Sayre Area CSD facing another teacher strike

The disagreement on teacher contracts continues in Sayre. The Sayre Area Education Association has announced that another teacher strike will be held on April 12th if an agreement is not made with the school board before then. The education association has another meeting with... Read More.

Waverly CSD Submits Proposal for $1.1 Million Grant

The Waverly Central School District has finalized a grant application which will hopefully bring $1.1 Million to the district to make necessary technology upgrades. In a meeting yesterday, the Waverly School Board approved their application to receive money through New York's Smart Schools Bond... Read More.

Montrose CSD Educators Announce Strike

As Sayre Area School District administrators are continuing to work with the Sayre Area Education Association on contract negotiations, educators in the nearby Montrose School District have announced that they will begin to strike starting next Tuesday. Students in Montrose have been advised not... Read More.

Large Brush Fire in Waverly

 Numerous fire departments from three counties and two states are all on the scene of a large brush fire near Stateline Automotive and Talmadge Hill Road in Waverly. The fire has currently affected an approximate half-square mile area. Winds have taken... Read More.

Nine Month Budget Impasse Comes to an End

Following a 9-month standoff between state politicians in Pennsylvania, a state budget will be passed on Monday. The $7 Billion budget was backed by a majority of Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania, but was also opposed by many state Democrats, including Governor Tom Wolf who threatened... Read More.

Sayre Area Board of Education Addresses Potential Strike

The Sayre Area Education Association, comprised of educators in the Sayre Area School District has suggested that a strike might be possible due to contract negotiation. The Sayre Area Board of Education has since released a statement saying that they are continuing to meet... Read More.

Name Released in Fatal Town of Barton Crash

More information has been released on the car accident in the Town of Barton on Tuesday which left a mother dead. Authorities say that 41-year-old Deborah Reynolds of Athens was travelling on Dean Creek Road when she lost control of her vehicle, leaving the... Read More.

PA House Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The House made 200 amendments to the bill which came through their door from the Pennsylvania Senate. The Senate will now have to vote to approve these amendments before it heads... Read More.

Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Surrounding Sayre Standoff

The man who caused a police standoff near Guthrie Hospital in Sayre last July has pleaded guilty to two of his charges. 34-year-old Duane Holloway of Sayre has plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of possession of a prohibited offensive weapon. Each charge carries... Read More.

PA Houses Nearly 900 Homeless Veterans

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has announced that nearly 900 homeless veterans have been placed in permanent housing as a result of a state initiative. State of Pennsylvania politicians announced on September 22nd of last year that they would be dedicating more resources to end... Read More.

Waverly Man Announces Candidacy for US Congress

A man from Waverly has announced that he will be running against US Congressman Tom Reed in the upcoming election. Gary Perry announced his candidacy last night, during a meeting of the Twin Tiers Tea Party. Perry, while never running for office himself has... Read More.

Two Individuals Arrested for Robbery of Elmira Gas Station

Elmira Police have arrested two individuals in connection to the early morning robbery at a Sunoco gas station yesterday. 20-year-old Christopher Clugstone, and 17-year-old David Catlin, both of Van Etten were arrested last night. Elmira Police have charged both men with second degree robbery.... Read More.