Bradford County, PA Archives - Page 73 of 137

Suspect in Tioga Downs fire pleads guilty to 32 charges, including arson

Wednesday, January 31 by Pat McDonald

OWEGO – The suspect in the Tioga Downs fire that killed 30 horses and injured a trainer has pleaded guilty to 32 counts, including arson and assault.According to court documents, Boyd H. Fenton pleaded guilty to arson in the third degree, a Class C... Read More.

Pickett invites seniors to fraud seminars on Feb. 23

Tuesday, January 30 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is co-hosting two financial fraud seminars in February.“The goal of our seminars is to make older residents aware of the latest scams... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge kicks off Saturday

Tuesday, January 30 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE -- The 44th annual Scholarship Challenge will return to the Sayre Theatre stage this Saturday, Feb. 3.The popular high school quiz show will be held every Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., through the finals on March 16th.Teams from Horseheads, Spencer-Van Etten, Sayre, Newark... Read More.

Timmy Ward joins the Nosebleed Section!

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The latest episode of the Nosebleed Section with Pat McDonald is now available. Pat talks with former Canton High School standout and current Rutgers defensive back Timmy Ward, who has had to overcome plenty in his young life -- from beating cancer in high... Read More.

Father files lawsuit against state troopers who shot his son

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The father of the 15-year-old boy who was shot and killed by Pennsylvania State Police in Bradford County last May has filed a lawsuit against three state troopers, according to WETM-TV.State troopers say that on May 4, 2023, the teen pointed a gun at... Read More.

Towanda drug dealer convicted in Bradford County

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

A Towanda man has been convicted of 23 charges after he sold drugs to a confidential informant nine times over several months between 2021 and 2022.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found 63-year-old Leslie John Bailey guilty of nine counts... Read More.

School Delays for January 29, 2024

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The following school districts are operating on a two or three-hour delay today (Monday, Jan. 29) due to weather conditions: Athens – Two-Hour Delay Canton – Two-Hour Delay Epiphany – Two-Hour Delay Grace Christian Academy – Two-Hour Delay Northeast Bradford – Two-Hour Delay Northern Tier Career Center – Two-Hour Delay Towanda... Read More.

State police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ man in Bradford County

Thursday, January 25 by Pat McDonald

ROME TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a Rome man who they have called armed and dangerous.State Police responded to the area of Battlecreek Road in Rome Township on Wednesday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. Through investigation police learned that 26-year-old Sebastian... Read More.

Sayre Borough Council approves large scale mural project celebrating the “Heart of Sayre”

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

SAYRE -- The Sayre Borough Council has given the green light to an exciting and ambitious public art initiative that will transform the corner of Lockhart Street and Elmer Avenue. A stunning mural measuring 12 feet in height and stretching 88 feet long is... Read More.

Bradford County man accused of child rape

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP -- The Pennsylvania State Police have announced the arrest of a 71-year-old Bradford County man, who has been charged with the rape of a child.According to police, Richard Gilliland is accused of touching a 7-year-old female victim. He has also been charged... Read More.

Scheduling open for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

Scheduling for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is now open.This free tax preparation service, brought to you by the United Way of Bradford County, is available to those who earn $66,000 or less, are elderly, disabled, Native American, or have limited ability to... Read More.

School Closings & Delays for January 23, 2024

Tuesday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

The following school districts are closed or operating on a two-hour delay today (Tuesday, Jan. 23) due to weather conditions:Athens - ClosedSayre - Closed (Flexible Instruction Day)Epiphany - ClosedWaverly - ClosedSpencer-Van Etten - ClosedTroy - Closed (Flexible Instruction Day)Towanda - ClosedNorthern Tier Career Center... Read More.