Boback’s Civics Education Legislation Heads to Governor
The House approved legislation, House Bill 564, authored by Rep. Karen Boback (Wyoming, Luzerne, Lackawana), requiring students to take a civics assessment before they graduate. “I’m ecstatic this bill, after many years of hard work, is finally heading to the governor,” says Boback. “The need for increased civics education is warranted,Continue Reading
Concealed Carry Seminar Planned in Troy
Submitted Article Reps. Clint Owlett (Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will host a concealed carry seminar in Bradford County on Thursday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Troy Sale Barn, 50 Ballard St. in Troy. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. “I am excited to team up with Rep.Continue Reading
Riparian Forest Buffer Assistance and Education Available
Submitted Article Available this summer is another great opportunity for landowners in Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga, and Wyoming counties to get assistance with maintenance on your riparian forest buffers at no cost to you. The four county conservation districts, with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and USDA, have come together to offerContinue Reading
Meshoppen Council Stalled on Numerous Endeavors
The future of Church Street in Meshoppen (top) remains uncertain as council members on Monday evening postponed an agreement with the Wyoming County Housing & Redevelopment Authority that will delay the CBDG buyouts planned for this summer. The borough is at odds with the agency over who should be responsibleContinue Reading
Forms Approved for Laceyville Parks, Bridge Future Discussed
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) New signage for borough parks and forms for their use by the public were approved during a rather lengthy meeting of the Laceyville Borough Council on Tuesday night that was stalled by an executive session. Parks and recreation chairman Henry Laboranti suggestedContinue Reading
Leadership Wyoming Conducts Career Fair at Tunkhannock High
Tunkhannock seventh graders (top) are on the move as the first group of participants in Tunkhannock’s first Career Fair geared toward discovering pathways to sustainable employment after graduation. Procter & Gamble was represented by converting line trainer Ron Marcovitz (above, right) and line leader Michael Gomez, who is also aContinue Reading
Boback Announces June Outreach Hours
Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) today announced her outreach events and satellite hours for June. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note these events are weather permitting. “My staff and I are here to help with state-related issues,” saidContinue Reading
Presentation Will Coincide with Parks & Trails Brochure Release
Little Rocky Glen (top) and the Howland Preserve (above) are two of many destinations for outdoor recreation highlighted in a new brochure to be released on Founders Day at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. A presentation about the Explore Wyoming County’s Parks & Trails project will start at 11 amContinue Reading
Nicholson Tourism Center Ready to Bid Next Phase of Project
Submitted Article / Photos above by Josh Stull The Nicholson Heritage Association is excited to announce that the Nicholson Tourism Center at the Historic Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W) Railroad Station project is ready to go out to bid for renovations. This historic transportation facility preservation and community economicContinue Reading
Prison and Sheriff’s Department Face Staff Shortages – Applications Available Online
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) The key topic of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Wyoming County Prison Board on Tuesday was the difficulty in attracting corrections officers and deputies to a Class 7 county and keeping them here. The situation could get worse as aContinue Reading