Sayre Man Awaits Arraignment After Shots Fired

Charges have been filed against the Keystone Manor resident who allegedly discharged a firearm within in his apartment. Sayre Borough Police have filed charges against 62-year-old James Carnrike in district court. He is now facing a charge of discharge of a firearm into an... Read More.

Bradford County Man Steals from Father’s Safe

A man is accused of stealing a number of rifles from a safe in his father's home in Monroe Township in Bradford County. 23-year-old Caleb Chilson allegedly stole seven rifles and $1,300 from the safe. The cash stolen from the safe belongs to Caleb's... Read More.

Athens ArtsFest Set for This Weekend

The Athens area is getting ready for their annual ArtsFest which is kicking off this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, visitors can explore artisan booths both indoors and outdoors and enjoy festival foods from a number of vendors, with Philly cheese steaks, crab cakes,... Read More.

Sayre Man Discharges Firearm

Charges are pending against a Sayre man who allegedly discharged a firearm in his apartment at Keystone Manor. Police were called to North Elmer Avenue to a report of shots fired, and police had to negotiate on the phone with 62-year-old James Carnrike before... Read More.

Bradford County Gets Thousands for New Trail

The Bradford County commissioners have voted to commit $10,000 for the Diahoga Trail Project in both the Athens and Sayre boroughs. The money represents funding to get the project started, which will create a trail that runs along the Susquehanna River. The money comes... Read More.

Athens School District Appoints Interim Superintendent

A new interim superintendent has been approved by the Athens Area School District. Craig Stage, the current director of educational programs for the district, will begin serving in his capacity as interim superintendent beginning July 1st. Stage's salary will be set at $100,000. He... Read More.

Towanda Merchants Association Created

The inaugural meeting of the Towanda Merchants Association was held Wednesday night. Representatives from six businesses in the Towanda area met to organize and discuss the creation of the association. The group was created after the Towanda Business Association disbanded years ago, and the... Read More.

Bradford County Banks Have Cards Compromised

Pennsylvania State Police in Towanda have announced that 200 customers at two Bradford County banks have had their debit card information compromised. Customers at the PS Bank at 76 Church Street in Wyalusing and the Community Bank at 426 State Street, also in Wyalsuing,... Read More.

Sayre Woman Charged with Stealing from Arby’s

Athens Township police have charged a Sayre woman with theft by unlawful taking. 30-year-old Samantha Brown is also facing charges of receiving stolen property after police say she removed a deposit of close to $900 from the Arby's Restaurant on Elmira Street in Athens,... Read More.

Athens Students Make it to FBLA Nationals

Five members of the Athens Area High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter have qualified for the national leadership conference in Nashville, Tennessee this summer. A record number of students qualified from Athens to compete at the state conference, as the school sent... Read More.

Waverly Man Jailed After Lying to Police

Police in Athens arrested a Waverly man after he is said to have provided false identifying information to police back in February. On February 17th, police stopped a vehicle along Route 220 because of an expired registration sticker. The driver of the car, 32-year-old... Read More.

Three Facing Drug Charges in Towanda

Three people are facing charges of selling prescription drugs in Towanda. Pennsylvania State Police have arrested 23-year-old Nikki Strope and 26-year-old Kyle Oliver, both of Towanda, along with 28-year-old Dustin Johnson of Dushore. The three are facing preliminary hearings later this month in Towanda... Read More.