Preliminary Budget and Bridge-Bundling Discussed in Bradford County
Participants in Thursday’s meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners included (above, from left) chief clerk Michelle Shedden and commissioners Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller and Ed Bustin. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk The Bradford County Commissioners commended department heads for helping to bring the proposed 2018 budget in at aContinue Reading
Republicans Secure Most Positions in Wyoming County Races
Meshoppen Township poll volunteers (top, from left) Betty Cona, Mary Ann Smith, Nellie Benninger and Connie Teel catch some fresh air during one of the slower stretches of Election Day. Eighty-nine registered voters moved through the polls there on Tuesday, where there were no contested local races. On a county-level,Continue Reading
Canal Street to Reopen on Saturday
Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published at www.Rocket-Courier.com) Meshoppen residents and business owners are excited to see that the new box culvert bridge over Little Meshoppen Creek is nearing completion and appears ready to reopen. The old “arch bridge” was closed in August and demolished shortly thereafter. Its dated keystoneContinue Reading
Montrose Student Builds Wheelchair Ramp for Cousin
SCCTC carpentry student Connor Roberts (above, right) and his cousin, Nathan Delmar, are all smiles upon the completion of a wheelchair ramp at Nathan’s Shavertown home. Story by Rick Hiduk / Submitted Photos (As published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Montrose Area High School senior Connor Roberts put his educationContinue Reading
Pipher’s Diner Remains an Icon in an Ever-Changing Landscape
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Lou Aquilio (above) has worked at Pipher’s Diner in Wysox Township since the 1960s, managing the popular eatery since the 1990s. His family has served food to thousands of local residents and Route 6 travelers there since 1937. (Read more stories like this atContinue Reading
Boback’s November Office Hours Include Veterans Services
Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback announced her outreach hours for November. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note: Offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day. “With colder temperatures and unpredictable weather on the way, October wasContinue Reading
Temperatures Tumble as Falls Prepares for River Town Designation
Photos by Rick Hiduk Public officials and representatives of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and Endless Mountains Heritage Region will gather at George R. Hock Memorial Park in Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 15 to officially designate the village as a PA River Town. Another dreary day is upon us as winterContinue Reading
Baker Pursues Pro-Veteran and Military Initiatives
Submitted Article Those in the military know there is always something more that can be done to prepare for a mission. And there is more the state can do to make sure those who are serving, and those who have served, are not forgotten, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (20th).Continue Reading
Learn What Rustles in the Night During Moonlight Hikes
Though deer, bear, raccoons and other nocturnal animals are commonly recorded these days on trail cams, they are still seldomly encountered in the wild due to their natural instincts and cunning. Story by Rick Hiduk / Photos by Herb Gery (top) and Gillian Yartym (above) (This story was originally publishedContinue Reading
Pickett Sets November Satellite Hours
Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) reminded residents of Susquehanna and Sullivan counties that her satellite offices in Lawton and Laporte are designed to bring more convenient access to the services offered by her full-time locations. “Our satellite office hours are held at least monthly in these counties to ensureContinue Reading