Wednesday August 31, 2011 The Canton Elementary School has instituted a new traffic system for parents who are picking up their children after school. Due to the number of vehicles in the lower parking lot, the overflow will be parking in the upper parking lot. A sign has been installed to notify drivers of the condition.  Please also watch for children walking from school....

Wednesday August 31, 2011 "Good Night Irene, I'll See You In My Dreams" Maybe the song title should read, especially since Hurricane Irene hit the area, "Good Night Irene, Good Night Irene, I'll See You in My Nightmares." For some in the area this is true, for others such as those residents living in the Canton, Grover, LeRoy, and Troy areas this was not true. Residents here were fortunate to get only an inch o...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 Reserved tickets available for free this Tuesday The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus will be presenting a fall concert on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium, Canton Area Junior-Senior High School, as part of their 2011 fall tour.The concert is to honor and remember the victims of 9/11 and the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, as w...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 The Bradford County Conservation District’s will be hosting a Nutrient Management Field Day on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Mt. Pisgah County Park.  The park is located just outside of East Troy on Rt.6, Turn north onto Leona Rd, Travel 2/10 of a mile and turn right onto Pisgah Rd (T4015). In 1.2 miles turn left onto Wilcox Dr. (T538) .  Signs will be posted for the event....

Wednesday August 31, 2011 A local lady has informed us that she has received a phone call from someone purporting to be raising money for the State Police. Suspicious, our informant contacted the local police and the State Police and they advised her they have no knowledge of any such solicitation nor have they authorized any solicitation on their behalf. Police forces do not engage in fundraising campaigns. There are man...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 The Canton Community Nursing Service/Canton Foundation has been in existence since November 1996 and since that time they have been operating as a foundation to dispense funds to non-profit groups in Canton Borough and Canton Township. The Foundation has awarded a total of over $80,000 to date. Recipients include the Green Free Library, Morse Park Centennial Committee, Canton Police Department, C...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 An audition will be held for the Missoula Theatre production of "The Secret Garden" Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4:00 P.M in the Troy HS Memorial Auditorium. Those auditioning should arrive at 4:00 and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Mary Lennox, Martha Sowerbury...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 Isaac D. "Ike" Johnson, 76, Powell, passed away Aug. 22, 2011 at the Sayre House, Sayre. Isaac was born in Towanda, on Feb. 9, 1935. He was employed by Ferrario Chevrolet in Wysox for 28 years until declining health no longer permitted him to continue. "Ike," as he was known by his family and friends, enjoyed electronics, working on cars, picking blueberries and hunting. He is survived by his chi...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 Eileen M. (Lawrence) Mack, 67, a former resident of Bucks County,  presently of LeRoy Township, passed away Sunday, Aug 28, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Born Aug. 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Beggane) Getley. Eileen was very proud of her Irish heritage. She graduated from St. Huberts High School class of 1962 and retired from ABF Tr...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 John J. Murray, age 71, of Clarks Summit, passed away on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 at the Community Medical Center in Scranton. John was born in Scranton, on July 6, 1940 a son of the late John P. & Dorothy Hoover Murray. He grew up in Sullivan County and graduated from the Turnpike High School in Mildred, a member of the class of 1958. After high school, John worked construction until he was dra...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 John Peter Pazzaglia, 88,  Columbia Cross Roads, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor in West Burlington.  He was the loving husband of Pauline (Sinkew) Pazzaglia.  The couple married August 29, 1953 and had 57 happy years together. Family and friends  gathered August 28, 2011 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Troy.  Rosary S...

Wednesday August 31, 2011 Robert B. York, 90, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Galusha and Tressa (Fellows) York; and brother, Ted York. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty York; son David (Tracy) York; daughter Carol (John) Palen; son Lee (Kelly) York; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. For 55 years, Robert was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy....

Thursday August 25, 2011 Folks in Canton experienced a mild tremor at about 1:55 pm on Tuesday, caused by the 5.8 earthquake centered in Virginia. Those in our office felt it, a protracted vibration, and many other people did as well, judging by the number of calls we received.  We heard of dishes rattling, screen doors shaking, and people waking up, but no damage. We think our most recent earthquake was in the 1990...

Thursday August 25, 2011 Second showing to be held September 3 at 11AM Thursday, September 1 will be the first unveiling of an unofficial documentary of sorts of the history of Canton football.  Guy Kapichok, former player and Canton resident, has spent hours compiling video and pictures in preparation of the first official viewing.  It glimpses into the past, looking at specific teams and random pla...

Thursday August 25, 2011 As this is such a transitional year, more than recent years, Troy School District decided to acquaint students differently than had been done in the past.  It is important that they are able to spend enough time with each grade level in the first few days of school to allow the students to become accustomed to a new building, a new school system, new teachers and principals, while hopefully ...

Thursday August 25, 2011 Procedural changes for the start of school have been made for kindergarten students only.  A detailed letter has been mailed to all parents of kindergarten students.  If you have any questions, please contact the Canton Elementary school at 570-673-5196. • Tuesday, August 30, 2011 6:00 pm in the Elementary Theaterette: Informational meeting for parents of incoming kindergarten stud...

Thursday August 25, 2011 The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus will be presenting a fall concert on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nelle Black Westgate Auditorium, Canton Area Junior-Senior High School, as part of their 2011 fall tour.The concert is to honor and remember the victims of 9/11 and the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars, as well as military and their families. Staff Sergeant Joel A. Ci...

Thursday August 25, 2011 Rebecca Stanfield, principal of the Intermediate School, also accepted the placard for making AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) for two consecutive years from Superintendent of Troy School District, Charles Young, at a recent school board meeting....

Thursday August 25, 2011 The Canton Police Department's new cruiser was delivered earlier this summer and the detailing and lettering work was completed on Monday. Kurt Bastion did a great job with the lettering. The car is now in service....

Thursday August 25, 2011 Livezey, Moyer, Shaffer and McWilliams to be recognized in "Ring of Honor" The Canton Football Hall of Fame Committee has finalized its plans to celebrate the Inaugural induction of four former Canton players and coaches. The inductions will take place Saturday, September 3 at half-time of the game between Wellsboro and Canton. The honorees will be recognized at a special ceremony that...

Thursday August 25, 2011 Welles "Al" Brown,  70, of Laceyville, PA, passed away at his home in Braintrim Township, Wyoming County, early Sunday morning, Aug. 21,2011, surrounded by his family after a short illness. Al was born on May 29, 1941 in Canton, a son of the late Wallace and Doris Brown. After moving and residing in Clarks Summit, Pa. during his childhood, he graduated from the Abington Heights High School, ...

Thursday August 25, 2011 Ruth Nero Gates Meadors, 78, Gillett, passed away peacefully, August 15, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Cindee (Jeff) Wrays, where she was lovingly cared for after a long illness. Born on January 24, 1933, Ruth was the daughter of the late William & Mary Wood Nero. Ruth married James Gates and together they started a home for the elderly in 1970 and continued for many years. When James pas...

Thursday August 25, 2011 Paul D. Wolff, age 70, of Troy, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at home following a lengthy illness. Paul was born October 8, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA son of the late Harry and Emma (Koschorreck) Wolff. He and the former Barbara J. (Philyaw) Wolff were married September 10, 1960 and celebrated 51 years together. He was employed by Yellow Page One in sales from 1989 to 2000. Paul was number ...

Friday August 19, 2011 First rehearsal is September 25 When Rev. David B. Morris (retired) became the minister of the Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of Canton in the spring of 1981, he asked, with the approval and support of the Greater Canton Area Ministerium, Dr. Benjamin F. Husted who then served the First Baptist Church of Canton and who was a retired professor of music at Mansfield University, ...

Friday August 19, 2011 The Canton Area School District has issued the following regulations for high school students who wish to exercise the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on school property: 1. Fill out and return a required motor vehicle permit form, available through the High School Principal's office, with $10 fee.2. Hang the parking permit(s) on the vehicle(s) windshield mirror.3. Student drivers are to a...

Friday August 19, 2011 Troy Borough Manager, Dan Close has announced that due to the archive/20110819-0521%20PM?OpenDocument&count=-1">drought watch declaration by the Department of Environmental Protection issued on August 9th, 2011, Troy Borough is requesting voluntary restrictions on all nonessential water use within the Borough’s water system. Nonessential uses include watering lawns, washing automobi...

Friday August 19, 2011 The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Drought Watch for Bradford and thirty-nine other counties.  In response to this Drought Watch the Canton Borough Authority is required to ask all customers to reduce consumption by 5%. For additional information, customers may call the office at 673-5141 or visit the DEP Drought Information Center at http://www.depweb.sta...

Friday August 19, 2011 Parents of students who are eligible to attend Canton Elementary or Canton High School this school year and who have not yet registered their student are urged to do so as soon as possible. Superintendent of Schools Matt Gordon says, "The first day of school is the most important day" and in order for students to attend classes they must be registered. Please visit Canton High School Guidance Off...

Friday August 19, 2011 Troy Area School District is announcing the orientation schedule for all students for the 2011-2012 school year.  The orientations will be held as follows: WR Croman Primary School – Monday, August 22nd from 1 pm to 3 pm;Troy Intermediate School – Wednesday, August 24th at 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm;Troy Junior-Senior High School – 7th Grade – August 25th at 6:00 pm:- 8th Gr...

Friday August 19, 2011 Yvonne Young Esworthy would be 39 years old on Sunday, August 21st. In her memory family and friends will be walking, jogging or running on the track at Alparon Park that evening. All those who would like to participate, are asked to meet in front of the grandstand at 6:00 pm. If you can’t do the walk but would like to do something to honor Yvonne, the family suggests a “random act of...

Friday August 19, 2011 Richard Carl Aurandt "Whitey" "Rick", 57, San Antonio, TX formerly of Johnstown, died unexpectedly June 29, 2011, at his home as a result of a heart attack. Born October 6, 1953, he was the son of Carl and Susan (Smith) Aurandt. Richard was a 1971 graduate of Conemaugh Valley High school, where he excelled in band. He had a love for music and was an outstanding trumpet player. He was a veteran of...

Friday August 19, 2011 Marshall Wilson “Zip” Fuller, 84, of Sheshequin Twp. passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011 of cardiac failure while attending the Tioga County Fair. Marshall was born in Sayre, on August 22, 1926, the son of Claud and Susie Smith Fuller. He was a graduate of Sheshequin High School and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II. On February 23, 1946, he married the former Bertha...

Friday August 19, 2011 On the evening of Thursday, August 11, 2011 Norman Arden Guisewhite of Troy passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. He was 75 years of age. Born in Shunk on February 13th, 1936 he was the son of Arden and Lena (Norton) Guisewhite. Norman was a man of many skills, and worked most of his life as a carpenter. He was active in his Sullivan County community and was one of the founders of the End...

Friday August 19, 2011 Karen Roupp, 58, of Tioga, PA, died Friday, August 12, 2011 at Sayre's Robert Packer Hospital. Born on June 7, 1953 in Blossburg, she was a daughter of the late Datus and Mary (Nybeck) Smith. Karen married Bernard Roupp in Blossburg on April 21, 2001 and together have shared ten years of loving marriage. She was employed by Truck Lite in Wellsboro for over 25 years. Surviving are her husband, Ber...

Friday August 12, 2011 Mr. Craig Coleman, Canton High School Principal wanted to give readers a heads up on a change in one of the school's  dress code policies for the upcoming school year. Students will not be permitted to wear shorts and will have to wear sleeves.  The details of the new dress code can be found on the Canton web site under the high school tab.  Please plan accordingly as you prepare f...

Friday August 12, 2011 Cathy named Troy Fair Ambassador For 136 years, Bradford Countians have been lured by the smell of cotton candy and funnel cakes, the delight of riding the Ferris wheel and the carousel, and the thrill of competing with their best dairy cattle at the county’s largest event, the Troy Fair. Setting the stage: More than 50,000 people attend the Troy Fair each year, and for the past ...

Friday August 12, 2011 On August 15, The Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga (B/S/S/T) Area Agency on Aging will be holding a Senior Center Without Walls at the Columbia Crossroads United Methodist Church on Austinville Road, Crossroads, PA. The informational program will begin at 11:00 a.m. with lunch following. Lorelei Colton will be presenting a program on "Red Cross Ready", emergency preparedness. The lunch m...

Friday August 12, 2011 Saturday evening, August 27, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the Folk Justice Band from Lewisburg, PA will entertain music lovers with an evening of Classic Rock from the '60’s and 70’s. A three-course dinner and free wine tasting combine to make a memorable evening. The entire evening’s entertainment and dinner is only $15 per person. Tickets are available for sale at the Cant...

Friday August 12, 2011 On Sunday, August 21, the Canton Moose is the place to be if you like to ride or own a motorcycle.  The Dale Baxter Annual Motorcycle Ride will start at the Moose with registration from 11 to 12 noon. The bikes will start leaving the Moose at 12 noon. After the ride, they will return to the Moose by 4 for refreshments and fellowship. All bikers who are registered will be able to pick a poker...

Friday August 12, 2011 The Missoula Children's Theatre will be coming to Troy on September 12-17. Auditions will be held on Monday, September 12th at 4pm. Performances will be Saturday, September 17th at 2 and 7pm in the  Troy High School Auditorium. For more information, contact BCRAC at 570-268-ARTS (2787) or mailto:info@bcrac.org">info@bcrac.org....

Friday August 12, 2011 On the afternoon of Saturday, August 6th, 2011, Robert Frederick Baker, Sr. of Roaring Branch passed away unexpectedly while enjoying the Loyalsock Antique Engine Show, with his loving family in attendance. He was 79 years of age. Born in Spring House, PA On September 9th, 1931 he was the son of Charles Pennington Baker, Sr. and Clara Mabel (Blessing) Baker. Bob was a member of the Ambler High Sc...

Friday August 12, 2011 Duane L. Wrisley, 73, well-known area excavating contractor of Berwick Turnpike, Burlington, passed away August 2, 2011 at his home with his loving family at his side following a courageous eleven-year battle with cancer. Born December 2, 1937 on the family farm in Burlington, he was the son of the late Mahlon Wrisley Sr. and Ruth Harkness Wrisley. Duane was a graduate of Troy High School class o...

Thursday August 4, 2011 The 2011 Relay for Life of Western Bradford County will be held at Alparon Park for 24 hours, from 9AM on August 6 to 9AM on August 7. 9AM: Relay for Life begins!9:30-10AM: Opening/Fight Back Ceremony11AM: Match Up Cancer games12AM: KZFM Radio with Judy Smith1PM: Cancer Caching (scavenger hunt)2PM: Wii game - Just Dance3PM: Piñatas3:30PM: Face painting4-6PM: Survivor Dinner 6:30PM: Survivo...

Thursday August 4, 2011 The third “fun night” will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at Troy Baptist Church on Canton St. beginning at 6:30PM. The evening will include songs, games, stories and snacks. The highlight of the evening is the appearance of the Mill Hollow Puppets.  Why not come and join the fun?  All are welcome!...

Thursday August 4, 2011 There will be a benefit at the Ralston Fire Hall for Ryon Barlow on August 20, 2011, 4PM until 8PM.  Ryon was in an accident and is a patient in a Philadelphia hospital. A spaghetti dinner will be served. There will be a 50/50 raffle, 50-cent auction and tricky trays. Donations will be taken at the door to help with his expenses. Everyone welcome....

Thursday August 4, 2011 Rekindle the Spirit, Inc.  is happy to announce donations from several local businesses which will help with needed repairs to the Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm.  In April of 2011, the Heritage farm, along with many local residents, sustained severe damages from flooding.  Volunteers from Rekindle the Spirit and the Manley Bohlayer Farm Committee, the PA Apple 'N' Cheese Festival, ...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Sadie Allen is a prominent area artist, with several paintings participating in the Troy Fair in years past, as well as having an exhibit at the Manley-Bohlayer farm.  Congratulations to her on her latest awards....

Thursday August 4, 2011 Our Outdoors columnist Jim Collins reports that one of his readers from the Wellsboro area has been visited by an albino hummingbird this summer.  Neither Jim nor the editor of this paper had ever heard of an albino member of that species before. Jim wonders if anyone else has ever sighted an albino hummingbird. Let him know at mailto:jimcollinsinsurance@frontiernet.net">jimcollinsinsurance@...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Josephine Julia Anthony, known to her family and friends as "Jo," died on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at the age of 94 in the home of her son, Wayne, in Gillett, where she had lived for 7 years. Jo was born on May 25, 1917, in Darby, PA, to Nicholas and Concetta (Rispoli) Ciccarelli, one of seven siblings. She spent most of her life in Havertown, PA, where she attended Haverford High School, met and...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Madeline A. (Gernert) Doty age 86 of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Troy Community Hospital. Madeline was born January 9, 1925, one of five children of the late Eugene V. and Harriet (Wilson) Gernert. She was married to Merle A. Doty December 5, 1944. Madeline was employed at Westinghouse in Elmira, Troy Silk Factory Troy and Eureka in Troy until she retired. She...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Phyllis A. (Boehm) Johns, 82, of Troy,  died unexpectedly Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Troy Community Hospital.  She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence D. “Larry” Johns who passed away on January 20, 1995.  The couple married April 2, 1948 and had 47 happy years together. Phyllis was born on March 18, 1929 in Sayre, PA. She was the daughter of the late Stanley a...

Thursday August 4, 2011 On the evening of July 26th, 2011, Brenda Jo (Robert) Overrein of Coudersport  passed away unexpectedly at Charles Cole Memorial hospital in Eulalia Township, Potter county.  She was 58 years of age. Born in Troy on May 26th, 1953 she was the daughter of Geraldine (Brown) Robert and the late Clarence Robert.   Brenda was a graduate of Troy High School and was employed for many...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Elizabeth “Liz” (Manley) Ripley, 85, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor.  She was the wife of the late Earl C. Ripley who passed away on December 23, 2010.  The couple married August 8, 1946 and had 64 wonderful years together. Liz was born on November 1, 1925 in Troy,  daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor (Knowldon) Manley.&nb...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Mary Louise Williams Ross, 89, wife of David M. Ross of Burlington, passed away Tuesday evening July 26, 2011 at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda. "Louise" as she was known by family and friends was born in Sayre on July 12, 1922, a daughter of Uri and Mary Williams. She attended school in West Burlington and was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Troy Community Hospital for over 40 years ...

Thursday August 4, 2011 Gerald L. Shaylor, 78, of Austinville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre. Jerry was born on March 8, 1933 in Elmira, NY, son of the late Theodore and Helen (Bradford) Shaylor.  He was a 1955 graduate of Troy High School and attended the Wesleyan and Baptist churches in Bentley Creek, PA.  Jerry enjoyed going to flea markets and spending time wit...

Thursday August 4, 2011 On the evening of Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, Joseph Ronald Vanderpool of Towanda passed away quietly at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.   He was 66 years of age.  Born September 6th, 1944 in Sayre he was the son of Leonard Daugherty and Madelyn Vanderpool.  After high school Joseph served with the United States Army during the early years of the Vietnam War.  After retu...

Monday August 1, 2011 With this purchase, the police department will be able to replace outdated radio equipment and communicate more efficiently....

Monday August 1, 2011 W.R. Croman will be hosting a walk-thru on August 22nd  from 1 to 3 PM to welcome all new families to the W.R. Croman building. You will be able to visit the building during those hours to go to see your child’s classroom, tour the building and visit with Mr. Brion. This walk-thru will be held in addition to our open house in September.  We hope to see you soon....

Monday August 1, 2011 Liz Landon, daughter of Allyn and Betty Landon of Canton, will be performing with Zane Forshee to present a flute/guitar duo on August 2, 7:30 PM which is  one of the Endless Mountain Music Festival’s 2011 performances.  The Manley-Bohlayer Farm will be the site of this performance.  Tickets are available by visiting http://www.endlessmountain.net">www.endlessmountain.net...

Monday August 1, 2011 PA State Police report that, following a ten-month investigation, Emily Bellows-Shaffer, 54, of Crystal River, Florida was arrested on July 21 and charged with Criminal Homicide, Burglary, Criminal Trespass and Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence in connection with the death of Carol Hickok, 65, of Canton Township, on September 15, 2010. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial Distri...

Monday August 1, 2011 Signs welcoming travelers to "Canton Township, Home of the Pennsylvania Apple ‘n Cheese Festival" are up and ready to provide the community and visitors with information concerning local events. A cooperative effort by Rekindle the Spirit, Inc. and the Canton Township Supervisors resulted in funding from the Bradford County Room Tax Committee for Welcome to Canton Township signs.  The ...

Monday August 1, 2011 The August 22nd film submission deadline for the Fifth Endless Mountains Digital Film Festival is fast approaching.  Filmmakers of all ages are encouraged to enter their films to the Bradford County Regional Arts Council office by 4 PM on August 22nd. Information and submission guidelines can be found on the BCRAC website at http://www.bcrac.org">www.bcrac.org, click on “Forms&rdqu...

Monday August 1, 2011 Harold Leonard Andrus, 89, of Mountain Lake, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. Harold was a long-time resident of Bradford County. Born Dec. 8, 1921 at the Robert Packer Hospital, he was a son of the late Leonard and Octavia McNeal Andrus. Harold graduated from Troy High School Class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II where he was s...

Monday August 1, 2011 M. Duane Fay, age 81, Columbia Cross Roads passed away at home on July 22, 2011 surrounded by his very loving family. Duane was born on August 4, 1929 to the late Howard and Marjorie (Smith) Fay at their home. Duane graduated from Troy High School in 1947, married his high school sweetheart, Anita J. Page, on April 23, 1949 happily married for 62 years, and blessed with five children. Duane farme...

Monday August 1, 2011 Mabel J. Hall, age 89, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011 at the Troy Community Hospital. Mabel was born June 24, 1922 in Springfield Township,  a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Ina Blanche (DeGraw) Abbey.  She was married to the late Robert N. Hall. Mabel was employed for Sylvania Electric in Troy and later in Towanda. She for the most part was a home...

Monday August 1, 2011 John M. Phelps,  89, Lawrenceville,  passed away July 16, 2011 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. He was born Jan. 23, 1922 in Farmington Township, PA, a son of Frank and Melissa Cass Phelps. He was a lifelong farmer, 60 plus year member of the IOOF Lodge No. 434, a member of the United Church of Nelson, President of the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Association, a former ...

Monday August 1, 2011 Robert L. Reynolds, 70, of Redington Avenue, Troy, passed away, July 19, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center Elmira, NY. Bob was born July 4, 1941 in Sayre, PA son of the late Paul E. & Betty (Stewart) Reynolds. He was a graduate of Troy High School and was married to Patricia A (Williams) Reynolds on February 23, 1962. Bob was the owner of Bob Reynolds Sanitation and worked as a sanitation en...

Monday August 1, 2011 The Second Annual Canton Wine & Cheese festival was a success according to both the festival committee and the festival attendees.  Festival organizers estimate that approximately 1000 attendees visited the festival at the Manley-Bohlayer Farm.   This event was a joint effort between the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce and Rekindle the Spirit. “The committee was glad to see th...

Monday August 1, 2011 Canton Mayor John Vineski is seeking the assistance from the public.  The borough is working to fix the problem of flooding that has plagued the Springbrook/Rt. 14 area for sometime. The Mayor is interested in finding old photographs from the time when gardens were planted, when rowboats were able to ply Spring Brook, and when hay was cropped off those fields. Anyone who may have photographs...

Monday August 1, 2011 Raymond L. Hoppaugh, 69, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.  He was the loving husband of Joann (Ulmer) Hoppaugh.  The couple married April 9, 1965 and had 46 happy years together. Ray was born on February 2, 1942 in Califon, NJ son of the late Russell L. and Elsie (Bonnet) Hoppaugh.  After college Ray took on his l...

Monday August 1, 2011 Marjory E. Knowlden, 86, a former resident of Ralston, for 61 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Sycamore Manor Health Center. Marjory was the wife of the late Bruce A. Knowlden with whom she shared 52 years of marriage prior to his death in 2002. She was born January 19, 1925 in Elizabeth, NJ and was the daughter of the late Leo R. and Millie Hoffman Eick. Marjory was a member o...

Monday August 1, 2011 During the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 6, 2011, longtime Alba resident Sally A. (Soper) Wood passed away quietly at her residence after a brave battle with cancer. She was 73 years of age. Born December 31st, 1939 in Sayre, she was one of nine children in the family of Leland and Lillian (Crum) Soper. Sally was raised on the family’s farm in the vicinity of Troy where she develop...

Monday August 1, 2011 During the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 6, 2011, longtime Alba resident Sally A. (Soper) Wood passed away quietly at her residence after a brave battle with cancer. She was 73 years of age. Born December 31st, 1939 in Sayre, she was one of nine children in the family of Leland and Lillian (Crum) Soper. Sally was raised on the family’s farm in the vicinity of Troy where she develop...

Monday August 1, 2011 Shirley L. (Eaton) Mann, age 63, formerly of Fallbrook Street and Redington Avenue Troy, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at the Bradford County Manor. The memorial service to honor Shirley’s life was be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Bradley Hall, on the corner of the Austinville and Watkins Hill roads in Columbia Cross Roads, PA with family friend Jarvis Burlingame offic...