Bradford County, PA Archives - Page 22 of 137

Bradford County Commissioners donate to Athens’ Odyssey of the Mind team heading to World Finals

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

The Bradford County Commissioners made a major donation to the Athens’ 5th grade Odyssey of the Mind team before they head to the World Finals later this month.The team from Lynch-Bustin Elementary School punched its ticket to the World Finals at Michigan State University with... Read More.

GVCC to host Tastes of the Valley on Friday

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Tastes of the Valley this week.The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Waverly Glen Park.The cost is $18 and includes tastings from local restaurants, breweries and wineries.The... Read More.

Pennsylvania AG reminds Rite Aid customers to use gift cards, rewards after company files for bankruptcy

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising Rite Aid consumers that they have until June 6 to use any gift cards, coupons, or other Rite Aid rewards due to the company’s recent bankruptcy announcement. Beyond that date, consumers cannot redeem gift cards, Rewards Programs points or bonus cash.Also,... Read More.

ICE detains two people after sentencings in Bradford County

Monday, May 12 by Pat McDonald

Agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently detained two people after they were sentenced in Bradford County Court.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 30-year-old Francis Mukisa and 27-year-old Karla Munoz were detained by ICE agents due allegedly being immigrants lacking permanent... Read More.

Sayre to replace high school gym floor for first time since 1967

Monday, May 12 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre High School gym floor will be replaced this summer.The Sayre School Board approved the renovation during its recent school board meeting. The board accepted a proposal from Wayfare Sports Floors not to exceed $295,000.It is believed to be the first time the... Read More.

Mother’s Day Market to be held Saturday in Athens

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

A Mother’s Day Market is set for this Saturday in Athens.The Athens Business Association, Penn-York Opportunities and A’La Carte Décor will host the free event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.The market will be held in the Teaoga Square Park and at... Read More.

Towanda Rotary Wine and Beer Festival set for Saturday

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Rotary Wine and Beer Festival is set for this weekend.The event will run from noon to 5 pm on Saturday at Monroeton’s Mountaineer Park.The festival, which is hosted by the Towanda Rotary Club and Bradford County YMCA, will feature live music throughout... Read More.

Sample News Group acquires Cortland Standard, will restart newspaper

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

Sample News Group, which owns several local newspapers, has acquired the assets of the Cortland Standard Printing Company through bankruptcy court.The newspaper company will start printing editions of the Cortland Standard on Saturday, May 17. It will return to its prior publication schedule of... Read More.

Sayre Area School District unveils $22.8 million budget

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Area School District has unveiled a $22.8 million dollar budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year at a school board meeting on Monday.According to the Bradford Sentinel, the spending plan includes a 1 percent tax increase but much of the increase will... Read More.

National Association of Letter Carriers holding Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday.Each year, letter carriers across the country collect donations of non-perishable food items on their routes to benefit local food pantries.Since 1993, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive... Read More.

Sayre Elks holding Mother’s Day Breakfast

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Elks will hold a Mother’s Day Breakfast this weekend.The breakfast will include pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy with biscuits, eggs, home fries, sausage and ham as well as coffee and orange juice.Moms and kids under 5 will eat for free, while the... Read More.

Nosebleed Section: Lack of volunteers a major problem at local Little Leagues

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

It’s been a long time since I sat down to write a Nosebleed Section column, but something I’ve seen on Facebook in recent weeks has inspired me to get back to my writing roots.If you follow one of our local Little Leagues you have... Read More.