Thursday May 29, 2008     Canton observed Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 with a fine parade and a moving and inspiring ceremony at Memorial Park. The parade was witnessed by a large crowd of folks, and very many of them walked down to Memorial Park to listen to the ceremony.    Harry Crawford, Commander of VFW Post 714, was master of ceremonies. He led the audience in the Pledge of Allegi...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Memorial Day was celebrated in Canton with its usual wonderful parade with bands, horse drawn  wagons, small and large horses, pretty young ladies, queens, antique cars, and especially the veterans who have served and are still serving their county.    They were honored by the residents who filled the parade route, with some waving flags, others clapping as ...

Thursday May 29, 2008     In celebration of National Music Month, the Canton Music Club held a Tea for members and guests on May 8, at the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), Canton.    The program for the evening was Lauren Bailey, a student at Mansfield University, who played several selections on the harp.    Mrs. Carol Kneller introduced Miss Bailey who than gave a ...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Michael B. Wright, son of Dan and Daisy Wright of Granville Summit, was recently commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. Michael was commissioned by the University of Akron’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). This fall, Michael will begin his career by serving on active duty as an Infantry branch officer pending future assignment to the Mi...

Thursday May 29, 2008     The staff of the Rialto Theatre have planned many special events and activities for this coming summer.    Details of date and time have yet to be finalized, but one of the big attractions will be a "Lock-In" for youngsters, with movies, Xbox video games on the big screen, and miscellaneous games and activities.    Also this summer, the local rock ...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Increasing gas prices prohibiting you from traveling far this summer? Looking for a cool and inexpensive way to enjoy the summer with your family? The Canton War Memorial Pool is the place to be. For over 50 years the Canton pool has been the spot for people of all ages to come and enjoy relief from the summer heat and socialize with their friends and neighbors.  &nbs...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Four booths were operating at the Canton Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 24,    Phil & Loretta Fitzwater, Amanda Ragan and Sharon May all were selling baked goods, and customers could purchase a wide variety of breads, cookies, pies, rolls and other items.     The Canton Garden Club held its annual plant sale and its members had many types of...

Thursday May 29, 2008     On May 24, the Canton Garden Club held its annual plant sale at the Farmers' Market.  The day was a little cool but the turn out was good and the club had many  healthy  perennials, annuals, and house plants at reasonable prices for sale.   Free club bookmarks were given out to those that came.  Over all it was another successful plant sale. &...

Thursday May 29, 2008     An invitation is extended to area residents to join a local bus trip to Lancaster on August 13 to the Living Waters Theater to see "Abraham and Sarah, A Journey of Love."    The bus will be provided by Sharaton Bus Lines, Wyalusing and will make stops in Wysox and Grover.    Trip's itinerary includes leaving St. John's U.M. Church, Grover at 7 a.m;...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Rep. Matt Baker will once again host a senior expo at the Wellsboro Area High School on June 13 from 10 to 2.     The Expo is an information fair designed to provide an opportunity for residents to come any time and browse among the exhibits, pick up information, and ask any questions you might  have.    The Elder Services Work Group for the ...

Thursday May 29, 2008     School will be out soon for the summer, making it time to think about Vacation Bible School; where there are no grades, just lots of fun.    St. John's United Methodist Church in Grover is having a "Son Harvest" from June 16-20,  from 6 - 8 pm each evening. It's a farm thing. Think you know everything about the harvest? Come and learn some more. All will lea...

Thursday May 29, 2008     As Barack Obama keeps adding "superdelegates" to his support, he inches ever closer to securing the nomination. However, Senator Hillary Clinton won't give up. She is fighting as hard as ever, worried perhaps that this was to be "her year," and that if she isn't nominated now, she never will be.    Although the Democratic National Committee decided well before th...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Robert “Bob” Boyce, 77, of Roaring Branch,  passed away peacefully at his home Friday evening, May 23, 2008.    Born on February 8, 1931 in Ogdensburg, he was the  son of the late Leonard and Mary (Watkins) Boyce.      He was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1949, where he excelled in Warrior football. &nb...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Bayli Gallew, infant daughter of Keith and Ivett (Montout) Gallew, Woodbridge, VA, died shortly atfter birth on Monday, May 19, 2008, in the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.    In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Augustine and Annabel Montout, Vallejo, CA; paternal grandparents, Edward and Mary Anne Gallew, Wyalus...

Thursday May 29, 2008     On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 20, 2008, Lois (Lindley) Johnson of Canton, passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital after a brief illness. She was 86 years of age.     Born in East Canton on March 22, 1922, she was the daughter of Robert and Marion (Westgate) Lindley.     After graduating from Canton High School, she attended Elmira Busine...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Joseph “Joe” Kelley, 79, of Granville Summit, passed away peacefully at his home on May 20, 2008.    A son of the late Harry and Mildred (Schrader) Kelley, Joseph Wayne was born on April 19, 1929 in Franklin Township.      He left school in 1946 to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe was very proud to be a WWII veteran, serving i...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Lynn Keltz Sr., 58, of Troy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Janette (Kenyon) Keltz, with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage on May 1.     Lynn was born on May 12, 1950, a son of Harold "Pete" and Marjorie (Wood) Keltz. Lynn grad...

Thursday May 29, 2008     On the evening of Wednesday, May 21, 2008, Canton resident Virginia Mae (Spalla) Swart passed away peacefully at Troy Hospital. She was 95 years of age.     Born Jan. 1, 1913 in Carnegie, PA, she was the daughter of Agnes and Michael Spalla.     Virginia attended school in Washington, PA, and was employed for twenty-five years as a sales clerk wi...

Thursday May 29, 2008     On Saturday morning May 24 the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, with the assistance of the Canton Garden Club, filled the flower tubs in downtown Canton.    The flowers were purchased from "The Greenhouse Gang" at Canton Elementary School.    The Chamber will do its best to keep the flowers watered, but appreciates any help from business owners to ...

Thursday May 29, 2008     On Sunday June 15 at 7:00 pm at the Wellsboro Methodist Church as part of the Laurel Festival, Jacob Grantier will present "Sacred Songs and Something More".    Last summer Jacob took part in two Hamilton-Gibson Productions. He was Judge Thatcher in The Adventurers of Tom Sawyer and Billy in Anything Goes.    The concert will feature sacred numbers...

Thursday May 29, 2008     Get ready for an outdoor adventure that starts in your own backyard and gets bigger each day as kids take to the love of Jesus into their neighborhoods and communities!    This backyard adventure will take place daily right here at Canton Ecumenical Church, 43 North Center Street, Canton.    Dates are June 23 to June 27 with everyone invited to com...

Thursday May 29, 2008     A simple day of old fashioned fun is planned at the oldest House in Laceyville on Saturday, June 7.    Round up the family and take a relaxing drive down Route 6 to Laceyville's main street, where the Oldest House grounds will be transformed into an encampment featuring axe-throwing, muskets, and relics of the past.    Local resident Larry Lynes wi...

Thursday May 29, 2008     GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.    Each weekly session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note tak...

Thursday May 29, 2008 Tim Layng Seventh In Pole Vault; Troy Relay Team Finishes Eighth     Canton's Garth Watson closed out his high school career with a solid fourth place finish in the 3200 meter run in the State Meet at Shippensburg. His time was 9:38.94. The first and third place runners both were from Bishop McDevitt and the second place finisher was from Bishop McCourt.   ...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Piano students of Mrs. Carol Kneller recently held a spring piano recital at St. John's Church in Grover.    Mrs. Kneller welcomed the guests and  introduced Alison McNett who played "Waltz of the Flowers" by Tchaikowsky and Sonatina in C Major by Clementi.    Next on the program was Olivia Bardo who played "Come Thou Almighty King" by Giardin...

Thursday May 22, 2008     On Saturday, June 21 Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. is sponsoring an Old World Music program at the Manley-Bohlayer farmhouse in East Canton.     The program will feature very early musical instruments, musicians who play them and displays of antique, unusual and foreign instruments.    Everyone is invited to come by to browse the displays, listen to t...

Thursday May 22, 2008     The annual Windfall Memorial Day Service will be held at the Windfall Methodist Church at 9:30 am on May 26.    This year's speaker will be Tad Culkin from Troy, PA.. Mr. Culkin is a Sergeant First Class in the Army National Guard, where he has been an M1 A1 Master gunner and tank commander. He has been in the National Guard for sixteen years.    H...

Thursday May 22, 2008 Homemade Desserts Needed    On Sunday, June 1, Bradford County will be holding our 20th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day Picnic.  This is a special day, in which local communities come together to say “Thank you” to our veterans who served our country so that we might enjoy the freedoms that we have today.       The honoree for ...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Canton High School's Baccalaureate service will be held at 8:00 pm on Sunday June 1 at  Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium.    Sixth Grade Graduation will be May 30 at 2 pm at Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium.    High School Commencement will be  Friday, June 6 at 8:00 pm at  Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium.    Troy High S...

Thursday May 22, 2008     The weather was on the chilly side but that didn't stop four booths from doing business at the Farmers' Market in Canton on May 17.     Although the temperature started out in the low fifties, skies were clear and the sun warmed things up in a couple of hours.     Phil & Loretta Fitzwater were selling bread and cookies; Emily Charles had ...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Canton's Abbie Bardo is featured in at least three Capital One commercials that have been seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Keep an eye out for Abbie and her motocross bike....

Thursday May 22, 2008     There have been many folks asking that the United States have a "foreign policy debate" about Vietnam and other issues, and this year's Presidential election may provide the platform to accomplish the feat.    A foreign policy debate of sorts happens each election, of course, but this year's promises to be more passionate, and perhaps more significant, than any e...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Josephine H. Bailey, Age 83 passed away Friday, May 17, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor, where she resided.    She was born February 1, 1925 in Canton, daughter of the late Charles and Laura Rundall Hawthorne. Josephine was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and found joy in making several crocheted items for residents in the Bradford County ...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Warren C. Conner III, 60, of Gillett, died Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Troy Community Hospital.     Warren was born on July 27, 1947, in Plainfield, N.J., a son of Warren C. Conner Jr. and Mary (Gojanovich) Conner. He was the husband of Eileen "Sue" (Oeltjen-Bruns) Conner.     Warren was an antique dealer and restorer. He enjoyed Civil War guns an...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Robert "Bob" Brown Fulford III,  59, Columbia Cross Roads, passed away unexpectedly , May 15, 2008, at Troy Community Hospital after being stricken at home.    Born Nov. 2, 1948, in Morristown, N.J., he was the son of the late Robert Brown and May Rose Snyder Fulford II.     He attended area schools and faithfully served his country as a lanc...

Thursday May 22, 2008     John "Jack" Lee III, 70, Roaring Branch, passed away while surrounded by family on May 19, 2008 at The Gate House, Williamsport.    Born on December 12, 1937 in Ralston,  he was the son of Lillian (Jones) Lee and the late John A. Lee Jr.    He was a 1955 graduate of Canton High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.    On Augu...

Thursday May 22, 2008     On the morning of Thursday, May 15, 2008, Margaret (DeLaVergne) Lyon, a well-known educator from Canton, passed away quietly at the Bradford County Manor. She was 88 years of age.     Born July 4, 1919, in Hilton, N.Y., she was the daughter of Frank and Alice (Sage) DeLaVergne.     Margaret was married to George F. Lyon. Together they raised a so...

Thursday May 22, 2008     Hallie Trent Weldy McWilliams, 83, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2008 at Bethany Manor in Horseheads, NY.    Hallie shared this life and the joy she brought to it with her children Patricia (Carl) Pipp, Tom Weldy, and Sheila (Duane) Wrisley; her grandchildren, Michelle, Sean, Sonya, Patrick and Jeff; nine great-grandchildren and frien...

Thursday May 22, 2008      Betty Jane Northrup of Towanda RR 2, Asylum Township, PA, passed away on her 82nd birthday Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at home following declining health.      She was born May 13, 1926, in Towanda and attended the Towanda schools.     In early years, she was employed by the Berlinger Silk Mill in Towanda and was later employed by various t...

Thursday May 22, 2008     William Franklin "Bill" Sexton, 75, LeRaysville RR 1, Pike Township, PA, formerly of Browns Mills, N.J., passed away  May 12, 2008, following declining health.     Born Sept. 6, 1932, in Lincoln, Neb.,  he was the son of the late Robert Ray Sexton and Edith Sheldon Sexton.     He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years as a hydraulics...

Thursday May 22, 2008     The funeral service of Sandra Sue Shoemaker, Albany, GA, who died May 12, 2008, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, was conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Avalon United Methodist Church. Rev. Ken Myers and Rev. Tucker Lewis will officiate.     Interment followed in Floral Memory Gardens Cemetery.     A native of Clinton County, IN, Mrs. Shoema...

Thursday May 22, 2008     For the second year in a row, the Troy softball team won the NTL title.    Troy clinched the flag with a 6-1 victory over Athens.    Kate Pratt picked up the win, fanning ten batters while walking only one and allowing but five hits. She also rapped a homerun.    Troy got all the runs they needed in the first inning, courtesy of a th...

Thursday May 22, 2008     The Canton Warriors track and field team has two District 4 champions, Garth Watson and Tim Layng.     They  earned their titles in the District Meet at Athens on May 17. Garth won the 3200 meter run and Tim captured the pole vault.    Firsts:    3200 meters, Garth Watson, Canton,  9:47.57.    Pole Vault, Ti...

Thursday May 22, 2008     The Canton Men's Bowling Association held its annual banquet, meeting at Warrior Lounge for a delicious meal.    The Association voted to donate $300 to the Canton Junior Bowlers.    Present officers were re-elected for 2008-09: Dale Jackson, President; Steve Bailey, Vice-President; Robin Tarbox, Secretary.    Rookie Gardner received...

Thursday May 15, 2008

    Phil Wood, Sherry Hamm, and Eric Krise of Canton Moose Lodge #429 present a check to C.J. Walters, Chief Deputy of Bradford County.  The check is from a dinner that the Moose held to benefit the memorial for fallen deputies Chris Burgert and Mi...

Thursday May 15, 2008     The Canton Area School District Board of Education met on May 8 with President Harold Hopkins and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Duane Castle, Gary Black, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Eric Anderson. Others present included Superintendent Jeff Johnston, High School Principal Craig Coleman, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, Business Manager Mark Jannone, Special Education Su...

Thursday May 15, 2008     Canton Borough Council held its May meeting on May 12 with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Will Holmes, Nichole Trick, Roger Tracey, Sheila Riggs, and Craig Parker. Other Borough officials present were Mayor John Mosser, Administrator Amy Seeley, Police Chief Doug Seeley, Street Foreman Lewis Howell and employee George Jennings, and Solicitor Matthew Brann.  &n...

Thursday May 15, 2008     The potential threat of gang violence last September brought attention to the issue of security at the Canton Schools, and gave rise to concerns about police response times for the Elementary School, which is in Canton Township and therefore under the jurisdiction of the State Police.    The high school is in Canton Borough so has nearly immediate police coverage...

Thursday May 15, 2008     A Women’s Regional Conference will  be held, Friday and Saturday, June 6 – 7, at New Life Church, Canton.      The Conference theme, “Standing – In the Midst of…. “, addresses the 10 “D’s” - real issues confronting women today:  Decision, Depression, Death, Debt, Disappointment, Disabilities, ...

Thursday May 15, 2008     A work bee at Lambs Lookout Picnic Area, Canton, is planned for May 24, from 10 to 3. Volunteers are needed to help with the cutting and clearing of brush and small saplings.    If you are interested in helping, telephone Gene Kennedy, 570-673-8144 who is coordinating the project.    Volunteers are to bring large line trimmers with cutting blade, l...

Thursday May 15, 2008     The Canton Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 26 beginning at 10 a.m.    Those wishing to participate in the parade may join the line of march at the Church of Christ parking lot at 9:30.    The parade will end with a ceremony at Memorial Park on First Street.    For further information contact Harry Crawford, Commander ...

Thursday May 15, 2008     The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce held its April meeting at First Citizens National Bank with President Ken Robertson.    Members voted to sponsor the Mil Burk Scholarship, which provides $500 for a graduating senior from Canton High School who plans to enter the business field.    The Chamber would like the public to know that the Chamber's gift...

Thursday May 15, 2008     Canton Borough, the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority sponsored the 2008 Shiny Material Recycle Day on May 3.    Non-profit groups were eligible for cash awards from the Chamber of Commerce for the four highest totals of material collected. Winners were:1.  ($100) Alba Christian Church      ...

Thursday May 15, 2008     Robert Leroy Ayres, age 64, of Leroy, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at his home with his loving family at his side, following a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma    Born on May 1, 1944 in East Smithfield, PA, he was a son of the late Herman Clinton and Hazele Garnant Ayres.      He graduated from the St. Augustine High ...

Thursday May 15, 2008     Jeanne H. Crawford, age 76, of New Albany, Pa., passed away, May 12, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.     Born on July 4, 1931, in Blossburg,  she was a daughter of the late Edson and Maude (Hilfiger) Lawrance.     Prior to her retirement in 1995, she was employed at Hurley's Market, giving 13 years of service.   ...

Thursday May 15, 2008     Harry Morrison, 84, of Beaver Dams, NY passed away, May 6, 2008 at Elcor Health Services in Horseheads.    Harry Francis was born on November 4, 1923 in Granville Twp., a son of Francis John and Bertha Emily (Selleck) Morrison.  He married the former Pauline Spencer on July 2, 1955 in Grover, PA    He loved working as a truck driver all his li...

Thursday May 15, 2008     Victor E. Randall, 81, Gillett, PA, passed away, May 10, 2008, at Bradford County Manor in Troy, PA.     Born on August 17, 1926 in Corning, NY, he was the son of the  late Henry and Pearl (Hynes) Randall.    Victor was predeceased by his son, Matthew in 1972, brother, William, and sister, Mildred Townley.     Surviving are hi...

Thursday May 15, 2008     On May 9, 2008, the Lord called home the soul of Lola Chloe Stanbery, 93,  former long-time resident of Canton, PA from the Pleasant Acres Nursing Home in York, PA    Born October 5, 1914 near Boone, NC, she was one of 16 children in the family of the late Millard and Zora (Moretz) Castle.    In addition to helping care for her younger sibling...

Thursday May 15, 2008     The dedication of the Thomas School #5 at the Bradford County Heritage Association Farm Musuem and Historic Village, Alparpon Park, Troy, was held May 3.     Master of Ceremony for the afternoon program was George Yearick who introduced the speakers, and told stories about when he first became a teacher.    He led the audience in the Pledge to the...

Thursday May 15, 2008

    At a special meeting of the Troy Area School Board, Dan Martin of Granville, (at the right above) was chosen to fill the vacancy left when Mrs. Mary McKerrow resigned from the board last month.    Mr. Martin was selected after b...

Thursday May 15, 2008     The Canton High School and Elementary School Bands, along with the CHS Jazz Band, will present a concert at Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium on Tuesday, May 20. Everyone is invited to attend this evening of music.    The band is under the direction of CHS Band Director Diane Bailey.    At various places during the program, the jazz band will play th...

Thursday May 8, 2008     The Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs recently met on April 22 in Williamsport. During the awards banquet, two Cantonians, Ted Bown and Helen Landon, were recognized for their contributions to music.    Ted received the Keystone Salute award, in "grateful recognition of distinguished service to music and his outstanding contributions to the civic and cultura...

Thursday May 8, 2008     The Canton High School All Sports Banquet is scheduled for May 15. If you would like to attend, you must sign-up in the Canton High School Office. All senior high athletes who plan on attending will be admitted free with reservations.    The banquet will start in the high school cafeteria at 6, followed by the awards program in the auditorium.    ...

By: Janelle DesboroughThursday May 8, 2008    The 2007-2008 school year is nearly over, and only two INTERACT episodes remain. The first will air on Thursday, May 8, and the second on Thursday, May 22. Both will run on Canton Cable Channel 10 at 6:00 pm.   The May 8th episode features a segment from the internet safety assembly held earlier in the school year; an interview with Ms. Kerry Barrett, who has taken over the...

Thursday May 8, 2008     A bake sale for Operation Holiday Morale will be held at Canton BiLo on May 16th. The proceeds will be used for the much needed funds to ensure our troops that they are appreciated and thought of from back home.     Melissa Ackley and her sons Tyler and Trey will be in charge of the sale. The success of the sale will depend on as many as possible to support this...

Thursday May 8, 2008     Treats went out to our troops recently and now it is time for the cooling head bands.    Thanks to all the volunteers participating in the sewing bee at the E. Canton Church, the headbands are ready to be sent and will go out the week of this week. It is an awesome sight to see area servants working together on this project. It is obviously a heartfelt contributi...

Thursday May 8, 2008     Myra Whipple will observe her 107th birthday on May 18, 2008. She would enjoy birthday cards and visits at the Manor.    He address is: Bradford County Manor, RR 3 Box 322, Troy PA, 16947....

Thursday May 8, 2008     There were three booths selling baked goods at the Farmers' Market in Canton on May 3, and although the weather started out on the gloomy side, it turned into a nice morning and all three reported good sales.    Vendors included Phil & Loretta Fitzwater, Emily Charles, and Siarra Hartford.    Siarra's sale was a fund raiser for her entry in the...

Thursday May 8, 2008     Christopher Ribovich, son of Ginger Ribovich, Canton and Jeffrey Wright, son of Donald and Maureen Wright, Athens have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, given annually by Osram Sylvania to Bradford and Sullivan County students pursuing a degree in various fields.    Christopher will graduate in June fr...

Thursday May 8, 2008     The race for the Democratic nomination for president is a bit closer to its finish, but  we still do not know who the winner will be. Senator Barack Obama exceeded expectations in North Carolina, winning by fourteen points, and also did better than expected in Indiana, losing by a narrow two-point margin, 51% to 49%.    Senator Hillary Clinton did win Indian...

Thursday May 8, 2008     Lenora C. VanHorn Gallup, 92, of Ulster, Pa., passed away, April 29, 2008, at her home.     Born Nov. 27, 1915 in Troy, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Lora Selleck VanHorn.     She was a graduate of Troy High School and Elmira Business Institute.     On May 6, 1949, she married Rudolph Gallup at her parents' home...

Thursday May 8, 2008     Laura Hartford, 59, of Canton, PA, RR3, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, May 2, 2008 at her home.    Born on November 5, 1948 in Meadville, PA, Laura Jeanne was a daughter of the late William and Jeanne (Hubbell) Barrett.   She was the wife of the late Donald “Donnie” Hartford.    Surviving are her children, Jamie Nels...

Thursday May 8, 2008     A memorial service for John T. Koser, Jr. will be held at Standing Stone Vespers Church on Saturday, May 17, at 11 am.    A luncheon will follow immediately after the service in the Spiritual Building behind the church....

Thursday May 8, 2008     Florence Ruth Place, 88, Towanda, passed away April 21, 2008, at the Skilled Nursing Unit of Memorial Hospital, Towanda.    Born in Galeton on December 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Wilhelmina Meikle Satterley.     Born with the gift of music she went on to devote her life to its study and teaching. Inspired by her talente...

Thursday May 1, 2008     The Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), E. Union Street at N. Minnequa Ave, Canton, will be hosting two musical presentations sponsored by the East Central District of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Pennsylvania this weekend, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.    On Saturday evening, from 7 to 8 p.m.ish, The Jacob Brothers from Dillsburg will b...

Thursday May 1, 2008     The Rev. Jeremiah Wright has gone on the offensive, and in doing so he has proven the points made by his critics and undercut his friends.  Supporters of Mr. Wright, the former pastor of the church attended by Presidential candidate Barack Obama, spent the first several weeks since the controversy developed over his sermons telling folks that the remarks were taken out of ...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Mary Chamberlain, 89, lifelong resident of East Troy, passed away on Tuesday afternoon,   April 22, 2008 at the Troy Community Hospital.    Born on September 1, 1918 in Troy., she was the daughter of the late Ken and Ruby (Kennedy) Rathbun.  She was a graduate of Troy High School.  She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was married for ...

Thursday May 1, 2008    Walter E. "Skip" Edgerton, 79, of Elmira Heights, NY, died on April 23, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital after an extended illness.   He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1946 and served from 1948 to 1952 in the U.S. Coast Guard. He graduated from Mansfield University in 1954 and Elmira College in 1969.   Skip taught in school districts in Campbell, NY; Mansfield...

Thursday May 1, 2008     On April 22, 2008, former Canton, resident Charles Edward Krise, 85, Williamsport, PA, passed away at Williamsport Hospital.    Born in Canton on Sept. 11, 1922, he was the son of Charles Robert and Elizabeth (Swayze) Krise.    He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, where he earned the rank of chief machinist mate. &n...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Grace Whiting Norman, 87, Liberty, PA, was called home on April 23, 2008.    Born October 24, 1920, she was the daughter of Charles Elmer and Alzora Walrath Whiting in Jasper, NY.    As a young girl, she and her family lived in many communities in northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York, following the movement of the sawmills an...

Thursday May 1, 2008     On April 27, 2008, Richard Donald Pellor,  70, Gillett, PA passed away unexpectedly at his home.     Born in Elmira on Feb. 13, 1938, he was the son of Francis D. and Beatrice (Ameigh) Pellor.    Throughout most of his working life, he was a construction worker and was a 40 year member of Laborer's Local #1358 in Elmira. But in his heart he w...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Charles Merton Pierce, 91, Blossburg, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, April 24, 2008 at Broad Acres, Wellsboro.    Born January 20, 1917, he was the son of the late Merton and Dora Ripking Pierce.    Charles was a veteran of World War II having served in the US Navy.    He attended the Calvary Mennonite Church in Mor...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Robert Saar, Jr., 47, of Ralston, passed away while surrounded by family on April 24, 2008 at the Williamsport Hospital.    They say a man doesn’t measure his wealth by the monies he has, but by the quality and number of friends he has.  If that’s the case, Robert was a very wealthy man.    Born on August 21, 1960 in Blossburg, Rob...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Francis Segur, 92, life-long resident of the Canton area, passed away very peacefully on Friday morning, April 25, 2008 at his home.    Born on January 5, 1916 at the family dairy farm in Tioga County, Ward Township, Francis Vernet was one of six children in the family of Leon V. and Nettie (Boyd) Segur.  At a young age he knew days of hard work on the farm ...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Ruth Thompson, 92, long-time Roaring Branch resident and most recently of the Green Home in Wellsboro, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2008 at the Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro.    Ruth was born on May 1, 1915 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Leroy and Blanche (Tebo) Austin.  She was a graduate of Canton High School, class of 1935.&nb...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Margaret J. "Mag' Vandergrift, 72, a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully April 26, 2008, at Troy Community Hospital following an illness with her family at her side.    Born Sept. 20, 1935, in Troy, she was the daughter of Francis and Lula Coakley Wilcox. She was married to James R. Vandergrift on June 15, 1957, and he predec...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Dean Lowell Wagner, 75, Canton RR2, passed away, April 27, 2008 at Troy Community Hospital.    Born in Jersey Shore, PA on May 3, 1932, he  was one of five children born to the late Lester and Jane (Welshans) Wagner.  As a young man Dean attended the Troy area schools and later entered the U.S. Army where he proudly served our country during the Korean ...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Lucille “Did” (Wilston) Watson, 71, Troy, passed away, April 25, 2008 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre.  She was the loving wife of Roy H. Watson.  The couple married on Nov. 10, 1954 and had 53 happy years together.    Lucille was born on July 18, 1936 in Mainesburg, PA. She was the Daughter of the late Harry and Mary (McKay) Wilston.&n...

Thursday May 1, 2008     A memorial service will be held for Ellen Williams at the Ralston United Methodist Church on May 3 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Ann Overmiller officiating....

Thursday May 1, 2008    Agnes Wood, 92, longtime Troy resident and most recently of Canton, passed away peacefully, April 24, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor.   One of twelve children in the family of Grant and Minnie (Spencer) Lewis, Agnes was born on April 26, 1915 in Checkerville, PA.  She was the widow of Charles W. Wood whom she married on February 19, 1936 in her parents’ home.&...

Thursday May 1, 2008     It was Take Your Child to Work Day last Friday and several area residents did just that.    Three young ladies were in the Bank of Canton helping their mothers. Participants included Kris Jennings and her daughter Randi; Amy Bellows and daughter Cassidy; and Whitney Bailey and her mother, Kim Bailey.    Emma Boyd (who would like to be a pharmacist)...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Garth Watson set a meet record in the 3200 meter run, finishing in a time of 9:39.88 in the Wyalusing Invitational Track & Field Meet on April 25.    Canton's Nick Petrowski placed fourth in the 200 meters (24.08) and Tallis Roberts took fifth in the javelin with a throw of 148' 2".    In the girls events, Troy's Valerie Tskinas placed second i...

Thursday May 1, 2008     Registration for Troy Area Youth Soccer is open until May 15. A late fee will be charged after May 15.  Click here to register online....

Thursday May 1, 2008    The Canton boys and girls track teams each picked up victories over Meadowbrook Christian and Cowanesque Valley April 8. Boys results: Canton, 107; Meadowbrook, 48; Cowanesque, 34. Scoring for Canton: 4x800 relay: 1. Canton, 9:31.9110 Hurdles: 3. Ben GraterLong Jump: 1. Caleb Lattimer, 5' 6"; 2. Andrew Floyd; 3. Ryan Morgan100 m: 1. Nick Petrowski, 11.9; 2. Justin BrownLong Jump: 1. ...