30-533: North Towanda Township is a township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania , United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania . The population was 1,132 at the 2010 census. North Towanda Township is located near the center of Bradford County, on the southwest bank of the Susquehanna River . It is bordered by the borough of Towanda to the southeast, Towanda Township to the south, Burlington Township to
60-653: A chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and United States Attorney General . The county is part of the Northeast Pennsylvania region of the state. Bradford County comprises the Sayre, Pennsylvania micropolitan statistical area . The county is not to be confused with the city of Bradford , which is in McKean County , 141 miles to the west via U.S. Route 6 . As noted above, Bradford County
90-665: A warm-summer humid continental climate ( Dfb ) and average monthly temperatures in Towanda range from 24.5 °F in January to 70.6 °F in July. Bradford County is one of the few counties in the US to border two counties of the same name in different states (Tioga County in New York and Pennsylvania). As of the census of 2000, there were 62,761 people, 24,453 households, and 17,312 families residing in
120-463: Is a county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania . As of the 2020 census , its population was 59,967. Its county seat is Towanda . The county was created on February 21, 1810, from parts of Lycoming and Luzerne Counties. Originally called Ontario County, it was reorganized and separated from Lycoming County on October 13, 1812, and renamed Bradford County for William Bradford , who had been
150-632: Is considered incorrect in standard American English usage. For the same reason, the correct American English plural form is "attorneys general" rather than "attorney generals". Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789 which, among other things, established the Office of the Attorney General. The original duties of this officer were "to prosecute and conduct all suits in the Supreme Court in which
180-540: Is land and 0.23 square miles (0.6 km), or 2.52%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 927 people, 402 households, and 244 families residing in the township. The population density was 104.7 inhabitants per square mile (40.4/km). There were 431 housing units at an average density of 48.7 per square mile (18.8/km). The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White , 0.32% African American , 0.32% Native American , 0.43% Asian , and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of
210-762: Is provided by BeST Transit . There is one Pennsylvania state park in Bradford County. Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities , boroughs , townships , and, in only one case ( Bloomsburg, Columbia County ), towns . The following boroughs and townships are located in Bradford County: The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Bradford County. † county seat 41°47′N 76°31′W / 41.79°N 76.52°W / 41.79; -76.52 United States Attorney General The United States attorney general ( AG )
240-721: Is the head of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and is the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government of the United States . The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. The attorney general is a statutory member of the Cabinet of the United States . Under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution ,
270-461: Is the practice for the attorney general, along with the other Cabinet secretaries and high-level political appointees of the president , to tender a resignation with effect on the Inauguration Day (January 20) of a new president. The deputy attorney general is also expected to tender a resignation, but is commonly requested to stay on and act as the attorney general pending the confirmation by
300-731: The New York State Assembly from Albany County , District Attorney of Albany County United States Senator from Tennessee , Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee 's 3rd district and 5th district, Chief Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals Solicitor of the United States Treasury , U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 22nd Secretary of State of Kentucky , United States Senator from Kentucky Member of
330-516: The Sayre, PA Micropolitan Statistical Area (μSA) . As of the 2010 U.S. Census the micropolitan area ranked 8th most populous in the State of Pennsylvania and the 131st most populous in the United States with a population of 62,622. Bradford County is a Republican Party stronghold in presidential elections. The only two instances Republican presidential candidates have failed to win the county from 1880 to
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#1733092881239360-594: The Tehotitachsae indigenous people of North America. Their principal village, Gohontoto, was on the site of the present Borough of Wyalusing . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,161 square miles (3,010 km ), of which 1,147 square miles (2,970 km ) are land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (1.2%) are covered by water. It is the second-largest county in Pennsylvania by land area and third-largest by total area. Bradford has
390-617: The U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland 's 3rd district Attorney General of Pennsylvania United States Attorney for the District of Virginia , Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City 6th Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates Judge of the Eastern judicial circuit of Georgia, United States Senator from Georgia Acting United States Secretary of War , Attorney General of Maryland Member of
420-567: The U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts 's 4th district United States Senator from Kentucky , Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives , Attorney General of Kentucky Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware 's at-large district, Member of Delaware General Assembly United States Minister to the United Kingdom , 3rd Attorney General of Maryland , Mayor of Annapolis , Member of
450-509: The Justice Department. The title, "attorney general" is an example of a noun ( attorney ) followed by a postpositive adjective ( general ). "General" is a description of the type of attorney, not a title or rank in itself ( as it would be in the military ). Even though the attorney general (and the similarly titled solicitor general ) is occasionally referred to as "General" or "General [last name]" by senior government officials, this
480-474: The Senate of the new attorney general. For example, upon the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch left her position, so then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates , who had also tendered her resignation, was asked to stay on to serve as the acting attorney general until the confirmation of the new attorney general Jeff Sessions , who had been nominated for
510-528: The United States shall be concerned, and to give his advice and opinion upon questions of law when required by the president of the United States, or when requested by the heads of any of the departments". Some of these duties have since been transferred to the United States solicitor general and the White House counsel . The Department of Justice was established in 1870 to support the attorneys general in
540-399: The average family size was 2.86. In the township the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 29.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males. The median income for a household in
570-410: The county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21 people/km ). There were 28,664 housing units at an average density of 25 units per square mile (9.7/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.94% White , 0.40% Black or African American , 0.31% Native American , 0.45% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from other races , and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.63% of
600-459: The county. There are 23,988 registered Republicans , 8,258 registered Democrats , 3,264 voters registered non-affiliated voters, and 1,649 voters registered to other parties . Major employers are the natural gas industry, farming, logging, DuPont, Global-Tungsten and Powders (formerly Sylvania), Jeld-Wen, and Cargill Regional Beef, Wyalusing. Data from EdNA database maintained by Pennsylvania Department of Education 2012 Public transportation
630-508: The discharge of their responsibilities. The secretary of state , the secretary of the treasury , the secretary of defense , and the attorney general are regarded as the four most important Cabinet officials in the United States because of the size and importance of their respective departments. Attorney General is a Level I position in the Executive Schedule , thus earning a salary of US$ 221,400, as of January 2021. It
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#1733092881239660-507: The office in November 2016 by then- President-elect Donald Trump. Federalist (4) Democratic-Republican (5) Democratic (34) Whig (4) Republican (40) 7th Governor of Virginia Attorney General of Pennsylvania Acting United States Secretary of State Acting United States Secretary of State , 7th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts , Member of
690-550: The officeholder is nominated by the president of the United States, then appointed with the advice and consent of the United States Senate . The attorney general is supported by the Office of the Attorney General, which includes executive staff and several deputies. Merrick Garland has been the United States attorney general since March 11, 2021. On November 21, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump named former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his nominee to run
720-467: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.4% were of English , 19% German , 12.6% Irish and 6.4% Italian ancestry. There were 24,453 households, out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.50% had someone living alone who
750-407: The population. There were 402 households, out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and
780-486: The present were when Theodore Roosevelt won it in 1912 by splitting the Republican vote & in 1964 when Lyndon B. Johnson won statewide & nationally in a landslide. Johnson is also the only Democrat to ever manage over forty percent of the county's vote. Even so, he won Bradford County only narrowly, by just over one percent. Chart of Voter Registration As of February 7, 2024, there are 37,159 registered voters in
810-521: The township was $ 31,641, and the median income for a family was $ 53,375. Males had a median income of $ 38,125 versus $ 24,375 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 22,494. About 7.8% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over. 41°47′12″N 76°29′17″W / 41.78667°N 76.48806°W / 41.78667; -76.48806 Bradford County, Pennsylvania Bradford County
840-613: The west, and Ulster Township to the northwest. Across the Susquehanna River, Sheshequin Township is to the northeast and Wysox Township is to the east. U.S. Route 6 and U.S. Route 220 pass through the township, crossing at an interchange near the township center. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23.2 km), of which 8.7 square miles (22.6 km)
870-522: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.50% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 24.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males. The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Bradford County as
900-402: Was originally named Ontario County. The county was reorganized and renamed in 1812, but a section of north Philadelphia in which major east–west streets are named after Pennsylvania counties retains an Ontario Street, between Westmoreland and Tioga Streets. Two short Bradford Streets are in northeast Philadelphia, about 4 miles from Ontario Street. Bradford County is the ancestral home of
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