PHEAA Warns of Financial Aid Scams Targeting Students
Submitted Article The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is warning students and borrowers to be wary of financial aid scams that could expose them to identity theft and significant financial loss, according to Rep. Karen Boback (Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming). In one recent example, scammers are fraudulently representing themselves as known studentContinue Reading
Snacks & Equipment Provided for Healthy Library Events
Submitted Article Snack Chat debuts Monday, June 24, at 11 am. A complimentary snack is served while participating children are entertained for half an hour. It is open to all children under the age of 18, and no registration is necessary. Snack Chat is sponsored through grants from the WyomingContinue Reading
Thousands Lured to Noxen for Annual Roundup of Rattlers
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Running for more than 45 years, the Noxen Rattlesnake Roundup once again packed the carnival grounds of the Noxen Volunteer Fire Company, which benefits from its proceeds. According to chief Lew Hackling, it is the company’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Hunters certified byContinue Reading
Dedication of Jamison City Sign Planned for Friday
Representing both the Sullivan County Historical Society and the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Melanie Norton (above) displays copies of the interpretive historic panels that have been erected in Forksville and Jamison City. The official dedication for the Jamison City historic sign will be held there on Friday, June 28th atContinue Reading
Storms Hit Hard in Laceyville, Braintrim Again – Fuel Odor Lingers
Borough council president Randy Brigham (top, right) and Laceyville firefighters Adam Dietz (center) and Brian Yurgatis talk beside yet another makeshift dam on Main Street in Laceyville. A PennDOT backhoe operator (above) clears debris from Route 6 in Skinners Eddy. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless MountainsContinue Reading
Heavy Rains and Flooding Issues to Persist Today
By Rick Hiduk Weather.com radar at 10 am (above) showed the mass of rain moving over the Endless Mountains that will continue well into the afternoon. The National Weather System has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Bradford, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties through 4 pm Tuesday as a soggy weatherContinue Reading
Meeting Community Needs Through The Rural Health Redesign Center
Submitted Article An innovative pilot project that could prove to be a real life saver for hospitals serving smaller communities received Senate approval today, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (20) who has been part of this collaborative effort between state and federal agencies, and private institutions for the last severalContinue Reading
OZ-Themed Weekend Planned at Old Mill Village
Submitted Article There will be no place like Old Mill Village on June 29 as a fundraising event will take place in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the release date of the classic movie, the Wizard of Oz. Gather family and friends and follow the yellow brick road toContinue Reading
Could Change in Prisoner Status Provide Communities with Needed Help?
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless Mountains Lifestyles) Like many of its neighbors, Bradford County is facing a labor shortage. Continued growth in the natural gas business has outpaced the availability of skilled workers, and the pinch is being felt elsewhere too. The Bradford County Correctional FacilityContinue Reading
Packed Food Truck Friday Perfect Prelude to Opening of Farmers Market
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to Endless Mountains Lifestyles) An uncommonly beautiful Friday evening drew hundreds of people to the first Food Truck Friday event of the year. Gary Carl and Joseph Michael were the performers at the debut event, which is held at Creekside Gardens in Eatonville.Continue Reading