Wyoming County Commissioner Ron Williams (above, right) looks on as commissioner Tom Henry reads Resolution 2017-3 detailing the county’s lawsuit against major producers and distributors of prescription opiates they say have created a costly culture of drug abuse and addiction. Story and Photo by Rick Hiduk (As published in theContinue Reading
Kevin Chamberlin (above, left) and Vince Arena agree that they learned most of what they know about the car and camper business from previous Moore’s Auto & RV Sales owners Willy and Steve Moore. They strive to maintain a customer base that reaches back several generations by providing personalized serviceContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 27 edition of the Susquehanna County Independent) Geisinger college professor and South Gibson resident Cathy Wilcox, PhD. D. is currently enrolled at the Drew University Theological School pursuing a Master of Arts in Ministry. Her new vocation is a result of aContinue Reading
Sen. Lisa Baker announced that Field Representative Tom Yoniski will be available for consultation from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 2 in the Commissioners’ Office Conference Room inside the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. Appointments are welcome but not necessary. Constituents are encouraged to visitContinue Reading
Looking forward to an engaging program schedule for the new year are Endless Mountains staff members (seated above, left) Vanessa Billings-Seiler, administrative assistant; Annette Schultz, executive director; (standing) Rick Hiduk, media relations coordinator; and David Hindman, volunteer. Top photo of Windy Valley, Wyoming County, by Cal Otten Endless Mountain HeritageContinue Reading
Inside Out facilitator Ryan Taylor (above) addresses the Wyoming County Commissioners and members of the prison board in Tunkhannock on Tuesday. Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 14 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Population at the Wyoming County Prison continues to fall slowly, with 56 menContinue Reading
Wyoming County commissioners Judy Mead (above, left) and Tom Henry display two of the new signs purchased with County Room Tax funds to mark the Iroquois Trail. Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 14 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County’s 2018 budget has been availableContinue Reading
As Pennsylvania continues fighting a severe opioid crisis, the potential for abuse of hospice drugs prompted the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to approve a remedy today, according to chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (20th). Until recently, when a home hospice patient died, unused medications were appropriately discarded by theirContinue Reading
This new home at 1911 Hunsinger Road in Dimock Township (GPS address Springville, PA, 18844) was constructed by students of the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center and will be sold to the highest bidder. An open house is slated for Tuesday, Dec. 19. SCCTC work site coordinators John GazzilloContinue Reading
Participating in their first meeting with the EMHR board on Dec. 6 were (above, from left) new Susquehanna County representatives Kerry Foose and Brian Lione and new administrative assistant Vanessa Billings-Seiler. The staff and board members of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) gathered at the Tuscarora Wayne Room ofContinue Reading