Tunkhannock Officials Unhappy About Trehab Rumors – Voting Machines Ordered, But Not For This Election
Tunkhannock Borough representatives (from left) David Wiggins, Dawn Welch, Ben Barziloski and Dan Gay approached the Wyoming County Commissioners on Tuesday to get answers about plans to provide drug and alcohol treatment within the borough. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) The lead agenda itemContinue Reading
District Presentation Showcases Progress and Direction at Wyalusing
Displaying new Chromebook computers purchased through a partnership with the Ken and Caroline Taylor Family Foundation are (seated, from left) Wesley Kershner, Katelyn Trowbridge, Julia Lacy, Maddie Phillips, Myles Kershner, Michael Phillips, (standing) Josh Stoddard, Alex Patton, Madison Patton, Rachel Wilson and Nadia Brown. Photos and story by Rick HidukContinue Reading
Students Get Up-Close and Personal with Heavy Equipment and Operators
PA Fish & Boat Commission waterways conservation officer (top, right) Dave Raulfs fields questions from Mountainview students (from left) Josh Tigue, Joel Tigue, Connor Boylan, Jacob Ficarro, and Brody Banteger, who were guided through the fairgrounds by teacher Ali Papparelli. Ready to move on to the next piece of equipmentContinue Reading
Tunkhannock ‘River Day’ Committee Gets 2019 Plans Underway – Vendors Sought
J.P. Williams Blues Band (top) will make their ‘River Day’ debut in Riverside Park, Tunkhannock on Saturday, July 20, just one of four musical acts set to perform at the annual festival of arts, nature and everything River. Tim & Abi Zieger (above) will also be there with an interactiveContinue Reading
Downtown Sundry Offer Wellness Products, Including CBD Items
By Rick Hiduk The Downtown Sundry has opened at 81 Warren Street in Tunkhannock with a large and diverse supply of CBD products, as well as Plant Therapy essential oils & diffusers; health, wellness, natural & organic products; local honey and maple syrup; organic soaps; beeswax and soy candles; small-batchContinue Reading
Registration Open for Concealed Carry and Castle Doctrine Seminar
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) invites area residents to his upcoming Concealed Carry and Castle Doctrine Seminar, scheduled for Thursday, May 30, at the Clifford Township Fire Hall in Clifford. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the seminar will run from 6 to 8 p.m. The seminar will feature SusquehannaContinue Reading
Laceyville Council Satisfied With Mowing Plans
Laceyville’s Donovan Park is looking sharp and already seeing use as the 2019 baseball and softball seasons get underway. The borough is using a new mower on the fields, and members of Braintrim Baptist Church recently restored the bleachers. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier)Continue Reading
Tunkhannock Among Schools to Receive Safety Grants
Submitted Article Three school districts represented by majority chairman of the House Children and Youth Committee, state Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), are among 234 districts statewide to be receiving school safety grants. “The grants are the result of Act 44 of 2018, which dedicated funding to school districts, intermediate units,Continue Reading
“Command 66” Makes Official Debut in Tunkhannock
Wyoming County 911 director Jeff Porter (left) explains the variety of technology installed in the county’s new mobile command unit. Also celebrating the official unveiling of Command 66 are (continuing from left) commissioners Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Mike Stabinsky and deputy 911 director Frank Miller. Photos and story byContinue Reading
‘Equines for Freedom’ Hosts Third-Annual Sporting Clays Tournament
In conjunction with Rock Mountain Sporting Clays LLC in Springville, Susquehanna County, the non- profit organization Equines For Freedom, is hosting its third annual Sporting Clays Tournament on Friday, May 17 from 9 am to 1 pm. The tournament is open to all and will be held rain or shine.Continue Reading