Wednesday January 25, 2012 A Women's Conference will be held at the New Life Church, Canton on Saturday, January 28, 2012. The conference will be a question and answer forum on “How to Do Life” (by those who have done it) . Come and enjoy the warmth of friends, the warmth of food, and the warmth of fellowship as we sit around a fire on a cold wintry day for some “fireside chats”. Eight women from Ne...

Wednesday January 25, 2012 Continuing his commitment to provide the best possible service to the people he represents, Rep. Matt Baker (R-Bradford/Tioga) today shared a report out of Harrisburg that shows his district offices have provided nine times the volume of documented services in 2011 than the average state lawmaker. This makes his office No. 1 in the Republican Caucus for constituent service. “My legislative ...

Wednesday January 25, 2012 Kay Ayres Porter is still a patient in Geisinger Medical Center in the cardiac critical unit. Kay suffered a heart attack on December 28; also a stroke in between her two heart surgeries. She is progressing slowly and is now off the ventilator. Her family appreciates all prayers for her. Please keep her in your hearts and prayers. Cards may be sent to 31 First Street, Canton, PA 17724....

Wednesday January 25, 2012 Maria Noble of the Troy FFA chapter was awarded the Keystone State FFA Degree at the 83rd annual Pennsylvania FFA Mid-Winter Convention held during the Pennsylvania Farm Show January 9, 2012. The Keystone State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Pennsylvania FFA. The Keystone State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at...

Wednesday January 25, 2012 Troy area quilter Penny Streeter has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2012 American Quilting Society Quilt Show & Contest, which will be held March 14 to 17 at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, PA. Penny Streeter has been chosen to display the quilt "Floral Appliqué" along with 201 others that are entered in the annual contest, now in its third year. Three qui...

Wednesday January 18, 2012 Calvary Alliance Chapel, Rt. 14 north of Canton, will be hosting their annual Mission Conference of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. The Alliance movement began in the 1880s when the founder, Dr. A.B. Simpson, witnessed the physical and spiritual plight of New York City's homeless, downtrodden, and marginalized populations. Moved by his great love for Jesus Christ and lost people, Simpson d...

Wednesday January 18, 2012 Richard J Segur of Segur's Tax Service, 118 Troy Street, Canton, celebrates 25 years of professional affiliation with the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) a nonprofit professional association founded in 1979 and committed to excellence in Taxation. NATP members dedicate themselves to continued education and a high code of ethics and professional conduct. Members of NATP work at of...

Wednesday January 18, 2012 The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) recently recognized G. Thomas Close of MC Insurance Associates of Troy, with a certificate honoring his thirty years of faithful participation in advanced education. Making CIC history by being among the first group of CICs to reach this thirty-year milestone, Mr. Close earned the designation through a series of examinations and has maintained h...

Wednesday January 11, 2012 The sale of beaded bracelets at the Canton Wine & Cheese Festival, the Pennsylvania Apple 'N' Cheese Festival and sales during the Christmas season raised $509 to support autism research. The fundraiser was organized through the Michala Riggle Beat Autism Foundation. The foundation was launched by Michala Riggle of Kentucky in 2006. Michala's was 10 years old at the time and her little brothe...

Wednesday January 11, 2012 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes invites the public to attend a quarterly Open House on Tuesday, January 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ives Run Visitor Information Center. Topics for discussion will include the “Friends of Tioga- Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes” group, Flood Recovery within the Project, what 2012 holds for the Project and the...