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Cloudy with snow. High around 30F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches..
Rain and snow in the evening then remaining overcast late. Low near 30F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Missoula Children's Theatre to present 'The Tortoise Versus the Hare'
for the review
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of "The Tortoise Versus the Hare" from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium on the Canton Area High School Campus.
Conservation Corner: You can make a difference
Last week I wrote about "prime" soils and development pressure on prime farmland here in Bradford County. This week I would like to look at the three required components of farmland preservation and how the community can get involved with this important program. Farmland Preservation requir…
110th anniversary of the arrival of Donald Guthrie, M.D.
By Henry G. Farley
Jan. 10, 2020 marked the 110th anniversary of the arrival of Donald Guthrie, M.D. in Sayre as surgeon-in-chief of the Robert Packer Hospital and what became the Guthrie Clinic, where his practices, organizational skills and ideals are still the core of how the institution runs today. The fol…
Test Drive: 5 Most Impressive SUV/Trucks from 2019
By Greg Zyla
Last week, we presented our five favorite automobile test drives from the 2019 year. This week, it's our five favorite SUV/Truck category test drives, and why we liked them in the review capsule. Here we go.
Foundation planning day trip to 'Emojiland'
The Wyalusing Area Education Foundation is planning a one-day trip on Sunday, Feb. 2, to New York City to see the off-broadway production of "Emojiland."
CONSERVATION CORNER: Bradford County Farmland does have development pressure
By Amy Kneller Agricultural Resource Specialist, Bradford County Conservation District
We are often asked "Why preserve farmland here when there isn't development pressure to protect it from?" While Bradford County doesn't have the visible development pressure of southeastern Pennsylvania, our areas of prime farmland are under pressure to be developed.
Test Drive: Five Favorites of 2019
This week, we present our five favorite test drives of 2019. Included are cars only, as next week we'll feature our five best test drives for SUVs, trucks, minivans, etc. So here we go with our five car test drives that impressed this scribe for reasons noted in the capsule. In no particular…
Outdoors with Jim Collins: Memories – Part I
For the outdoor-oriented person, outdoor sights and sounds are always precious. It takes very little effort to observe the sky, fields, woods, lakes and streams.
Henry Ford: the great industrialist and fateful Hunger March
Q: Greg, I recall reading one of your articles on the history of cars a while back. In it, you mention how things were back at the beginning, especially when it comes to Henry Ford himself. I enjoy your columns every week here in Owego Pennysaver and am wondering if you can comment on Henry …
'Luminous Arias' to be on display in Owego
"Luminous Arias: Recent Work by Brian Keeler" will open from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, at Tioga Arts Council, 179 Front Street, Owego, New York.
Vintage race cars, C3 Corvettes and post muscle car memories
Q: Greg with all the talk about the great new C8 mid engine Corvette, do you feel the C3 generation Corvettes built after 1974 are decent buys in the collector car hobby? I am currently browsing the internet and looking at 1975 and up C3 prices, and there are some great buys out there and m…
Test Drive: 2020 Kia Sorento SX AWD
Entry Price: $26,690; Price as tested: $43,550
'Christmas and a Cowbell'
By M.E. Bomboy
Regular columnist Robert P. Bomboy provided us this story from his wife, Mary Ellen, while he enjoys a little Christmas break. The story originally appeared in the magazine "Working Mother."
Sayre grad's WW II exploits highlighted in Sayre Quarterly
SAYRE BOROUGH – The World War II experiences of 1938 Sayre High School graduate George Hammond are recounted in the Winter edition of the Sayre Historical Society Quarterly history magazine. Hammond's story, including a daring bombing run on the Ploesti oil fields in Romania, was provided by…
CONSERVATION CORNER: Residential energy choices, sources, and systems – part 3
By DAN RHODES Bradford County Conservation District Education Coordinator
Not long ago, Pennsylvanian's heating and cooling options were few and simple; home heating oil, coal, wood, propane, and electricity. To power lights and appliances, it was electricity from the general power grid. Now there are solar powered systems, geothermal systems, electric heat pumps,…
Test Drive: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4x4
Price: $28,295; As tested: $50,345
The Saga of young Joe, part 2: Distracted driving
Last week, we updated our yearly report on "The Saga of young Joe," a vibrant 25-year-old who lost his life in an alcohol related single car accident in his '67 Dodge Coronet R/T.
There are sights that we observe outdoors that are simply put "precious!" One of those occurred Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Bus trip planned to see Wyalusing grad perform
Wyalusing Valley High School graduate Lucas Steele is performing off-Broadway in the musical "Emojiland," according to Duane Naugle, executive director of the Wyalusing Area Education Foundation. He explains that Steele is best known for his role in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1…
Energy choices, sources, and impacts – Part 2
By Dan Rhodes Education Coordinator, Bradford County Conservation District
Across the U.S. and Pennsylvania, passenger car and truck options for residents looking to fuel a new mode of personal transportation have never been more diverse. When the average consumer considers the options available today, certainly the price-tag is a big consideration, both in initial…
Test Drive: All New 2019 Toyota RAV4
The Saga of Young Joe
Again this 2019 holiday season, more and more drivers of all ages are expected on the road. So, as we do each year, it's time for our yearly column with updated stats on the dangers of drinking and driving as DUI arrests continue to be a major problem nationwide.
2019 Deer Season – Part II
The many deer hunters whom I have talked to have said this year was one of the slowest deer seasons they have experienced.
Wyalusing Valley Museum to celebrate 2020 roaring '20s style
By THE REVIEW
The Wyalusing Valley Museum will be bringing the roaring '20s to St. Agnes' JFK Hall to help ring in 2020 and support the museum's Move to Main Street Campaign.
Meet Clarice and Comet Saturday in Wellsboro
From noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 14, youngsters (and adults too) are invited to visit with live reindeer named Clarice and Comet during Christmas On Main Street in Wellsboro.
Conservation corner: Energy choices, sources, and impacts — Part I
Boiled down to its' simplest definition, energy is the power to do work. Without energy in its many forms, all the modern technology that moves people, goods and services, thoughts and ideas around the world at breakneck speed would come to a screeching halt. Our power plants scattered all o…
Test Drive: 2020 Hyundai Accent
Entry price: $15,195
Saints Peter and Paul Parish celebrates the sesquicentennial of the present church building
The Roman Catholic Parish of Saints Peter and Paul in Towanda will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the current church building on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019.
Opening day of deer season 2019 Part I
While it is way too early to accurately assess the change in opening day of the 2019 rifle season on white-tailed deer from the Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, some things are very clear.
Protect your heart in the snow
By The American Heart Association
SYRACUSE — For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the American Heart Association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating that the combination of colder temperatures and physical exertion increases the w…
Local shares thoughts on Towanda art
Local artist Ron Lent of Dushore has had two paintings chosen to be exhibited in two separate shows. One of the paintings titled, "On the Rocks," was juried into the 18th national exhibition of the American Society of Marine Artists.
Saturday deer season opener
In April, the Board of Commissioners of the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted 5-3 to change the "opening day" of the firearms season for white-tailed deer from the traditional Monday after Thanksgiving to the Saturday after the holiday.
GREENSPACE: Fair weather gardener
By DUANE CAMPBELL
"Weather permitting" may be the second most discouraging phrase in gardening, coming in right after "it died." Though there are people who will don galoshes and slickers and do what they feel needs to be done according to their own warped sense of duty, I'm not one of them. I am a fair weath…
All abo-o-o-o-oard! Sayre museum hosting Model Train Day on Nov. 30
SAYRE — Model trains of all shapes and sizes will be center-stage at the annual Model Train Day on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Sayre Historical Society.
Lamborghini history: From tractor to ultra sports car
Q: Greg. I heard my friends discuss that Italian tractor manufacturer Ferruccio Lamborghini started his Lamborghini car company because he was upset with Enzo Ferrari. Can you tell us more of what happened and how Lamborghini's are respected today as an ultimate sports car? Bob K., Rhode Island.
Test Drive: 2019 Lexus ES350 F Sport
Towanda seniors set to present 'Gone With the Breeze'
The Towanda Jr/Sr High School Class of 2020 (and a few friends) will be presenting the annual class play fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 at the high school auditorium.
Conservation Corner: Feeding the birds in winter
** Excerpt taken from Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy newsletter. To learn more about NPC or to sign up for their newsletter, visit https://npcweb.org/
Hunting & fishing with permission – Part IV
I had a nice conservation with a lady the other day at physical therapy in Canton. When asked if I still hunt woodchucks, I told her that yes I do. She stated that she has a bunch of them on her property, especially around the house and barn. I have hunted on that property previously, by p…
The best and worst of 1950 decade car design
Q: Greg, I read your columns regularly in the Bloomsburg, Pa., newspaper and enjoy them. Being I grew up in the same period as you (I'm an aging baby boomer) I remember you mentioned some of the best designs came in the 1950 decade. I remember you liked the Mercury in '55 and '56, the Ford i…
Test Drive: 2019 Toyota C-HR XLE
Conservation District says 'Thank You'
By Nathan Dewing Agricultural Team Leader, Bradford County Conservation District
Bradford County Conservation District celebrated difference makers at its annual appreciation dinner Friday night at the Troy Sale Barn. Volunteers were appreciated, land managers recognized, projects highlighted, supporters thanked and advances simply celebrated.
Test Drive: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica
Entry price: $27,235; As tested: $49,800
Kaiser Darrin sports car is rare, valuable and was ahead of its time
Q: Greg, I enjoyed your recent articles on Kaiser-Frazer and Willys-Jeep vehicles. My uncle owned a Henry J back in 1953 and I remember him telling me about the Kaiser sports car ready to come out in 1954, namely the Kaiser Darrin. Can you give your memories and info of the 1954 Kaiser Darri…
Hunting and Fishing with Permission Part III
My late fishing buddy, Gary Avery and I went to Hoagland's Run, a smallish trout stream in Lycoming County between Quiggleville and Salladasburg. The stream has native brook trout along with stocked brookies and brown trout. Most of the stream is not posted. Much of the stream is wooded. Th…
Winding River Players cabaret to benefit CHOP
Winding River Players will host "A Winding Rivers Cabaret" benefit performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Black Box Theatre.
The Needhams return to East Smithfield for Christmas concert
The gospel group The Needhams from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will be performing a Christmas concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the East Smithfield Federated Church, corner of Church and Main streets, East Smithfield.
Conservation Corner: Time to start the garden
Princely wedding festivities in Wysox: Union of two distinguished Pennsylvania families
By Henry G. Farley For The Review
Last Saturday I had the honor of presenting a history of the Piollet family for the grand opening of the Dandy Mini Mart's location in Wysox. The mart is in the former Piollet Mansion in the heart of Bradford County at the junction of Routes 6 and 187. What a splendid job Randy Williams and…
Oudoors with Jim Collins: Hunting with permission – Part II
Last week's column brought a lot of comments. The first one was from a lady working in a store where I stopped for some supplies Sunday afternoon. She complimented me on the column. She stated that I always asked her father for permission when I wanted to hunt deer on his property. I appre…
Collector Car Corner: Lincoln history includes a Continental Mark VII with a BMW Diesel engine
Q: Hello Greg and I would like to know if there was ever a Lincoln Continental built that came with a BMW Diesel engine as an option? Also, your thoughts on Lincoln over the years are welcome, especially in their battle with Cadillac for American built luxury car sales. Thanks much, Ron L., …
RPH celebrates 100 years with the AHA
"Hire 'Tek!": Red Sox fans make pitch for Varitek as manager
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Police say woman drove into oncoming car as test of faith
Rhoda Lee Norton DeLillis, 69
Helen Elizabeth 'Betty' Barrett, 98
PA Apple and Cheese Festival cancelled for the first time in three decades
Dr. Charles Richard Driscoll, 88
Gerald L. Bourne, 84
Ryan Patrick Fisher, 37
Leann Johnson, 56
Bradford County police departments 'not prepared' to take on inmate transportation burden from sheriff
Wrestler's Corner: New outlook for Ward as he returns to the mats this season
Bradford County court news, Jan. 12, 2020
PennDOT driver license, photo centers closed
Free event: Researching Bradford County People and Places, by Matthew Carl
Monroeton Public Library closing
Valley Chorus practice begins for spring concert
Free community dinner
Out of these schools, who do you think will win the NTL in wrestling?
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