By Rick Hiduk Tensions have run high among home-owners in flood zones in Wyoming County since it was announced in early March that PEMA had selected Meshoppen Borough to be the sole recipient of a block grant buyout of $2.4 million. Google Maps County residents in other municipalities such as EatonContinue Reading
As spring blooms along the US Route 6 Corridor in Pennsylvania, it is time to celebrate the artisans and artisan groups that make the northern tier of Pennsylvania a beautiful place to live. The PA Route 6 Alliance has declared April as Artisan Month along the 427-mile long Heritage CorridorContinue Reading
Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk Local business leaders were anxious to hear what our legislators at the state and national level had to say about the future of our region from their varied perspectives this morning. Thanks to the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, they were able to learnContinue Reading
Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) will offer satellite office hours for residents of the 111th District at the Forest City Borough Hall, 535 Main St., Forest City, from 2 to 4 pm. “I offer monthly satellite office hours to ensure that constituents across the 111th Legislative District have access to the services available inContinue Reading
The South Creek Lions Club will be having a public dinner on Saturday, May 13. The menu includes roast beef and ham, real mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy, baked beans and dessert, plus coffee and juice. Doors open at 4:30 pm, and the cost is $10 per person. The South Creek Lions ClubContinue Reading
Photo by Rick Hiduk Several Future Business Leaders of America members from Tunkhannock Area High School were among the participants of the Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce at Stone Hedge Golf Club this morning. Key speakers included (seated, right) State Sen. Lisa Baker, (center) StateContinue Reading
An informational meeting about the proposed sale of the Mattern Building at 7406 Route 487 in Mildred (top) to Elemental Health Group Real Estate, LLC will be conducted by the Sullivan County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 pm. The public meeting, which will entertain discussion of Elemental HealthContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk Mike Rogers (above) stopped by the Wyoming County Commissioners meeting recently to announce that electronics recycling will be offered for county residents on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 am to noon. Electronics will be accepted from county residents and small businesses at the loading dock of theContinue Reading
Photos by Rick Hiduk The Susquehanna River was rising steadily at Sugar Run in Bradford County, as seen from Franklin Street, this afternoon (top), and at the river bridge to Wyalusing Township (above). Significant rains today are likely to push the river over its banks in low-lying areas throughout theContinue Reading
The Quintessential Soldiers (above) will be seen in a new light when a steel rotunda with recessed lighting is constructed at the Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park in Towanda. Fundraising is currently underway to complete the project. By Rick Hiduk After a short break from the Bradford County Veterans MemorialContinue Reading