Athens Man Sentenced for Kicking Child
An Athens man has been sentenced after kicking a child in the back, which resulted in injuries. 27 year old Dalton J. Sweat, of Athens, has been sentenced to a maximum of 84 months in state prison for the second-degree felony of endangering the welfare of a child, according to a release from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office. The charges were initially given to Sweat in November of 2025 after an investigation in May earlier that year that accused him of kicking a child in the back. The kick resulted in the child being life-flighted to Geisinger Medical Center.
Endless Mountains Heritage Region Officially Starts
Cyclists from across the region are heading to Bradford County as the Endless Mountains Heritage Region officially launches the Endless Gravel biking network. Featuring two thousand miles of scenic dirt and gravel routes across four counties, the project includes Towanda as a primary hub for riders. Organizers expect the new trail system to boost local tourism and outdoor recreation.
Students Adapting to New Cell Phone Rules in Schools
Students returning to classes across the Sullivan County School District are adapting to updated high school cell phone regulations. District administrators introduced the new policies to minimize classroom distractions and help prepare families for Pennsylvania’s upcoming statewide cell phone mandates. School officials encourage parents to review the updated guidelines in the student handbook available online.
Fire Breaks Out at Sylvania Materials Excavating
Firefighters in Lycoming Township spent hours battling a massive commercial blaze along Lycoming Creek Road after a fifty-foot high mulch pile caught fire at Sylvania Materials Excavating on Saturday, August 29th. Multiple volunteer companies responded to the scene, pumping over ninety thousand gallons of water to extinguish the stubborn flames and keep the fire contained.