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Yaw, Pickett announce state funding for Towanda Municipal Authority for wastewater treatment plant

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – State. Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and State Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) have announced a $7,736,520 state investment awarded to Towanda Municipal Authority, Bradford County through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. Funding awarded today...

Guthrie Lourdes to hold open house event on Feb. 1

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

Guthrie Lourdes in Binghamton is inviting the community to check out how the hospital works next month.The Say Hello to Guthrie open house is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Binghamton hospital.The free event will include exploring the hospital, meeting the staff and...

Foundations Early Learning Center to re-open on Monday, Jan. 27

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

The River Valley Regional YMCA recently announce the re-opening of Foundations Early Learning Center by the Bradford County Branch YMCA on Monday, January 27.Located at 1000 North Elmer Ave. in Sayre, PA, the childcare center will provide infant, toddler, preschool and school-age programs. Foundations...

Van Etten man facing charges following traffic stop

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

A Van Etten man is facing several charges after he was allegedly found with crystal meth and high-capacity ammo-feeding devices.According to the New York State Police, 49-year-old Robert J. Durfey has been charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class C...

Seneca County Sheriff’s Office: Charging device caused massive fire in Ovid

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

A charging device in an electrical outlet has been determined to have started the massive fire in Ovid on Tuesday night.According to the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, a resident reported plugging in the device and noticed it smoking a few hours later.The fire destroyed...

Man injured in car vs. electric scooter accident

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

One person was injured when they were hit by a car in Elmira on Wednesday.According to WETM-TV, the incident occurred at the intersection of South Main Street and West Hudson Street at around 2:25 p.m.A man who was riding on an electric scooter was...

Canton woman accused of stealing more than $200,000 from local company

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

A Canton woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole over $200,000 from a local plumbing and heating company.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 46-year-old Deanne Bowers stole $209,000 from Schoonover Plumbing and Heating, which is based in Canton.She is accused of using company...

Community rallies around Roehrig family following fatal fire, GoFundMe campaign reaches $100K

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

The community is rallying together to help the Roehrig family after the fatal fire in Herrick Township on Monday morning.Ashley Roehrig and her daughter Avery were killed in the fire on Lent Road, and the house was completely destroyed.Since the tragedy occurred, the Wyalusing...

Man charged with arson in Gaskill Road fire

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in connection with the fire on Gaskill Road in Owego last week.According to police, 53-year-old Robert Cook was arrested and charged with second degree arson, second degree assault and criminal mischief.The Campville Fire Department responded...

Cancer benefit set for Saturday in Towanda

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

The cancer benefit for Marc Worthington will be held on Saturday at the Towanda Fire Hall, located at 101 Elm Street.The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. and features a $10 spaghetti dinner as well as raffles and live music.Marc, who is...

Two Greene School District employees facing charges

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

Two Greene Central School District employees are facing charges following an incident on a school bus earlier this month.The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has charged 59-year-old Karen Bryant with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment, while 71-year-old Nancy Nowalk is facing...

Driver in fatal car crash in Elmira will not be charged

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

The driver who hit and elderly couple near the Clemens Center in Elmira last fall will not be facing charges.The couple was crossing the Clemens Center Parkway when they were struck by a car on Nov. 20th.Both victims were taken to a local hospital...