Athens Police Partaking in Buckle Up PA

The Athens Township Police Department is teaming with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Administration to enforce a Border to Border seatbelt enforcement operation now through June 8th. 370 law enforcement agencies across the state of Pennsylvania will be stepping... Read More.

Bradford County Bank Robbed, Two Arrested

Two men have been charged in the armed robbery of the Citizens & Northern Bank in East Smithfield in Bradford County. 18-year-old Chaz Talada of Columbia Cross Roads, Pennsylvania and 23-year-old Zachary Etka of Richmond, Virginia have both been sent to the Bradford County... Read More.

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.

Five Canton Residents Charged in Burglary

Five Canton residents are facing charges related to a burglary that took place earlier in the month. 19-year-old Darren Killian is accused of kicking open the door of an apartment in Canton, getting on top of the resident of the apartment, and attacking him... Read More.

Wilkes-Barre Man Busted on Meth, Weapons Charges

Towanda Police have arrested a Wilkes-Barre man on a number of charges. 45-year-old William Wylie has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while under the influence, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, and possession of a... Read More.

Towanda Police Make Heroin Arrest

A Towanda man is facing charges related to heroin possession. 29-year-old Richard Johnson was charged by Towanda Police with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count for heroin, one for the painkiller Oxycodone. He was arrested after Towanda Police received information... Read More.

Wysox Woman Scammed Scrap Metal Return

A Wysox woman was arrested on a charge of theft by deception. 37-year-old Donna Anderson allegedly sold hundreds of aluminum cans to Towanda Iron and Sheet Metal last July, and many of the cans contained a large number of hypodermic needles, which increased the... Read More.

Canton Women Charged for Locking Up Child

Two Canton women are being charged with endangering the welfare of a child after it was reported that they left a 5-year-old child alone in a room for three days. 23-year-old Ashley Wicker and 23-year-old Jessica Lewis, both of Canton, are facing the charges.... Read More.

Bradford County Looking to Distribute Funding

Nine different agencies in Bradford County are seeking Human Services Development Funds from the county for the next fiscal year, but the county won't be able to satisfy all of the groups. Combined, the nine agencies are asking for close to $197,000 in funding,... Read More.

Order of Protection Violated in Ulster

State Police in Towanda investigated a violation of protection from abuse order in Ulster Township. According to police, 29-year-old Eric Odell is accused of contacting a female sometime between April 28th and May 2nd while an order of protection was in place. Odell also... 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.