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Harford Fair opens

The 154th Harford Fair runs through Saturday, Aug. 27, in Harford. Gates are open daily,8 a.m.-10 p.m.Admission is $6. Children 12 and under are admitted…


Earthquake tremors felt in region

BY STACI WILSON and VIRGINIA CODY Tremors from a 5.8 magnitude earthquake inVirginia were felt Tuesday afternoon in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. The epicenter of…


Police looking for robbery suspect

BY STACI WILSON Police have identified a suspect in the Friday robbery of Pennstar Bank in Susquehanna. The robbery occurred just after noon on Aug….


Court: Wiretap charges to stand

BY STACI WILSON Sexual assault and wiretapping charges leveled against a former Montrose Area teacher will move forward following an Aug. 22 ruling by the…


Matulevich crowned Harford Fair Queen

BY HELEN B. FOSTER, Correspondent Mansfield University junior Daisy Matulevich was crowned the 20th Harford Fair Queen Monday. She won out over Alternate Queen Rachael Klein…


DA looking into courtroom threat

BY STACI WILSON The Susquehanna County District Attorney’s office is looking into threats made against a rape victim who spoke at her attacker’s sentencing hearing…


Blue Ridge fills teaching slots

BY STACI WILSON Blue Ridge School Board moved to fill two teaching slots at the Aug. 18 meeting. Vincent Lo Russo, ofBethesda,Md., will take over…




Pedestrian struck by car

BY STACI WILSON An Athens-area man was hit by a car Aug. 20 on Route 11 in New Milford Township. Police said pedestrian Shane Bennici,…