Bradford County, PA Archives - Page 72 of 137

Athens girls wrestling squad wins first-ever District 4 championship

Monday, February 19 by Pat McDonald

WILLIAMSPORT -- The Athens girls wrestling team crowned three champions and came home with the team title at the first-ever District 4 Girls Wrestling Championships in Williamsport on Saturday.Senior Ashlyn VanFleet, sophomore Leah Nason and freshman Abigail Wagner all won championships inside the Magic... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest finds new ride company, will move to June for this year

Thursday, February 15 by Pat McDonald

TOWANDA -- Just days after announcing they would have to cancel the 2024 Towanda Riverfest due to a lack of available amusement rides, organizers posted some good news on Facebook.The Facebook post read:"Attention all! An amazing ride carnival company has reached out to us... Read More.

Police arrest ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect who fled after incident in Rome Township

Wednesday, February 14 by Pat McDonald

ROME TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police have announced the arrest of the man who allegedly made threats to numerous individuals and fled during an incident in Rome Township in late January.According to police, 26-year-old Sebastian Shults was taken into custody on a felony warrant... Read More.

Valley United Presbyterian Church, Epiphany Roman Catholic Church teaming up for new series

Wednesday, February 14 by Pat McDonald

The Valley United Presbyterian Church and the Epiphany Roman Catholic Church are coming together to offer the community a five-week ecumenical series, “Love Your Neighbor.” It will be held every Wednesday, starting February 21 and running through March 20, at 5:45 in the evening.“Lent... Read More.

Pickett, Owlett announce Fire/EMS grants for Bradford County

Tuesday, February 13 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – Twenty-eight fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Bradford County were collectively awarded more than $387,000 in funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced on... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest won’t happen this summer

Tuesday, February 13 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Riverfest has announced that the annual event will not happen this summer.According to a post on its Facebook page, the decision came after they were unable to book an amusement ride company for this year. They will look to resume the event... Read More.

Horn’s True Value to close after 112 years of serving Valley

Tuesday, February 13 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE -- The Valley will soon be losing another beloved business as Horn’s True Value has announced it will be closing its doors following an upcoming retirement sale.Residents in the Twin Tiers have been shopping at Horn’s True Value for 112 years.From Thursday, Feb.... Read More.

Guthrie welcomes new providers

Friday, February 9 by Pat McDonald

Sayre, Pa. – Guthrie is pleased to welcome the following providers who recently joined the organization: Diego Accorsi, MD joins the general surgery team in Cortland with clinical interests in minimally invasive surgery, wound care, and anti-reflux procedure. Dr. Accorsi completed his education at Saba... Read More.

Epiphany Basketball Tournament will return Feb. 17-24

Friday, February 9 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE – One of the Valley’s most beloved sports traditions will make its return this month as the Epiphany School Basketball Tournament sponsored by Williams Auto Group & Dandy is set for Feb. 17-24.The tournament began back in 1978 but has not been held... Read More.

Former Bradford County District Attorney granted parole

Wednesday, February 7 by Pat McDonald

TOWANDA – Former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman, who has spent more than two years in prison for sex crimes against five women, has been granted parole. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Probation and Parole, Salsman was granted parole on Jan. 25. Salsman pleaded... Read More.

Sen. Yaw to hold Telephone Town Hall on Feb. 7

Friday, February 2 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues.“I look forward to hearing from residents... Read More.

Owlett bill would boost safety at state prisons, surrounding communities

Thursday, February 1 by Pat McDonald

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the need to ensure state prisons are sufficiently staffed and fully secured, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has introduced legislation that would allow non-residents of the Commonwealth to serve as corrections officers at the facilities.“One of our top responsibilities as a Commonwealth... Read More.