Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The June 28 meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners began with a frustrated plea from an Eaton Township resident (above) for the commissioners to get a definitive answer from FEMA and ended with a somewhat terse exchange between the commissioners and Eaton TownshipContinue Reading
The Kittredge House (above) at 19 Susquehanna Avenue was built in 1911 and originally owned by William Kittredge, a local lumber baron and manufacturer of cosmetics and food flavorings. In 1915, he applied to the U.S. Patent Office for a trademark for his concentrated food extracts. It is dominated byContinue Reading
Participants in the River of the Year event held at Tunkhannock on June 14 included (above, from left) Kelly Rossiter of DCNR; Annette Schultz of EMHR; Leslie Cadden, representing Rep. Karen Boback; Wyoming County Commissioner Judy Mead; Exeter Township supervisor Rick Wilbur; Jean Ruhf of the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau;Continue Reading
The Wyoming County Commissioners (seated, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams signed a proclamation on June 14 recognizing the community effort behind the Historic Tunkhannock Walking Tour, which will be unveiled to the public on Founders Day, June 25. Representing the tour project partners were (standing, fromContinue Reading
A horse-drawn carriage ride around the grounds of the French Azilum Historic Site was just one of many activities for families to enjoy during a Living History Weekend conducted by the Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen on June 11 and 12. There are numerous family-friendly events on the schedule for theContinue Reading
The Wyoming County Players’ Junior Players and Little Hams, in costume for their “Grease, Jr” production, surround Kim Whipple, co-director of the Wyoming County Players and Alex Fried of Procter & Gamble, who delivered a grant for $12,400 – the first of two donations promised to the Players for theirContinue Reading
Not One More Wyoming County committee members (from left) Celeste Kranick, Sandy Vieczorek, John Fabiseski, Commissioners Tom Henry and Judy Mead, Lizz DeWolfe, County EMA Director Gene Dziak, and Rick Hiduk invite the public to the Wyoming County Addiction and Overdose Awareness Rally, which will be held in Tunkhannock onContinue Reading
The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) announces the eighth Endless Mountains Digital Film Festival. Filmmakers of all ages are invited to submit short digital films to the arts council by Friday, July 26 at 4 pm. Winning submissions will be screened at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda on Monday, Aug.Continue Reading
submitted story The Rail-Trail Council of NEPA will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a day full of activities including “Art on the Trail” – a celebration of local art and crafts – on Saturday, June 25. The public is invited to participate in a series of trail events, kickingContinue Reading
Sullivan County Museum volunteer and EMHR board member Melanie Norton (above, left) gives a tour of the Baldwin House in Laporte to (continuing from left) Hilliary Robinson, EMHR project manager; Alice Deutsch, board president; and Marion Sweet, Wyoming County board member. Board members also toured the home’s Victorian flower gardensContinue Reading