Recent flash flooding in northeastern Bradford County led public officials to consider resurrecting a comprehensive plan for stream mitigation that was developed by its Conservation District in reaction to disastrous flooding in 2011. Photos by Daryl Miller/ Story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko began an uncommon WednesdayContinue Reading
The Bradford County Commissioners on Wednesday vowed to continue their fight against addiction and the stigma that surrounds it, while giving full support to Keith Kinsman (above) and Robert Grolling (below), who will conduct Overdose Awareness Day at Elmer Park in Sayre on Thursday, Aug. 31. Photos and Story byContinue Reading
The Wyoming County Commissioners (above) announced the hiring of several new employees at their regular public meeting on Aug 22 at the courthouse in Tunkhannock and agreed to sign a letter of support for fair redistricting in Pennsylvania. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Commissioners made goodContinue Reading
A presentation at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Sunday, Sept. 10 will feature many beautiful photos of the Susquehanna River North Branch as seen at Laceyville (top) as well as glimpses of the Chemung River as seen at Athens (above). There is a great deal of history in theContinue Reading
The late Hazelle Brooks did everything in her power to make sure that Mehoopany would always have a school. A new organization seeks to ensure that the wishes of beloved teacher and librarian (above) are honored by repurposing the Mehoopany Elementary School Building (top) after it is closed by the TunkhannockContinue Reading
Top Photo by Daryl Miller/Above Photo by Jimmy Hawke A double rainbow that appeared over Riverfest in Towanda on Saturday evening gave hope that the fireworks might still proceed. And they did, much to the delight of residents, many of whom proclaimed them “the best ever.” Read on to seeContinue Reading
Photo and Story by DJ Marbaker This week residents received word that Brick’s Market would close. George and Jean Brick originally opened their doors in 1957. The local favorite has been on East Tioga Street in Tunkhannock borough since 1970. Since 1997 the store has been run by George andContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Tunkhannock American Legion donated $3,500 to Wounded Warriors of Pennsylvania at the Tunkhannock office of Rep. Karen Boback on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Participating in the check presentation were (from left) Walter Konopke, chaplain, American Legion Post 457; Brian Schillinger, member, American Legion Post 457; Charlie Stockage, commander,Continue Reading
Dave and Roxy Wells of New Albany (above) will be among numerous historical interpreters setting up camp near Milan for a week at the end of September. They are hoping that local schools will allow students to visit the Eastern Primitive Rendezvous to learn about life in the Colonial andContinue Reading
Chelsea English (above), marketing manager for ServPro of Wyoming County/Kingston Township, fields a question from a Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce member during an installment of the Chamber’s Educational Luncheon series. Members of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce met for lunch at the Pink Apple Restaurant on Aug. 16,Continue Reading