Sullivan County Events Focus of EMHR Meeting
Representing Sullivan County at the February meeting of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region were (above, from left) Barbara Warburton, Donna Iannone and John Krakoski. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Four cycling and hiking events are planned in Sullivan County this year, and board members of the Endless Mountains HeritageContinue Reading
New PA Law Makes Voting by Mail Easier
By Rick Hiduk With the passage of Act 77, Pennsylvania now has new laws regarding absentee voting. Already known as the “no excuse ballots,” eligible voters may now request a mail-in absentee ballot for no reason, as opposed to the more stringent criteria applied to absentee ballots in previous years.Continue Reading
Especially Cold Day Does Not Deter ‘Plungers’
Long-time Kiwanis member Cindy McCarty and yearly jumper Chrissy McMahon are applauded (top) as the first ‘plungers’ at this year’s Sullivan County Kiwanis Winterfest, which was held at Camp Brulé on Feb. 15. Sledding (below) was another popular activity enjoyed by participants. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusiv toContinue Reading
Former Monroeton Man Shares Virus Concerns From Korea
Chris McPherson (above) is an American biochemist working and living in South Korea, just across the Yellow Sea from mainland China, as seen in Google map at top, and the epicenter of the cornavirus outbreak. By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Daily Review) While news of the coronavirus thatContinue Reading
Master Gardeners Announce New Plant Sale Location
Submitted Article The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Susquehanna County are excited to announce that their massive fundraising plant sale will be held at a new location. Join the fun at Tannery Place’s back parking lot, located behind South Main Street by the traffic light in downtown Montrose. TheContinue Reading
Commissioners Introduced to Farm Bureau
Submitted Article Representative Karen Boback, 117th District, recently hosted a meeting between the Wyoming County Commissioners and representatives from the Lackawanna/Wyoming Farm Bureau at her Tunkhannock office. The purpose of the meeting was to involve all parties in their quest to support the farming community in the county. Joining Rep. BobackContinue Reading
Laceyville Man Arrested After Eluding Police for Days
Story by Rick Hiduk / Map by Google (Also published in the Daily Review) Dustin Rodney Brown, 23, Laceyville reportedly gave law enforcement the slip several times last week, including checking himself out of a Scranton hospital but not checking back in with police. He was taken into custody atContinue Reading
Grant Awarded to Children’s Center of Wyoming/Susquehanna Counties
Celebrating receipt of a welcome grant are (above, from left) Laura Ducceschi, Scranton Area Community Foundation President and CEO and Administrator of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation; Kerry O’Grady, Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation Board Member; Dr. Jeremiah Eagan, Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation Board Member; Janine Fortney, Children’sContinue Reading
Pruning Basics Class Planned at Montrose
Submitted Article and Photo Join Susquehanna County Master Gardener and retired State Forester Jim Kessler (above) for a hands-on basic pruning class on Saturday, March 14 at 9 am at a private residence in Clifford. This class is offered in partnership with the Montrose Area Adult School. When should IContinue Reading
Laceyville Man Wanted for Incident in Meshoppen
By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) Dustin Rodney Brown, 23, Laceyville reportedly gave law enforcement the slip several times last week, including checking himself out of a Scranton hospital but not checking back in with police. Brown was discovered by first responders and Meshoppen police chief John Krieg inContinue Reading