Athens Township Police Department

05/12/2026

The individuals in reference to this incident have been Identified. Thank you for your assistance.

04/24/2026

Thank you for your assistance, the pictured individual has been identified.

04/16/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: This is a reminder that all EAST bound traffic on Wilawana Road starting at Mile Lane Road towards Elmira St/ Route 220 is CLOSED and must follow the posted Detours, WEST bound traffic, from Elmira St/Route 220 only is OPEN across the bridge. Please follow all clearly posted detour and road closed signs and do not travel against traffic across the bridge.

Here's an update on the Wilawana Road bridge rehabilitation project between Mile Lane Road and the Route 220 interchange in Athens Township, Bradford County:

Starting tomorrow (Monday, March 30), construction of access roads, work platforms and removal of portions of the existing deck and portions of the abutment backwalls/wingwalls will continue.

Wilawana Road eastbound lane will be closed between Mile Lane Road and Elmira Street. A detour using Wilawana Road, Interstate 86 east in New York State and Route 220 south will be in place for eastbound traffic through the fall 2026.

Westbound traffic will be maintained in the work zone, and drivers will have access to Toziers Landing Park.

Work on the project includes reconstruction of the concrete pedestals, wingwalls and backwalls, removal and replacement of the bridge deck and barrier, repair and painting of the steel beams, approach work, and paving.

Additional work includes rehabilitation of the bridge deck carrying Wilawana Road over Route 220, base repairs, milling and resurfacing on Wilawana Road and installation of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera at the Route 220/Wilawana Road interchange. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in the fall of next year.

04/05/2026

Does anyone recognize this pup? He was located by the gamelands between Athens Township and East Smithfield, we are Trying to locate the owner(s) If you recognize him please contact us at 1-570-888-2200 Thank you.

12/12/2025

11/16/2025

SIRENS FOR SANTA announcement for 2025, if you have any questions about the program please reach out at the information provided on the last picture. Thank you again to everyone that helps make this program a success every year, and looking forward to making this another great year!

11/16/2025

Update: the individuals have been identified. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

10/27/2025

Due to the forecasted weather, Trick or Treat in Athens Township has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6-8PM.

10/25/2025

If anyone is missing this sweater wearing pup, or recognizes it and knows the owner, please contact our office at 570-888-2200, it was located running along Route 220 near E Pine st. Thank you!

10/06/2025

UPDATE: Regarding shots fired incident on 10/03/2025