First Responders Meet With Springville Scouts
Participating in an evening of presentations to Springville Pack 97 Webelo Scouts by first responders were (top, back, from left) Brandi Hillard, Jim White, Phil Hillard, Jason Smith, Jayden Ward, Makenzy Monty, Norah Gates, Cpl. Justin Landseidel, den leader Tyler White, Kayla Kiefer, Aaron O’Brien,(kneeling) assistant den leader Shannon Gates,Continue Reading
Cabin Build Pushes Family’s Can-Do Spirit to New Heights
Crew members involved in the Harmony Township cabin build varied from one work day to the next and included (top, from left) Alice Rockwell, Peck Milbauer, Dana Rockwell, Cindy Klenk, Heather Bronson, Chuck Culnane, and Stan Rockwell. Below, Dana and his son, Airyl Rockwell, lift exterior sheeting into place asContinue Reading
Susquehanna River North Branch Vying for 2023 “River of the Year”
The Susquehanna River North Branch in the area of a Starrucca in Susquehanna County, top, in Bradford County at Towanda, above, and in Wyoming County, below. Voting began on Nov. 30 for the 2023 Pennsylvania “River of the Year,” and the Endless Mountain Heritage Region (EMHR) and the Susquehanna GreenwaysContinue Reading
Boback Named ‘One of Pennsylvania’s Most Influential Female Leaders’
Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) has been named one of the Commonwealth’s 100 most influential female leaders by City & State Pennsylvania Magazine, which released its inaugural “Power of Diversity: Women 100” list. The magazine’s honorees include “female public servants, business executives, nonprofit leaders, advocates, academics and others whoContinue Reading
Commissioners Cited by State For Excellence
CCAP President and Bradford County commissioner Daryl Miller (back, second from left) recently presided over a ceremony to recognize 17 county officials who graduated from this year from the Academy of Excellence in County Government. Receiving diplomas were (seated, from left) Amy Webster, Robin Gorman, Pat Fabian, Judith Herschel, StacyContinue Reading
Active Adult Center Posts December Schedule
Edited from Submitted Material Raechel Kiwak, director of the Wyoming County Active Adult Center in Tunkhannock, has announced activities and events for December 2022. The Center is located at 101 Dymond Terrace in Eaton Township and is open on weekdays. For more information, interested readers may call 570-833-2324. Daily Activities:Continue Reading
‘Christmas in Dushore’ Will Offer a Full Day of Holiday Fun
A Christmas Tree Fest will serve as a backdrop for vendors at St. Basil’s Hall in Dushore – one of many activities that will include an appearance by Santa Claus during the Parade of Lights on Dec. 10. Submitted Article Christmas in Dushore will return on Saturday, Dec. 10. ThisContinue Reading
Commissioners Comment on Tyler Status
Editorial Continued posts on social media are blaming the Wyoming County Commissioners and other elected officials for the failure of finding a new hospital system to take over Tyler. It’s been stated on many occasions that the Commissioners are doing nothing to solve this problem. Hopefully this will clear upContinue Reading
Second Chance Sends Local Rock Band to Heavy Metal Festival
For The Better is comprised of (top, from the left) Mike Elliot, Kris Rank, Craig Stanley and Jake Pomeroy. Above, For The Better performing live at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA, on Oct. 7. By Rick Hiduk (originally published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Two local members of theContinue Reading
Elected Officials Salute Veterans in Bradford County
On Nov. 10, military personnel (top, seated, from left) Carol Crawford, U.S. Navy veteran; Robert White, U.S. Army WWII veteran; Barbara Martin, U.S. Army photographer; Paul DeWitt, U.S. Army WWII veteran; and Joyce Herrington, U.S. Army nurse are honored by (standing) Rep. Tina Pickett, auxiliary president Anne Eastabrook, and auxiliaryContinue Reading