William B. Payne wearing the Civil War uniform of his father Sgt. Ralph Payne, 41st Regiment, United States Colored Troops, who served in the Appomattox Campaign, was present at the Confederate surrender, and was among the troops who carried news of freedom to enslaved African Americans in Texas, in June 1865.Continue Reading
Submitted Article Municipalities in Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties within the 110th Legislative District will share more than $21.2 million in impact fee revenue derived from the natural gas industry during 2019, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today. The following impact fee revenue amounts were reported by the Public Utility CommissionContinue Reading
SCCTC executive director Alice Davis and superintendent Ken Cuomo greet graduates Austin and Aubre-Anna Sanko from the right side of their vehicle (above), while para-educator Kathy Filer and carpentry instructor Bruce Castelli meet them from the left during the June 16 drive-through graduation event. Below, Austin Woollett, a culinary arts studentContinue Reading
Seven Loaves Food Kitchen board member Crystal Posten (left) recently accepted a $5,000 donation from Williams Companies, delivered by Tammy Bonnice of Williams. From the moment the coronavirus-related shutdowns and stay-at-home directives began in March, Williams Companies pledged $1-million in relief to nonprofit organizations in states where the company operates.Continue Reading
Submitted Article On June 6, Bradford County moved out of the Yellow Phase and into the new Green Phase. Businesses were allowed to reopen, some with few restrictive guidelines and others with more. Movie theaters were given the go-ahead as well. So, where are the movie theaters in Bradford County,Continue Reading
By Rick Hiduk FWM Fire Company members (top, from left) Steve Henning, Sr., Becki Henning, Eugene Adams, Jr., Almon Otten, and Steve Henning Jr. invite area residents to enjoy the annual Fourth of July parade and order barbecue chicken to take home after the parade. Floats and food are aContinue Reading
Submitted Article The Troy Area Horseman’s Association has scheduled the second pointed gaming show of the 2020 show season. Events will include barrels, poles, keyhole, dash for cash and a mystery. Registration begins at 10 am on Saturday, June 27, with leadline at 11 am and the regular show atContinue Reading
Submitted Article Along with many local businesses and organizations, the Bradford County Regional Arts Council and its historic movie theaters in Canton, Sayre and Towanda, closed up shop and went home on March 18 to wait out the global pandemic. What initially was announced as a two-week closure turned into moreContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) In a meeting of the Bradford County Prison Board today, Warden Don Stewart explained that COVID-19 pandemic concerns continue to affect operations at the prison in Burlington. There have been no reported cases of coronavirus at the jail or positive tests, and administratorsContinue Reading
Bradford County Commissioners (top, left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller (right) and John Sullivan are still conducting virtual meetings through the end of June but suggested that the public and media will be permitted to participate in live meetings at the courthouse in Towanda again in July. Story by Rick HidukContinue Reading