OZ-Themed Weekend Planned at Old Mill Village
Submitted Article There will be no place like Old Mill Village on June 29 as a fundraising event will take place in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the release date of the classic movie, the Wizard of Oz. Gather family and friends and follow the yellow brick road toContinue Reading
Could Change in Prisoner Status Provide Communities with Needed Help?
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless Mountains Lifestyles) Like many of its neighbors, Bradford County is facing a labor shortage. Continued growth in the natural gas business has outpaced the availability of skilled workers, and the pinch is being felt elsewhere too. The Bradford County Correctional FacilityContinue Reading
Packed Food Truck Friday Perfect Prelude to Opening of Farmers Market
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless Mountains Lifestyles) An uncommonly beautiful Friday evening drew hundreds of people to the first Food Truck Friday event of the year. Gary Carl and Joseph Michael were the performers at the debut event, which is held at Creekside Gardens in Eatonville.Continue Reading
Grant Conversation Leads to Debate over “Couch Surfers” – Ward Introduced as Tourism Intern
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless Mountains Lifestyles) As the recent public meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners was drawing to a close, a request from a reporter for clarification on a DCED grant application sparked a deliberation over what constitutes a “couch surfer” and how bestContinue Reading
‘Energize PA’ to Create More Uses for Natural Gas at Home
Participants in the June 14 Energize PA presentation at Gibson included (from left) Rep. Jonathan Fritz, Susquehanna County commissioners Alan Hall and Betsy Arnold, Curt Coccodrilli of USDA, Rep. Mike Turzai (at podium), Rep. Tina Pickett, Sen. Lisa Baker, Rep. Aaron Kauffer, Rep. Josh Kail, and Progress Authority executive directorContinue Reading
Blue Ridge School District Receives $25,000 in Safe Schools Grants
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that Wayne Highlands School District (Wayne County) and Blue Ridge School District (Susquehanna County) each received $25,000 in Safe Schools Targeted grants. These grants will be used to purchase security-related equipment such as student, staff and visitor identification systems; metal detectors; protective lighting;Continue Reading
Master Gardeners of Bradford/Sullivan Counties Announce Summer Class Series
Submitted Article The Penn State Master Gardener volunteer program supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and our communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship. Public Classes are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month fromContinue Reading
POSTPONED – French Azilum Interpretive Panel to be Unveiled at Overlook
***DUE TO HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING CONCERNS, THIS EVENT MUST BE RESCHEDULED*** French Azilum, Inc. partnered with the Endless Mountains Heritage Region for the design and production of a new interpretive panel that was recently installed at the Marie Antoinette Overlook in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County. An official dedication isContinue Reading
Rental Inspection Ordinance Readied in Factoryville, Dump Truck Sold
By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless Mountains Lifestyles) Factoryville Borough Council members ratified some final fees to be assessed as part of the municipality’s new Rental Inspection Ordinance, which was approved at the previous meeting. Letters explaining the new process have been mailed out, along with applications for landlords. PropertyContinue Reading
Leadership Wyoming Program Graduates Third Class
Leadership Wyoming Class of 2019 graduates include (seated, from right) Brenna Coolbaugh, Kenda Peck, Lauren Jenkins, Bonnie Morris, Linda Falcone, Amy Paciej-Woodruff, (standing) Adam Arcolani, Robert Cragle, John Pittenger, Tim Ballman, Brenna Coolbaugh, Ricky Roso, Debra Tierney, Joe Benko, Dylan Grunza, Kristie Baker, Timmy Jennings and Wyoming County Chamber ofContinue Reading