Clifford Township Historical Society associates welcomed board members from Endless Mountain Heritage Region to Susquehanna County on June 18. Among those celebrating the successful partnership between the two agencies were (from left) CTHS members Linda Parlanti, Shirley Granger, and Ruth Knighton; Debra Velunas (representing Rep. Sandra Major); Tom Yoniski (representing Sen.Continue Reading

In an effort to further educate the public about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, the PA House of Representatives has passed legislation to create a Lyme disease-specific task force and conduct tick surveillance programs across the state, according to Rep. Tina Pickett, who voted for the measure. “Across theContinue Reading

Calvin Harris (above) is out of the gate with the Song of Summer award, for his aptly titled “Summer.” There are many other dance-oriented hits that have a decidedly summer vibe, including Nico & Vinz’ “Am I Wrong,” Magic’s “Rude” and even country crossover heartthrob Jake Owen with “Beachin’” ThenContinue Reading

GERALD JENKINS – January 6, 1939 – June 7, 2014 Gerald Thomas Jenkins passed away suddenly on June 7, 2014. He was born in 1939 on Russell Hill to George Jenkins and Stella Winnie Jenkins.  Jerry spent much of his life on the family farm, always joking that, because he was the youngest of ten children, he couldn’t run away as fast as the rest.  He lovedContinue Reading

Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Construction is moving along for the new D&C Fuel Sales truck plaza in Washington Township, Wyoming County, where an entire hillside has been rebuilt to accommodate the business. A wooded lot along Route 6 west of Tunkhannock in Washington Township has been dramatically transformed sinceContinue Reading

Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams poked some fun at each other during their June 5 meeting relative to the recent taping of a television program highlighting historic courthouses. A break in the daily routine of county businessContinue Reading

Rain gardens and other stormwater best-management practices help reduce stormwater runoff, increase infiltration, and stabilize stream hydrology. (photo courtesy Wyoming County Conservation District) By Mike Lovegreen, Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council Watershed Committee Chair “Effecting Cultural Change” may sound a bit presumptuous and a bit ambitious, butContinue Reading