Submitted Article The Bradford County commissioners participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29 to mark the official opening of Bridge #11 over Pratts Mill Road in Canton Township. The bridge has been closed since it collapsed during a high water event in 2017. The event marks more than justContinue Reading
Pausing on the bridge over the outlet of Sunfish Pond while checking the conditions of the trail on Thursday were (top, from left) Bradford County maintenance director Rod Manning, planner Matt Williams, EMHR director Cain Chamberlin, county commissioner Ed Bustin and chief clerk Michelle Shedden. Photos and story by RickContinue Reading
***DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING CONCERNS, THIS EVENT MUST BE RESCHEDULED*** French Azilum, Inc. partnered with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region for the design and production of a new interpretive panel that was recently installed at the Marie Antoinette Overlook in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. An official dedication isContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Bradford County Commissioners (top) were honored to present WWII veteran William F. Cowles with a certificate of recognition on May 28 in a small service at the Sayre Personal Care home where he resides. Mr. Cowles is the last know survivor of the Battle of Normandy inContinue Reading
(Initially posted at PA Environmental Digest Blog) On April 18, the U.S. Geological Survey released the results of a chemical analysis of water from 72 private water wells in Bradford County in 2016 which found drinking water quality exceeded federal and state standards for Radon-222 (70.4 percent), coliform (49.3 percent),Continue Reading
Bradford County Commissioners (above, front, from left) Ed Bustin, Daryl Miller, and Doug McLinko hold posters highlighting some of the summer programs planned by the Library System of Bradford County while Towanda Public Library board vice president Tomoko Henty (back left), Library System administrator Lea Chisum-Chaffee (center) and Spalding MemorialContinue Reading
Submitted Article Former prosecutor and Bradford County native, Chad Salsman, has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney. Salsman, the founder and owner of the Law Office of Chad M. Salsman, is a 1994 graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School and holds degreesContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk The board of directors of the Bradford County Airport accepted a proposal on Wednesday evening that will allow for the re-opening of the flight school that was shuttered in 2018 due to insurance concerns. Ryan Quigley of Quigley Aviation was granted approval to extend his flight schoolContinue Reading
Photos by Rick Hiduk A chilly rain on Monday evening left a haze around the Bradford County Courthouse in Towanda. The iconic structure is festooned for the holidays, but Lady Justice was eclipsed by the American flag, set at half mast as the nation observed the passing of 41st presidentContinue Reading
Homeschooled students (from left) Abby, Lydia, and Silas Greenough got a lesson in civics on Oct. 25 when they attended a Bradford County Commissioners meeting held in their community. Commissioners Daryl Miller (back, left) and Doug McLinko conducted the meeting at the Smithfield VFW to bring attention to its ongoingContinue Reading