Recently meeting at the school to discuss the new mechanics certification program were (top, from left) LC PNG administrators David Decker, Joshua Roe, and Sue Gumble, and PNG Advisory Board members Joe Guastella of Williams, B.J. Kline of Cabot, Bill White of Williams, Dustin Holl of SWN, and Ben WhitakerContinue Reading
The Bradford County Commissioners have issued a Declaration of Emergency, effective immediately to allow for an immediate and flexible response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The declaration allows for the creation of an Advisory Council to assist the Commissioners, our Public Safety Director and our Emergency Management Coordinator to moreContinue Reading
Edited from submitted information Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) and Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that Keystone College in Factoryville, Wyoming County, will receive $173,841 in state grant funding to expand its early childhood education apprenticeship program. The funds were awarded as a part of the state’s PAsmart initiative, partContinue Reading
Farmer Fred (top photo) guides children in the planting of spring flowers in egg cartons at last year’s Earth Day celebration in Bradford County. Above, youths line up to build bird houses that they can take home. By Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Bradford County magazine) Since the BradfordContinue Reading
In an email sent to members and registrants for the Think About Energy conference planned at Stone Hedge Gold Course and Resort in Tunkhannock next Wednesday, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam (below) announced that the event has been postponed. “Your Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce is monitoringContinue Reading
Submitted Article In recognition of a statewide shortage of ambulance (EMS) providers, the PA Department of Health has temporarily lifted restrictions for individuals whose EMS certification has lapsed and who would like their certification reinstated. From EMS of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Because recruitment and retention of EMS Providers has become increasinglyContinue Reading
Marking the announcement of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day in Wyoming County, which will be held on March 26, were (from left) Wyoming County commissioner Tom Henry, administrative assistant Linda Stacknick, Amanda Marchegiani of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, and commissioners Rick Wilbur and Ernie King. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk NortheastContinue Reading
Daniel Brockett of Venango County provided an overview of the natural gas industry in different parts of the state and nation in one of many workshops offered by the Penn State Extension at Ag Day on March 6. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna CountyContinue Reading
The morning skies hanging over the Wyoming County Courthouse were a bit gloomy on Tuesday, but there was a lot going on inside, including a public meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners, conducted by (top, from left) solicitor Paul Litwin III, commissioners Tom Henry, Rick Wilbur, and Ernie King andContinue Reading
Youth Heritage Sojourn participants prepare to start their downriver journey in 2018. The annual Youth Heritage Sojourn coordinated by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) is set for Thursday to Saturday, May 28 to 30. The unique combination of day-time paddling on the North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail, overnightContinue Reading