Schools Reap Benefits of Conversion to Natural Gas
Elk Lake School District superintendent Ken Cuomo (top, left) and district energy manager Kim Guiton are thrilled with the efficiency of their new natural gas-powered boilers for heating the entire campus in Dimock Township. Montrose School District facilities director Chris Tripp (above, left) and superintendent Chris McComb reported triple digitContinue Reading
Planning Commission Hikes Fees – Commissioners Sanction Precinct Consolidation
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (also published in the Rocket-Courier) There has been a lot of land development in Wyoming County in the past year, leading to the highest amount of application fees collected since 2011 by the county’s Planning Commission. Nonetheless, county planner Lynnelle Farber told the countyContinue Reading
Manure Management Team Planning ‘Open Door’ Day
Submitted Article Calling all farms! Get help with your Manure Management Plan on Friday, Dec. 14 from the Bradford County Conservation District in Wysox. Manure Management plans are required in Pennsylvania for anyone who mechanically applies manure or pastures animals. The Bradford County Conservation District will hold an informal “openContinue Reading
Thaw to Follow Coldest Thanksgiving in 100+ Years
Photos in order of appearance by Jason Boatman of Herrick Township (Bradford County), Janie Stabinsky of Windham Township, Jim Bartels of Meshoppen Township, and Kim Aylesworth of Nicholson (all Wyoming County). Residents of the Endless Mountains awoke to the coldest morning yet this winter season. Bright sunshine did little to boostContinue Reading
Owners of Indoor Shooting Range Aim for Safety, Education and Fun
Burke’s Gun Shop and Indoor Shooting Range (top) as it is seen from Trail Road in Meshoppen Township. The entrance and firing lanes are on the right side of the building. As seen from the “comfort room,” Brian Burke and Nick Manns (above) practice with two different targets. Brian BurkeContinue Reading
Volunteers Needed to Move the Angels at Veterans Park
By Rick Hiduk One of the final phases of construction of Veterans Memorial Park in Towanda is nearing, but manpower is needed this weekend to make room for contractors. “We need as many men as possible to do this,” says project coordinator Joe Doherty, who is seeking volunteers to workContinue Reading
Laceyville’s Oldest House Readies for Warm & Cozy Christmas
Submitted Article/Photos by Rick Hiduk Volunteers have been working for the past few weeks to get the Oldest House ready for its Annual Christmas Tea. The House was built around a vast chimney that houses five fireplaces. Themed around these fireplaces, the workers have created a warm and cozy atmosphereContinue Reading
Factoryville Couple Accused of Child Abuse
(Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Dustin Wayne Williams, 28, Factoryville was charged with endangering the welfare of children under his care, reckless endangerment of another and providing false reports to police. The offenses are related to the severe scalding of a 17-month-old toddler in Nicholson in October 2017. The sonContinue Reading
Hundreds Attend Veterans Breakfast in Tunkhannock
Members of the Dennis Strong Post 457 American Legion presented colors (top) at the event and conducted the gun salute (above). Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (also published in the Rocket-Courier) A record number of people attended the annual veterans breakfast held a Triton Hose Company in Tunkhannock onContinue Reading
Spotted Lanternfly Spreads as Its Habits Evolve
Sarah Hall-Bagdonas (top) presented alarming evidence of the potential of the spotted lanternfly to reach the Endless Mountains in a matter of years. Wyoming County Conservation District board chairman Dorne White (above) welcomed those in attendance at the agency’s annual banquet held in Tunkhannock on Nov. 9. Photos and story byContinue Reading