Friday September 25, 2009 Constitution Week was proclaimed September 17 through 23 by Canton's Mayor, John Mosser. Shown with Mayor Mosser are members of the Bradford Chapter DAR are Helen Landon and Marie Harkness....

Friday September 25, 2009 Once again the "Apple Dumplin' Gang" is asking all area residents to come to the East Canton United Methodist Church on October 1 to help the peel, stuff, roll, wrap, and bake the apple dumplings. They will begin at 6 a.m. and will continue until completed. They always are so appreciative for the help from their community. Please know that they could not do this without the help which the communit...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to be partnering with the Canton Area School District for the “Giving Tree” program, this year. Although the Giving Tree is not new to Canton, the way the program will be operated is. Mr. Matt Gordon, the CASD Superintendent is familiar with this type of program because of his past involvement with one similar to the Canton project. While working at t...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Canton Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to be partnering with the Canton Area School District for the “Giving Tree” program, this year. Although the Giving Tree is not new to Canton, the way the program will be operated is. Mr. Matt Gordon, the CASD Superintendent is familiar with this type of program because of his past involvement with one similar to the Canton project. While working at t...

Friday September 25, 2009 Bryan Daniel Dodge, 20, of Canton, faces charges of vehicular homicide stemming from a March 1 accident in Franklin Township that claimed the life of Justin Copp, 25, of Monroeton. The accused was operating his 1990 Plymouth Laser at an unsafe speed on Southside Road when it went out of control and struck an embankment, returned to the roadway and struck the pavement. Mr. Copp was ejected from the...

Friday September 25, 2009 PA State Police report that three men from Elmira were arrested for the theft of telephone cable valued at $16,000 that was stolen from the Frontier Communications building on Route 14 south of Canton. The cable was stolen in four separate incidents. The thefts took place on August 13, September 10 and September 15. At 11:30 am on September 16, State Trooper Joseph Mitchell found the accused burni...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Canton Area Recreation Association has received a $10,000 grant from the Allen F. Pierce Foundation. The funds will be used for capital improvements, including the concession stand and a sun screen canopy, to provide a shaded area for pool patrons. Earlier this summer the Rec. Association received a grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. This will be used to update...

Friday September 25, 2009 This year the Troy High School Concert Choir is embarking on a new and exciting challenge. We would like to invite every parent, alumni and community member to join with the choir in singing Beethoven’s “Halleluiah” (not to be confused with the more famous Hallelujah Chorus by Handel) on our winter concert. If you would like to join with us in this venture, you will be supplied a copy of the music...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Canton Garden Club traveled to Gibbs Garden Center in LeRaysville for their September 8, 2009 meeting with the following members attending Judy Wilcox, Jean Nieley, Barb Shanley, Lavonne McNett, Bev Wright, Judy Gatti, Dot Hopkins, Eva Hawthorne, Patricia Sanford, Marie Harkness, Betsy Clark and Club friend Joann Chaapel. Upon arriving the club was greeted by hostess and owner Sue who gave a v...

Friday September 25, 2009 Theme: Read Around The World During the week of September 28th, the Canton Area PTA will be sponsoring the annual Book Fair at the Canton Elementary School. Students will be attending, by homeroom, throughout the week at their assigned times. Parents who would like to browse the book selection or shop with their child are welcome to attend on Tuesday, September 29th from 6 to 7:30 pm. Refreshmen...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Canton Music Club opened their new year, 2009-2010 with a delicious picnic meeting at the picnic grove of Judy Gatti on Ellenton Mountain; this was a beautiful day and beautiful setting. "Pennsylvania" was sung, followed by the Hymn of the Month, "Chester" the first all American patriotic song, written by the first all American composer, and presented by Naomi Pease. This meeting was an organi...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Student Assistance Program (SAP) at Canton Junior-Senior High School aids students who are experiencing difficulty in their academic pursuits. These difficulties may arise from social (peers), emotional (stress), and/or physical (drugs and alcohol) problems. This team is comprised of school personnel who respond to referrals about students who are referred by faculty, administration, parents, ...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Manley-Bohlayer Heritage Farm was a bustling place last weekend. The community got a chance to see the progress being made in restoring the Hoagland one-room schoolhouse. Even though there is still plenty of work to be done, the progress made so far by volunteers and the generous donations of furniture and memorabilia by community members has been wonderful. Bill McNett, Roberta Arnold, Dean B...

Friday September 25, 2009 Seeking to protect state residents from the H1N1 influenza strain, the state Department of Health recently held a briefing on preventative measures that can be taken by state residents, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently predicted that the H1N1 influenza strain, more commonly known as swine flu, could infect up to 50 percent of the U.S. po...

Friday September 25, 2009 The Canton Civic Club Annual Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. The theme, judging places and the parade route will be announced closer to the date. The Parade is the 70th Halloween Parade for Canton. It is still called the Canton Civic Club Annual Halloween Parade, held together by a small committee and Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. When the Civic Club disbanded...

Friday September 25, 2009 Miss Jessica Lynn Machmer is the daughter of Shawn and Heather Machmer. Miss Machmer has participated in Student council, Softball, Track, Cross Country, and swimming. She has also been involved in the Spanish and Athletic Letterman clubs and was on the junior prom court. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, and swimming. In the future Miss Machmer plans to attend college for...

Friday September 25, 2009 Rich Lupinsky, Land Manager for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will be conducting a tour of State Game Lands #12 and #36, which are located in Bradford County. These two game lands that adjoin each other consist of 43,408 acres of the most remote area of Bradford County. The automobile tour will be held on October 4, 2009, with vehicles allowed to begin the tour from 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. ...

Friday September 25, 2009 LaRue T. Crandle, 78, of Troy, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2009 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira, NY. He was the loving husband of Joan L. (Page) Crandle. The couple married on December 3, 1955 and had 53 happy years together. LaRue was born on April 29, 1931 in Grover, son of the late James and Hazel (McKee) Crandle. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. LaRue...

Friday September 25, 2009 Eulalia Innes, 100, life-long resident of Canton, died peacefully Friday evening, September 18, 2009 at the Twin Oaks Personal Care Home in Granville Summit. Eulalia Ida Hurley was born in Canton on January 9, 1909. She was one of five children born to William Thomas Hurley and Ida Margaret (McCormick) Hurley. A 1926 graduate of Canton High School, Eulalia continued her education at the Mansfield ...

Friday September 25, 2009 Lewis J. Kring, 83, died at his residence Sept. 20, 2009. He was born in Troy, and moved to this area from Troy in 1989. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Summerfield and a retired x-ray lab technician from GTE Sylvania for 36 years. Mr. Kring was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army. He enjoyed camping, volunteer work for Campers on Mission, Southern Baptist...

Friday September 25, 2009 William G. Lee, 92, of Columbia Cross Roads, passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Troy Community Hospital. Born May 11, 1917, he was the son of the late Ona and Katie (Leonard) Lee. He was married to the late Frances (Scott) Lee, who passed away in 1979. Prior to retirement, William operated a dairy farm and was also employed at the Springfield Township Department of Public Works. He attended Sp...

Friday September 25, 2009 Anna J. McNeal, age 61, of Covington, died Friday, September 18, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Anna was born March 25, 1948 in Blossburg, a daughter of Kenneth and Madaline (Bolt) Frost. She was the wife of Kenneth Butch L. McNeal, Jr. and would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in October. Anna was a member of Alanon, enjoyed cooking, yard sales, flowers, g...

Friday September 25, 2009 Hazel Winebarger Morgan, 82, of Roaring Branch, (Union Twp.) passed away very unexpectedly at Troy Community Hospital on Sunday evening, September 20, 2009. Hazel Gertrude Ray was born on July 8, 1927 in Fleetwood, NC, a daughter of the late Arlie and Lena (Tribitt) Ray. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Hazel cherished times spent with her family. The Lord and Savior guided her throughout l...

Friday September 25, 2009 Carl D. Sechrist, 91, of Canton, formerly of Fox Hollow Road, Williamsport, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Valma A. (Fluman) Sechrist, on Nov. 7, 2001. Born July 5, 1918, in Williamsport, he was the son of Walter and Alice Deibler Sechrist. He was a 1936 graduate of Williamsport High Scho...

By: John ShafferFriday September 25, 2009 President Obama's recent decision to stop plans for land-based defensive missiles in Poland and the Czech Republic has two ironic elements that may be damaging to America's interests. First - It is ironic that a President who campaigned on his deft touch with other nations would surprise two allies with a unilateral decision. According to news reports, and the public reaction of the Polish and Cze...

Friday September 25, 2009 Alice Regina (Shaw) Scott, 89, of Troy, PA, passed away, September 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Hayes Scott, who passed away on July 30, 1965. The couple married February 3, 1938 and had 27 happy years together. Born on February 2, 1920 in Mansfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Daisy (Brace) Shaw. She was a Mansfield...

Friday September 18, 2009 October 3 and 4 at Manley-Bohlayer Farm Fall is here….and that means it’s time for the annual PA Apple ‘n Cheese Festival! Organizers for this year’s Pennsylvania Apple ‘n Cheese Festival are busily preparing for the 20th anniversary of the festival! The 2009 festival will be held on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Sunday, October 4th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a spe...

Friday September 18, 2009 In August, Canton Borough Police responded to these incidents (year to date in parentheses): Incidents: 51 (378); Traffic Warnings: 4 (27); Traffic Arrests: 3 (40); Non-Traffic Arrests:4 (30); Criminal Arrests: 3 (20); Borough Ordinance Violations: 12 (78); Parking Tickets: 11 (11); Hearings/Court: 6 (37); Miles Patrolled: 2,576 (19,122). Aug. 1, 12:15 am: Police caught two juveniles out after cur...

Friday September 18, 2009 The Canton Area School District Board of Education held its September meeting with President Dennis Sourbeer and directors Duane Castle, Don Brown, Jared Wilcox, Harold Hopkins and Bill Baker. District officials present were Superintendent Matt Gordon, Elementary Principal Diane Barrett, High School Principal, Craig Coleman; Business Manager Mark Jannone and Solicitor Matthew Brann. There was an a...

Friday September 18, 2009 Canton Borough Council held its September meeting with President Ken Robertson and Councilors Alfonse Ciaccio, Will Holmes, Sheila Riggs, Eric Anderson, Nicole Trick, and Roger Tracey. Other Borough officials present were Mayor John Mosser, Administrator Amy Seeley, Police Chief Doug Seeley, Street Foreman Lewis Howell and employee George Jennings, and Solicitor Matthew Brann. There were nine visi...

Friday September 18, 2009 Canton’s Homecoming will take place on Saturday, September 19th, during the football game between Canton and Wyalusing. The Homecoming parade will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The traditional route will be followed. Any floats participating in the parade should plan to be at the parade starting point at the high school by 10:30 a.m. for judging. Prize categories will be announced next week. ...

Friday September 18, 2009 Missoula Children’s Theatre will be holding open auditions for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade for their community production of “King Arthur’s Quest” on Monday, September 21 at 4:00 PM at the Troy High School Memorial Auditorium. Students wishing to audition should arrive a few minutes early to register for the auditions. There is no fee for participating in the auditions or th...

Friday September 18, 2009 In August, 2009, Canton firefighters responded to these calls: August 2, automatic alarm, Cedar Ridge Apartments, Canton Borough. August 6, Mutual aid, Franklindale (recall), Rt. 514, Franklin Township. August 8, MVA, Seeley Farm Road, Canton Township August 9, Storm Damage, multiple locations August 9, Tree on house, E Union Street, Canton Borough August 13, Search, Minnequa Main Road, Alba Borou...

Friday September 18, 2009 The Canton Fire Dept. Board of Directors held its September meeting with President Wayne Lamont, Secretary Sherry Miller, Treasurer Terry Lamont, Fire Chief Kim Jennings, First Assistant Chief J Scott May, Captain Ron Seeley, Trustee Scott Lewis, and municipal representatives Jim Tompkins and Gary Ferguson. The minutes of the August meeting were approved, Bills totaling $8,358.59 were approved. Th...

Friday September 18, 2009 The Troy Fire Company will be hosting its 13th annual craft show at the Troy Fire Station on October 17 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Spaces are available for crafters at a cost of $15.00 per space. The show is open to the general public at no cost. A Chinese Auction will also be held during the show, and the Fire Company will be selling lunch, with all proceeds going to the Fire Company. For more inf...

Friday September 18, 2009 On Monday, September 14, Canton Chapter #981, Women of the Moose, met for their College of Regents Chapter Night. The meeting was brought to order by Senior Regent Toitie Justice. College Member Dottie Geisler was in charge of the meeting. Opening was performed with the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the Mooseheart endowment fund. College of Regent Leora Wilcox was honored by receiving her r...

Friday September 18, 2009 There were several visitors at the September meeting of Canton Borough Council. Arla Moyer called Council's attention to the area on Sullivan Street where the water trucks are filling. She noted the high weeds and said that the Borough cites homeowners for having grass higher than six inches but that area is not cited. Council said a letter will be sent to the owner and asked Mrs. Moyer to direct ...

Friday September 18, 2009 The Canton volleyball team placed second at the Lycoming volleyball tournament. Canton took its pool by splitting two games with Elkland, 25-17, 23-25; defeated Bishop Guilfoyle 25-18 and 25-21; topped Towanda 25-20, 25-17; and divided two games with Sacred Heart, 22-25 and 25-12. Canton defeated Athens in the semifinal, 25-15 and 25-13; but fell to Towanda in the final, 23-25, 21-25. Statistics: ...

Friday September 18, 2009 The cross country teams from Canton were in action at the Montrose Invitational on Saturday, September 12. The day featured grueling races on a tough, hilly course. Several of the Canton groups did not have a complete set of 5 runners for team scoring due to illness. The varsity boys placed fourth out of 14 schools. Blake Bunner and Julian Hinkelman earned individual honors for finishing in third ...

Friday September 18, 2009 Betty Irlene (Maynard) Dickinson, 81, Gillett, PA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Troy Hospital. She was the loving wife of Howard D. “Danny” Dickinson of Gillett. The couple had 37 happy years together. Born on October 26, 1927 in Gillett, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Nellie May (Perry) Maynard. She was an egg processor of Kingsley’s Chicken Farm in East Smithfie...

Friday September 18, 2009 Myrtle M. (Youngs) Hurlbert age 87 of Wellsboro, PA and formerly of Lawrenceville, PA died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. She was born on July 3, 1922 in Tioga, Co. PA a daughter of Rosco and Clara Youngs. Myrtle was the wife of the late Walter E. Hurlbert who died in 1981. Her favorite pastime was reading. Surviving are son and a daughter-in...

Friday September 18, 2009 M. Jane Parsons Leavenworth, 78, a lifelong resident of 322 Poplar St., Towanda, Pa., passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 12, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, North Towanda Township, Pa. Born at home on Poplar Street in Towanda on January 3, 1931, she was one of 12 children of the late Harry Parsons Sr. and Louise Keyser Parsons. She was a graduate of Towanda High School and later attended and graduate...

Friday September 18, 2009 John Martin Renzo, 50, of Troy, Pa., passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009. John was born on Dec. 5, 1958, in Waverly, N.Y., to James and Marjorie Renzo. He was a graduate of Troy High School and served four years in the U.S. Army. John went on to pursue his passion for construction as an experienced general contractor in the area for many years. He was an avid sports fan and also enjoy...

Friday September 18, 2009 Edith F. Vetter, age 80, of Covington, died September 14, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro. Born October 7, 1928 in Croydon, PA, she was a daughter of Clement V. and Edith (Strolley) Schade. She was the wife of Edwin Vetter, with whom she would have celebrated a 63rd wedding anniversary on October 19, 2009. Edith was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and also attended S...

Friday September 18, 2009 Duane E. "Weiner" Wright, a longtime resident of the Coryland, PA community passed away at the age of 64, Sunday morning, September 13, 2009 following a 40 year battle with M.S. Born on May 26, 1945, Duane was the son of the late Allen & Dorothy Marsh Wright. He served his country in Thailand during the Vietnam War in the United States Army and quickly achieved the position of Sergeant. He was awa...

By: John ShafferFriday September 18, 2009 Three infamous times during the past few days was the civility of American culture defiled; once in the political arena, once in the world of sports, and once by a celebrity. It was the "first offense" for the first two offenders, and just another in a growing list of uncouth outbursts from the third, but each attracted more than its share of attention. The first, Congressman Joe Wilson, a South C...

Friday September 11, 2009 Now is the time to plan a weekend around the annual Pennsylvania Heritage Festival. This growing, active, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, Sept. 20th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Alparon Park, Rt. 14, Troy. Focusing especially on Bradford County and surrounding areas, the Pennsylvania Heritage Festival offers traditional music,...

Friday September 11, 2009 The Canton Area PTA is proud to sponsor OPEN HOUSE for the Canton Area School District. The Elementary and High School buildings will be holding Open House on Thursday, September 17th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Parents, students and community members are encouraged to visit both schools. Even if you do not have a student in school, but would like to see the buildings, please feel free to attend. ...

Friday September 11, 2009 The Canton Village Improvement Association (VIA) met at McCallum Manor on September 3 with twelve members present. President Martha Jean Wood opened the meeting with a salute to the flag and reciting the VIA Collect. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. The treasurer Marie O'Hara gave her report and it was accepted as read. Dues for the coming year were taken. The audit was done by M...

Friday September 11, 2009 The Canton Chamber of Commerce meet with eight members in attendance representing, Canton Borough, Gannon's Insurance, First Citizens and Chemung Canal Trust Banks, C.A.F. Inc, Canton Area School District and the Canton Independent Sentinel. A large agenda was on tap and several key issues were brought before the Chamber. After the treasurer's report was read and a trial balance sheet presented, J...

Friday September 11, 2009 Firefighters from Canton, Troy, Franklindale, Monroeton, South Creek, Liberty, Blossburg and Ralston responded to an alarm at the Clifford Sweithelm barn along Route 414 in Union Township at 11 pm on August 30. The highway was closed for four hours during the fire. Two pigs in a pen next to the barn perished in the fire. The origin of the fire is unknown but is not considered suspicious....

Friday September 11, 2009 The Ralston United Methodist Church announces that Re-Creation will sing at the church on September 19 at 6:00 pm. Re-Creation represents Re-Creation USA, Inc., which provides entertainment programming for Veterans Affairs Medical Centers in the United States. Re-Creation is a group of dynamic young people who present both religious and family-oriented music. The group typically consists of eight ...

Friday September 11, 2009 A group of volunteers met at the Troy Farm Museum/Heritage Village on August 22 to have a work bee. Bruce and Bob Staudt, Art Dickerson, Gary Pierce, Dale Palmer and Rex Stage put a new roof on the barber shop. They all felt they could have picked a better day as it was hot and muggy; not a good day to be working on a roof. They started at 9:00 am, took a pizza break, and finished the roof around ...

Friday September 11, 2009 Fassett Grange 1567 and VFW Post 5655 are joining to put on a public dinner to raise money for both organizations. The Roast Beef and Ham dinner will be held on September 19 at the Grange Hall on Route 14 in Fassett, PA. Serving will begin at 4:30 pm. The menu will include Roast Beef, Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Baked Beans, Cabbage Salad, Rolls, Dessert, and a Beverage, all for $7. Chil...

Friday September 11, 2009 The Troy Rotary Club is sponsoring a showing of the "The Barns and Agriculture of Pennsylvania's Northern Tier: A 2008 Portrait" at the Rialto Theatre on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm. This hour-long documentary takes a look at the history of the barn structure, how to identify its origins, and the role it plays in past and present agriculture. The DVD features interviews with barn exper...

Friday September 11, 2009 The annual Game Lands Tour off State Game Lands #12 and #36 will be October 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This will be a 20-mile driving tour through SGLs #12 and #36. The route will start on top of Wheelerville Mountain, along Route 154 just south of Canton. Tour participants will see food plots that the Game Commission created in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wild Tu...

Friday September 11, 2009 Throughout his first nine years as cross-country coach at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Mike Paulhamus has made some bold predictions on how his teams would fare and they delivered every time. The Wildcat men have won seven conference championships -- including their last six in a row -- and finished second once under Paulhamus. His women’s teams have claimed two conference crowns and fo...

Friday September 11, 2009 The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams from Canton Junior-Senior High opened their 2009 season in competition at the Bear Mountain River Run hosted by Lock Haven University on Saturday, September 5. The varsity boys placed second in a field of 8 complete teams, with 10 schools represented. Blake Bunner was the lead runner for Canton, earning an individual medal for a 5th place finish overall. He...

By: Al SpencerFriday September 11, 2009 The Warriors first game of the season was well worth the trip to Sayre as they overcame numerous turnovers and penalties to beat the Redskins with only 1:36 left on the clock, 28-27. Canton had ten penalties for 90 yards and committed seven turnovers. The Warrior defense came up big when it counted. The balanced Warrior offense rolled up 287 yards with 148 via the air and two scores, and 139 on th...

Friday September 11, 2009 Barbara Bolt, 69, of RR 3, Troy, passed away, Aug. 23, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor where she has resided since September of 2000. Her husband of Athens survives her. Barbara was born on July 16, 1940, in Elmira, N.Y. During her years at the Bradford County Manor she formed lasting friendships and will be missed by many. She has served as secretary for Resident Council, was a member of PEER ...

Friday September 11, 2009 Wayne E. Jennings, 55, of Towanda RR 2, Terry Township, passed away Aug. 31, 2009, at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. Born in Sayre on Jan. 21, 1954, he was the son of Genevieve Kithcart Jennings and the late Cortez W. Jennings. He was a graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School Class of 1971 and was formerly employed by Outwater Pontiac-Cadillac and by Green's Auto Mart in Wysox, PA. Wayne was ...

Friday September 11, 2009 Donald R. Packard was born Nov. 19, 1916 in Windfall, where he lived most of his life. He was the son of Ralph and Irene Packard of Windfall. He married Louise Crandell of West Franklin on March 11, 1939, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage before she passed in 2004. They farmed together for many years in Windfall. Don was an avid gardener who took great pride in his vegetables. He won many p...

Friday September 11, 2009 Chester W. “Chet” Phillips, 90, of Troy, passed on, September 3, 2009 at Sylvan Ridge Personal Care Home. He was born on December 17, 1918 in Jamestown, NY, son of the late Leon and Hazel (Glidden) Phillips. Mr. Phillips graduated from Lakewood High School where he was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball, and track. He graduated from Ithaca College and starred on the football team there...

Friday September 11, 2009 Mary Beth (Schrader) Randall, 58, of Armenia Township went to be with her Lord, September 1, 2009 at her home. She was the loving wife of Lynn D. Randall. The couple married on April 7, 1979 and had 30 happy years together. The memorial service to honor Mary Beth's life was held, September 5, at the Bakerburg Community Church, Mainesburg, PA with her minister, Pastor David Dressler officiating. Th...

Friday September 11, 2009 Theda Yaggie, 86, of Roaring Branch (Union Township) passed away at home while surrounded by family, September 2, 2009. Theda Mae Chapman was born in Proctor, PA on February 26, 1923. She was a daughter of the late Frank L. Chapman. She graduated from Montoursville High School with the class of 1941. On November 20, 1943, Theda married Charles Yaggie. They made their home on a beautiful mountainto...

By: John ShafferFriday September 11, 2009 President Obama is about to issue what allegedly is "the most important speech of his presidency," an address to Congress on health care. Here we are, hours before the speech, and the public, and Congress, are unsure of what he will say, and how he will say it. Will it be a repetition of the same speech he has given 25 times this year? Will he abandon those things that drove his push for reform in...

Thursday September 3, 2009 This 490,000-pound load carrying a 290,000-pound transformer destined for the windmills on Armenia Mountain in Troy area traveled through Canton last Wednesday, August 26. The crew of Central Jersey Company moved this bulky load from Newark, NJ onto Rt. 54 through Danville and traveled through Wyalusing and up route 6 to route 414 into Canton and then on to Troy. To cross PA it took four days. The...

Thursday September 3, 2009 PA Apple ‘n Cheese organizers are happy to announce the 2009 Pennsylvania Apple ‘n Cheese Festival and its Fine Art and Photography Show. This is the 20th year for both the festival and the art show! The Festival and show will be held the first full weekend of October, Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th. The hours are 10:00 to 6:00 on Saturday and 10:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. The festival is held at ...

Thursday September 3, 2009 Canton Senior Citizens Club met August 27 at McCallum Manor with 10 members and three guests present. Meeting was opened with the salute to the flag and prayer. after a delicious lunch, including milk punch, Heidi Kelsch, Bradford County Dairy Princess gave a very interesting talk introducing herself, then gave a little background of how she became the Dairy Princess. She then gave a dairy quiz. J...

Thursday September 3, 2009 "The Original Couriers" Changeless Christ - changeless blend. Dave, Duane and Neil are proof that some things never change. Having started as a music evangelistic team in 1955 as Bible College students, the same three voices still comprise The Original Couriers. The message, the people and the sound are the same. All three factors have become their trademark, assuring those who hear them that ther...

Thursday September 3, 2009 Chiz Rider, a very talented trumpeter will be in concert at the Christian Church at Cogan Station on September 13, 2009. "At the sound of a loud trumpet, He will send His angels to bring His chosen ones together." The church is located on 5904 Lycoming Creek Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728. A love offering will be received. For more information, call (570) 998-2989....

Thursday September 3, 2009 Rekindle the Spirit is happy to announce an Open House for the Hoagland one room schoolhouse. The Open House will be held on September 19, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. at the Historic Manley-Bohlayer Farm property near East Canton, PA. The farm is approximately 3 miles east of Canton just off route 414. Members of the community are invited to view the progress being made to restore the Hoagland Schoo...

Thursday September 3, 2009 Andrew Walter Andersen, 82, Austinville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Sandra (Dreber) Andersen. Services are private and at the convenience of Andrew’s family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vickery Funeral Home, Inc. Troy, PA. Born October 25, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John and Ellie Andersen. He was...

Thursday September 3, 2009 A Memorial Service will be held for Irene Connelly, formerly of Ogdensburg who passed away in Ohio in January. It will take place at the Ogdensburg Church of Christ on September 5 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Shepherd officiating....

Thursday September 3, 2009 Charles Groover., 89, lifetime resident of Ogdensburg, PA passed away while surrounded by family, August 25, 2009 at the Bradford County Manor. Born on Jan. 26, 1920 in Ogdensburg, Charles Dale “Charlie” to family and friends, was a son of the late Harry and Minne (Ginnell) Groover. He married the former Ada Brown on July 19, 1941 and was blessed with 67 wonderful years together and raised seven c...

Thursday September 3, 2009 Jerome John "Jerry" Kupchin, 76, of New Port Richey Florida entered into rest on 27 August, 2009. He is survived by his sons Robert and William, 5 Grandchildren: Jacquelyn, Emma, Skyler, Bernardo, and Maria and former spouses Katherine Kupchin and Noreen Clements. He was a member of St. Vinvent de Paul church, Holiday Florida and Knights of Columbus. He was a Korean War veteran and a proud member ...

Thursday September 3, 2009 On August 29, 2009, former Canton resident Elwin (Vic) L. Loomis Sr. 86, passed away at the home of his step-daughter, Lucinda Baker, in Florida. He was a veteran and POW in World War II and involved in many activities while living in Canton. Many people knew and loved him here in Canton. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Ann Porter (Dennis) and their children Shane and Lindsay; great-granddaughter...

Thursday September 3, 2009 Virginia May, 77, longtime resident of Troy, PA passed away peacefully on August 27, 2009, at the Bradford County Manor. Virginia Mae Dunbar was born in East Troy on March 10, 1932, the only daughter of the late Willis and Lorinda (Gould) Dunbar and was the stepdaughter of the late Julia Dunbar. “Ginny” to family and friends, was a member of the 1950 graduating class of Troy High School. On June 1...

Thursday September 3, 2009 On the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, Canton resident Virginia Elnora (Merritt) Shadduck passed away quietly at Bradford County Manor. She was 86 years of age. Born in Canton on Sept. 5, 1922, she was the daughter of Donald Osborn Merritt and Florence Luella (McCraney) Merritt. Virginia was a graduate of Canton High School and was married to Lemuel B. Shadduck. In addition to being a homem...