Thursday December 18, 2008     Canton Borough Council passed several routine year-end resolutions at its December 8 meeting:    • Authorizing electronic filing of liquid fuels forms through the dotGrants system;    • Appointing Gannon Associates as insurance agent for the Borough;    • Re-appointing Administrator Amy Seeley as secretary-treasurer;&n...

Thursday December 18, 2008     One of the more popular gift items from last year, the Canton Chamber of Commerce gift certificates, are back again this year, just in time for Christmas giving.    The certificates are sold at the Canton Borough Office, Bank of Canton, First Citizens National Bank and the Canton Independent-Sentinel.  They are available in amounts of $10 or $20, and can be ...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Randall E. Black, CEO and President of First Citizens National Bank announced the appointment of Cassy Dygert, AVP to the position of manager of the Troy Community Office.      The Troy position became available with the retirement of Suzanne Putnam who recently announced her retirement after 36 years in banking.  Cassy is also the existing manager of ...

Thursday December 18, 2008     The tax collectors of the Canton Area School District want to remind all taxpayers that December 31, 2008 is the last day to pay county, municipality, and school  real estate taxes.  All real estate taxes not paid by December 31 will be turned over to the tax claims bureau of each county with additional costs added.     All per capita and occupation ta...

Thursday December 18, 2008     The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce's "Giving Tree" program aims to provide a joyous Christmas to children who might not otherwise be able to celebrate the season.    The application period has closed for this year, and Chamber members will soon be wrapping presents and passing them out to the eager arms of children and youngsters    The community ...

Thursday December 18, 2008 WEAVER    Eric and Amy Riggs Weaver, Centre Hall, PA, are pleased to announce the birth of their son Preston Everet born December 10, 2008 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.     The infant weighed eight pounds three ounces and was 21-3/4 inches long.     Maternal grandparents are John and Jane Riggs, Canton. Maternal great-grandparents ar...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Hope. A decade ago I didn't understand what the point of it was. After all, if life's outcomes were continuously not turning out the way I wanted them to, then what was the point of wasting all the energy on hope? It was a time in my life when my personal history taught me to be a realist and my spiritual history taught be to doubt.    Throughout the years to fol...

Thursday December 18, 2008     The Ruby Rascals, a chapter of the Red Hat Society, had their regular get-together on December 8 with thirteen members present.    They traveled to the Mitchell House in Troy to enjoy a wonderful "Christmas High Tea". They were greeted by JoAnne Dickerson, one of the several volunteers who made the day a special experience.    The home and tables w...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Vicki Dibble was the winner of the grand prize in the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce raffle, a new Wii system.  Other winners included $50 gas card from Pump 'n Pantry;  $50 savings bond from the Bank of Canton; and a $50 savings bond from First Citizens National Bank; and a Christmas tree donated by Vick's Produce.    Other raffle winners included:&nb...

By: Western Alliance Emergency ServicesThursday December 18, 2008     With forecasters predicting freezing temperatures Western Alliance Emergency Services officials caution residents to prevent weather-related injuries and illnesses.     "A dramatic drop in temperature can lead to increase in hypothermia, frostbite and other serious health conditions," noted Thomas M Carman and Jim Cook. "But there are easy things everyone can do...

Thursday December 18, 2008     The Armenia Township Board of Supervisors met on December 9, 2008 with Supervisors Leon Putman, William Cole and Wayne Morgan present, along with secretary Mallory Babcock, and residents Chuck Babcock, Tina Avants, Barr Shriver and Richard Popolov.    Mr. Popolov complimented the Board on how well they were doing their jobs and asked  if the township could h...

Thursday December 18, 2008     The Canton Fire Department board of directors held its December meeting with President Wayne LaMont, Vice President Rich Bardo, Secretary Sherry Walmsley, Treasurer Terry Lamont, Fire Chief Kim Jennings, Deputy Chief J. Scott May, Trustee George Jennings and municipal representatives Ken Quail, Jim Tompkins,  Dale Jackson, Mark McMurray, Roger Tracey and Marvin Woodward.&n...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Ina Mae Bagley, 86, a life-long resident of Shunk, passed away on Monday morning, December 15, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor.    Born on May 1, 1922 in Masten, Ina Mae was the only child of Alex D. and Susan N. (Webster) Morgan.      She attended the Estella School and graduated with the class of 1941.  On May 3, 1943, she married Wa...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Helen B. Bennett, age 77, of Dushore, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.    She was born in Johnson City, NY, a daughter of the late Lloyd Kunzman and Luella (Caseman) Kunzman. She graduated from high school in Johnson City.    On April 29, 1947, Helen married Clifford Bennett in Johnson City. In 1962, the...

Thursday December 18, 2008     On the morning of Saturday, December 6, 2008, Robert Reed Dallas of Fassett passed away at his residence.      He was 86, and husband of Lillian (Tuning) Dallas.  He was a Star-Gazette retiree, and later was employed at Blossburg State Hospital.    He is survived by his wife Lillian, at home; a daughter, Patricia Martin of Parkersburg, W...

Thursday December 18, 2008     James William Finnerty, 95, of Columbia Crossroads, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington.    He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Irene (Isbell) Finnerty who passed away on December 19, 1997.  The couple married in May of 1937 and had over 60 happy years together.       ...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Dawn Lee Hicks, 43, of Troy, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Troy Community Hospital.      Dawn was born on May 7, 1965 in Towanda, the daughter of Robert Hicks of Troy and Kae M. Hicks also of Troy.    She was a Towanda High School graduate, class of 1983, and was currently a student of Mansfield University.  Dawn was al...

Thursday December 18, 2008     Fred E. Lamb, age 86, of Covington, died Monday, December 15, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro.    Fred was born December 9, 1922 in Masten, PA, a son of the late Floyd and Emma Walker Lamb. He was married for 59 years to the late Emily Jean (Eberenz) Lamb.     Fred was a member of Covington Church of Christ (Disciples),...

Thursday December 18, 2008     John R. Smith, III,  64, of Troy, passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at Robert Packer Hospital.  John was born July 11, 1944 in Elmira, son of the late John R., Jr. and Florence Evelyn Heath Smith.     He was retired from the Pennsylvania State Police where he was Station Commander. He also worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for Tioga County. Jo...

Thursday December 18, 2008     On the afternoon of Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, Wayne LeRoy Thompson passed away quietly at his Canton residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 63 years of age.    Born in Troy, he was the son of Clarence and Beulah (Miller) Thompson. During his early years, Wayne developed a knack for tinkering with all things mechanical, a skill that would serve him w...

By: John ShafferThursday December 18, 2008     In light of the news that Caroline Kennedy is the "Girl Most Likely to be Appointed" to a US Senate seat, we were trying to imagine what the reaction would be if her father were a prominent Republican president by the name of Bush. We can imagine that there would be scads of outraged editorials in the New York Times complaining of nepotism and the advancement of folks not quali...

Friday December 12, 2008     Pastor Jerry Schmidt, secretary of the Canton Area Ministerium, presented two checks and a box of food to the Canton Food Pantry. The box of food and $229.00 in cash were collected at the Community Thanksgiving-Eve service at Canton Ecumenical Parish of the United Methodist Church. Pastors from the community participated in the service. Thank you to Tom Blackall, Bonnie Brownin...

Friday December 12, 2008     The Bradford County Commissioners want to remind the residents of Bradford County that the readdressing is underway throughout Bradford County.      The county's consulting firm, MSAG LLC of Virginia, will be hanging a questionnaire on each resident’s doorknob.    Residents need to complete these questionnaires promptly and return them ...

Friday December 12, 2008     The Canton Area School District Board of Education held its reorganization meeting on Dec. 4 with President Harold Hopkins and directors Bill Baker, Patsy Shaffer, Duane Castle, Gary Black, Dennis Sourbeer, Tom Wright, Don Brown and Jared Wilcox.  Also present were Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Johnston, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal Craig C...

Friday December 12, 2008     LeRoy Heritage Museum, Inc. announces that the third annual LeRoy Holly Home Tour will be held December 13, 2008, from 12 noon to 4 p.m.    The tour will feature six historic homes or buildings in the community of LeRoy, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. A variety of activities will also take place at the LeRoy Community Building (school house) duri...

Friday December 12, 2008     The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Christmas lighting contest this year.    This year's theme is "Candy Land Christmas." There are daytime and nighttime categories for homes and also a business category.     Winners will receive Canton Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates, $30 for first place; $20 for second and $10 for third.&nb...

Friday December 12, 2008     The Canton Clothing Center will close at 12:00 on Wednesday, December 17 for a party and will reopen on Friday, December 19 at 1:00 pm.    Other hours will be: Monday, December 22, 8 am to 2 pm; Wednesday, December 24, 8 am to 12 noon.    Merry Christmas from the managers and staff....

Friday December 12, 2008     December 16th the Canton Area School District Music Department will present a Holiday Concert.  This concert will feature the bands, choruses and orchestras of both the junior high and high schools.  Several small ensembles will also perform.  The concert begins at 7:00 in the Nelle-Black Westgate Auditorium and there is no admission charge....

Friday December 12, 2008     Bernie Betke, plant manager of Parker Hannifin Corporation in Canton, recently presented a donation of $1,000 to the local Canton Senior Community Center.    This is the 27th year that Canton seniors have benefited from this generous annual gift.  They appreciate the generosity of the Parker Hannifin Corporation....

Friday December 12, 2008     Dr. Nikki Rook presents a check for $150 to Ken Robertson, President of the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce.  The money, proceeds from a Chinese Auction held at the Open House at Dr. Rook's Endless Mountains Eye Care, will be given to "The Giving Tree" project of the Chamber....

Friday December 12, 2008     At the reorganizational meeting of the Troy School Board, Mrs. Deb Harer was chosen to fill the seat vacated by Donn Balmer from Sylvania, who retired as Region II representative. This region includes Columbia Township, South Creek Township, Sylvania Borough, and Wells Township.    This appointed was made after two candidates, Mrs. Harer and Tammy Calkins, were i...

Friday December 12, 2008 For All Her Hard Work On Troy Fair Board     On October 25, four Troy Fair directors traveled to Bloomsburg for a Zone 2 meeting which is part of the State Fair Association.  Those attending were Cathy Jenkins, Ellen Foust, Bonnie Borek and Debi Hulslander.     Once a year they choose a Zone Person of the Year and Ellen Foust was chosen as the 2008 PSACF Zone ...

Friday December 12, 2008 Principal's Honor Roll (Straight A’s)GRADE FIVE    Elena Breese, Hunter Cohick, Curtis Jones, Madeline Morgan, Lucas Nichols, Mitchell Robson, Katie Saxon, Dane Smith, Madison Stumpo, Nathan Swain, Kylie Taylor, John Wilcox, Adam Workman GRADE SIX`Casey Baxter, Barie Braymiller, Dylan Brennan, Justice Brown, Kaitlyn Cochran, Faith Cryan, Frank Cryan, Victorian Dobbins, Natha...

Friday December 12, 2008 This photo and many others of the event can be found in this week's print edition of the Sentinel....

Friday December 12, 2008     The Canton Township Board of Supervisors held their regular December meeting with Chairman Gary Ferguson and Supervisors Jasper Smith and Mark McMurray present, along with Road Foreman Stacy Ferguson and Solicitor Harold Caldwell.    Joe Wilcox was a visitor, seeking to follow-up his concerns about a dangerous and dilapidated structure adjacent to his property ne...

Friday December 12, 2008     Officials from McNett Township met on December 5 with officials from USDA Rural Development for a Ceremonial Check Event at the McNett township Building.    McNett Township received a loan of $33,500 and a grant of $100,000 through the Community Facility Loan and Grant Program.  The funds will be used to make improvements to the township building and to purc...

Friday December 12, 2008     The Canton Area School District Board of Education Finance & Policy Committee met prior to the School Board meeting on December 4. Present were Committee Chairman Duane Castle and school directors Harold Hopkins, Jared Wilcox, Bill Baker, Don Brown, Gary Black, Patsy Shaffer and Dennis Sourbeer, along with Superintendent Jeff Johnston and Business Manager Mark Jannone. ...

Friday December 12, 2008     The Ward Township Board of Supervisors held its December meeting with Chairman Cheryl Gould and Supervisors James Tompkins and Leon Nouse.  There was an audience of four people.    The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted and the Treasurer's Report and bills lists approved. Balances include $36,173.23 in the general account; $18,711.76 in the certif...

Friday December 12, 2008     Charlotte Battin, 83, of Forksville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, December 3, 2008 at the Williamsport Hospital.    Born on July 25, 1925 in Pleasantville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late James and Viola (Hartman) Bradley.      In earlier years, Charlotte was employed as a milk tester in Sullivan County.  While ...

Friday December 12, 2008     Albert Randolph "Randy"  Brown, age 61, of Troy, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Bradford County Manor.     Randy was born December 25, 1946 in Troy, a son of Lyell Brown and Dessie (Harvey) McClure. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.     Randy is su...

Friday December 12, 2008     Leland L. Dewert, age 64, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.     Leland was born on August 23, 1944 in Corning, NY. Leland served our country in the United States Army-Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired as a service manager for Albee Truck Sales in Elmira after many years of service. He was a fanatic of watching footb...

Friday December 12, 2008     Clarence D. Everitt, age 67, of Covington, died on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at home.     Clarence was born on November 21, 1941 in West Pike, PA, the son of Linton and Ruby (Knickerbocker) Everitt.     He was self employed in the automotive transmissions business and was a member of the Independent Fundamental Baptist Church.    ...

Friday December 12, 2008     David Griswold, 74, of Roaring Branch, Pa (Union Twp.) ided December 7, 2008 at home while surounded by his family.    David Herman Griswold was born on April 29, 1934 in Claremont, NH, the son of the late Alden and Louella (Johnson) Griswold.    He graduated from Hartford High School in Vermont in 1951.  While there, he developed his singing ...

Friday December 12, 2008     Mary I. Hampton, age 69, of Bragg Towers, Elmira, died December 4th, 2008.     She is survived by husband of 38 years, James; son, Edward of Indiana; stepson, Timothy of Troy; sisters, Dolores Reidy of Williamsport, Dorothy (Rick) Martin  of Chemung; Linda (Bob) Appleby of  Elmira; brother, Thomas (Rose) Drabic of Baltimore, MD; several grandchildren, ...

Friday December 12, 2008     Charles H. Charlie Henry Hurlbert, age 88, of Painted Post, NY, died Friday, December 5, 2008 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.     Charles was born December 7, 1919 in Gaines, PA, a son of Walter and Daisy (Ronalder) Hurlbert. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in WWII. Charles was a former member of the VFW, the Moose, and the ...

Friday December 12, 2008     E. Neal Mack, 94, of Fallbrook Road, Troy, passed away December 4, 2008 at the Bradford County Manor. He was the loving husband of the late Carolyn E. (Smart) Mack who passed away on January 22, 2001.      Born on September 1, 1914 in Wellsboro, he was the son of the late Everett W. and May (Smith) Mack.  He was a graduate of Wellsboro High School and ...

Friday December 12, 2008     Steven C. (Pops) McNett, Sr. of Yakima, WA, died peacefully November 28, 2008 surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with lung cancer.     Steve was born May 10, 1949 in Elmira, New York, to Woods and Harriet McNett and was raised in Canton. He lettered in football, basketball and baseball for the Canton Warriors and graduated from Canton High in...

Friday December 12, 2008     Peggy K. Spring, age 37, of Liberty. died Monday, December 8, 2008 at her home. Peggy was born August 28, 1971 in Williamsport, a daughter of Edward and Alice (Ridge) Hughes. She was the wife of Scott T. Spring. Peggy was the Office Manager for Dr. Ollock.     She enjoyed scrapbooking, spending time with her family and friends and attending her sons sporting eve...

Friday December 12, 2008     Brian Alan Stage, age 47, of Bentley Creek, passed away at the Robert Packer Hospital, December 3, 2008 after an extended illness.           Born on October 4, 1961 in Troy,  he was the son of George A. Stage of Columbia Crossroads, PA and Alice (Guinan) Davis of Burlington.      He was a 1979 graduate of S...

Friday December 12, 2008     Frank G. Wolstenholme, Sr., 85, Elmira NY, passed away on December 5, 2008 at the  Memorial Hospital, Towanda.    Born on January 18, 1923 in Norwood, NY, he was the son of the late Frank and Eugenia (Leete) Wolstenholme.     Frank married Betty H. Hennigan on February 20, 1946 at the Trinity Church, Potsdam, NY.  Betty passed away June ...

By: John ShafferFriday December 12, 2008     The Canton School District Board of Education will be considering a recommendation to reduce the amount paid to tax collectors. The district estimates that a savings of $34,000 could be realized through the "lock box" system, with a local bank collecting the taxes; or giving the tax collectors the option to do the job for 65¢ per invoice.    The Tax Collecto...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Leland Dewert, 64, of Elmira, perished in a one-vehicle accident on Route 14 in Union Township in the early morning hours of December 2.    He apparently lost control of his vehicle while he was rounding a curve, traveled off the berm and struck a tree with the driver's side of his vehicle.    The road was snow-covered at the time of the accident.&...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Members of Troy High School Interact club, with Preston Edsell as advisor, were very busy lending a helping hand to Operation Holiday Morale.    The high school students packaged almost 600 mini packages to be sent to troops serving their country, and who are residents of Bradford County. The packages included pens, paper, and envelopes all placed inside individu...

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Thursday December 4, 2008     Wade G. Butcher, 35,  of Roaring Branch, was listed in critical condition at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville as a result of a motor vehicle accident at 7:50 pm on    November 29 on Route 14 in Ralston, McIntyre Township.     It has been reported that his 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 pick-up truck traveling north  left the road's east berm, o...

Thursday December 4, 2008     What would the area do without the volunteer firefighters who not only save lives and fight fires, but who are always ready to help their community in any way they can.    During the holidays, they place the community Christmas decorations on the utility poles, and in this photo they are replacing the autumn bow on the wreath hanging on the former Burk building i...

Thursday December 4, 2008     On December 7, from 1-4pm, at the Canton Moose Club, there will be an Open House for Audrey Turner Thomas.  She is celebrating her 75th Birthday on the 8th of December.     Her children invite all of you to attend.  Audrey was married to the Late Charles R. Thomas of Troy, for 39 years and has five children: Dom (Monika) in Alabama, David (Linda), Sayr...

Thursday December 4, 2008     The Thursday Study Club of Troy held their November 20th meeting at the First Baptist Church of Troy. Thirty members were in attendance.     Hostesses were: Ellen Herrington, Ona Brasington, Sibyl Pyle  Marion Ballard, Meta Manley, and Marie Clark. They served a delicious pumpkin cake with  whipped cream. President Gardiner thanked the refreshment comm...

Thursday December 4, 2008     The Oscoluwa Engine & Hose Company Auxiliary held their November 12 meeting in the Troy Fire Hall.    President June Earle called the meeting to order. Roll call showed ten members present.    A scripture reading was given by Priscilla Knapp, followed by the Lord's Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.    There was no Secr...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Troy Historical & Genealogical Society, a division of Allen F Pierce Library, is officially organized with a board of trustees consisting of Janet Ordway, Kelsey Jones, Thelma Hilfiger, Joy Laue and Rev. Garry Zuber.    Many new items of interest, including over 200 diaries, over 350 photographs, ledgers, scrapbooks and postcards have been obtained from the F...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Santa arrived in Canton on Friday, November 29, right on schedule, drawn by Tom Young's Clydesdales and escorted by the Fire Department.    Karen Robertson organized a Christmas ornament craft, which the children enjoyed making while they awaited Santa, and the Grover Church of Christ Youth Group and the Canton Music Club led the singing of carols and Christmas s...

Thursday December 4, 2008     On Monday, December 1, Tink Wesneski bagged the biggest deer he ever shot, this nice 8-point with a 17-inch spread. He took the deer in LeRoy Township. His son Luke took a six-pointer on Monday as well.    Oh, yes - on November 26, Tink bowled a perfect 300 game at Canton Lanes as part of a Can...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Sparked by a 300 game, Tink Wesneski rolled a house record 803 series at Canton Lanes on November 26.    It was the first 800 series at Canton Lanes.    The record came during league play in the Bank of Canton League, and after an opening game of 245, Tink rolled his perfect 300 game, then finished up with a 258 for an 803 scratch total.  ...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Margaret "Peg" Ameigh, a longtime resident of the Gillett community passed away, November 29, 2008, at the Arnot-Ogden Medical Center following an illness.    Funeral service was held at Caywood's Funeral Home & Gardens, Southport, December 2, with her pastor and friend, the Reverend Donald Rockwell officiating. Graveside services followed in Gillett Cemetery...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Ann "Eloise" Anderson passed away peacefully at Sylvan Ridge Personal Care Home on November 26, 2008.     Born April 29, 1921 in LeRoy, she was the daughter of Rena and Howard Wooster.     Eloise graduated from Towanda High School in 1938. She and her husband, Leon, enjoyed attending their class reunions and traveling to antique car shows. She wo...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Arnold L. “Brownie” Brown, 75, of Montoursville, formerly of Sonestown, died Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Williamsport Hospital.      Born May 17, 1933, he was a son of the late Walter and Owanda Kilmer Brown.  His wife of 36 years, the former Patricia G. Crist, preceded him in death on June 22, 2006.    Brownie was a tru...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Eva (Eve) Marie (Castle) Ice-Govus, passed away November 23, 2008 after a extended illness at Elcor Health Services at the age of 82. Elmira, NY    Born February 8, 1926 in Boone, NC, she was the tenth of sixteen children of the late Millard and Zora (Moritz) Castle.    Surviving are daughter, Deborah Fassel; son, Brian Ice; grandchildren, Heather ...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Brennan Eli Kilbourn, 2, of Hughesville, died November 29, 2008, at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.    Born April 13, 2006, he was a son of Stuart L. and Jennifer A. Miller Kilbourn.    Brennan enjoyed tagging along with his dad and helping out when ever he could; keeping his favorite blue blanket close to his side.  He had quite a fas...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Dale B. Monks, 70,  Wellsboro, died at home surrounded by his loving family, November 25, 2008. He was the husband of Janet (Neal) Monks for 47 years.     Born on May 11, 1938 in Blossburg, he was the son of Stephen and Louise (Ingerick) Monks.     He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.   ...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Ronald L. Roupp, 65, Troy, passed away Nov. 30, 2008, at home with his family at his side.    Born July 5, 1943 in Troy, he was the  son of the late Loren and Airetta (Gayles) Roupp and was a graduate of Troy High School, Class of 1961.     Following high school he served his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1966 and was awarded t...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Pauline "Polly" Gustin Shellard, 73, widow of Donald Miller Shellard of Saco, Ulster RR 2, passed away Nov. 13, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, Towanda.    Born Oct. 31, 1935 in Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Robert Gustin and Charlotte Whitehead Gustin.     Polly attended Troy High School and in early years was employed by the Blue Swan...

Thursday December 4, 2008     Frederick "Fred" Webb III, 49 Covington, PA died November 28, 2008 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA.    Born on November 6, 1960 in Providence, RI, he was the son of Frederick and Yvonne Webb.    He was an auto body mechanic.    Surviving are sons, Gregory Webb, New York, NY and Frederick Webb IV, Warwick, RI;...

By: John ShafferThursday December 4, 2008     The attack on the hotel in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay) India has brought the civilized world back to the reality of terrorism caused by fanatic Muslims.  As we have said before, these heinous atrocities will continue until the radicals can be stopped at the roots, and one of the best ways to stop them is for the leaders of Islam to emphatically and unequivocally cond...