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Hornets 6th At Season-Opening Match At Towanda
The Wellsboro Golf team kicked off the 2024 season with a 6th place finish at the Towanda Golf Club on Wednesday, August 14. Athens won the match, shooting a team score of 332 followed by Towanda (349), North Penn-Mansfield (365), Wyalusing (367), Cowanesque Valley (421), Wellsboro (423), and Sayre (546).
Troy woman sentenced on gun and drug charges
SOUTH TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) – A Troy woman has been sentenced to serve time after she was found guilty of drug and gun charges stemming from an incident that occurred in South Towanda last summer. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, Crystal A. Putnam, 42, was sentenced on Aug. 12 to serve no […]
Plains Twp. officer charged with using drugs from evidence room
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Plains Township Police officer and member of the Luzerne County Drug Task Force is charged with taking and using crack cocaine seized from investigations. According to Luzerne County Detectives, an investigation started on April 26 when Timothy Minnick, 45, of Bear Creek Township, was found near Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical […]
Major Funding for Independence Street in Shamokin
SHAMOKIN – The News Item is reporting… Several projects starting in 2025 will subject Independence Street and surrounding areas to months, if not years, of construction and remodeling. US Congressman Dan Meuser said Shamokin was awarded $2.7 million in federal funding to remodel Independence Street as it aligns...
How sweet it is! Hamlin corn king passes 50 year mark
LAKE ARIEL, WAYNE CO. (WOLF) — One of Lake Ariel’s most famous farm stands is run out of a station wagon. For 50 years, Mr. Swingle has been selling corn on Hamlin Highway. Every day, cars driving on Hamlin Highway pull off the road just to buy some...
Fundraiser for Manna for the Many
SHAMOKIN – They’ll be a fundraiser for the Manna for the Many program this weekend. The nonprofit food pantry in Shamokin is holding a donation drive Saturday from 8-4. They say, all donations go directly to serve the people of Shamokin, Coal township, Trevorton, Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, and Elysburg.
State DEC asked to declare emergency to expedite repairs from recent storms
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been asked to issue an emergency declaration to help communities in 18 counties to help speed up the rebuild from last weekend’s severe weather. New York Governor Kathy Hochul asked the DEC to make the authorization. This would help speed up necessary […]
Downtown ‘Wellsville’ Mural finalized, donate today
WELLSVILLE, NY – On August 1st, the Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce (WACOC) celebrated its 100th anniversary, having been chartered in 1924. As part of their anniversary celebration, the Chamber commissioned a ‘WELLSVILLE’ mural to be painted on the side of L’Italia; adding vibrancy and energy to our community through art.
Former Oxnard Resident Sentenced to 5 Years for Role in Cocaine Distribution Network Spanning from California to Pennsylvania
A 24-year-old former Oxnard, California resident has been handed a five-year prison sentence for his part in a multi-state cocaine distribution ring. Christopher Andrew Salgado, the man sentenced, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Two EVENTS at Allegany County Dem HQ in Wellsville on Wed., Aug 21:
WELLSVILLE, NY — Bring a bag lunch and a beverage, and join fellow Democrats for our next “Lunch and Learn” program on Wed., August 21st at noon. Titled, “UUP and Politics: How the Union within SUNY Advocates for Candidates and Legislation,” we’ll learn how the United University Professions (UUP) is an ally in Allegany County and beyond.
Emergency Landing Incident In Flight To Western New York
Although several experts say that flying is the safest mode of transportation, that doesn’t prevent many people from being anxious to get on an airplane; especially with the issues of Boeing covering our newsfeeds. It’s true that most flights get to and from their destination without any incident at...
Three Rochester teens sprayed with gunfire while walking down sidewalk, killing 19-year-old girl
Three Rochester teens were "randomly" sprayed with gunfire Monday as they casually strolled down the sidewalk, leaving one, 19, dead and two others injured. The senseless shooting sparked an outcry from Rise Up Rochester, a community outreach group whose mission is to provide support to victims of violence and their families. The group is meeting with people in the city's Beechwood neighborhood after the deadly attack on Hazelwood Terrace.
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
Steuben County Father and Son Charged in Capitol Riot
Federal prosecutors say 53-year-old Charles Schimmel Senior and 23-year-old Logan Schimmel were among the first rioters inside the Capitol Building as the chaos broke out. They stayed inside the building for an hour. The two were identified in surveillance footage. Once they left the building, the two Prattsburgh men remained...
CU-Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses awarded GEARUP grant to host summer camp
Commonwealth University Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses were awarded funding through a grant from the PA State GEAR UP, U.S. Department of Education to host a summer camp designed to increase student achievement through data-driven decisions, develop a sustainable college-going culture and establish a shared community vision for equitable college access and success.
I cried for 2 days over the worst haircut – it was like the hairdresser used a hacksaw, I fixed it with kitchen scissors
A WOMAN was left crying for days after a disastrous trip to her local salon. She explained that she ended up with a completely different haircut to what she asked for, leading to her having to fix it herself. Olivia Day shared the entire journey with her TikTok followers, documenting...
How to prevent the next Steuben County flood? Officials push for easier stream cleanouts
As southern Steuben County continues to dig out from its second devastating flood in the last three years, public officials are advocating for changes in state policy they believe could help mitigate damage the next time a major storm hits. If local crews had the OK to clear out and stabilize streams...
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