NTIEC Receives Grant from Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation
Celebrating the receipt of a grant from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Foundation are (above, front, from left) Laura Ducceschi, SAF President/CEO, NEPA HCF Administrator; Dr. Jeremiah Eagen, NEPA HCF Board Member; Debra Tierney, NTIEC Educational Coordinator; Shealynn Shave, NTIEC Executive Director; James Clemente, NEPA HCF Board Chair; Natalie Gelb, NEPAContinue Reading
Pickett Sets May Satellite Office, Veterans Services Hours
Submitted Article To help constituents better access state government-related services, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold satellite office hours on the first and thirds Wednesdays of the month in Sullivan County. Staff will be available in Sullivan County in the commissioners’ conference room at the courthouse from 1:30-3:30 p.m. onContinue Reading
Wyoming County Comprehensive Plan Completed
Wyoming County Planner Lynnelle Farber (above) displays one of the colored maps in the county’s new comprehensive plan book, this one depicting the topography of the county. Photos and story By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County Planner Lynnelle Farber visited the county commissioners at their AprilContinue Reading
A Simpler Thyme Set for May 17-18 at Laceyville’s Oldest House
Submitted Article The Oldest House-Laceyville Area Historical Society would like to invite you to join us on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 from 9am to 5pm for our annual Simpler Thyme celebration. Each year we try to celebrate the history of the House and our town, Laceyville. ResearchContinue Reading
Police Activity at Tunkhannock Park Deemed a Personal Tragedy
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Tunkhannock Borough Police have confirmed that the activity witnessed by numerous motorists in the vicinity of Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park on April 24 was the result of a suicide. Out of respect to the family, there will be no official release. No foulContinue Reading
Pair of School Board Candidates Share Ideas in Wyalusing
Wyalusing Area School Board member Barb Prevost (left) and Chris Brown, who is running his first campaign for a seat on the board, answered questions and shared their ideas for taking the school district into the future with a smaller audience than expected at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School on AprilContinue Reading
Countryside Conservancy Unveils First Preserve in Susquehanna County
Submitted Article and Photo Members of the Countryside Conservancy are excited to introduce the White Rock Farm Preserve – their newest, and at 107 acres, their largest preserve to date. Located in Dimock Township, it’s also their first preserve in Susquehanna County. The Conservancy owns and manages an additional 510Continue Reading
EMHR Solicits Mini Grant Applications
Photos by Rick Hiduk Endless Mountains Heritage Region board president Melanie Norton (top) displays mock-ups of interpretive signs for Forksville (left) and Jamison City in Sullivan County. The sign at Forksville was erected in 2018, and the Jamison City sign is scheduled to be dedicated this year. Roof repairs toContinue Reading
Friedenberg Announces Bradford County Office Opening
Submitted Article Marc Friedenberg, candidate for Congress in the 12th Congressional district, announced the opening of his new campaign office in Towanda today. Marc will be joined by volunteers and community members to discuss his agenda for the community. “I am thrilled we are able to announce this opening,” saidContinue Reading
Kingsley Man Charged with Child Rape and Sexual Assault
Story by Rick Hiduk / graphic by Google Maps (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Edgar Joseph Southworth, Jr. was charged with 12 counts each of rape of a child and statutory sexual assault, two counts each of involuntary deviant sexual intercourse and corruption of minors, and endangering the welfare ofContinue Reading