Wyoming County Commissioners (top, seated, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams marked Telecommunicators Week with staff and management of the county’s 9-1-1 Center, including (standing, from left) deputy director Frank Miller, dispatchers Brad Killian, Tim Herron, Tim McCoy, and Lloyd Burton, and director Jeff Porter. Henry alsoContinue Reading
Commentary by Rick Hiduk With guitarist J. Geils found dead at his home last week, I thought it prudent to look over the band’s catalog of hits and offer a synopsis of their chart finesse. My introduction to the The J. Geils Band (as a recording artist whom I couldContinue Reading
Fishing is a family affair for Al Manganiello (top, second from right), enjoying a day along North Branch Mehoopany Creek in Forkston Township with his wife, Diane, and their grandnephews Owen and Dylan Bonfanti. The trout were biting on April 15, as evidenced by the unidentified angler (above) netting hisContinue Reading
The excitement builds as children six-to-eight years (top) old fill their baskets and bags with eggs at the annual Meshoppen Community Easter Egg Hunt, where the arrival of the Easter Bunny (above) is always a big hit. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Less than a week ago, the ballContinue Reading
Bradford County Conservation District manager Cathy Yeakel (above) announced at the April 13 meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners that an Earth Day celebration will be held in East Towanda next weekend. Representatives from the Sona Dance Company (top) will be among the performers at the event. Photo by RickContinue Reading
Child Abuse Prevention Month, marked by a display of pinwheels on the lawn of the Bradford County Courthouse (top), was one of many events and observations addressed at the April 13 meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners (above). Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Spring has sprung. And the numberContinue Reading
submitted article Celebrate Earth Day at the North Branch Land Trust’s Howland Preserve. The fourth annual student Art Show at The Howland Preserve will be held in the 1800s draft horse barn from 1 to 3 pm. The Art Show includes paintings rendered by Tunkhannock Area School District students duringContinue Reading
Kaitlyn Hoeflein, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Tiers (above), reported a renewed effort by the agency to get the public’s attention, increase awareness for the need for mentors for local children, and to raise much-needed funds. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk Big Brothers BigContinue Reading
Members and supporters of the Kitson Arts Alliance met on April 12 to outline plans for a new initiative that will bring together artisans, historians, food producers, antique dealers and many others operating in the region through which the North Branch Susquehanna River flows. Board members in attendance included (seated,Continue Reading
Members of the Bradford County Prison Board, including (above, clockwise from left) Commissioner Daryl Miller, Sheriff C.J. Walters, Warden Don Stewart, Commissioner Doug McLinko, Commissioner Ed Bustin and (below, from left) Deputy Warden Pete Quattrini and District Attorney Dan Barrett, met at the Bradford County Correctional Facility (top) in BurlingtonContinue Reading