Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam (top) offers welcoming remarks at the business luncheon series meeting held at Shadowbrook Resort on Dec. 12. Teri Ooms (above) of the Institute for Public Policy & Economic Development served as the keynote speaker for the event. Photos and story by RickContinue Reading
Lathrop Street School fifth-graders make their selections from the variety of apparel displayed in a temporary shoe story set up in one of their classrooms after being fitted. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Montrose business owner Adam Diaz and family recently sponsored an unprecedentedContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Bradford County Agricultural Land Preservation Board is excited to announce that new or updated farmland preservation applications will be accepted between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. The goal of the Farmland Preservation Program is to protect viable agricultural land and preserve farming opportunities for the future throughContinue Reading
Susquehanna County sheriff’s deputy Matthew Granick (above, left) participated in a 40-hour crisis intervention training course last week with Susquehanna County Correction Facility officers Aiyana Brown and John Karakesh (right). Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Susquehanna County sheriff’s deputy Matthew Granick andContinue Reading
Photos by Rick Hiduk Ron Williams (1950-2018) of Lake Winola, who served as Wyoming County Commissioner from 1987-2003 and 2011-2018; Regional Director, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture from 2003-2011, passed away Saturday afternoon, Dec. 15. Williams was a recipient of the Pennsylvania Outstanding Service to Adoption Award, a former Tunkhannock policeContinue Reading
Accepting a generous donation from P&G Mehoopany environmental team and public relations manager Jose de los Rios (right) are (from left) NTIEC educational coordinators Bob Barkley and Deb Tierney and NTIEC executive director Shealynn Shave. submitted article Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium (NTIEC) recently received a $20,000 grant fromContinue Reading
Submitted Article Penn State Extension of Wyoming County appointed a new Business and Community Vitality Extension Educator in May of this year. Linda Falcone (above) will be chairing the 30th Annual Susquehanna County Ag Day event slated for Friday, March 1, 2019. Ag Day will be held at Elk LakeContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau has announced the release of its 2019 Guide to the Endless Mountains. The 64-page color booklet is an informational guide to the Endless Mountains Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania, covering everything from where to stay and dine to what to see and do inContinue Reading
Press release submitted by the Bradford County Commissioners In light of our recent denial for Individual Assistance declaration from the Federal Government, we have been working hard to find other viable solutions for the residents of Bradford County. We just received word that we have been approved for Small BusinessContinue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) The proposed 2019 Wyoming County is available for public inspection and depicts a shortfall of at least $437,234 attributed to lost tax revenue. According to chief clerk Bill Gaylord, the county’s assessed real estate value dropped by $1,739,000. PublicContinue Reading