Submitted Article As third-party administrators of drug benefit programs for health plans, pharmacy benefits managers have seen success in containing costs. But concerns are surfacing because the terms of these agreements are often unknown to consumers, and some practices have been questioned for their effectiveness. A bill sponsored by Sen. Lisa BakerContinue Reading
Submitted Article Events that take place April 1, 2019, through March 31, 2020, are now being accepted for the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau annual calendar of events booklet. The deadline to submit events is Friday, February 15, 2019. All community and non-profit organizations in the Endless Mountains are encouraged toContinue Reading
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne), along with Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford /Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced that the Northern Tier Workforce Development Board has been awarded a $131,595 Business-Education Partnership grant. This grant funding will be used to enable students to make informed career choices and educational pathways to succeed through aContinue Reading
Submitted Article To help farmers put together a winning grain-marketing game plan, Penn State Extension is offering a workshop designed to enhance farmers’ grain-marketing confidence and skills. The course offers practical, easy-to-execute advice to help farmers secure a good average price for their crop. Developed by the University of Minnesota,Continue Reading
Bradford County commissioners (from left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller, and Ed Bustin on Jan. 24 field questions from reporters about improvements in communication infrastructure, park renovations and a forum that afternoon that would focus on natural gas royalty payments that they contend are unfairly reduced by company-imposed “production fees.” PhotosContinue Reading
Participants in Tuesday’s meeting of the Wyoming County Prison Board included (seated from left) commissioners Judy Mead and Tom Henry, chief clerk Bill Gaylord, sheriff Ned Sherman, district attorney Jeff Mitchell, warden Ken Repsher, and president judge Russell Shurtleff. Story and photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier)Continue Reading
Ready to register vendors for this year’s Wyoming County Community Fair are (from left) Eileen Head, Pam Burke, Melissa Bunnell, and Kim Scott. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Two long-time vendors at the Wyoming County Community Fair will chair the vendor committee for thisContinue Reading
Sidewalks around the Wyoming County Courthouse in Tunkhannock were still being cleared on Tuesday after a weekend snow and ice storm. The storm did not produce as much snows as expected, and county officials did not deem it necessary to declare a State of Emergency. Photos and story by RickContinue Reading
The New York State Police sent a specialized unit to West Falls on Wednesday that used imaging equipment to try to locate the body of Haley Lorenzen. The flat-bottomed airboats were able to ride atop the massive ice chunks that are flowing quickly down the river. Photos and story byContinue Reading
Durell in Asylum Township (Bradford County) was a winter wonderland on Monday, but bright sunshine was powerless against a persistent, cold dry wind and drifting snow. Roadways remained icy well into Tuesday. Photos and weather synopsis by Rick Hiduk Depending on how quickly tomorrow’s impending weather system moves in on us,Continue Reading