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Court: Transgender instruction without warning violates parents rights

(The Center Square) – A federal court has ruled that a Pennsylvania first-grade teacher violated the rights of parents by teaching them about transgender identity during instruction related... Read More.

Fiscal watchdog urges New York panel to set limits on outside pay for officials

Monday, October 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Fiscal watchdogs are urging a New York commission not to approve pay raises for top agency heads unless the state sets limits on their... Read More.

Bill targets unethical benefit siphoning in foster care system

Monday, October 14 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Orphaned and disabled children in Pennsylvania’s foster care system often qualify for Social Security, disability and veterans benefits. ... Read More.

Troy man convicted of sex crimes against children

Monday, October 14 by Pat McDonald

A 40-year-old Troy man was convicted of numerous sex offenses in Bradford County Court last week.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Chase Ripley was found guilty of multiple crimes against children following a jury trial.Ripley committed the crimes against two children in... Read More.

No injuries in fire in Town of Erin

Monday, October 14 by Pat McDonald

No one was injured in a fire at a home in Town of Erin on Sunday morning.According to WENY-TV, multiple fire departments responded to the 200 block of Fairview Road at around 4 a.m. on Sunday.Witnesses said a large cloud of smoke could be... Read More.

Owego to host Village Appreciation Night on Friday

Monday, October 14 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Owego will host its annual Village Appreciation Night this weekend.The event will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday at Marvin Park.There will be live music, a bonfire, fireworks, tethered hot air balloon rides, helicopter landing, K9 demonstrations, car... Read More.

Car crash shuts down Vestal Parkway

Monday, October 14 by Pat McDonald

A head-on collision shut down the Vestal Parkway on Sunday evening.According to WBNG-TV, the accident occurred at around 5 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Chucksters.Three cars were involved in the accident. Victims were trapped and sustained injuries.

SBA Sock Hop rescheduled for next month in Sayre

Monday, October 14 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Business Association’s first ever Sock Hop has been rescheduled for next month.The community dance will be held inside the Sayre High School gym on Saturday, Nov. 2nd.The Pat Haggerty Dancers will perform from 5 to 6 p.m. with the community dance running... Read More.

Two people killed in Watkins Glen crash

Monday, October 14 by Pat McDonald

Two people were killed in a car accident on Sunday in Watkins Glen.According to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, the two-car crash occurred at around 10:52 a.m. on Sunday near County Route 16 and County Route 17 in Watkins Glen.Police said two passengers in... Read More.