Date archive for December, 2011
Pickett Applauds Signing of Megan’s Law Updates (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford / Sullivan / Susquehanna) recently applauded the signing of a new law that further protects Pennsylvania children from sex offenders. The new law, signed today by Gov. Tom Corbett, closes loopholes in the state’s Megan’s Law and enacts federal guidelines for sex offenders. “With our communities so close to the state [...]
Collector Car Corner – NASCAR memories different than today (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
Q: Greg, I am a NASCAR fan since 1959, and can’t ever remember drivers acting like the recent Kurt Busch incident. I know things are different today, but a driver with Kurt Busch’s talent behind the wheel should know better than to treat Dr. Jerry Punch the way he did. What’s your take on this [...]
Jewels says….. (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
Jewels says, “If you are very quiet on Christmas eve, at midnight you might hear the animals talking…”
Pet of the Week for the week of Dec. 25, 2011 (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
Sargeant is a 2-year old male German Shepherd mix. He is very affectionate, loves people, and would be great with kids. Sargeant keeps his cage clean and is very playful. He is smart and needs some leash training as he is quite strong. Sargeant needs a home without cats or other dogs. Stop by the [...]
Food Bank of the Southern Tier Announces Volunteer Opportunities (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier announces that in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Food Bank will be open for volunteer opportunities for those who wish to participate in the National Day of Service. As part of the United We Serve initiative, Americans are encouraged to make the King Holiday ‘a [...]
Food Bank of the Southern Tier celebrates a new record of success! (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier announces that for the first time in the organization’s 30year history, the Food Bank has distributed over 7 million pounds of food to neighbors in need across their six- county service area including Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins. In February 2011, the Food Bank relocated to [...]
MU Council of Trustees Honors Outgoing President (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
The Mansfield University Council of Trustees honored President Maravene Loeschke at their regular bi-monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15. This was Loeschke’s last meeting before leaving MU to become president of her alma mater, Towson University, after Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17. Ralph Meyer, chair of the Council of Trustees, introduced a resolution praising [...]
B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging Working to Increase Public Awareness (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga Area Agency on Aging Executive Director William Farley is pleased to announce that Kristin Hamilton of Tioga County is the Agency’s new Resource Development/Community Relations Coordinator. Farley stated, “It is important to ensure that people know where to turn when they or their loved ones have questions or need help [...]
Bradford County Historical Society Releases New Photo Book in Commemoration of County Bicentennial (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
The Bradford County Historical Society announces the release of its latest publication, “Bradford County Bicentennial – A Photographic History.” The book was recently released in time for Christmas and just prior to the beginning of Bradford County’s bicentennial year in 2012. “Bradford County Bicentennial – A Photographic History” commemorates the 200th anniversary of the formation [...]
Twelve Ways to Stay Healthy for the Holidays and the New Year (Comments Off)
12/27/11 •
The winter and holiday seasons can be joyous and fun, but they also present many opportunities for accidents and illness to mar an otherwise happy time. Theodore F. Them, MD, MS, PhD, MPH, FACOEM, Chief of Guthrie’s Occupational & Environmental Medicine Department offers these tips from the Centers for Disease Control to keep you and [...]