Impacts of Drug on the Human Brain to Be Discussed
Submitted Article The public is welcome to join the Bradford County Commissioners and the Bradford/Sullivan County Addiction Network for a presentation by Mr. Carl Dawson from the National Drug Court Institute on the science of addiction treatment and recovery. Mr. Dawson will change the way you think about the impactContinue Reading
Cabot Gives Back to Susquehanna County First Responders
Officers from 10 western Susquehanna County fire companies attended a dinner and safety discussion hosted by Cabot Oil & Gas on March 20. Looking over the items given to each of 17 fire companies in Susquehanna County by Cabot Oil & Gas at the event last week are (above, left)Continue Reading
Northern Tier Beef Producer Meetings Planned
Submitted Article The Penn State Extension Livestock Team and the Pennsylvania Beef Producer Working Group are planning a series of three beef producer meetings across the northern tier counties of Tioga, Bradford, and Susquehanna in April. The meetings will be Tuesday, April 9 at the Tokishi Center, 124 Nypum Drive,Continue Reading
Susquehanna Ag Day Comes Back with a Bang
Guests from Susquehanna County and beyond filled the gymnasium, halls and cafeteria of Elk Lake High School on March 1 for the 30th annual Ag Days exhibition and pie auction. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation picked up that tab for lunch. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Susquehanna County AgContinue Reading
Susquehanna County Ambulance and Fire Companies Receive Grants
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) recently awarded grants to local EMS and volunteer fire companies, which will help with needed building repairs, additional firefighter and ambulance volunteer training, or equipment repairs and purchases. “I am truly thankful for theContinue Reading
Baker Supports Pension Legislation
Submitted Article Senator Lisa Baker, District 20, voted “yes” on Senate Bill 113 https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=113, which closes a serious loophole in Pennsylvania’s pension forfeiture law and provides that the pension systems be informed when such cases produce a conviction or plea. Here is her statement: “Pennsylvania’s pension forfeiture law was approvedContinue Reading
Lions Plan Ham & Roast Beef Dinner
Submitted Article The South Creek Lions Club dinner on Saturday, April 13 will feature roast ham and beef. The menu includes: potatoes, vegetable, gravy, homemade bread, pies and more. Doors opens at 4:30 pm. Cost is $10. If you can, please bring a nonperishable item for the local food pantry,Continue Reading
Boback Fights for Lead-Free Drinking Water in Schools
Submitted Article With a reminder that pure water is a constitutional right, state Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) today introduced House Bill 930, legislation that would require public and non-public schools to test all outlets used for cooking and drinking annually for the presence of lead, and to ensure that saidContinue Reading
$1.2 Million in Grant Funding Approved for 110th District
Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Braford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) met and approved over $1.2 million in state grant funding for the 110th District. “I am very pleased to see these types of major investments coming to the district,” said Pickett. “All of these grants will helpContinue Reading
Pipeline Grant Proposals Approved This Morning
(submitted Article) The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce (WyCCC) just received word that an additional $1 million grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development Pipeline Extension Program (PIPE) has been approved, as has another $1 million grant application from Leatherstocking Gas Company to service Wyalusing. The grant wasContinue Reading