Music and Arts Meld at Howland Preserve Event
Flatland Ruckus (top photo by April Rider) and LondonForce Duo (above photo by Doug Wilson) were among the live acts presented by Friends of the Howland Preserve at the annual ‘Rockin’ the River’ event. Story by Rick Hiduk Organizers of the fourth annual ‘Rockin’ the River’ at the Howland PreserveContinue Reading
Addiction Awareness Rally Group Seeking Sponsors
The Not One More in Wyoming County Second Annual Addiction/Overdose Awareness Rally will be held in Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock Township (shown in a Bing Map above), on Saturday, Sept. 9. Organizers are seeking donations to cover the costs for promotion of the event and some of the logistics. TheContinue Reading
Graduate Courses in Education for Teachers Planned at Towanda
Submitted Article Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education will begin offering seven graduate courses in education at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center in Towanda. The Penn State Northern Tier Center in Towanda offers a variety of graduate non-degree courses designed to meet the continuing educationContinue Reading
Second River Festival Planned in Susquehanna County
The Second Annual North Branch River Festival will be held at Victory Park in Oakland, Susquehanna County, from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 4 to 6. The event will include opportunities for camping, kayaking, and enjoying live music. Rough camping along the bank of the river will begin Aug. 4 atContinue Reading
Storm Damage, Unsafe Meshoppen Buildings, Com Center Vehicle Top Meeting
Wyoming County EMA Director Gene Dziak (right) shows the commissioners a map of the area hit hardest by last night’s storms during their regular public meeting held Tuesday morning. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk* A severe wind storm in the northeast corner of Wyoming County and response by countyContinue Reading
Debbie Kintner and Dana Rockwell Among River Photo Winners
A gorgeous, reflected sunset captured by Debbie Kintner of Meshoppen (above) took 2nd Place in the Susquehanna Adventures category of SGP’s Treasured Towns and Landscapes of the Susquehanna Photo Contest. Dana Rockwell of Susquehanna Depot snapped the shot of lush river woodlands vegetation (top) that garnered 3rd Place in theContinue Reading
‘River Day’ Connects People With Nature
Tunkhannock’s River Day, sponsored and coordinated by the Wyoming County Cultural Center, brought hundreds to the borough’s Riverside Park on Saturday, where they enjoyed musical performances and exhibits by organizations like the Endless Mountains Nature Center, whose director, Rebecca Lesko (above), introduced visitors to Pete, an eastern box turtle. PhotosContinue Reading
Ground Broken For Riverfront Park in Susquehanna Depot
Groundbreakers for the future Ira Reynolds Riverfront Park at Susquehanna Depot included Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County and borough officials, as well as state agency representatives, including (top, from left) Paul MacNosky of DCED, Commissioner Alan Hall, Borough Councilmen Joe Varsik and Roy Williams, Butch Coleman of Endless Mountain Stone, Sen LisaContinue Reading
PSU/W-B Donates To Victim’s Resource Center
Patrick Rushton (above, left) Outreach/Education Manager for Victim’s Resource Center receives a donation from Dr. Dale Jones, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer. Submitted article Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently presented a donation of $350 to Victim’s Resource Center of Carbon, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties. Victims Resource Center providesContinue Reading
NEPA Blue Star Moms Get Official Charter
Rep. Karen Boback (above, left) attended the July meeting of the Blue Star Mothers of NEPA on Tuesday evening, which was held at the Yearbook Diner in Tunkhannock and read a proclamation to the group with chapter president (standing, right) Lori Bishop looking on. Photos and Story by Rick HidukContinue Reading