Bradford County, PA Archives - Page 119 of 137

Children’s House of Towanda Receives National Recognition

Monday, November 30 by WEBO

The Children's House in Towanda has recently been accredited by the National Children's Alliance. Accreditation is the National Children's Alliance' highest of ten honors it bestows upon child-focused organizations across the nation. The Children's House in Towanda was bestowed this honor following an in-depth... Read More.

Murder/Suicide Being Investigated in Bradford County

Friday, November 20 by WEBO

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a murder/suicide in Bradford County. State Police say 49-year-old Robert Shelley was shot and killed in his home in Wilmot Township around 10 last night by 53-year-old Hubert Daly. The man then turned the gun on himself. Police did not release... Read More.

Fire Destroys Apartment Complex in Sayre

Thursday, November 5 by WEBO

A fire destroyed an apartment building in Sayre yesterday evening. According to fire scanner reports, the incident occurred on Valor Street just after 4PM. One person was taken to Robert Packer Hospital for minor burns.

Tioga Downs Groundbreaking Ceremony Friday

Thursday, October 29 by WEBO

Tioga Downs will hold a special groundbreaking ceremony Friday to begin construction on their expansion project into a full casino. The ceremony will begin at 3pm and is open to the public. Following the ceremony, visitors will be able to enjoy free cake until 10pm, and... Read More.

Towanda Schools Looking to Refinance Bonds

Tuesday, October 27 by WEBO

The Towanda Area School District Board took another step at attempting to refinance bonds that the district took in 2010. At their latest school board meeting, the board voted on a refinancing parameters resolution. The resolution, in short, states that the district will only... Read More.

No Bradford County Tax Increases

Friday, October 23 by WEBO

Bradford County residents will see no increase in county taxes this coming fiscal year. This comes after the chair of the Bradford County Commissioners, Doug McKlinko says that the county is in a good financial situation. McLinko attributes this to a reduction in county... Read More.

Pennsylvania State Impasse Affecting Area Agencies

Friday, October 16 by WEBO

An agency in Northern Pennsylvania that provides much needed services to 1,600 senior citizens is currently having to turn individuals away, after the Pennsylvania State Budget stalemate continues. The Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga County's Area Agency on Aging, provides services to seniors such... Read More.

Authorities Arrest 37 in Drug Crackdown

Friday, September 25 by WEBO

A several month long investigation conducted by a special crimes unit in Pennsylvania has led to the recent arrest of 37 people across three counties in the Northern Tier. The Mobile Street Crimes Unit just concluded their "Operation Northern Tier Takedown." The operation yielded... Read More.

Fundraising for Sayre Theater

Friday, September 4 by WEBO

The Bradford County Regional Arts Council is getting involved in raising funds for a new marquee for the Sayre Theater. The old marquee has already been torn down. $215,000 needs to be raised. So far, only $113,000 of that has been secured. The public... Read More.

Nationwide Scam Receiving Local Attention

Tuesday, September 1 by WEBO

A nationwide phone scam has local police warning residents. According to Pennsylvania State authorities, victims of the scam are being called by a person claiming to work for the IRS. The caller has a foreign accent most of the time, and has manipulated their... Read More.

Two Left Dead After Head-on Collision

Tuesday, September 1 by WEBO

Two individuals are dead and three were taken to the hospital following a head-on collision that occurred on Route 706 in Wyalusing Township. 19-year-old Troy Stone of Wyalusing was said to have been driving a 2007 Silverado with three passangers, when he attempted to... Read More.

Athens Man Arrested for Public Drunkenness

Tuesday, August 25 by WEBO

Police arrested an Athens man for trespassing and public drunkenness. This comes after 33-year-old Matthew Chapman allegedly wandered into a residence in Sayre. The homeowner repeatedly requested that Chapman leave, despite this, Chapman stayed on the property. At one point Chapman wandered into the... Read More.