Hundreds Attend 9/11 Service in South Montrose
Numerous first responders were among those to participate in a candlelight vigil as part of the 15th observance of the 9/11 attacks at Crisman Memorial Park. Trucks from United Fore Company of Montrose and Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company (top) were perched at the entrance to the park, supporting aContinue Reading
Sunday Night Drug Deal Leads to Deadly Shooting
Story by Rick Hiduk / Image by Google Maps A pair of alleged drug dealers consummating a sale at River Crest housing development in Wyoming County last night felt that they had been short-changed and took off after the buyers. One of them, Micole Lindsay Gumpper of Uniondale, Susquehanna County,Continue Reading
Popular Farmstead Art & Music Festival Returns This Saturday
Submitted Article/Photos by Rick Hiduk Do you support local artists, local music, and local farms? If yes, be sure to “head for the hills” on Saturday, Sept. 16 to enjoy the exciting annual festival that celebrates and supports all three! Created last year by the Kitson Arts Alliance to raiseContinue Reading
Head-On Collision Results in Death, Injuries
Google Maps By Rick Hiduk Fire and ambulance personnel from Tunkhannock, Springville, and Factoryville responded to a vehicular accident on Route 29 in Lemon Township, Wyoming County, near the Susquehanna County line around 6 pm Wednesday evening. Additional companies were placed on stand-by as crews on the scene dealt withContinue Reading
Schooltime to Present ‘My Father’s Dragon” at Sayre Theatre
Submitted Story The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) is excited to present the opening show of the 2017/18 season of Schooltime with “My Father’s Dragon” by Enchantment Theatre Company on Oct. 10 at the Sayre Theatre, with two performances at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. Enchantment Theatre Company of Philadelphia isContinue Reading
Rainy, Unseasonably Cool Start, Great Finish to Summer
Photos and Story by DJ Marbaker Labor Day weekend is known as the unofficial end to summer. Folks in Wyoming County got a preview of fall the first couple days of the long weekend. Add in rain and some people had to crunch their summer wrap-up weekend into one day.Continue Reading
Free Art Lessons to be Offered at Sullivan County Library
Sullivan County artist and instructor Karen Black will offer free art classes for teens and adults on the second Thursday of each month, beginning Sept. 14. The classes were made possible through an Artist in Residency program through Pennsylvania Partner of the Arts, Bradford County Regional Arts Council and SullivanContinue Reading
Fatality Reported After Hit & Run near Tunkhannock – Milan Man Charged
By DJ Marbaker and Rick Hiduk West Tioga Street (Route 6) in Tunkhannock Township had to be closed last evening for investigation of a hit and run accident that occurred at about 8:30 pm. Maxine Stroka, 90, of 260 West Tioga Street was struck by a vehicle while taking herContinue Reading
Commissioners Laud Adult Ed, Family Literacy, Addiction Awareness
Wyoming County Commissioners (seated, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Ron Williams congratulated Diana Yaskiewicz (back, second from left) for her success with the Bradford/Wyoming County Literacy Program at yesterday’s commissioners meeting. Also representing the agency were (back, from left) Vicki Vannan, Aubrey Carrington, and Laurie Anson. Photos andContinue Reading
Muslims and Christians to Gather at Tunkhannock Church
Submitted Story “Know Your Neighbors: An Interfaith Dialogue Panel + Q&A” will be taking place on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4 to 5:30 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (located at 3832 US-6, Tunkhannock, PA). All are welcome to attend this evening discussion exploring the shared value between Christianity andContinue Reading