Submitted Article The Loch family invites the community to their Springville, Susquehanna County, farm for some fun, education, and lots of sweet treats. The 21st annual open house at Lochs Maple Farm will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18, from 10 am to 5 pm. OnContinue Reading
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk At the March 8 meeting of the Bradford County Prison Board, Warden Don Stewart introduced Derek Hughes (above, right) and Kendle Jemiola (left) of PrimeCare Medical Services (PCMS) and reported that the transition of health services at the Bradford County Correctional Facility to theContinue Reading
Bradford County Commissioners (above, from left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller, and Ed Bustin spoke at length on Thursday about the growing opioid crisis and the additional steps the county is taking to curb the epidemic. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The Bradford County Commissioners approved a motion at theContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk (As published in the March 7 edition of the Susquehanna County Independent) Susquehanna County is undergoing a heritage renaissance, with a growing number of organizations and individuals bringing to fruition initiatives that have survived as mere dreams and wish-list items for years. The Endless Mountains Heritage RegionContinue Reading
Dave Quinn (above, left) and Cody Hendricks of Environmental Service Corporation provided an extensive overview of Meshoppen’s water and sewer systems to council on Monday evening and offered their assistance for a number of concerns. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the March 8 edition of theContinue Reading
Fifth grade students at Elk Lake Elementary School were among youths across the region this week engaged by the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit sponsored by Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. Obviously enthralled by the MOLU at Elk Lake Elementary School were fifth-graders Jeff Werle (above, left) and Cameran Greenwood. PhotosContinue Reading
Photos by Rick Hiduk It still felt like winter in Towanda on Thursday afternoon, even though the Bradford County seat has been spared the worst of the last two coastal storms. Temperatures are expected to remain seasonable cool over the next week, with occasional snow showers and frosty evenings. Don’t expectContinue Reading
Wyoming Commissioner Tom Henry (above, standing, right) read the proclamation declaring March 29 as C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, promoted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, represented by Karen Saunders (back left). Also preparing for the event were (seated, from left) Commissioner Judy mead, administrative assistant Linda Stacknick, and Commissioner Ron Williams. PhotosContinue Reading
The recently purchased Laceyville Police cruiser (top) is unmistakable now due to new decals applied on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday night, Fred Saxer (above) was unanimously approved as Laceyville’s new emergency management coordinator on Tuesday night. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the March 8 edition ofContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk The Warren Hotel, a popular bar and restaurant in Tunkhannock, was the scene of a fight this past weekend that moved to the parking lot, where an out-of-town worker, who was among the many spectators, apparently succumbed to injuries due to a fall. (As published in theContinue Reading