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Pickett, Owlett, Yaw report nearly $12 million in Natural Gas Impact Fees to benefit Bradford County residents

Thursday, June 20 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – Bradford County and its municipalities will share nearly $12 million in impact fee revenue derived from natural gas producers in Pennsylvania during 2023, according to Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23).Bradford County received more than $4.3... Read More.

Wagon House at French Azilum open for Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival

Wednesday, June 19 by Dave Radigan

The switch was recently flipped in the 1850’s Wagon House at French Azilum to provide electricity for the artisans working in that historic space. Thanks to Bishop Brothers, Arey Building Supply and volunteers John Voda, Kevin Tama, Josh Pelton and Brooks Eldredge-Martin for making... Read More.

Sheriff’s Office: Bradford County residents receiving scam calls posing as deputies

Wednesday, June 19 by Pat McDonald

Bradford County residents have been receiving an increasing number of scam telephone calls from persons impersonating Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Deputies.Sometimes the scammer uses the name of an actual Deputy. They have also demonstrated the ability to clone the Sheriff’s Office telephone number.The Bradford... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest kicks off on Thursday

Wednesday, June 19 by Pat McDonald

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

Wednesday, June 19 by Pat McDonald

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.

Heat wave to hit Twin Tiers this week

Monday, June 17 by Pat McDonald

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.

Route 199 reconstruction project continues this week in Athens

Monday, June 17 by Pat McDonald

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

Ulster man sentenced after standoff with police

Friday, June 14 by Pat McDonald

An Ulster man has been sentenced to state prison in connection with a police standoff in Rome Township back in January.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 26-year-old Sebastian Lee Shults was sentenced to 18 months to five years in a Pennsylvania State... Read More.

Troy bridge likely to be closed through August after tractor trailer accident

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that the bridge that was damaged during a tractor trailer accident in Troy on Wednesday morning will likely be closed through August.On Wednesday, June 12, a tractor trailer hauling an empty steel tank struck several members of... Read More.

Sayre Elks to host annual Flag Day ceremony on Friday

Thursday, June 13 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Elks Lodge will hold its annual Flag Day Ceremony on Friday.The ceremony will be held in the Sayre Elks Banquet Hall at 6 p.m.Pennsylvania State Treasurer and Valley native Stacy Garrity will serve as the guest speaker.The Sayre Elks Flag Day ceremony... Read More.

Truck accident damages bridge, forces part of Route 6 to be shut down

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

A portion of Route 6 near Troy was shut down after a truck carrying a large object struck a bridge, causing damage on Wednesday morning.The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists that Route 6 is closed in both directions between Route 4017 (Leona... Read More.

Penn York Community Association to hold Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday

Wednesday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

The Penn-York Community Association will hold its annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday (June 15).The fourth annual event will take place at the Sayre Pond starting with registration at 8 a.m. Fishing will run from 9:15 to 11 with awards set for 11:30.This event... Read More.