Towanda falls in District 4 semi-finals

Towanda fell in District 4 semi-finals 19-14 to Lewisburg. It ends the Towanda season at 11-1. For a full story of Friday night’s game, read Saturday’s edition of The Daily Review. (read more)

Waste water treatment plant permit denied

BY BRIAN BISHOP

ATHENS TWP. - A conditional use permit for a facility to treat waste water generated by the natural gas drilling industry in the Valley Industrial Park in Athens Township was denied by the Athens Township Supervisors following a recent public hearing.

On a motion by Supervisor E. Maurice Fay, seconded by Jack Walter, the supervisors voted unanimously to deny the conditional use application.

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Bradford County commissioner: County tax rate won't be raised this year

BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN

TOWANDA - The chairman of the Bradford County commissioners stated unequivocally on Thursday that there will not be an increase in the county property tax this year.

In addition, the Bradford County commissioners on Thursday approved $65,000 in grants, which are funded by room tax money.

At their meeting on Thursday, the commissioners also approved the hiring of an Imler, Pa., company to design and construct a Web site for the Bradford County Manor.

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Public hearing set for applicants for Community Development Block Grants

BY THE REVIEW

The Bradford County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program invites non-profit agencies to apply for project funding through the program, according to a press release from county's Office of Community Planning & Grants.

There will be a public meeting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Bradford County Commissioners' conference room. All applicants must attend and present their project. Eligible projects must meet one of three objectives set forth by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). These objectives are:

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Bradford County to purchase Valley Wood Works building for $140,000 for district court, county offices, district court

BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN

TOWANDA - Bradford County will purchase the 11,000 square-foot, three-story Valley Wood Works building in downtown Towanda, which will be used to house the Towanda District Court, the Bradford County Penn State Cooperative Extension office, the Bradford-Wyoming County Literacy Program office, and two county offices, the Bradford County commissioners announced Thursday.

The Bradford County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to purchase the building for $140,000.

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Scoville-Meno seeks local support for troop care packages

Families and businesses in the Valley are being asked by the Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships to support troops today and tomorrow by bringing in items for care packages, according to a press release from Scoville-Meno.

People can bring in items between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. today and Saturday to Scoville-Meno Dodge, 102 Spring St. in Sayre, the release stated. Additionally, on Saturday there will be a craft table in the showroom for children to make cards to be sent with the care packages, and people can also send well-wishes with pre-made cards, according to the release.

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Western Bradford News Digest

Chinese auction raises money

Canton High School senior Erica Route's recent Chinese auction to help raise money to purchase a digital projector for the Rialto Theatre in Canton yielded $350, she said.

She was happy with the amount. "It was a good start."

The equipment would allow the theater to play DVDs at events such as private parties, and also to show small clips of businesses before the movie as large movie houses do. She is planning some more fundraisers, such as an X-Box gaming night. It's for her senior project.

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Towanda falls in District 4 semi-finals

Waste water treatment plant permit denied

Bradford County commissioner: County tax rate won't be raised this year

Public hearing set for applicants for Community Development Block Grants

                Bradford County to purchase Valley Wood Works building for $140,000 for district court, county offices, district court

              

Scoville-Meno seeks local support for troop care packages

Western Bradford News Digest

Courts/Police

Police Briefs, 11/19/09

Man faces hearing John Paul Vanderpool, 25, of RR4, Box 4186, Wyalusing, faces a preliminary hearing on Dec. 18 before Magisterial District Judge Timothy Clark of Towanda on two drug-related violations for an incident around 10:48 p.m. Nov. 7 on Railroad

Police Briefs, 11/18/09

DWI in Waverly Brian Lee Charlton, 62, of Lockwood, N.Y., was arrested for misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor DWI with a BAC greater than .08 percent at 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 11, according to Waverly police. Charlton was arrested following a traffic stop on Lin

Police Briefs 11-16-09

Three arrested in Wyalusing theft The following people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a purse from a motor vehicle in Wyalusing: Shawn Rooke, 37, of Stevensville; Timothy Heckman Jr., 20, of Wyalusing; and Dale Whipple Jr., 24, of Wya

Police Briefs 11/16

Vehicle stolen in Sheshequin A 36-year-old Sheshequin Township man reported that his maroon Dodge Dakota was recently stolen from his residence, police said. The theft occurred sometime between Nov. 10 and Nov. 13 along Water Road, state police said. The

Assault reported At 8 a.m. on Oct. 28, Canton police received a report of an incident that took place at the Warrior Lounge on Oct. 25. A female assaulted another female, police said. The incident is still under investigation. Two charged following dom

Police Briefs, 11/14/09

Vehicle stolen The Canton Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft that occurred around 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 9. According to police: The vehicle taken was a 2004 Pontiac four-door Grand Prix GT, black in color with registration GWV0359 PA. It has

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