Students Participate in Hospital Internship Programs
Local student who have served as interns at Endless Mountains Health Systems included (front, from left) John Pearce – Mountain View, Richard Cocchini – Lackawanna Trail, Joshua Semken – LT, Mark Dunckle – LT, (back) Isabella Jagoe – LT, Mikenna Lee – LT, Paige Hyde – LT, Mackenzie Frisbie –Continue Reading
Endless Mountains Heritage Region Meets in Troy
Members of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region who met in Troy on Dec. 5 included (top, clockwise from front) Cain Chamberlin, Matt Williams, Erica Rogler, Amber Denmon, Robyn Chamberlain, Ed Bustin, Brian Lione, Christine Dettore, Jon Krakoski, Kevin Abrams, Liz Ratchford, Vanessa Billings-Seiler, Wylie Norton, Jean Ruhf, Melanie Norton andContinue Reading
Meshoppen Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter
Apartment A1 on Townhouse Lane in Meshoppen Township is the location of an alleged physical assault on a child on Wednesday evening. The child is now in the protective custody of Wyoming County Children & Youth Services. Story and top photo by Rick Hiduk (Also posted at www.rocket-courier.com) Ashley PaskaitisContinue Reading
Meshoppen Council Passes Budget, Accepts Member Resignation
The new playground apparatus in Meshoppen Community Park has been installed and is ready for use. After months of wrangling over where it would be installed and how exactly it would be paid for, borough council members are now being scrutinized for the fact that it was installed so closeContinue Reading
Board Ups Superintendent Salary Amid Criticism
NTCC director Gary Martell (top, back, center) shows Wyalusing school board members and administrators the cosmetology lab as part of a tour of NTCC on Monday evening. Chad Salsman (above, left) and Matt Muench were reelected by the Wyalusing Area School Board during their monthly meeting as president and viceContinue Reading
Laceyville Council Diverts Funds from Police Force to Maintenance
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) In a move that was hinted at last month, Laceyville Borough Council announced on Tuesday evening that the 2019 budget does not leave room for a police force. Kevin Costello was hired as an officer in 2016 and promotedContinue Reading
Nation’s Mourning Captured Amidst Holiday Decorations
Photos by Rick Hiduk A chilly rain on Monday evening left a haze around the Bradford County Courthouse in Towanda. The iconic structure is festooned for the holidays, but Lady Justice was eclipsed by the American flag, set at half mast as the nation observed the passing of 41st presidentContinue Reading
Wyoming County to Receive Disaster Aid
By Rick Hiduk (also published in the Rocket-Courier) A much anticipated disaster declaration by the president of the United States was finally announced last week, and municipalities in Wyoming County will begin receiving funds to cover costs attributed to flash flooding in early to mid August. “It’s a good declaration,”Continue Reading
Meshoppen Decorated for Christmas
Photo by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Bruce Overfield (in bucket) prepares to hoist another reindeer to a utility pole along Bridge Street in Meshoppen on Sunday. Helpers on the ground included Chris Gruver (left) and Scott Overfield.Continue Reading
243 Acres of Farmland Preserved in Bradford County
Submitted Article and Photo The Bradford County Agricultural Land Preservation (BCALP) Board is excited to announce the preservation of a 243-acre crop farm in Athens and Ridgebury townships. Located on the bank of the Chemung River, the French Farm (above) is surrounded by gravel businesses and received numerous offers toContinue Reading