Wysox Township supervisors (above, from left) T. Thompson, Bill Them, and Evan Barnes look over eight bids received for all or parts of the project to construct a new township building on May 17. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) At a special public meetingContinue Reading
The big blue building at the intersection of Routes 6 and 187 in the village of Wysox is quite likely the oldest commercial structure in Wysox Township. Handwritten notes resurfaced recently during an interview with current owner and insurance broker Tim Franklin that trace its origins back to at leastContinue Reading
On the evening of Jan. 26, 2018, Endless Supply suffered a tragic fire that resulted in a near total loss of its animals and other stock. The following story was composed for www.wysoxtownship.org after a December 2017 interview of the owner and was slated for publication this week, pending releaseContinue Reading
The story of Sherman and Ann Barnes (above) is a testament to the deep attraction that Wysox Township holds for so many families. They maintain a joy of country living that endears them to their neighbors and other friends. Known to many as sheep farmers, the Barnes’s history in theContinue Reading
Kevin Chamberlin (above, left) and Vince Arena agree that they learned most of what they know about the car and camper business from previous Moore’s Auto & RV Sales owners Willy and Steve Moore. They strive to maintain a customer base that reaches back several generations by providing personalized serviceContinue Reading
COS Wireless is the current name of a family venture started by Chuck (above, right) and Karen (center) Kovacs in 1978 as County Office Supply. Son, Charles (left) has been part of the staff for many years and currently services as the IT specialist for the business, which has beenContinue Reading
The adult children of Esther Pipher, (above, from left) Sally Allis, George Nesbit, Sue Wheeler, and Doris Brown, sat down over coffee at Pipher’s Bar on a morning in October 2015 and reminisced about growing up at the Wysox Motel and Pipher’s Trailer Park on the opposite corner of theContinue Reading
Mike and Renee Wilson’s daughter Ada-Mae (above) is just one of many additions to Shores Sisters Farm Market and Bake Shoppe. There appears to be no end in sight for expansion of the popular produce and dry goods store. The couple cites faith in God and the continuous support ofContinue Reading
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Lou Aquilio (above) has worked at Pipher’s Diner in Wysox Township since the 1960s, managing the popular eatery since the 1990s. His family has served food to thousands of local residents and Route 6 travelers there since 1937. (Read more stories like this atContinue Reading
The history of the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company does not reach back as fire as that of some communities. But its formation was an instant hit with area residents, who have supported its operations through the years at a variety of popular fundraising events. Additionally, WVFC kept recreational activities activeContinue Reading