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Athens man charged with vehicular homicide in Nichols motorcycle crash

Monday, October 7 by Pat McDonald

A 58-year-old Athens man is facing several charges in connection with a fatal motorcycle accident in Nichols last month.According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, Jack S. Lineburg has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, a Class B felony, aggravated vehicular assault, a Class... Read More.

Athens man facing charges after allegedly attacking victim with machete

Friday, October 4 by Pat McDonald

An Athens man is facing assault charges after he allegedly threatened a person with a machete.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 30-year-old Nicholas Cron threatened the victim with a machete in Windham Township on July 26th.Cron has been charged with two felony counts of... Read More.

Athens golf squad captures District 4 team title

Thursday, September 26 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Wildcats captured the 2024 District IV Team Class AAA Golf Championship with a record-breaking performance at White Deer Golf Course on Wednesday.The Wildcats broke the school record with a team score of 306, to beat out second-place Jersey Shore by 17 strokes.Athens... Read More.

Athens to celebrate Homecoming this week with several events

Wednesday, September 25 by Pat McDonald

It’s Homecoming Week for the Athens Area School District and the Wildcat community will celebrate with several events.It will all start on Thursday with the Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 6 p.m.A tailgate party will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on... Read More.

Athens Area School District reminds community about anonymous tipline following threats

Wednesday, September 18 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Area School District reminded the community about an anonymous tipline that is available following the recent online threats towards schools in the Twin Tiers.Here is the complete statement from Athens Superintendent Dr. Craig Stage:Good afternoon,Over the last 24-48 hours, a social media... Read More.

Route 199 reconstruction project continues this week in Athens

Monday, September 16 by Pat McDonald

A four-year reconstruction project continues this week on Route 199 in Athens.The 2.6-mile project is located .44 miles north of the intersection with Route 1056 (Front Street) in Athens Borough to the intersection with Interstate 17 (Southern Tier Expressway) at the New York state... Read More.

Athens Borough Council considering traffic signal at busy intersection

Wednesday, September 11 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Borough Council is considering putting a traffic light or signal at one if the borough’s busiest intersections.According to the Morning Times, borough officials are looking into placing a traffic or blinking light at the intersection of State Route 199 and South Main... Read More.

Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company receives pickup truck from Energy Transfer

Wednesday, September 4 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company received a donation of a pickup truck on Tuesday from a local company.Energy Transfer donated a Ford F-250 to the local fire department.The truck is the former work truck of Energy Transfer employee and Athens Township firefighter Alex... Read More.

Listen to the Athens Wildcats take on Northwest tonight!

Friday, August 30 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Wildcats will take on the Northwest Rangers in their first home game of the 2024 football season tonight (Friday, Aug. 30).Pat McDonald and Cody White will be on hand to bring you all the action on Choice 102.1 FM, choice102.com and the... Read More.

Owego Police: Athens man arrested following armed carjacking, burglary

Thursday, August 29 by Pat McDonald

An Athens man, who allegedly carjacked a victim at gunpoint on Monday, Aug. 19, has been arrested for several felonies following a lengthy search throughout the Twin Tiers.According to the Owego Police Department, on Monday, August 19, at about 10:15 a.m., Owego Police were... Read More.

Route 199 reconstruction project continues this week in Athens

Monday, August 26 by Pat McDonald

Athens School Board votes 5-4 to end merger talks with Sayre

Wednesday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

A day after the Sayre School Board voted to stop merger talks, the Athens School Board followed suit at a meeting on Tuesday night.In a 5-4 vote, the Athens School Board rejected a resolution to continue the conversation about a potential merger with the... Read More.