Owego wins 2026 Scholarship Challenge

The Owego River Hawks are your 2026 FCCB Scholarship Challenge champions after they took down Towanda 170-110 in the championship match. Owego led 50 to -20 after the first round and then held a 90-10 advantage heading into the third and final round. Towanda made a... Read More.

Sayre man accused of sexually assaulting minor

A Sayre man is behind bars after he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor last summer. According to court documents, 30-year-old Sebastian A. Garris was charged by Sayre Police with one count each of corruption of minors, indecent assault of a person less than 13 years... Read More.

Firefighters battle blaze in Sayre

Firefighters battled a blaze at a home in Sayre on Wednesday. The fire started at around 2:30 p.m. on Elsbree Street. All residents were able to escape the home and no injuries have been reported from the incident. Firefighters from Sayre, Athens Township and Athens Borough responded... Read More.

Thomas promoted to police chief in Athens Township

A longtime veteran of the Athens Township Police Department has been promoted to police chief. In a 4-1 vote, the Athens Township Supervisors have promoted Sgt. Dan Thomas to the position of police chief. Thomas will replace longtime chief Roger Clink, who announced his retirement in... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge finals set for Saturday

The final round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge is set for this weekend. Owego, Tioga, Towanda and Wellsboro will battle for the coveted Kwasnoski Cup on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Tioga will face Towanda in the first match of the day, while Wellsboro... Read More.

Athens man facing charges after allegedly kicking woman

An Athens man is facing charges after he allegedly kicked a woman in the stomach. According to Athens Borough Police, 37-year-old Jacob A. Correll was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. The charges stem from an incident on March 1 at the Page Manor... Read More.