Commissioners Stand Behind Flight School Closure
At a Bradford County Commissioners meeting held at the Smithfield Township VFW Hall on Oct. 25, commissioner Doug McLinko (center) explained the recent closing of the flight school at the Bradford County Airport. He is flanked by county chief clerk Michelle Shedden (left) and commissioner Daryl Miller. Commissioner Ed BustinContinue Reading
Little Change Expected after Heavy Rains
Heavy gray clouds hanging over Sheshequin Township in Bradford County Thursday morning kept temperatures in the 30s, but the sun finally won out by afternoon, casting a pleasant autumn glow over Asylum and Standing Stone townships downriver. Photos by Rick Hiduk If anything, the calendar is catching up with theContinue Reading
Death by Drug Delivery Case Moves Forward in Federal Court
By Rick Hiduk / Map by Google James Eugene Rought of Tunkhannock, who was charged last week with “death by drug delivery” and “serious bodily injury by drug delivery” will appear in Scranton Federal Court at noon on Friday, Oct. 26, for a detention hearing. The charges, which stem fromContinue Reading
J.R’s Hallmark Celebrates 30 Years in Tunkhannock
Employees and managers celebrating the 30th anniversary of J.R’s Hallmark in Tunkhannock on Saturday were (top, from left) Jen Crary, Lisa Strunk, Janet Shoemaker, Glenda Shoemaker, Casey Sickler, Donald Miller and Laitlyn Markovitz. (kraynacks) Charlie and Jo-Ann Kraynack (above) of East Lemon enjoy some cake at J.R’s Hallmark on Oct. 20.Continue Reading
Public Natural Gas Service Expanding in Region
Relieved to finally have the public natural gas project for Tunkhannock underway are (above, from left) PA Department of Community & Economic Development executive secretary Scott Dunkleberger, Wyoming County commissioner Tom Henry, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam, and UGI director of business development Don Brominski. Photos andContinue Reading
New Stretch of D&H Rail Trail Opens in Susquehanna County
Celebrating the opening of the 6.5-mile D&H Rail Trail segment between Ararat and Herrick townships in Susquehanna County on Thursday were (from left) DCED northeast regional director Paul Macknosky, Susquehanna County Commissioner Mary Ann Warren, Endless Mountains Heritage Region director Cain Chamberlin, Commissioner Alan Hall, PA Rail-Trails director Lynn Conrad,Continue Reading
Senator Casey Gets Big Welcome in Wyalusing
After his address to an audience of at least 90 supporters in Wyalusing on Tuesday, Sen. Bob Casey Jr. moved among the crowd and made personal moments for many local residents, including (from left) Janet Lewis, Lynda Warner and Gene Anne Woodruff. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Exclusive toContinue Reading
Baker Announces Wyoming County Office Hours
Submitted Article Senator Lisa Baker announced that Field Representative Tom Yoniski will be available for consultation from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the Commissioners’ Office Conference Room inside the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. Appointments are welcome but not necessary. Constituents are encouragedContinue Reading
Was Fall Just a Myth?
This cloud mass over Cherry Township in Sullivan County on Thursday shows the dynamics of the clashing seasons with both downdrafts and swirling updrafts. Saturday’s weather was similar as a chilly afternoon rain replaced somewhat mild morning temperatures. Photo by Karen Black Anyone hoping for an Indian Summer – aContinue Reading
State FFA President Visits PA Capitol
Jenna Harnish (above, left) of Ulster was welcomed to the state Capitol in Harrisburg by Rep. Tina Pickett (right) on Oct. 9. Harnish was recently selected as the 2018-19 Pennsylvania State FFA president. Also congratulation Jenna were (top. Left) Rep. Clint Owlett (Bradford/Tioga/Potter) and (right) Rep. Martin Causer (Potter/Cameron/McKean), whoContinue Reading