Tunkhannock Staple to Close After 47 Years
Photo and Story by DJ Marbaker This week residents received word that Brick’s Market would close. George and Jean Brick originally opened their doors in 1957. The local favorite has been on East Tioga Street in Tunkhannock borough since 1970. Since 1997 the store has been run by George andContinue Reading
Tunkhannock Legion Supports Wounded Warriors
Submitted Article The Tunkhannock American Legion donated $3,500 to Wounded Warriors of Pennsylvania at the Tunkhannock office of Rep. Karen Boback on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Participating in the check presentation were (from left) Walter Konopke, chaplain, American Legion Post 457; Brian Schillinger, member, American Legion Post 457; Charlie Stockage, commander,Continue Reading
Area Students Invited to Living History Event
Dave and Roxy Wells of New Albany (above) will be among numerous historical interpreters setting up camp near Milan for a week at the end of September. They are hoping that local schools will allow students to visit the Eastern Primitive Rendezvous to learn about life in the Colonial andContinue Reading
Disaster Clean-Up Services Highlighted at Chamber Luncheon
Chelsea English (above), marketing manager for ServPro of Wyoming County/Kingston Township, fields a question from a Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce member during an installment of the Chamber’s Educational Luncheon series. Members of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce met for lunch at the Pink Apple Restaurant on Aug. 16,Continue Reading
WyCo Dems Plan for Fair, Candidates Brunch
Wyoming County Democratic Committee members (top, from left) Nadia Villanueva, Vicki Prekel, Peg Ball, Norm Ball, Sharon Neuman, Norm White, David Martin, Sandy Goodwin, and Cynthia Stevens prepare to start their Aug. 15 meeting, at which several new committee members were appointed, including (above, left) Jeffery Zimmerman, Patty Carbone, andContinue Reading
Manchester Memorial Scholarship Deadline Approaching
Submitted Article The Bradford County Conservation District is once again announcing the availability of the Ernest Manchester Memorial Scholarship to Bradford County college students. College students in their 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor degree program or their 2nd year of an Associate degree program, and pursuing a degreeContinue Reading
30th Towanda Riverfest Kicks Off on Thursday
It’s time for the Towanda’s annual Riverfest, which is held along the banks of the Susquehanna River on the Merrill Parkway, running from Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 17 to 19. The Committee has been in full swing since spring planning all the fun activities for the event which will include fabulousContinue Reading
Community Concert Planned at Courthouse Friday Night
The Wyoming County Courthouse Art Gallery and the Kitson Arts Alliance have banded together to bring back a popular, long-standing Tunkhannock tradition – the annual community concert at the Courthouse gazebo (top). This year’s featured artist is Zingology (above). Jazz & Art at the Courthouse will take place from 4Continue Reading
Weather Window: Typical Summer Weather Expected to Hold
Photo by Rick Hiduk Troy in Bradford County was picture-perfect this afternoon as pleasant temperatures and low humidity ruled the day. If you’re in no hurry for fall, you’ll love the long-range forecast. As long as potential tropical storms literally remain at bay, weather over the next week and intoContinue Reading
Commissioners Consider Redistricting Reform Proposal
Wyoming County Commissioners (above, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams met at the courthouse in Tunkhannock on Aug. 10, two days later than normal due to their participation in a CCAP conference earlier in the week. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk A former state employee bentContinue Reading