Pickett, Owlett announce Fire/EMS grants for Bradford County

HARRISBURG – Twenty-eight fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Bradford County were collectively awarded more than $387,000 in funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced on... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest won’t happen this summer

The Towanda Riverfest has announced that the annual event will not happen this summer.According to a post on its Facebook page, the decision came after they were unable to book an amusement ride company for this year. They will look to resume the event... Read More.

Guthrie welcomes new providers

Sayre, Pa. – Guthrie is pleased to welcome the following providers who recently joined the organization: Diego Accorsi, MD joins the general surgery team in Cortland with clinical interests in minimally invasive surgery, wound care, and anti-reflux procedure. Dr. Accorsi completed his education at Saba... Read More.

Former Bradford County District Attorney granted parole

TOWANDA – Former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman, who has spent more than two years in prison for sex crimes against five women, has been granted parole. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Probation and Parole, Salsman was granted parole on Jan. 25. Salsman pleaded... Read More.

Sen. Yaw to hold Telephone Town Hall on Feb. 7

HARRISBURG – State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) is inviting residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties to join his Telephone Town Hall event on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., to discuss important state-related issues.“I look forward to hearing from residents... Read More.

Pickett invites seniors to fraud seminars on Feb. 23

SAYRE – In her continuing effort to educate older residents about the latest scams and how to protect themselves, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is co-hosting two financial fraud seminars in February.“The goal of our seminars is to make older residents aware of the latest scams... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge kicks off Saturday

SAYRE -- The 44th annual Scholarship Challenge will return to the Sayre Theatre stage this Saturday, Feb. 3.The popular high school quiz show will be held every Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., through the finals on March 16th.Teams from Horseheads, Spencer-Van Etten, Sayre, Newark... Read More.