Friday February 5, 2010 from The Committee to Stop Readdressing in the Borough of Canton A few weeks ago, Borough of Canton residents received change of address notices. This came as a surprise to almost everyone, as it was thought only those few residents that lived on streets that names had changed would be changing their addresses. Now residents are told that “it’s a done deal” and that “there’s nothing you can do.” ...

Friday February 5, 2010 The Canton Township Board of Supervisors held its February meeting with Chairman Gary Ferguson and Supervisors Jasper Smith and Mark McMurray. Others present included Tax Collector Michelle Deeghan, Road Foreman Bob Petrowski and employee Jason Jackson, and Emergency Management Director J. Scott May. A representative from the US Census made a presentation on the importance of completing Census for...

Friday February 5, 2010 The former BiLo Markets in Canton and in Troy are now operating under the ownership of Tops Markets, a chain with headquarters in Buffalo, New York. The transition took place after closing on Wednesday, January 27 and the stores opened for business as usual on Thursday under the control of Tops. New signage, uniforms...

Friday February 5, 2010 A quarter mania paddle party will be held for Tom Williams, on Sunday, February 21st at the Canton Moose Lodge. Mr. Williams is recovering from a recent stroke. Doors open at 1:30 with the event starting at 2:00 p.m. A donation of $5 will be collected at the door. The $5 will also entitle you to an auction number. Bring your quarters and start bidding. Refreshments are on sale....

Friday February 5, 2010 Canton schools will have early dismissal on February 11 and will be closed February 12 for Mid-Winter Break and February 15 for President's Day....

Friday February 5, 2010 The Iron Skillet Restaurant in Sylvania was damaged by a fire which was reported at 1:52 pm on February 2. The building was evacuated and no one was injured. The fire began in a storage area and spread to the kitchen. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Companies from Troy, Canton, South Creek and Franklindale responded to the alarm....

Friday February 5, 2010 A lawsuit brought against Franklin Township in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas has been dismissed, reports the township’s solicitor, Attorney Chad M. Salsman. On September 25, 2009, a lawsuit was filed against Franklin Township and other defendants as a result of a fatal accident that occurred in Franklin Township on March 1, 2009. The plaintiff alleged that Franklin Township was liable ...

Friday February 5, 2010 The Canton Area Food Pantry has completed its move to 12 E. Main Street on Monday, January 11, 2010. For some time, pantry volunteers have been looking for a larger place to store food and to serve people who need help feeding their families. The new location, which is housed in what used to be Davison’s Tax Office, is some three times larger than the previous space. “There is now enough space to ...

Friday February 5, 2010 The Troy Area High School Drama Club is excited to announce that it will be producing the Broadway favorite "Godspell" on Friday March 5 at 7:30 pm and again on Saturday March 6 at 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm at the Troy High School Memorial Auditorium. Tickets will be $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens and will be available at the Troy Area High School Office, Stull's Flowers in Canton...

Friday February 5, 2010 Save the dates! The Class of 1990 is planning its twentieth year reunion. Classmates are organizing social events for the class to celebrate during Memorial Weekend. The following is being planned: Friday, May 28: In the evening, the class will be having a meet and greet in the town of Canton. Saturday, May 29: Also, in the evening, the class will be attending the Alumni Banquet and supporting the...