County Employees Dress Down for Colon Cancer Awareness
Photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County employees who took part in the annual CASUAL Day promotion at the courthouse in Tunkhannock to increase awareness of colon cancer in the region on March 28 included (front, left to back) Brian Ball, Jerry Dymond, commissioners Tom Henry,Continue Reading
‘Good Jobs for PA’ Initiative Advances at State Level
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) provided the following statement regarding the House Republican “Good Jobs for PA” initiative. “To ensure students are prepared to succeed in the jobs of today and tomorrow, we as a Legislature developed a new workforce development initiative better known as #GoodJobs4PA. The goal ofContinue Reading
Young Poets are Breaking Ground and Inspiring Others
The Peg Fassett Studio at the Wyoming County Cultural Center is one of several venues around Tunkhannock that members of the Breaking Ground Poets (above) have found a welcoming home away from home. By Rick Hiduk / Photos Courtesy of Breaking Ground Poets & Riley Simmons (Also published in LivingContinue Reading
Wyoming County Commissioners Say ‘No’ To Earlier Deer Season – ‘National Library Week’ Proclaimed
Wyoming County commissioners (seated, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Mike Stabinsky proclaimed April 7 to 13 as National Library Week in Wyoming County in the presence of (standing) Tunkhannock Public Library director Kristen Smith-Gary, Noxen Library director Charlotte Hopher, Mehoopany Library trustee Alyssa Romanuski, and new Laceyville LibraryContinue Reading
Community Conversation on Drug Addiction and Effects on Families Offered
Submitted Article The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) is launching a new series called Community Conversations for Social Repair, a series that will use movies and community experts to bring the county together in meaningful dialogue around the important issues within Bradford County. This first in this series of conversations will address the “nationalContinue Reading
NEPA Bluegrass Celebrates 12 Years at Tunkhannock
Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Susquehanna-Wyoming County Magazine) The roster of talent continues to build at NEPA Bluegrass, a four-day festival of bluegrass and roots music slated for Thursday to Sunday, June 1 to 4. The family-friendly event will be held once again at Lazy Brook Park,Continue Reading
Laceyville Water Supervisor Resigns
Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) (Due to the coinciding funeral services for the reporter’s father, this week’s coverage of the Laceyville Borough meeting is abbreviated but will be followed up with a more extensive report as soon as possible.) What began as a congenialContinue Reading
Conservation Field Day Planned in Bradford County
Submitted Article This Saturday, April 6, farmers and neighbors won’t want to miss this power packed conservation field day at Dewy Meadows Farm (grass-fed beef and maple syrup) in Warren Center, Bradford County. Four field walks will include Wood chip winter cattle confinement area showcase; Rotational grazing methods, management andContinue Reading
Mercantile 22 Blends Old and New in Unique Fashion
Mercantile 22 owners Ross Cameron and Lisa Tizzoni (above) encourage patrons to keep stopping in to their shop on Tioga Street in Tunkhannock for an ever-evolving product line and other surprises. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Susquehanna-Wyoming County Magazine) Numerous antiques and novelty shops haveContinue Reading
Abilities Celebrated in Tunkhannock
Honorees at the annual Celebration of Abilities held at Shadowbrook in Tunkhannock on March 29 included (top, first row, from right) Melissa Dooley, Karen Frey, Randy Severcool, Brenda Hunting and (back row, second from left) April Cross. Sponsors included Marion Knorr (front, left), and (back row, from left) Gwen Harleman,Continue Reading