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Athens Area School District looking to get lawsuit connected to 2022 hazing incident dismissed

Thursday, January 16 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Area School District and several current and former administrators are asking a US Middle District Judge for Pennsylvania to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the parents of a former Athens High School football player who was allegedly injured in a hazing incident...

Athens Township Board of Supervisors looking to fill open seat

Thursday, January 9 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Township Board of Supervisors is looking for a new member after a resignation last month.Supervisor Cori Lasco resigned from the board on Dec. 31 due to conflicts with work.The board will be accepting letters of interest from Athens Township residents for the...

Fire destroys house in Athens Borough

Friday, January 3 by Pat McDonald

A home in Athens Borough was destroyed by a fire on Thursday morning.Firefighters responded to a home on North River Road at around 1 a.m. on Thursday. The rear of the house was engulfed in flames, and it took about an hour to get...

Athens man facing 10-27 years after sexual assault conviction

Tuesday, December 31 by Pat McDonald

An Athens man could serve up to 27 years in state prison after being convicted of sexual assault and other charges in Bradford County Court.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Wayne Frederick Talada was sentenced to a minimum of 10 years...

LISTEN LIVE: Valley Christmas Tournament opening night – Athens vs. Waverly

Thursday, December 26 by Pat McDonald

Listen to the Athens Wildcats take on the rival Waverly Wolverines in the opening round of the 2024 Valley Christmas Tournament. Pregame coverage begins at 5:50 with tip-off at 6 for the girls varsity game, with the boys varsity game to follow. Listen live...

Longtime Athens Borough Mayor George Whyte passes away

Tuesday, December 24 by Pat McDonald

The Valley lost a dedicated community leader earlier this month as longtime Athens Borough Mayor George C. Whyte passed away on Dec. 15th.Whyte was first elected mayor in 1993 and served his community with dedication and commitment for 24 years.Whyte joined the Athens Borough...

Athens man charged after allegedly impersonating police, assaulting Page Manor residents

Thursday, December 12 by Pat McDonald

An Athens man is behind bars after he allegedly posed as a police officer and assaulted residents at a senior housing complex.According to police, 38-year-old Joseph R. Hall was arrested on Sunday and charged with two felony counts of burglary and misdemeanor counts of...

Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company hosting Black Friday Craft & Vendor Show

Wednesday, November 27 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company will host its annual Black Friday Craft and Vendor Show this Friday.The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features a ton of vendors, a Chinese Auction, bake sale and food from the...

Shipwreck Bargains opens second location in Athens

Thursday, November 21 by Pat McDonald

A new business in Athens Borough celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting through the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.Shipwreck Bargains offers a wide variety of merchandise to its customers, including a large selection of brand-new toys, household items, clothing and...

Athens High School Science Olympiad team holding Santa Pancake Breakfast fundraiser

Wednesday, November 20 by Pat McDonald

The Athens Area Science Olympiad team will be hosting a Santa Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 7 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in the Athens High School cafeteria.Pre-sale tickets are available for $8 each, but breakfast can also be purchased the morning of the...

Athens’ Bronson to run at Bucknell

Thursday, November 14 by Pat McDonald

Athens senior Sara Bronson made her college choice official on Wednesday during a ceremony at the Athens High School gym with family, friends and coaches in attendance.Bronson will head to Division I Bucknell University next fall to compete in cross country and track and...

Athens man sentenced to 45 months to 9 years for fatal crash

Tuesday, October 29 by Pat McDonald

An Athens man could spend up to nine years in prison in connection with the death of a motorcyclist back in July of 2023.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 47-year-old Daryl A. Moore was sentenced to a minimum of 45 months to...