Firefighters battle blaze in Sayre

Firefighters battled a blaze at a home in Sayre on Wednesday. The fire started at around 2:30 p.m. on Elsbree Street. All residents were able to escape the home and no injuries have been reported from the incident. Firefighters from Sayre, Athens Township and Athens Borough responded... Read More.

Thomas promoted to police chief in Athens Township

A longtime veteran of the Athens Township Police Department has been promoted to police chief. In a 4-1 vote, the Athens Township Supervisors have promoted Sgt. Dan Thomas to the position of police chief. Thomas will replace longtime chief Roger Clink, who announced his retirement in... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge finals set for Saturday

The final round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge is set for this weekend. Owego, Tioga, Towanda and Wellsboro will battle for the coveted Kwasnoski Cup on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Tioga will face Towanda in the first match of the day, while Wellsboro... Read More.

Athens man facing charges after allegedly kicking woman

An Athens man is facing charges after he allegedly kicked a woman in the stomach. According to Athens Borough Police, 37-year-old Jacob A. Correll was charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. The charges stem from an incident on March 1 at the Page Manor... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge finals set for Saturday

The final round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge is set for this weekend. Owego, Tioga, Towanda and Wellsboro will battle for the coveted Kwasnoski Cup on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Tioga will face Towanda in the first match of the day, while Wellsboro... Read More.

Sayre Police arrest man for hitting four-year-old

A 25-year-old man is behind bars after he allegedly hit a four-year-old boy in the face. According to court documents, Pedro Hernandez Perez was charged by Sayre Police with one count of simple assault and one count of harassment. The assault allegedly occurred after the child... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge finals set for Saturday

The final round of the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge is set for this weekend. Owego, Tioga, Towanda and Wellsboro will battle for the coveted Kwasnoski Cup on Saturday at the Sayre Theatre. Tioga will face Towanda in the first match of the day, while Wellsboro... Read More.

Sayre wins Middle School Scholarship Challenge

The Sayre Redskins won the middle school competition at the 46th annual FCCB Scholarship Challenge on Saturday. Sayre beat Tioga Central in the championship match. Athens and Northeast Bradford tied for third and fourth place. Teams from Spencer-Van Etten, Waverly, Wellsboro and Wyalusing also took part... Read More.