The Walls Come Crumbling Down
Photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) It was a sad sight for many residents of Meshoppen on Wednesday afternoon as an excavator tore into the backside of the old Tyler Hospital. For others, it was a sign of progress. The larger part of the building was constructedContinue Reading
Numerous Staffing Changes Noted in Wyoming County
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Several promotions, lateral transfers and new hires dominated the agenda at the March 5 meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners. Two changes were noted in the register/recorders office alone. Judy Barziloski was transferred from the register/recorders office to the assessment office. ValerieContinue Reading
Two Susquehanna County Hospitals Among First Five in New Program
Sen. Lisa Baker was joined at Wednesday’s announcement of the Rural Health Model’s first five participating hospitals by, back row from left, Sara F. Adornato, CEO at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in Susquehanna Depot, Loren Stone, CEO at Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose, Hospital and Health Systems of Pennsylvania President and CEO Andy Carter AndyContinue Reading
Flood Maps, Mowing and New Business Discussed in Laceyville
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Regional zoning and flood plain adviser Gary Evans spoke before the Laceyville Borough Council on Tuesday evening and offered his services to assist the municipality in assessing the new FEMA flood plain maps and developing a flood plain ordinance. Council chair RandyContinue Reading
Dushore Artist Karen Black Announces Classes
After delays from a flu bug I’m now back on track developing art classes. These classes will be skill classes…tips on how to improve your sketching, learning to create 3D, fur and feathers. Graphite and colored pencils. Water color classes will have a tips class then exercises in painting sky,Continue Reading
REAL ID Event Planned at Adult Center
Submitted Article State Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) invites 117th District residents planning to purchase the optional REAL ID to attend a free pre-verification event she is hosting on Monday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wyoming County Active Adult Center, 101 Dymond Terrace, Tunkhannock. “PennDOT representatives will be processingContinue Reading
Wyoming County Voters Honored for Dedication
James Welch of Tunkhannock (top, right) receives a handshake from commissioner Tom Henry (left) and a citation for his dedication to voting in general elections from fellow commissioners Judy Mead and Mike Stabinski. Above, some of more than 50 Wyoming County voters who have voted in every November election forContinue Reading
Bradford County Office of Veterans Affairs Receives $10,000 in Grant Funding
Submitted Article The Bradford County Office of Veterans Affairs has received $10,000 of grant money through the Veterans Trust Fund, according to a release from the office of Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna). “I am thrilled to congratulate the Bradford County Office of Veterans Affairs on receiving this funding,” said Pickett.Continue Reading
Meshoppen Looking at Big Changes – Pay Hike for Police, Lower Insurance
A Dollar General store could be constructed in Meshoppen on the corner opposite the borough’s public library. Company representatives have cleared several hurdles with the Wyoming County Planning Commission with which they still have to file a formal application. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier)Continue Reading
Corporate Generosity Putting More Nutritious Food on Tables in Susquehanna County
Mountain View High School students (front, from left) Penelope Ziegler, Emily Cosklo, Alexis Turner, Bailey Reuss, Genevieve Larkin, and Lauren Clancy were among the student volunteers who helped to sort and pack food items for distribution to local families on Feb. 26. Some of the faculty members also involved inContinue Reading