Library Celebrates Gift from ‘Leadership’ Group
Eager to see library patrons of all ages enjoy the new gardens behind the facility in Tunkhannock are (above, front, from left) Kristin Smith-Gary, Shelley McAndrew, John Fager, Debbie Dowling, Alyssa Nicholas, (back) Gina Suydam, Josh Pratt, Frank Barrett, Matt Austin, Keith Yurgosky, and Noah Race. Photos and story byContinue Reading
Dietrich to Celebrate “Sustainability” With Free Film for Public
The staff of the Dietrich Theater on Tioga Street in Tunkhannock invites the public to enjoy a free screening of “Indiana Jones – Raiders of the Lost Ark” on Aug. 15 to mark the Wyoming County Cultural Center’s successful sustainability campaign. Free soda and popcorn will also be provided. TheContinue Reading
Commissioners Return from CCAP Conference – Electronic Recycling Planned
Recycling of electronics will take place again at the Wyoming County Recycling Center in Tunkhannock Township (top) on Saturday, Sept. 14. The county commissioners met at the courthouse in Tunkhannock on Thursday rather than Tuesday this week, as the annual summer conference of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP)Continue Reading
Susquehanna County Residents Dominate Holstein Show – Williams Enhances Event Through ‘Homegrown Grant’
Open Show Grand Champions Denise Pease and Evan Creek, showing for Sweet Peas Farm, proudly display their prize-winning cows with (top, from far left) Tera Hoyt, Megan Oliver and Chad Johnson of Williams Companies, competition judge Donovan Hollinsworth, and Tammy Bonnice of Williams. Above, proud parents Brenda (left) and JeffContinue Reading
Typical Summer Weather Pattern to Continue
A mixed bag of sun and clouds drifted over the farmlands of Auburn Township, Susquehanna County today. No showers developed, but that could change overnight and into Saturday. Photos by Rick Hiduk A bit of unsettled weather is knocking on our door, and thunderstorms might be the order of theContinue Reading
Triton Parade Greeted by Big Crowds and Great Weather
Lake Winola Fire Company members (top, from left) TJ Tomlin, Nate Evans, Paul Miller, Ed Carpenter, Gene Dziak, Ben Cannella, Eddie Dziak, Ed Hawk, Gene Dziak, Mary Ann Morgan, and (in window) Billy Dziak prepare for Triton Hose Company’s annual fireman’s parade on Thursday evening. Above, Wyalusing Valley High SchoolContinue Reading
Native American Pow Wow Slated for September
Submitted Article The grounds of The Belize Fund in Susquehanna will come alive during its sixth annual All Nations Benefit Pow Wow on September 7 and 8. The Pow Wow will give visitors a chance to experience and learn Native American culture and traditions through their dancing, drumming, singing, andContinue Reading
Trehab Provides Workers to Finish New SCCTC CDL School
Summer Trehab workers (top, from left) Riley Bender, Jacob Adams and Sean Meder secure the base floor with finishing screws. Elk Lake student Josh Sharer (above) works on flooring in one of the modular units last week. Story and photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent)Continue Reading
Snagged for Possession in Noxen, Duo Gives Fake IDs
Story by Rick Hiduk/Map by Google/Photo from Facebook Pennsylvania State Police encountered a couple in a Ford pickup truck on Sorber Mountain Road in Noxen Township just after midnight on July 27 and found the two to be in possession of 35 undefined items of drug paraphernalia. Whatever it was,Continue Reading
Berries Are ‘Ripe for the Picking’ at Hilltop Farm
Hilltop Berry Farm draws local pickers and from outside the county. The Pancholys, (top, from left) Pari, Manam, Dipti and Samir drove in from Clarks Summit. While it was the first time at Hilltop Berry Farm for Steffen Jett (above, right), his girlfriend, Natasha Kickerbocker (left), had been coming thereContinue Reading