Towanda Riverfest kicks off on Thursday

The 2024 Towanda Riverfest kicks off on Thursday and runs through Saturday in downtown Towanda.The opening ceremony will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday with live music and fun on the midway kicking off at 6.On Friday, vendors will open at 11 a.m.... Read More.

Yaw applauds PHFA Board for releasing housing funds

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) recently commended the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) Board of Directors for approving the release of $2,850,000 in Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) funding that will be distributed across Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga and Union counties. “PHARE... Read More.

Elmira man arrested for assault

A 32-year-old Elmira man has been arrested for assault following an incident on North Main Street on June 15th.According to Elmira Police, John-Tel D. Scharborough has been charged with assault in the second degree, a Class D felony, unlawful imprisonment in the first degree,... Read More.

Owego man arrested following burglary investigation

A 39-year-old Owego man has been charged following a burglary in the Town of Owego.According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, Lukas J. Cartwright has been charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, following an investigation into the burglary... Read More.

Firefighters battle blaze in Waverly

Just before 4 a.m. on Monday, firefighters from the Waverly-Barton Fire District and several other departments responded to a structure fire on Cayuta Avenue in the Village of Waverly.First responders arrived to find heavy fire conditions and mounted an interior attack and eventually, after... Read More.

Heat wave to hit Twin Tiers this week

A heat wave will hit the Twin Tiers this week with temperatures expected to be in the high 90s starting on Tuesday.High humidity will make it feel like it’s over 100 degrees.The heat wave is expected to last through Friday. State officials are urging... Read More.