Though there was no discussion specific to bringing back the Laceyville Police Department at the June 5 meeting, council members expressed concerns about suspicious activity in the borough and how to best utilize the police cruiser that was put into service in 2018. Laceyville council chair Randy Brigham (above, left)Continue Reading
Laceyville’s Donovan Park is looking sharp and already seeing use as the 2019 baseball and softball seasons get underway. The borough is using a new mower on the fields, and members of Braintrim Baptist Church recently restored the bleachers. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier)Continue Reading
Submitted Article The Oldest House-Laceyville Area Historical Society would like to invite you to join us on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 from 9am to 5pm for our annual Simpler Thyme celebration. Each year we try to celebrate the history of the House and our town, Laceyville. ResearchContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk (A brief version of this story appeared in the April 4 edition of the Rocket-Courier and at EndlessMtnLifestyles.com. This is a full recap of the April 2 meeting.) What began as a congenial resignation by water company supervisor Keith Pennay at Tuesday evening’s meeting of Laceyville BoroughContinue Reading
Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) (Due to the coinciding funeral services for the reporter’s father, this week’s coverage of the Laceyville Borough meeting is abbreviated but will be followed up with a more extensive report as soon as possible.) What began as a congenialContinue Reading
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Regional zoning and flood plain adviser Gary Evans spoke before the Laceyville Borough Council on Tuesday evening and offered his services to assist the municipality in assessing the new FEMA flood plain maps and developing a flood plain ordinance. Council chair RandyContinue Reading
A new storage shed set up next to the the Laceyville Borough Office that is primarily intended for storage of water company items is one of two significant purchases by the Laceyville Borough Council in the last year to recover from years without proper maintenance facilities. By Rick Hiduk (AlsoContinue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) In a move that was hinted at last month, Laceyville Borough Council announced on Tuesday evening that the 2019 budget does not leave room for a police force. Kevin Costello was hired as an officer in 2016 and promotedContinue Reading
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) This past year produced excessive rains and intermittent flash flooding that pushed Laceyville residents and authorities to the limit. So, it was not surprising to learn that borough council president Randy Brigham had been taking a serious look atContinue Reading
Photo by Rick Hiduk Oldest House docents Deborah Courville (above, left) and Karla Uccellini will be welcoming guests to Day 2 of the annual Fall Fancy Fair on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 am to 5 pm. In addition to soup and sandwiches available for purchase for lunch, other itemsContinue Reading