Old Mill Village Plans Annual Fall Festival
Submitted Article / Photos by Rick Hiduk Old Mill Village Museum in New Milford, Susquehanna County, will be the place to go for family fun during its annual Fall Festival this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The village will take on its autumn personality as the popularContinue Reading
Vendors Make Move to New Wysox Merchants Center
Boasting a brighter appearance and situated much closer to Route 6, the new Wysox Merchant Center is now home to more than 60 vendors of a wide array of new and used items who moved last weekend from the former Agway building in Wysox to the former Sears building. TheContinue Reading
Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Seminar to be Held in Montrose
Submitted Article Dr. Tiffany Griffiths, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist will be speaking on the effects of vector borne diseases from a holistic cognitive perspective. Her specialties include anxiety, mood disorders and learning disabilities. Dr. Griffiths is a strong Lyme advocate having to overcome the challenges of Lyme herself. Dr. SueContinue Reading
Scrutiny Deepens in Handling of Disaster Funds
Wyoming County Commissioners (top, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams met at the courthouse in Tunkhannock on Tuesday, where Forkston Township resident Louise Kling (above) brought new information to the table that further sparked debate about the Housing Authority’s use of disaster funds. Photos and Story byContinue Reading
Vendors and Musicians Provide Many Options for ‘Farmsteaders’
Children and their parents (top) embark on the first scenic hay ride of Farmstead 2 on Saturday, while Susquehanna County Commissioner Betsy Arnold (above, left) catches up with fellow Elk Lake High School Class of 1981 alumni Paul Carlin, Grant Adams and Karen Adams – the latter two of SCOFFContinue Reading
Commissioners’ Nod Keeps ‘Sayre Gardens’ on Track, Bridge Repairs Planned
Sayre borough manager Dave Jarrett (top, left) and code enforcement officer Chris Kreider attended the Sept. 14 meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners to garner approval of a tax exemption for development of affordable living space. Bradford/Wyoming County Literacy Program coordinator Aubrey Carrington (above) read proclamations promoting family literacy andContinue Reading
Tunkhannock Welcomes Fall with New Twists and Old Favorites
Submitted Article Fall traditions take on a new twist in Tunkhannock when scarecrows, quilts, music, art and of course food come together for a fall celebration. The Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association (TBPA) is hosting “Hometown Fall Fest” on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 am to 4 pm. Make itContinue Reading
Prison Suicide Under Investigation, New Phone System OK’d
Bradford County Prison Board members (top, clockwise, from left) Sheriff CJ Walters, Commissioner Ed Bustin, Deputy Warden Pete Quattrini, Commissioner Daryl Miller, Warden Don Stewart, DA Dan Barrett, and president judge Maureen Beirne (not pictured) met at the courthouse in Towanda on Sept. 14. Warden Stewart (above) speaks about aContinue Reading
Annual Impact Fees Allocated to EMS, But Future in Doubt
Bradford County fire companies and emergency medical transport services will receive $10,000 each again this year, but proposed amendments to Act 13 could have a negative impact on anticipated funding. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk At their Sept. 14 meeting, the Bradford County Commissioners approved the disbursement of ActContinue Reading
Bus Tour Connects Culture and Heritage of River Towns
Matt Carl of the Bradford County Historical Society (top) shares the history of the old jail house in Towanda with participants of the Sept. 13 River Towns Bus Tour, and Laceyville’s Oldest House volunteer Carol Furman (above, left) greets guests as they enter the “keeping room” of the historic canalContinue Reading