Local news feed from the Morning Times in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Covering the latest local and breaking news for northern PA and the Southern Tier of New York.
State stats show Sayre students struggled after COVID
January 21, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
SAYRE — The Sayre School Board will consider how to utilize progress statistics from the state to measure improvement for its students following a brief presentation about the Future Ready PA online dashboard provided by the state Department of Education.
Police blotter
January 21, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
Failure to register
Planning commission to review draft data center ordinance language
January 21, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
NORTH TOWANDA TOWNSHIP — A draft update to Bradford County’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) concerning data center development is being refined by the county’s planning commission, as previously directed by the Bradford County Commissioners.
Police: Gillett man fired more than 40 shots from inside garage
January 21, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
GILLETT — A Gillett man faces 20 felony charges after allegedly sequestering himself in his garage and firing more than 40 shots in various directions at around 2 p.m. Sunday.
Bradford County kicks off America 250 celebrations
January 21, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
TOWANDA — Dozens gathered in the Bradford County Courthouse foyer on Tuesday to begin the semiquincentennial celebrations with America 250 PA’s 2026 kick-off event in Bradford County, part of their series of events in every county across the state.
Three Troy Township natural gas wells given violations
January 20, 2026, 7:43 pm | Source
TROY TOWNSHIP — Three natural gas wells in Troy Township operated by Repsol have received violations for defective cement.
Athens schools confirm budget cuts, details still unclear
January 20, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
ATHENS — In the face of a persistent deficit, the Athens Area School District is actively considering budget cuts and is in discussions about what form that may take, according to Superintendent Craig Stage.
Help America Vote day to let public learn about working the polls
January 20, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
OWEGO — Tioga County’s Board of Elections is joining a national effort to connect with poll workers and teach people how elections work.
Police say no charges in December death of Sayre pedestrian
January 20, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
ATHENS TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Sayre man was killed Dec. 15 after he allegedly crossed Elmira Street without looking, according to a press release sent Monday by Police Chief Roger Clink.
NWS: Cold temps, possible snow over the next two weeks
January 20, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
With “feels like” temperatures hovering around 0 and barely breaking 20 degrees this week, the National Weather Service in Binghamton is predicting cold temps to hold through next week, with a potentially large snowstorm coming this Sunday.
Penn York Opportunities education facility supports life skills
January 20, 2026, 10:45 am | Source
ATHENS TOWNSHIP — Penn York Opportunities hosted an open house for its E.C.H.O. learning facilities Friday, spotlighting instruction for people who need assistance learning how to live independently.
Students make case for Towanda FFA
January 20, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
TOWANDA — A group of Towanda High School students is hoping the district will implement an FFA program, which they say will provide a variety of real-world, STEM-based learning opportunities while also equipping them with crucial leadership and communication skills,…
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