Penalties Detailed for Case Involving Alleged Wyoming County Drug Dealer
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that James Eugene Rought, age 30, of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, was indicted on October 16, 2018, by a federal grand jury for drug distribution resulting in death and serious bodily injury. The case was unsealed following Rought’s initialContinue Reading
Settlement Reached in ‘Runaway Bull’ Incident
A jury in the Court of Common Pleas of Susquehanna County, PA, awarded $131,000 to a Tunkhannock couple injured by rodeo bulls at the Harford Fair in 2012. Plaintiffs Ian and Kristen Schenck both sustained extensive injuries after four bulls under the supervision of Defendant Ken Finch, Jr., and RoughstockContinue Reading
‘Ultimate Music Weekend’ Planned in Dushore
The Sullivan County PA Council on the Arts presents the Ultimate Music Weekend, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 3 at St. Basil’s Hall in Dushore with the Celtic Martins at 2 pm, followed by the sing-along at 4 pm. and Bob Milne at 7 pm. A potluck dinner and the sing-along areContinue Reading
Kitson Arts Alliance Hosts Open House, Looks Ahead
Kitson Arts Alliance members who greeted guests of an open house in Tunkhannock on Nov. 1 included (seated, from left) Amy Kaschak, Patrick Robinson, Betty Bryden, Ava Riley, Dan Tompkins, Betsy Green, (Standing) Gary Kaschak, Hank Fells, Diana Burridge, Gayle Ruckstuhl, and Sue Palackas. The Kitson Arts Alliance (KAA), whichContinue Reading
Hospital CEO Reflects on Progress and Future
By Rick Hiduk As a life-long resident of Susquehanna County and CEO of Endless Mountains Health Systems (EMHS), Loren Stone has seen primary care and critical access in his community all but disappear then come back to a level almost unimaginable a decade ago. The story he tells quietly debunksContinue Reading
$350,000 in Safety Grants Released for Bradford, Sullivan, and Susquehanna Counties
Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Rep. Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) announced yesterday that area school districts were awarded state grants this week as a part of a state-funded initiative to help these school districts improve student safety. They include 11 that comprise the 110th District and eight in the 111thContinue Reading
Federal and State Races Await Wyoming County Voters – No Changes in Falls Township
By Rick Hiduk The 2018 midterm election in Wyoming County is limited to races for U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania Governor and Lt. Governor, and races for the State House and General Assembly. There are no county or municipal races, nor any initiatives. “Everybody’s ballot is the same,” said Wyoming County directorContinue Reading
Rought Denied Request for Prison Change – Trial Date Set
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) James Eugene Rought of Tunkhannock, who was charged on Oct. 16 with “death by drug delivery” and “serious bodily injury by drug delivery” appeared in Scranton Federal Court on Friday, Oct. 26, where he was denied bail and ordered held in federalContinue Reading
Meshoppen FD Big CBDG Winner – Exeter Asks for Bridge Funding
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (H&RA) grants administrator Lisa Hahn held a second public meeting in as many weeks in the board room of the Wyoming County Commissioners on Tuesday. Project funding through the Community Block Development GrantsContinue Reading
Revolving Doors Becoming the Norm at Prison in Tunkhannock
Not only has maintaining a full staff at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility become an ongoing challenge for administrators, constant overpopulation is taking its toll on the staff members that remain. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Population in the Wyoming County Correctional system roseContinue Reading