Morning Times: Local News

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.

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Sayre police celebrate hotel worker who saved boy’s life
July 24, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
SAYRE — When Hampton Inn employee Cassandra Zipperi took CPR classes earlier this year, she was not sure if or when she would ever need the skill.

Bradford County hears proposals for Community Development Block Grant projects
July 24, 2026, 11:30 am | Source
TOWANDA — Bradford County held its first hearing on Thursday to hear project proposals under the Community Development Block Grant Program, a yearly grant program aimed at benefiting low- and moderate-income residents and communities.

Police: Sugar Run man made death threat, threw duck and quail heads at grandfather
July 24, 2026, 11:00 am | Source
WILMOT TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police responded Wednesday to a Rocky Forest Road home in Wilmot Township for a report of a man allegedly killing ducks and quail with a knife.

Chemung County DA warns of Medicare fraud scam
July 24, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
The Chemung County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents, particularly senior citizens and their caregivers, about a new telehealth Medicare fraud scam being perpetrated in the area.

Waverly's TOPS 646 invites public to open house Aug. 3
July 24, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
WAVERLY — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 646 Waverly is inviting the public to a friendly open house to learn how TOPS supports healthy weight loss through encouragement, accountability, community and fun. The open house will be held Monday, Aug.…

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ coming to Wyalusing next week
July 24, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
WYALUSING — Theatergoers are invited over for “Suppertime” at the T.W. Room next week as Wyalusing Community Theater puts on its performance of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

Tioga County Land Bank OKs $662K historic home renovation bid
July 23, 2026, 1:00 pm | Source
OWEGO — The Tioga County Land Bank on Wednesday voted to award a $662,800 bid to renovate a blighted historic home located at 247 Main St. in the Village of Owego.

Bradford County planning warns of scam impersonating government offices
July 23, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
NORTH TOWANDA TOWNSHIP — The Bradford County Department of Planning, Mapping and Grants is warning the public of a scam impersonating government officials.

Shapiro admin launches new resource for help to families navigating substance abuse
July 23, 2026, 10:30 am | Source
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced Wednesday that it has launched a new, free online resource for the families of loved ones with substance use disorder (SUD) to find help and support as they…

Yaw solar farm bill signed into law
July 23, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
HARRISBURG — State Sen. Gene Yaw announced Tuesday that his bill, which he said would ensure responsible solar development and protect landowners, was signed into law this week by Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Police blotter
July 23, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
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Radio tower site dedicated to memory of former county fire coordinator
July 22, 2026, 10:00 am | Source
OWEGO — Tioga County officials, representatives from multiple public safety agencies across the country and family members gathered Monday to dedicate the Carmichael Radio Tower site to the memory of former Fire Coordinator John V. Scott.

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