Above, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's Chad Gadsby (left) presents Canton Borough Shade Tree Commission president John Mosser with a flag, dedicating Canton's being named a Tree City USA for its thirteenth time.
Above, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's Chad Gadsby (left) presents Canton Borough Shade Tree Commission president John Mosser with a flag, dedicating Canton's being named a Tree City USA for its thirteenth time. Read the full story...

Canton named Tree City USA for thirteenth time

Wednesday May 16, 2012 For the thirteenth time, Canton Borough was named a "Tree City" USA. Chad Gadsby of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, made the presentation to John Mosser, president of the Canton Borough Shade Tree Commission. In addition to the flag, The Shade Tree Commission received several other "Tree City" items from the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Arbor Day Flag will be flown at ...
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Senior Center Without Walls to be held at Endless Winds Fire Company

Wednesday May 16, 2012 Make reservations for May 21; AAA offering lunch and information Come enjoy a delicious meal and learn about Area Agency on Aging services that may be able to help you or someone you love. On May 21, the Area Agency on Aging is offering an opportunity for people age 60 or older, or who have a spouse of that age, to learn more about their services while enjoying lunch and a chance to wi...
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Broadway Favorites Acapella to kick off Friday Night at the Museum programming season at BCHS May 18

Wednesday May 16, 2012 The Bradford Co. Historical Society is set to begin another new season of Friday Night at the Museum programs. The first program of the 2012 season, entitled Broadway Favorites Acapella, is scheduled for Friday, May 18, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Although the event is free, participants are asked to register by calling 570-265-2240 or emailing mailto:info@bradfordhistory.com">info@bradford...
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Manley-Bohlayer open for Bicentennial Celebration this weekend

Wednesday May 16, 2012 As part of the Bradford County Bicentennial Celebration, the historic buildings in South Meadow of the Manley-Bohlayer Farm will be open from 10 to 4, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 18, 19 and 20. The East Canton Community Hall now joins the Hoagland one room schoolhouse, the blacksmith shop and the cider mill. The Community Hall houses a collection of wonderful artifacts and memorabilia donate...
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Manley-Bohlayer Farm to offer blacksmith class on June 9

Wednesday May 16, 2012 A blacksmith class sponsored by Rekindle the Spirit will be held at the Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm blacksmith shop in East Canton (Rt. 414 at East Canton Cross Road) on Saturday, June 9, from 9 am to 3 pm. Merle Eiffert, blacksmith, will be the instructor and will demonstrate the art of blacksmithing (taking hot iron heated on a coal fire in a forge and forming it into shapes such as door hand...
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Zeke Shaffer to play golf for United States Naval Academy

Wednesday May 16, 2012 Zeke Shaffer, grandson of Jake and Patsy Shaffer of Canton, son of Jake and Beth Shaffer of Radford, VA, has accepted a Vice Presidential appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, as a member of the Class of 2016. He also received a Congressional appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Zeke will graduate as Valedictorian of the Class of 2...
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Patricia A. Shaw, 80

Wednesday May 16, 2012 Patricia A. Shaw, 80, of Monroeton, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Memorial Hospital, N. Towanda. "Pat," as she was known by her family and friends was born Sept. 16, 1931 in Altoona, the daughter of Clyde and Maxine Smith McKelvey. She was a graduate of Altoona High School class of 1949. Pat moved to Liberty Corners in 1960 and later to Monroeton in 1967. Pat was employed by GTE Sylvania ...
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Memorial service: Gerald S. Whitlock, 87

Wednesday May 16, 2012 Gerald S. Whitlock, 87, of Sylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the Bradford County Manor. The memorial service to honor Gerald’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Olde Covert Church, Fallbrook Road on Armenia Mountain, near Troy, with his pastor, Rev. Kenneth Marple officiating. The Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 1093 West Main Street Tro...
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Canton's Main Street Park gets new concrete surface

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Troy High School alumni reception speakers named

Wednesday May 9, 2012 The 116th Troy High School Alumni Reception will be held at the Troy Memorial Auditorium, corner of High and King Streets, on Friday, May 25. The evening starts with registration and a light buffet in the lobby at 5:30 PM. A donation of $5 is suggested to help defray expenses but is not necessary. Alumni from all years, past and present teachers and staff, members of the senior class and their pa...
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