Berkshire man charged following traffic stop

A Berkshire man is facing charges following a traffic stop. According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old David Keener has been charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration and criminal possession of a controlled substance. During a traffic stop in Berkshire, Keener was recognized... Read More.

Delaware County man found guilty of murder

On January 23, 2026, a three-week trial concluded with a jury convicting a Davenport man of murder. Delaware County District Attorney Shawn J. Smith announced that a jury of his peers found Justin T. Valk, 49, of Davenport, guilty of the following charges: Murder in... Read More.

Suspect in 1964 murder of Elmira girl is dead

The suspect in the 1964 murder of a 12-year-old girl in Elmira is deceased. A DNA lab working with Elmira Police and the FBI has confirmed that the person who killed 12-year-old Mary Theresa Simpson is dead. Simpson was reported missing on March 15, 1964. Her... Read More.
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School Closings and Delays for Friday, Jan. 30

Due to the extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday morning, the following area school districts are either operating on a two-hour delay or will be closed: CLOSED: Epiphany Southern Tioga (Virtual Instruction Day) TWO-HOUR DELAY: Athens Sayre Grace Chrisitian Academy Troy Towanda Northeast Bradford Canton (Three-hour delay for teacher in-service) Wyalusing Wellsboro Northern Tioga Candor Newfield Lansing  

Sheshequin man convicted of sexually abusing child

A Sheshequin man was recently found guilty of sexually abusing a child. According to the Bradford County District Attorney's Office, 46-year-old Jesse Gallagher was convicted of two counts of attempted involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child less than 13, two counts of attempted statutory... Read More.

Yaw, Pickett, Owlett announce funding for railroad project

Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) and Rep. Clint Owlett (R-68) announced a recent $3,005,018 investment in the R.J. Corman Railroad Company in Bradford and Wyoming Counties for its Lehigh Tie Project. Funding was awarded through Pennsylvania’s Rail Transportation Assistance... Read More.
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Epiphany Basketball Tournament set for next month

The annual Epiphany School Basketball Tournament will be held next month. The tournament features boys and girls teams of 7th through 9th graders from around the Twin Tiers. The event will kick off on Saturday, Feb. 14 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 22. Tournament organizers are looking... Read More.

Endicott FD fights second fire in as many days

The Endicott Fire Department responded to a second structure fires in two days on Wednesday morning. The fire started just before 6 a.m. on Parsons Ave. in Endicott. Firefighters encountered heavy fire from the first and second floors of the home. The occupants were able to get... Read More.
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Elmira City Council passes 2026 budget

The Elmira City Council passed the city's 2026 budget on Tuesday night. The budgets includes a 6 percent property tax increase, which was half of the 12 percent increase that was initially proposed. The city council approved the budget following a final public hearing on Tuesday. The... Read More.

Rockwell Museum receives $3 million gift

The Rockwell Museum in Corning has received a major donation from a Rochester-based philanthropist. According to the museum, Mary Spurrier has donated $3 million to support their long-term vision by expanding access, deepening community connections and advancing collections and programs. Spurrier’s support comes at a pivotal... Read More.