Wyoming County Approves Voting System Purchase
Commissioners Judy Mead (left) and Tom Henry (center) welcomed new commissioner Mike Stabinsky to his first public meeting on Feb. 5. Stabinsky was selected by the Wyoming County Democratic Party and confirmed last week by Judge Russell Shurtleff (not pictured) to fill the board vacancy left by the passing ofContinue Reading
February Thaw Headed Our Way
Subzero temperatures created beautiful winter scenes like these along Starrucca Creek near the village of Brandt in Susquehanna County yesterday. Most of this ice and snow is likely to be gone by the end of next week. Photos by Dana Rockwell The current cold snap is by no means theContinue Reading
Bustin to Seek Second Term as Bradford County Commissioner
From the moment I was sworn into office in March of 2015, I have kept my promise to serve the people of Bradford County with integrity, dignity and respect. Today I renew that promise as I announce my candidacy to seek a second term as your commissioner. I am proudContinue Reading
Arnold Announces Campaign for Re-election
Commissioner Elizabeth Arnold has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of County Commissioner in Susquehanna County. Ms. Arnold is a lifelong resident of the county and comes from a family of farmers and entrepreneurs. She grew up in Elk Lake and has been residing in Bridgewater Township forContinue Reading
Voter Sides With Friedenberg on ‘Global Warming’
Dear Editor, Marc Friedenberg knows the difference between climate and weather, unlike our president and some in Congress. We can no longer afford to have leaders who deny climate change by bringing a snowball into Senate chambers, ignoring the global context of climate change and foolishly comparing a short-term, regionalContinue Reading
Computer Grants Awarded to Local Schools, Says Boback
Submitted Article As part of the 2017-18 budget, four schools in the 117th Legislative District are receiving $35,000 grants to be used for expansion of computer science classes and accompanying teacher training. “Computer literacy is no longer an optional skill for our students to consider,” Boback said. “A working knowledge is essentialContinue Reading
Penn State Extension Crop Conference To Be Held In Towanda
Submitted article Agronomic crop producers are invited to the 2019 Crop Conference being held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the Wysox Firehall, 110 Lake Road, Towanda, PA 18848 (Wysox for GPS). A variety of sessions offering progressive information on a number of key agronomic questions will be provided. SessionsContinue Reading
Energy Company Helps Food Bank Keep Up With Demand
Kicking of the 2019 Fill a Glass with Hope program are (top, from left) George Stark, Cabot Oil & Gas; Dennis Phelps, Trehab; Gene Brady, Weinberg Food Bank; and Bill desRosiers, Cabot. Feeding Pennsylvania executive director Jane Clements (above, right) accepts a $3,000 donation from Cabot Oil & Gas coordinatorContinue Reading
Fritz Appointed to Serve on Key House Committees
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) will serve on three standing House committees for the 2019-20 legislative session in addition to his appointment to the House Appropriations Committee. “I am excited to continue serving on the Aging and Older Adult Services and Commerce committees this session as well as beingContinue Reading
Visitors Bureau Announces Grant Recipients
Submitted Article The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau has announced the recipients of funding from the 2018 round of the Room Tax Grant Program. The tax, commonly known as the Hotel Occupancy Tax, is a state-mandated tax. It is collected by lodging establishments in the Endless Mountains which is paid byContinue Reading