The Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania offer thousands of square miles of preserved forests and waterways, as well as a myriad of eateries, museums and historic sites and unique options for lodging. It is no wonder that a growing number of weddings and family and class reunions are being planned inContinue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko addresses the Wysox Township supervisors prior to their vote to support a new Bradford County tourism agency that might operate separately from the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau. An ambitious agenda for the monthly meeting of Wysox Township Supervisors on TuesdayContinue Reading
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners Judy Mead (left) and Tom Henry prepare to sign an Emergency Management Radiation Emergency Response Fund document at a meeting held on Tuesday morning. There was no public commentary at the Aug. 12 meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners, which wasContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk A short prison board meeting preceded a much longer meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners on Tuesday morning. Despite the brief agenda, the Aug. 12 meeting was well-attended with Warden Ken Repsher, Sheriff Ned Sherman, District Attorney Jeff Mitchell, Public Defender Deborah Albert-Heise, and President Judge RussellContinue Reading
Photo by Rick Hiduk Weather on Aug. 7 was splendid, with breezy warmth and plenty of sunshine. Predicted thunderstorm never materialized for those living on Fairview Road in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County. Most residents in the Endless Mountains woke the next morning to temperatures around 50 degrees before they climbed again into the 70s.Continue Reading
Photo by Rick Hiduk Warmer and more humid weather has brought recreationists back out on the Susquehanna River at Tunkhannock. The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers tonight and increasing humidity – without that much heat – through the weekend. For a uniquely Endless Mountains perspective on theContinue Reading
Responding to a recent request made by board members of the Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park Association (BCVMPA), the Orwell Township Supervisors stepped up to the plate to donate $1,100 toward the estimated $375,000 needed to complete the final phase of the project. The formal donation occurred on July 30,Continue Reading
Photo and Editorial by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Planning Commission recently turned down a proposal by D&I Silica LLC to construct a sand transfer station along the Susquehanna River in Tunkhannock Township. A proposal for a silica transfer station presented to the Wyoming County Planning Commission early in 2014Continue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams discussed a variety of topics in their July 29 meeting and signed an Emergency Management Performance Grant. The regular meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners on July 29 began with public commentaryContinue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Commissioners (from left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller and Mark Smith explained the shuffling of Conservation District board members and other topics at their July 24 meeting. Scott Lackey from Columbia Crossroads will replace Jim Van Blarcom on the board of directors forContinue Reading