Bradford County, PA Archives - Page 54 of 137

Andy Rickert Memorial Cornhole Tournament set for Saturday

Thursday, September 19 by Pat McDonald

The 7th annual Andy Rickert Memorial Cornhole Tournament is set for this Saturday in Athens.Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with bags flying at 12:30 p.m. at 110 and 112 North Street in Athens.There will be competitive and social brackets with a cost of $50... Read More.

RGGI electricity tax repeal approved by Pennsylvania Senate

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott... Read More.

Athens Area School District reminds community about anonymous tipline following threats

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Area School District reminded the community about an anonymous tipline that is available following the recent online threats towards schools in the Twin Tiers.Here is the complete statement from Athens Superintendent Dr. Craig Stage:Good afternoon,Over the last 24-48 hours, a social media... Read More.

Towanda man gets 10 to 64 years in state prison for crimes against children

Tuesday, September 17 by Pat McDonald

A 34-year-old Towanda man has been sentenced to 10 to 64 years in state prison following multiple convictions in Bradford County Court.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Jonathan Rivera was convicted of endangering the welfare of a child, indecent assault, indecent exposure... Read More.

Gravel road bikepackers to canvas region this weekend

Tuesday, September 17 by Pat McDonald

The First-Ever Endless Mountains 430/250 Challenges Begin Sept. 21The Endless Mountains Heritage Region will host a pair of gravel bikepacking races this weekend along the Endless Mountains Gravel Bikepacking Loop, and the race organizers urges motorists using the same primarily rural roads to welcome... Read More.

Community blood drive set for Thursday in Sayre

Tuesday, September 17 by Pat McDonald

A community blood drive will be held this week at the St. John Lutheran Church in Sayre.The blood drive will run from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday at the church, located at 207 South Hopkins Street.Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter... Read More.

Route 199 reconstruction project continues this week in Athens

Monday, September 16 by Pat McDonald

A four-year reconstruction project continues this week on Route 199 in Athens.The 2.6-mile project is located .44 miles north of the intersection with Route 1056 (Front Street) in Athens Borough to the intersection with Interstate 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) at the New York state... Read More.

Sayre men sentenced to 15 months to 4 years in prison following police chase in Valley

Monday, September 16 by Pat McDonald

A Sayre man will be spending 15 months to four years in state prison after being convicted in Bradford County Court.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 47-year-old Travis Lattimer was found guilty of attempting to elude a police officer, a felony in... Read More.

Towanda Borough Recreation to host annual pumpkin rolling festival

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Borough Recreation Committee will hold their annual Downhill Pumpkin Rolling Festival next month.The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 in downtown Towanda.The rolling will start at the intersection of Second Street and Maple Street next to the library. The owner... Read More.

NYC man arrested in Chemung County following theft in Valley

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

A New York City man was arrested in Chemung County after he allegedly stole items from the Walmart in Athens Township.According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Arah S. Paniagua has been charged with stolen property in the fourth degree, a Class E... Read More.

Athens Borough Council considering traffic signal at busy intersection

Wednesday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Borough Council is considering putting a traffic light or signal at one if the borough’s busiest intersections.According to the Morning Times, borough officials are looking into placing a traffic or blinking light at the intersection of State Route 199 and South Main... Read More.

Sayre football program holding cornhole tournament fundraiser this weekend

Wednesday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Redskins football program will be holding a cornhole tournament fundraiser this weekend.The tournament will be held on Saturday at the South Waverly Borough Hall, located at 2523 Pennsylvania Ave.The cost is $50 per team. There will be prizes for the top three... Read More.