‘Fish For the Fallen’ Great Success
Photo submitted by Rep. Karen Boback Military veterans, public officials and the builders of Patriots Cove in Noxen Township, Wyoming County, reported a successful event on Saturday, the first day of trout season in northern Pennsyvania. Read more about the site here: http://www.endlessmtnlifestyles.com/?p=10220Continue Reading
‘Government Services Day’ Includes Tour of Courthouse
Leadership Wyoming team members participated in tours of the county’s emergency operations center, prison, and courthouse on April 4, making up for a day missed in February due to snow. While at the Wyoming County courthouse, they had a chance to enjoy a perspective of famous courtroom #1 usually reservedContinue Reading
More Than $1.3 Million in Impact Fee to Benefit Local Housing Needs
Submitted Article Revenue generated by Marcellus Shale impact fees totaling more than $1.3 million will benefit five local projects to help with housing needs, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today. The five projects – one in Bradford County, one in Sullivan County and three in Susquehanna County – will receiveContinue Reading
Wyalusing Ahead of Others in School Security
Under the direction of Ellen Coates (top, far left) Wyalusing Elementary School third graders (continuing from left) Aleta O’Connor, Michael Phillips, Emily Johns, Abbie Tuttle, Shay Gartland, Caitlyn Wurle, Charlotte Sitas, and Bradyn Johnson serenaded school board members on April 9 with a spirited Irish folk song. Above, Billy ScarboroughContinue Reading
New Angling Experience Awaits Veterans In Wyoming County
Jeff Swire (top, center) gives the lay of the land for this weekend’s “Fish for the Fallen” at Patriots Cove to volunteer mentors (from left) Ben Hubbell of Noxen, John Pittenger of Tunkhannock, P.J. Burgess of Black Walnut, Dave Thompson of Montrose, Pete Hatton of Camptown, and Larry White ofContinue Reading
Big Changes Underway in Downtown Laceyville
Laceyville Borough Council members Mary Robinson (left) and Randy Brigham have been working with PennDOT to plan a smooth transition for Maple Street (background) from two- to one-way traffic, which should begin by summer. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) To alleviate safety issues andContinue Reading
More Arrests Imminent In Wyoming County Crime Spree
Residents of Oakwood Trailer Park in Tunkhannock Township were among the victims of a recent crime spree that sent investigators all around Wyoming County. (Google maps) By Rick Hiduk (Also posted at www.RocketCourier.com) Three vehicles stolen over the course of four days in March, as well as a break-in atContinue Reading
North Branch Art Trail Announces Spring Tour
The painting Rainy Spring Evening on Route 29 by Michelle Thomas typifies the works that art enthusiasts will find on the Spring 2018 NBat tour and was chosen as the cover photo for the event brochure. Submitted Article Each season, the North Branch Art Trail presents an opportunity for localsContinue Reading
Warm-Up Will be Welcome But Brief
A brilliant sunrise this morning was captured by Janie Stabinsky over Chamberlain Pond (top) and Debbie Kintner over the Susquehanna River (above), both in Wyoming County. General cloudiness and a few snowflakes followed through noon. Everybody is anxious to experience some warmer days, and they are certainly on the wayContinue Reading
Mehoopany Creek Watershed Association to Hold Annual Trout Day Fundraiser
The Mehoopany Creek Watershed Association has scheduled the Annual Trout Day Fundraiser on Saturday, April 14 along PA-87 at Forkston Corners from 8 am to 1 pm. Association members will be selling soup, wimpies, hotdogs and sweets along with MCWA logo clothing and wood crafts. MCWA President Kyle Ziegler says,Continue Reading