Wyalusing Contractor Arrested

A Wyalusing man has been charged by Athens Township Police for ten violations of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. 36-year-old Charles Sanders is being charged with four counts of criminal attempt to make a false statement to induce an agreement for home... Read More.

Sayre Historical Society Holds Inaugural Fundraiser

The Sayre Historical Society experienced success with its first Celebration at the Station fundraiser on Wednesday. Local food vendors, wineries, and breweries gave samplings to Wednesday's attendees, which totaled well over 75 people between presale tickets and tickets sold at the door. Organizers say... Read More.

Venture Crew 105’s Sale in Athens a Success

Shoppers in Athens over the weekend were able to help a local Boy Scouts of America group raise money at their annual garage sale. Venture Crew 105 hosted its 22nd annual sale, in which visitors at the former P&C Fresh building on Elmira Street... Read More.

Officials Warn Against Social Media Trend

The latest social media trend could be dangerous, particularly in the Waverly area. The Cold Water Challenge is a challenge where people jump into cold water, post a video of their jump on Facebook, then nominate a friend or friends to do the same... Read More.

Waverly Mulls Out-of-District Students Decision

The Waverly Central School District's Board of Education authorized the school to move forward with a memorandum of agreement with the Waverly Teacher's Association which allows children of teachers living outside the district to attend Waverly schools. The association has been pushing for the... Read More.

Arrest Comes Following Waverly Robberies

A Waverly man has been arrested by Waverly Police for his alleged connection to a string of burglaries within the village. 27-year-old Christopher Henson has been charged with two counts of felony burglary and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He... Read More.

Sayre Native Alaska StateTrooper Shot and Killed

A shooting in Alaska resulted in the death of two Alaska State Troopers, one of which was a native of the Sayre area. Trooper Gabriel Rich and Sergeant Patrick Johnson were shot and killed on Thursday, and 19-year-old Nathaniel Lee Kangas is under arrest... Read More.

Athens Hosts Annual ArtsFest Over the Weekend

The Athens ArtsFest was held Saturday and Sunday at the Athens Area School District grounds, and over 100 local artists took part in the event. From painters to woodcarvers, artists were able to not only put on displays of making their art, but were... Read More.

Waverly Child’s Death Ruled Accidental

A young child was killed in Waverly after a television fell from a dresser and struck her. The young girl and her 6-year-old sister were playing when the large television became dislodged and fell. Sayre Police reported to the scene on Warren Street in... Read More.

Veterans Services Available at PA Rep.’s Sayre Office

Pennsylvania representative Tina Pickett is reminding local residents that her satellite office in Sayre will be hosting free veterans assistance hours starting later this month. The American Legion Service Officer Outreach Program will be providing the assistance at Pickett's office from 10 to 2... Read More.

Athens Woman Fires Revolver Near Residences

An Athens woman was arrested by Athens Township police recently on a charge of recklessly endangering another person. 26-year-old Ashley Joiner is also facing a charge of disorderly conduct related to an incident which took place on April 23rd. Police say Joiner fired two... Read More.

Three-Vehicle Crash in Waverly Sends Four to Hospital

A three-vehicle accident in Waverly sent four people to the hospital on Tuesday. The crash took place at the intersection of Fulton and Broad streets. The intersection had to be closed off for a period of time Tuesday afternoon while the scene was cleared.... Read More.