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Towanda man convicted of arson

Tuesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

A Towanda man was convicted of arson in Bradford County Court on Tuesday.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 62-year-old Robert Wayne Devine was convicted of arson, endangering property, a second-degree felony following his arrest on August 27, 2023.Devine was arrested when a... Read More.

Towanda man arrested for alleged road rage incident, domestic violence

Sunday, May 12 by Pat McDonald

A Towanda man has been arrested for his alleged role in a road rage incident as well as a series of domestic violence incidents.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, 31-year-old Elijah Boone has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, terroristic threats... Read More.

Towanda man found guilty of sex crimes against multiple children

Tuesday, April 9 by Pat McDonald

A 34-year-old Towanda man was found guilty of sex crimes against multiple children after a trial in Bradford County Court last week.For the second time, Jonathan Rivera was found guilty of six felonies and five misdemeanors in connection with the abuse of four girls... Read More.

Towanda punches ticket to Scholarship Challenge final, joining Newark Valley, NEB and Grace Christian Academy

Monday, March 4 by Pat McDonald

The fourth and final qualifying round for the 44th annual Scholarship Challenge took place on Saturday and the two-time defending champion Towanda Black Knights punched their ticket to the finals.Towanda will have a chance to win their third straight Scholarship Challenge title when they... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest finds new ride company, will move to June for this year

Thursday, February 15 by Pat McDonald

TOWANDA -- Just days after announcing they would have to cancel the 2024 Towanda Riverfest due to a lack of available amusement rides, organizers posted some good news on Facebook.The Facebook post read:"Attention all! An amazing ride carnival company has reached out to us... Read More.

Towanda Riverfest won’t happen this summer

Tuesday, February 13 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Riverfest has announced that the annual event will not happen this summer.According to a post on its Facebook page, the decision came after they were unable to book an amusement ride company for this year. They will look to resume the event... Read More.

Towanda drug dealer convicted in Bradford County

Monday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

A Towanda man has been convicted of 23 charges after he sold drugs to a confidential informant nine times over several months between 2021 and 2022.According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, a jury found 63-year-old Leslie John Bailey guilty of nine counts... Read More.

Bradford County Dancing with the Stars Returns to Towanda

Friday, January 19 by Irene Radigan

The Bradford County Regional Arts Council will be hosting their 2nd Annual Dancing with the Stars at the Keystone Theater Saturday, January 27th. Doors open at 6 and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are still available to experience the incredible dance performances as... Read More.

Warming Center open during frigid days, winter storms at Main Link in Towanda

Monday, January 15 by Pat McDonald

TOWANDA – The United Way of Bradford County, Main Link, YMCA, Christ Episcopal Church and other local organizations have joined forces to open a warming center at the Main Link in Towanda this winter.Definition of Centers:A Warming Center is a temporary facility that... Read More.

Towanda American Legion Post 42 visit Robert Packer to tour Veterans Center

Wednesday, May 24 by Bill Moyer

(Towanda, PA) - Members of the Towanda American Legion Post 42 recently visited Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital to tour Guthrie’s Veteran Resource Center and discuss opportunities for collaboration with the Guthrie Veterans Committee. Jeff Grenzer, chairman of the Guthrie Veterans Committee said, “It’s... Read More.

Robert Packer Hospital Towanda Auxiliary to host annual Charity Golf Tournament

Friday, April 21 by Bill Moyer

(Towanda, PA) – Join the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Towanda Campus Auxiliary for its 33rd annual Charity Golf Tournament, with proceeds supporting outpatient services at the Towanda hospital campus. The event will be held on Friday, May 12, at the Towanda Golf Club,... Read More.

Towanda woman assaults Constable during arrest; now going to state prison

Thursday, April 13 by Bill Moyer

(Towanda, PA) - At a jury trial earlier this month in Bradford County Court, Shana J. McAlmont, 37, of Towanda, Pa., was found guilty of Aggravated Assault-Attempts to Cause Bodily Injury to an Enumerated Person and Resisting Arrest, as well as a... Read More.