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Goats eat vegetation and greet neighbors along Natrona riverwalk
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- This week, 12 hungry goats and a donkey are tasked with managing the landscape along the Natrona riverfront in Harrison Township. At Three Rivers Water Trail in Natrona on Wednesday, the goats and donkey were eating up the attention of people passing by to say hello while also gobbling up the vegetation. "If they're always hungry, then what a great idea. It's like serving two purposes," said Natrona resident Debbie Hasson. "We learned a couple of things about the donkey and about the goats and stuff, so it's good for the kids too, educational."Wednesday's "bleat and...
The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania
The dynamic topography of the PA Grand Canyon creates many scenic wonders, including steep canyon walls and waterfalls. Part of the Tioga State Forest, beginning near Wellsboro, it includes one of the most popular attractions, the Pine Creek Rail Trail, a converted railroad bed that travels along a gorge at the floor of the canyon. Cited as one of the 10 great places to take a bike tour in the world, its gentle grade trail offers easy pedaling, and can be experienced with minimal physical impact and basic biking gear. Of course it also makes for great hiking and running as well.
Flames destroy Cherry Flats Baptist Church, along with nearby garage
MANSFIELD, PA (WENY) -- A fire destroyed the Cherry Flats Baptist Church near Mansfield on Wednesday afternoon. The fire also destroyed a nearby garage and pickup truck. The family that resides in the home on the church’s right side said it could have been much worse. Melissa Bolt was at work when she received an alert on her phone from her camera security system. She sped home, calling her husband Jessie, to tell him that their entire garage was engulfed in flames.
Fire engulfs church on Cherry Flats Road
At 12:04 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, the Wellsboro Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on Cherry Flats Road in Charleston Township. Also responding was Goodyear Hose Co., Galeton, the Morris Fire Department, Mansfield Hose Co., Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Company and Elkland Volunteer Fire Department. The fire...
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Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries win aid for senior dogs
Tioga, Pa. — The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit dedicated to letting senior dogs live out their last days in loving homes, has awarded 100 animal welfare groups with grants during this year's cycle. Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries is among the grant winners, which were chosen from a pool of nearly 400 applicants. The winning groups are sharing more than $1 million in grants to help save and improve the lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities. ...
Wellsboro, CV compete at 'Battle in the Bowl'
SAYRE — The Wellsboro and Cowanesque Valley football teams competed here on Saturday, July 20 in the second rendition of the Battle in the Bowl where the Wellsboro team finished in second place with a 4-2 overall record, and CV finished 1-4 during the seven on seven tournament. Wellsboro...
Commonwealth University officials: Police training in Mansfield going strong
Officials from Commonwealth University want to correct what they describe as a “false rumor” about Act 120 training at the Mansfield campus. “Since 1977, the Mansfield Police Academy has trained law enforcement officers who serve critical roles in Pennsylvania communities,” a statement from Commonwealth University said. “The Academy will continue to meet the public safety needs of our region and Pennsylvania into the future.”
Road in Covington temporarily closes, now open
UPDATE: PennDOT announced at 4:20 p.m. that Cherry Flats Road in Covington Township reopened. COVINGTON, Pa. (WETM) — PennDOT is warning people to avoid Cherry Flats Road in Covington this afternoon. According to PennDOT, Cherry Flats Road (Route 2018) is closed between Mack Road (Route 2020) and Miller Hill Road in Covington Township because of […]
Tioga, PA, animal shelter gets grant for senior dogs
TIOGA, Pa. (WETM) — An animal shelter in Tioga, Pennsylvania, received a grant to help senior dogs have happier golden years. Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries announced that it received a $7,800 grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization. The shelter will use this money to provide at least a dozen senior dogs with medical care, dental […]
Bridge closure coming up in Lindley
LINDLEY, N.Y. (WETM) – A bridge in the Town of Lindley will be closed next week to accommodate a paving project. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the bridge on County Route 115 between Stowell Road and Caroline Drive that goes over Morgan Creek will be closed from Monday, July 29, through Thursday, Aug. […]
Groups can paint the woods at Hilltop
GENESEE — When a six-generation farm in Genesee was passed onto Luke and Lance Wright this year, they were unsure about what they would do with the property: continue the traditions passed onto them or find a new use for the 150-plus acres that sits high on the hill.
ANIA, ADOPTING A RENTAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION PROGRAM; DEFINING AND REGULATING RENTAL PROPERTIES; REQUIRING INSPECTIONS OF PROPERTIES; SETTING STANDARDS FOR INSPECTIONS; REGULATING THE TIMING OF INSPECTIONS; REQUIRING NOTICE PROCEDURE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Copy for review at the Borough Building, 519 Pruner St., Osceola Mills, PA during regular business hours until August 19, 2024.
Westfield football coach Matt Meekins retiring after winning 99 games over nine years
Westfield head football coach Matt Meekins is retiring, Spring ISD announced Thursday. Meekins has been at the helm of the Mustangs’ program since 2015 after taking the reins from his brother, Corby, who spent time as a college assistant and is now head coach at Lutheran South. During Meekins’...
Laurel Health to offer walk-in physicals in August
Pa. (WETM) – Laurel Health will offer several walk-in physical days at three of its locations in Tioga and Bradford counties for students who are about to begin school and need a wellness exam. Walk-in physical days will take place at the Laurel Health Centers in Wellsboro, Mansfield and Troy beginning on Aug. 8. Three […]
Christ Church to open Springbrook Christian Academy
When the Wellsboro Bible Church moved to a new building on Route 6, it gave the congregation room to grow in more ways than they could have anticipated. One change was a new name to reflect their focus on Jesus Christ by renaming the congregation Christ Church and another big change that will begin this year is the opening of Springbrook Christian Academy.
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