Lifetime First Responders Honored in Wyoming County
Elected officials from the federal, state and county level were on hand Saturday evening (top) to acknowledge the collective centuries of sacrifice to communities in Wyoming County by 17 men who have served in their respective fire departments for more than 50 years. Event organizer Tina Henning (above center, flankedContinue Reading
Cabot Addresses Needs of Wyoming County First Responders
Rob Gorczyk (left) and Bill desRosiers (right) of Cabot, and Phil McKeon of BX3 Rental (second from left) treated local firefighters to a dinner at Twigs Cafe in Tunkhannock on Aug. 26, at which they also presented equipment and a line of credit for the Lake Carey, Meshoppen, Nicholson andContinue Reading
NTIEC Apprentice Program Pairs Students With Employers
Youth Apprenticeship participant and Wyalusing High School graduate Logan Robinson (left) gained valuable experience working at Meshoppen Transport with safety coordinator Lloyd Overfield (center) and diesel shop foreman Zack Simmers, who provided direct guidance for Logan. By Rick Hiduk The Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) has successfully providedContinue Reading
Rain Keeps Attendance Light on Fair’s First Night
There was room to spare at the Wyoming County Fair after a round of afternoon showers, but the sun will come out tomorrow. The rain pulled away in time for a number of activities to take place, including the crowning of the new Wyoming County Fair Queen Paige Zone (secondContinue Reading
Fans Fill Harford Fair Grounds From Miles Around
Photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Patrons of the Harford Fair endured some sultry days and nights this year until Thursday’s rains brought some relief from the humidity and more characteristic “fair weather.” For a second year in a row, fairgoers had the option ofContinue Reading
Watercolors Featured While Music Fills Downtown Streets
Street-side diners at Twigs Cafe got an unexpected treat on Friday when the band QBALL (top) set up to entertain them and others coming to downtown Tunkhannock for Forth Friday. Just down Tioga Street, Eric Brocious (above, right) was making fans of his watercolor paintings, which are on display atContinue Reading
Fair Weather with Two Fairs on Tap
A mix of sun and clouds will prevail again today at the Birchardville Church and cemetery in Susquehanna County. Photos and weather synopsis by Rick Hiduk With another Harford Fair now in the record books, there are just two fairs in the Endless Mountains left on the calendar: The SullivanContinue Reading
Commonwealth Health Opens Office in Laceyville
Submitted Photo Celebrating the grand opening of the new Commonwealth Health clinic on Main Street in Laceyville on Tuesday are (from left) Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam, office nursed Tenisha Pedro and Karon Crawford, physician assistant Mallory Pacoski, primary care physician Dr. Michael Brown, receptionist Joanne Price,Continue Reading
Hiduk Initiates Write-In Campaign for Commissioner
I am excited to formally announce that I will continue my quest for a seat among the Wyoming County Commissioners with a write-in campaign for the General Municipal Election of Tuesday, November 5. Since May, I have become better acquainted with municipalities in the county and improved my abilities toContinue Reading
Lengthy Commissioners Meeting Broaches Numerous Topics
Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Mike Stabinsky were engaged with the public on a wide variety of topics in Tuesday’s meeting, including poor internet service, the closure of the Roadside Rest Park, and an initiative to spruce up facades of buildings along Route 6. PhotoContinue Reading