Wyoming County EMA Director Gene Dziak (right) shows the commissioners a map of the area hit hardest by last night’s storms during their regular public meeting held Tuesday morning. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk* A severe wind storm in the northeast corner of Wyoming County and response by countyContinue Reading
A gorgeous, reflected sunset captured by Debbie Kintner of Meshoppen (above) took 2nd Place in the Susquehanna Adventures category of SGP’s Treasured Towns and Landscapes of the Susquehanna Photo Contest. Dana Rockwell of Susquehanna Depot snapped the shot of lush river woodlands vegetation (top) that garnered 3rd Place in theContinue Reading
Tunkhannock’s River Day, sponsored and coordinated by the Wyoming County Cultural Center, brought hundreds to the borough’s Riverside Park on Saturday, where they enjoyed musical performances and exhibits by organizations like the Endless Mountains Nature Center, whose director, Rebecca Lesko (above), introduced visitors to Pete, an eastern box turtle. PhotosContinue Reading
Groundbreakers for the future Ira Reynolds Riverfront Park at Susquehanna Depot included Pennsylvania, Susquehanna County and borough officials, as well as state agency representatives, including (top, from left) Paul MacNosky of DCED, Commissioner Alan Hall, Borough Councilmen Joe Varsik and Roy Williams, Butch Coleman of Endless Mountain Stone, Sen LisaContinue Reading
Patrick Rushton (above, left) Outreach/Education Manager for Victim’s Resource Center receives a donation from Dr. Dale Jones, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer. Submitted article Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently presented a donation of $350 to Victim’s Resource Center of Carbon, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties. Victims Resource Center providesContinue Reading
Rep. Karen Boback (above, left) attended the July meeting of the Blue Star Mothers of NEPA on Tuesday evening, which was held at the Yearbook Diner in Tunkhannock and read a proclamation to the group with chapter president (standing, right) Lori Bishop looking on. Photos and Story by Rick HidukContinue Reading
The South Creek Lions Club will be holding a Roast Beef and Turkey dinner on Saturday, Sept. 9 4:30 pm at the Lions Hall on Route 14 in Gillett. The meal includes real mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, homemade bread and home baked pies for dessert. Beverages include coffee, tea, and lemonade. CostContinue Reading
Submitted Article The first digital edition of burial records of the historic Riverside Cemetery, 122 William Street, Towanda is now available online through the Bradford County Historical Society website http://www.bradfordhistory.com/ . More than 2,000 community members, including numerous of the famous and infamous of Towanda and Bradford County, and veteransContinue Reading
Wyoming County Commissioner Tom Henry (top, at podium) gets a laugh from other dignitaries celebrating Eaton Township’s Bicentennial on July 15, including (from left) Township Supervisors Paul Rowker, Randy Ehrenzeller, and Kenny White, Commissioner Judy Mead, Rep. Karen Boback, Sen. Lisa Baker, and township resident Janet Kristunas. Part of the ceremonyContinue Reading
The extensive foundation repairs at Laceyville’s Oldest House (above) are finally finished, as are subsequent repairs to the inside of the iconic structure. Deborah Courville (below, right) conducted tours of the historic canal stop on July 14 to visitors like (left) Irene Moran of Wyoming, PA and Mary Begtrup ofContinue Reading