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Towanda AMVETS to hold fundraiser for hurricane victims

Tuesday, December 3 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda AMVETS Post 187 will be holding a fundraiser this weekend to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.The event will feature a soup sale and a Chinese auction and will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.The cost is...

Towanda Salvation Army, commissioners and law enforcement teaming up for toy drive

Monday, December 2 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Salvation Army, Bradford County Commissioners, the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office and probation department are teaming up for a toy drive this Christmas.The goal is to collect unwrapped toys to ensure local kids have a special Christmas.Toys can be dropped off at the...

Towanda man killed in UTV accident

Monday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

A Towanda man was killed in a UTV crash on Friday night.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 42-year-old Michael E. Vincent was trying to go around a curve when he went off the road and hit several objects at around 11 p.m. on Old...

Towanda Fire Department hosting pancake breakfast

Thursday, November 14 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Sunday.The event will run from 8 to 11 a.m. at the fire hall located at 101 Elm Street in Towanda.The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and free...

Guthrie announces major expansion to RPH Towanda campus, honors local family

Monday, November 11 by Pat McDonald

Guthrie is thrilled to announce the naming of the Robert Packer Hospital, Towanda Campus Emergency Department in honor of a family deeply rooted in the community, and unveil plans for its expansion and renovation to further our goal of providing high-quality care...

Halloween parades set for Saturday in Sayre, Towanda

Friday, October 25 by Pat McDonald

The Valley Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday in Sayre.The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Elmer Ave. Participants will march along Hayden Street, Desmond Street and Lockhart Street before finishing on Brock Street.The Towanda Halloween Parade will begin at 7 p.m....

Towanda man arrested for assault in Tioga County

Thursday, October 10 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 25-year-old Towanda man for assault.According to police, Joshua Babcock has been charged with assault in the third degree, four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and two counts of criminal mischief...

Towanda Pumpkin Rolling Festival will be held Saturday

Tuesday, October 1 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Borough Recreation Committee will hold their annual Downhill Pumpkin Rolling Festival this weekend.The event will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Towanda.The pumpkin rolling will start at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Second Street and Maple Street next to...

Towanda man gets 10 to 64 years in state prison for crimes against children

Tuesday, September 17 by Pat McDonald

A 34-year-old Towanda man has been sentenced to 10 to 64 years in state prison following multiple convictions in Bradford County Court.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Jonathan Rivera was convicted of endangering the welfare of a child, indecent assault, indecent exposure...

Towanda Borough Recreation to host annual pumpkin rolling festival

Thursday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Borough Recreation Committee will hold their annual Downhill Pumpkin Rolling Festival next month.The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 in downtown Towanda.The rolling will start at the intersection of Second Street and Maple Street next to the library. The owner...

Towanda Porchfest set for Saturday

Wednesday, September 4 by Pat McDonald

The second annual Towanda Porchfest is set for this weekend in downtown Towanda.The Towanda Porchfest puts local musicians on porches and front lawns throughout the borough and invites the community to come out for a day of music, food and fun.The event will run...

Towanda Student Council sends care package to Towanda grad serving overseas

Wednesday, September 4 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Junior/Senior Student Council recently organized a care package for Towanda High School graduate Jordan Dawsey, who is currently deployed in Iraq serving in the United States Army.Jordan graduated from Towanda High School in 2012. Since then, Jordan has served in the military...