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Elmira College kicks off 2024-25 school year

Tuesday, September 3 by Pat McDonald

Elmira College kicked off its 2024-25 school year on Monday with one of the largest incoming classes of first year and transfer students in recent years.According to Elmira College, the new first year students came to Elmira from 22 states and 12 countries.Move-in day... Read More.

High school football kicks off in Pennsylvania tonight

Friday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 high school football season will kick off in Pennsylvania tonight.In the Northern Tier League, Athens will visit South Williamsport, Canton travels to Northwest, Towanda will host Cowanesque Valley, Wyalusing welcomes in North Penn-Mansfield and Sayre heads to Alparon Park to take on... Read More.

All eyes on Chicago as Democratic National Convention kicks off with protests

Tuesday, August 20 by The Center Square

The eyes of the nation turned to Chicago on Monday for the start of the Democratic National Convention, an event that will lead to the nomination of Vice... Read More.

Tioga County Fair kicks into high gear today

Wednesday, August 7 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Fair kicks into high gear today (Wednesday, Aug. 7) at Marvin Park in Owego.The annual event will run through Saturday and features rides and games, great food, a demolition derby and plenty of other entertainment options.The cost is $16 and includes... Read More.

Chemung County Fair kicks off on Wednesday

Monday, July 29 by Pat McDonald

The Chemung County Fair kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday in Horseheads.The fair will feature rides and games, a demolition derby, car show, great food and live music including a performance from the legendary Oak Ridge Boys on Thursday.Visit etix.com and search... Read More.

Harris kicks off campaign for president, says Biden is ‘feeling much better’

Monday, July 22 by The Center Square

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from the White House South Lawn on Monday where she told event attendees that the president, who has been quarantined with COVID-19, is... Read More.

Gov. Hochul kicks off listening tour on addressing smartphone use in schools

Thursday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off a statewide listening tour this week focused on addressing smartphone use in schools.According to a press release from the governor’s office, this listening tour will include roundtable discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. As the Governor has... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest kicks off on Thursday

Wednesday, June 19 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 Towanda Riverfest kicks off on Thursday and runs through Saturday in downtown Towanda.The opening ceremony will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday with live music and fun on the midway kicking off at 6.On Friday, vendors will open at 11 a.m.... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge kicks off Saturday

Tuesday, January 30 by Pat McDonald

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.