Former Bradford County youth pastor arrested in Philippines

A former Bradford County youth pastor, who was wanted on multiple sexual assault-related charges dating back two decades, was arrested while attempting to travel from Australia to the Philippines.In April of 2022, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced charges against now-54-year-old Robert Fenton, who... Read More.

Car flips over in Athens Borough

A silver SUV flipped over at the intersection of Church Street and Pine Street on Monday morning.The Athens Borough Police Department, Athens Borough Fire Department and Greater Valley EMS responded to the scene.No further details were immediately available.

Pickett co-sponsors bill looking to crackdown on squatters

State Representative Tina Pickett is co-sponsoring a bill to crackdown on squatters in Pennsylvania.House Bill 2237, also known as the Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act, aims to strengthen the rights of property owners and homeowner protections against squatters.The proposed bill would allow police... Read More.

Police identify three victims in Tuesday’s fatal crash

The Athens Township Police have identified the three victims from Tuesday’s fatal crash on Riverside Drive.The investigation revealed that a 2013 Nissan Altima operated by 46-year-old Brett W. Relyea of Owego was traveling southbound on Riverside Drive when it lost control and left the... Read More.

Portion of Round Top Road closed next two days

Athens Township will be closing a portion of Round Top Road for repairs on Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.The area for repair is an 850-yard section from the intersection of Murray Creek Road and Round Top Road... Read More.