie Sayre Turkey Trot this past Thanksgiving. Nearly 1100 runners and several sponsors raised more than $65,000 with net proceeds to benefit the Guthrie Cancer Care Fund.  Financial burdens... Read More.