Tax on Gas Drilling Pumps Big Money into Pa. Communities

Pennsylvania’s unique tax on natural gas, the impact tax, is on track to generate nearly $1.7 billion since 2012, including a record $247 million this year in new revenue that directly benefits communities across the Commonwealth.With nearly $400 million staying in the 10-county Northeast Pennsylvania... Read More.

Bradford County Man Faces Six Counts of Child Rape

Bail has been set at $50,000 unsecured for Bradford County, Pa., man facing two dozen charges including six counts of rape of a child. Pennsylvania troopers also charged 28-year-old Daniel Harbst, of Towanda, with corruption of minors and indecent assault involving a child under... Read More.

PA Lawmaker Says Counties Can Help Clear Waterways Clear

Legislation will soon be introduced by Senator Gene Yaw, of Bradford County, that would authorize Pennsylvania counties to adopt stream-cleaning and maintenance programs to encourage local efforts in removing obstructions and flood-related hazards from local waterways.Yaw, who chairs the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy... Read More.

Towanda Man in Custody after Fleeing PA Police

Bail has been set at $50,000 following the arrest of a Towanda man. State police said they took 56-year-old Tommy Turner into custody.He was charged with the felony counts of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and flight to avoid apprehension. He was... Read More.

PA Man Charged in Death of Woman & Unborn Child

A Mansfield man has been charged by Pennsylvania Troopers with homicide by vehicle while DUI. 26 year-old Samuel Corey remained in the Bradford County jail Monday on $100,000 bail. In February, Corey was driving on Route 6 when he slammed into a vehicle killing... Read More.

Rotary Gives Essay Awards to Sayre HS Students

Sayre Rotary has announced the winners of this year’s Rotary essay contest from Sayre High School and honored them recently at Rotary's weekly luncheon. The 1st place winner was Heidi Elston, the 2nd place winner was Emily Sutryk and the 3rd place winner was... Read More.

PA State Police: Waverly Woman Faces 58 Charges

Pennsylvania State Police have filed a criminal complaint in district court against 21-year-old Michaela Gallagher of Waverly. The paperwork, which was filed Tuesday, charges her with 58 total counts. She faces 14 felony counts each of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and... Read More.

Ulster Woman Arrested On Drug Charges

Sayre Borough police last night arrested 26-year-old Katelyn Roach of Ulster. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possessing drug paraphernalia. She was arraigned in District Court at 7:15 p.m. Roach was remanded to the Bradford County Jail when she couldn’t... Read More.