Elkland News

When Perkasie started replacing its Christmas decorations, borough officials were left with a puzzling question: what to do with the old castoffs?

Borough Manager Dan Olpere said he just want to pay to have them thrown away. But 40 sets of used decorations are hardly the stuff of consumer excitement, he said.

As an experiment, Perkasie advertised the items on an eBay-like Web site specializing in online municipal auctions.

The result was a $100 bid from the tiny borough of Elkland, Tioga County.

Judy Wolfe has been through hell. Twice. And it was as bad as it could be. But on Saturday, she was in a better place, traveling through the Twin Tiers to help keep other women from sharing her experience.

Deputies say 26-year old Anthony Hamilton of Hornell hit a home in Elkland and then drove away.

A native son returned home to his adoptive family Wednesday at Clark Wood Elementary School to deliver a message about the war in Iraq and a special gift.

The 126th annual Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 26 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The parade will follow the same route as in previous years.

Your morning drive into work might be affected by some new road projects happening in the Northern Tier Monday morning. via WETM TV

“Small town. Everybody gets along just phenomenal.”

One of your friends in Pennsylvania is Elkland's Ridge Runner Cafe, where the karma soothes your soul and Kim Marzo's cooking calms your belly. via Star-Gazette

Rep. Matt Baker, R-Tioga/ Bradford, announced Thursday that $22,680 in state grants have been awarded to two projects in the 68th Legislative District through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and ... via Star-Gazette

“It is always a welcome sight to see worthwhile projects like these receive recognition from the state”

Rep. Matt Baker, R-Tioga/Bradford, announced today that $22,680 in state grants have been awarded to two projects in the 68th Legislative District through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic ... via Star-Gazette

Discussion Policy Discussion Policy CLOSE Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. via Washington Post

Members of Elkland Knights of Columbus Council 3972 will conduct an evening of ecumenical praise and prayer celebrating life at all stages at 7 p.m. Jan. via Star-Gazette.COM

“The bakery can be repaired, but it's going to take some work”

A fire that apparently started in or near an electric panel seriously damaged Short's Tastee Pastry Bakery on North Buffalo Street this morning. via Star-Gazette.COM

Firefighters are battling a blaze in the Northern Tier right now. Details are very limited at this point, but we do know that a bakery in Elkland is on fire. via WETM-TV Elmira

“I know there was nothing serious. We heard that the boy who started the fire was taken to the hospital, but they just looked him over and sent him home. There was nothing wrong with him.”

Fire-damaged Knoxville building to remain standing for now December 11, 2007 KNOXVILLE - The wreckage of a tax business and three apartments on Main Street will remain standing for several days before it's ... via Star-Gazette.COM

“Look at the demographics of Western Pennsylvania”

Emily Kohut represents a new kind of college student. The wired kind. A senior at California University, Kohut currently is enrolled in five classes. via Pittsburgh Tribune

Pa. man charged with assaulting four December 3, 2007 Post Comment Star-Gazette Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Harrison Valley man in connection with an assault that took place Friday night in Harrison ... via Star-Gazette.COM

“Ruditys related that he went upstairs”

A Westfield-area woman who police said stabbed her boyfriend in the chest and hand with a kitchen knife on Thursday has been arrested as a fugitive in Delaware and faces charges in Pennsylvania. via Star-Gazette.COM

“We sent out about 300 absentee ballots. Next year at this time, we will send out four times that for the presidential race.”

Tioga County voters will elect a new district attorney on Tuesday -- and may re-elect three county commissioners. via Star-Gazette.COM

Tioga County, Pa. Laurel Health offers flu clinics Laurel Health System's Occupational Health is offering a series of flu clinics to the public on a walk-in basis. via Star-Gazette.COM

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Elkland is celebrating its centennial success. via Star-Gazette