Wysox Fire Company Enjoys Close Relationship With Community
The history of the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company does not reach back as fire as that of some communities. But its formation was an instant hit with area residents, who have supported its operations through the years at a variety of popular fundraising events. Additionally, WVFC kept recreational activities activeContinue Reading
Meshoppen Memories from the Collection of Gail James
An early postcard (top) shows the Arch Bridge over Little Meshoppen Creek that was recently demolished to make way for a span with a larger spillway. It comes from the vast collection of Don and Gail (Griffith) James (shown above in 1954). By Rick Hiduk (As seen in Living Susquehanna/WyomingContinue Reading
Fire Company Open House Shows Community Both Assets and Needs
RVFD assistant chief Ed Bieleski (top, left) explains the extracation process to open house attendees as assistant chief Mike Jenner commands the exercise conducted by firefighters Phil Hillard, Chris Gardner, Ben Nelson, and junior firefighter David Jenner. Rush Volunteer firefighter Brandi Smith above, (left) and junior firefighter David Jenner explainedContinue Reading
Officials Tout Attention to Opioid Crisis – Legacy Fund Grants Offered
Wyoming County Commissioner Judy Mead (above, left) brought some Halloween fun to the Oct. 31 public meeting of the commissioners at the courthouse in Tunkhannock, prompting Commissioner Tom Henry (second from left) to quip that he was seated between “two old men.” Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The Oct.Continue Reading
Ribbon Cutting Planned at Wysox Merchant Center
The Central Bradford Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Wysox Merchant Center, Flea & Farmers Market, 1516 Golden Mile, Wysox at 10 am on Friday, Nov. 3. The Center boasts more than 70 dealers offering a wide array of new and used merchandise rangingContinue Reading
Weather Window: Finally Feeling Like Fall
Photo by Rick Hiduk The crescent moon climbs over Main Street in Wyalusing as skies clear and chilly air returns to the area after weeks of unseasonably warm weather. Not only have some residents in the Endless Mountains yet to experience a frost this fall, are still watering porch plantsContinue Reading
Heritage, Culture and Tourism Top Leadership Wyoming Agenda
The Leadership Wyoming 2017 (above) group met at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Oct. 18 to discuss the importance of heritage, culture and tourism to the area. The event was sponsored by the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau. The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock served as base camp for the Oct.Continue Reading
Bills May Exempt Seasonal Ag Structures from Building Code
Submitted Article Legislation containing two proposals authored by Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) to exempt certain temporary and seasonal ag-related structures from the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) has been cleared by the House on concurrence and is now on the way to the governor for his consideration. As originally passed byContinue Reading
Aaron Kelly and Flipside to Appear at the Rialto
The Bradford County Regional Arts Council and the Rialto Advisory Committee are excited to host Aaron Kelly (above) and Flipside on the stage of the Historic Rialto Theatre in Canton, Pennsylvania on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 pm. Aaron Kelly was born in Sarasota, FL and moved to Nashville afterContinue Reading
Sen. Baker Announces November Office Hours in Wyoming County
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. 1 in the Commissioners’ Office Conference Room inside the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. Appointments are welcome but not necessary. Constituents are encouraged to visit with any questions orContinue Reading