A series of photos shows the pavilion at the Meshoppen Community Park taking on water before the picnic tables floated away. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Anxieties in flood-prone Meshoppen rode high on Tuesday when Meshoppen Community Park filled in within the course ofContinue Reading

Photos by Rick Hiduk (Updated 8/17/18) (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) More than a dozen empty water tanks from Mountain Energy in Tunkhannock Township were dislodged from a parking area by the overflowing Tunkhannock Creek Tuesday morning, allowing them to float into the overflow of Lazybrook Park and pile upContinue Reading

The studio of Susquehanna artist Chris Lathrop (top) is one of many that will open to the public for one weekend in October. Genres to explore include oil on canvas like the rendering by Maureen VanNostrand (above), photography, and stained glass art like the lamp by Roger Hayes (below).  SubmittedContinue Reading

Submitted Article Need something to do in the area? Interested in shopping, good food, arts and artisans, and area attractions? Check all of these and more in 24-page The North Branch Art Trail Summer Guide, a free publication produced by the Kitson Arts Alliance of Tunkhannock and published by “TheContinue Reading

There wasn’t a square mile in Susquehanna County where it wasn’t raining in Susquehanna County at 9 am on Saturday morning. The entire county is under a flood warning through mid morning at least. Story by Rick Hiduk/Photos by Melissa Blaisure Heavy rains falling overnight on already saturated ground inContinue Reading

Story by Rick Hiduk / Photos by Rick Hiduk, Ariel McKennas and Tina Champluvier (Also posted at www.Rocket-Courier.com) A barn on North Flat in Windham Township, Wyoming County, across the river from Laceyville may be a total loss, but owners Allan and Tina Champluvier are counting their blessings. Nobody wasContinue Reading

Submitted Article The North Central Task Force, Bradford County Emergency Management Agency along with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office, has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide a “House of Worship & School Security Seminar.” This seminar is geared for all faith–based leaders, managers, administrators, parishioners, andContinue Reading

A hazy sky looms over the North Flat Cemetery and sunflowers in Windham Township, Wyoming County on Friday morning as returning humidity follows our one-day reprieve from seemingly never-ending thunderstorms. Photos by Rick Hiduk The unusually warm, moist weather pattern that has dominated the summer will continue for the forseeableContinue Reading