Damage assessments from the July 12 flooding have been submitted to Pennsylvania and the Bradford County Department of Public Safety remains hopeful for possible state aid.

Gov. Tom Wolf wants legislators to cut their summer break short and reconvene by the end of the month to approve an extension of the state’s opioid disaster declaration.

SAYRE – It’s been about eight months since Athens resident Jason Gowin launched his “Dadpocalypse: My Clueless Journey Into Fatherhood” podcast, which morphed into “The Parent’s Lounge” a few months later with Los Angeles-based actor and comedian Jamie Kaler. Now the show is branching out in…

Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth boundaries encompass at least 85,568 miles of streams and 242 major publicly accessible lakes comprising 125,119 surface water acres. Section 303 of the Federal Clean Water Act requires that states, territories, and authorized tribes, collectively referred to in t…

TROY TOWNSHIP — The 145th Annual Troy Fair has come to a close, but the week featured an enthusiastic return to fun and normalcy that the public has been excited for.

It has been nearly 10 months since the Valley lost one of its most well-known and beloved leaders — but Leo Bentley’s legacy will certainly live on forever in South Waverly.

TROY TOWNSHIP — Organizers of the 145th Annual Troy Fair Draft Horse Show were happy about a positive turnout and return to festivities since 2019.

TROY TOWNSHIP — The week of the Troy Fair displayed the return of 4-H and their animals shows as organizers, participants and spectators were happy that a core part of the fair was continuing.

Bradford County saw a slight increase in COVID-19 infections over a recent seven-day period.

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be making low-interest loans available to those impacted by the July 12 flooding in Bradford and several other counties.

The family of a Wysox man killed in a motorcycle accident has hired a Philadelphia attorney to represent them in the matter.

MANSFIELD – Dr. Bashar Hanna began his appointment as interim president of Mansfield University Friday.

Nicholas T. Williams was selected as the 2O21 recipient of the Brian R. Shaner Memorial Scholarship. He is the 35th recipient of the scholarship, which is provided annually to a senior at Troy High School in memory of Brian Shaner. The scholarship was presented at the Troy High School awards…

The Troy Fair displayed a Farmers Market on Thursday, which persevered through early afternoon rain to promote local vendors’ products.

The Troy Borough Council announced that the 2022 budget process is currently underway as well as the planning of upcoming street repair projects.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP — A man was killed and another was seriously injured following a Route 220 near the intersection with Kellogg Road in Monroe Township.

WYSOX TOWNSHIP – Wysox Township Volunteer Fire Company and the three Penelec workers who helped save a woman’s life during a June 25 fire in Asylum Township were recently recognized for their efforts.

Former Bradford County Coroner Thomas Michael Carman has been charged following allegations he stole $431,913 from Western Alliance Emergency Services during his time as its CEO.

U.S. Rep. Fred Keller (R-Pa.-12) held his 10th telephone town hall on Monday where he spoke about visiting his congressional district soon and issues that included federal spending, jobs, vaccinations and critical race theory.

TROY TOWNSHIP — The Troy Fair celebrated Monday as STEM Day where participants could go to the Lower Meadow tent and participate in science-related activities.

TROY TOWNSHIP — The Troy Fair is back for the first time since 2019 and fairgoers couldn’t be happier.

TROY TOWNSHIP — Senior Day at the 145th Troy Fair drew in huge crowds on the second day of events and attractions on Tuesday.

WINDHAM TOWNSHIP — The Bedrock Cruise-In held their car show for the first time at the Windham Township Volunteer Fire Company on Sunday.

TROY TOWNSHIP — Towanda native Torrah Dughi was crowned the 2021 Troy Fair Queen at the 145th Troy Fair Queen Pageant in an opening ceremony for the Troy Fair on Sunday, which included a ribbon cutting.

Bradford County COVID-19 rates continue to decline according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

WYSOX — The valley community took advantage of the nice weekend weather and showed up in full force at the Building Outreach Opportunities Inc. community yard sale and flee market on Saturday in Wysox.

Road work continues next week on Route 199 in Athens and Sayre for drainage improvements, sidewalks and curb improvements, traffic signal upgrades, ADA curb ramp installations, and other construction according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

ATHENS BOROUGH — There are some who have served their country proudly but now may need some help back home — and the Athens American Legion, Sayre Sportsmen’s Club and the Northern Tier Veterans Group are here to help.

WAVERLY – Waverly Police Chief Dan Gelatt said his department’s relationship with the community has always been the most important part of their approach to policing.

TOWANDA BOROUGH — The Towanda Municipal Authority approved a resolution to refinance their debt during Kyle Lane’s last meeting in the role of manager on Monday.

The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Troy Chamber of Commerce have expressed interest in conducting their own downtown revitalization initiatives similar to Sayre.

Wolf administration officials doubled down this week on pursuing more than $100 million in new pandemic-related emergency contracts as they faced questions from state lawmakers about the health department’s spending. The House and Senate held two hearings this week after Spotlight PA reporti…

NEW ALBANY BOROUGH — The New Albany Borough Council reported various damages to local street and infrastructure due to the recent flooding and are seeking financial and resource assistance for it.

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