Former Meshoppen Hospital’s Final Moments
Photos by Rick Hiduk A large crowd gathered in downtown Meshoppen last Friday as a pair of operators moved their excavators into position to push down the last part of the former Tyler Hospital and Kennard Hotel that was methodically demolished over the course of a week. Traffic on RouteContinue Reading
Summer Camping Experience Available to Local Youths
Submitted Article George Dunn, caseworker and facilitator of the Salvation Army Towanda Service Center announced at Thursday’s meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners that enrollment is now open for 7- to- 12 year-olds to attend Camp Ladore near Waymart, Wayne County, from June 24 to 29. The camp is ownedContinue Reading
Public Outcry About Potential ‘Outsourcing’ Prevented at School Board Meeting, ‘Newsies’ Cast Thrills Audience, School Board Congratulates Life Skills Teacher
The cast of “Newsies” strikes a determined pose (top) during a rendition of “Once and For All,” one of the full-ensemble pieces in this year’s high school musical. Wyalusing school superintendent Jason Bottiglieri (above, left) congratulates life skills teacher Susan Kilmer for being selected by the Pennsylvania Association of RuralContinue Reading
Bootstrap Campaign Delivers Nomination Petitions to Election Office
Submitted Article On Monday, a seven-person delegation representing the Bootstrap Campaign delivered more than twice as many nominating petitions as required, for the four Bootstrap candidates in the upcoming Susquehanna County Commissioners’ race, to the Susquehanna County Voter Registration and Elections Office a day earlier than required. The Bootstrap candidates,Continue Reading
The Walls Come Crumbling Down
Photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) It was a sad sight for many residents of Meshoppen on Wednesday afternoon as an excavator tore into the backside of the old Tyler Hospital. For others, it was a sign of progress. The larger part of the building was constructedContinue Reading
Numerous Staffing Changes Noted in Wyoming County
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Several promotions, lateral transfers and new hires dominated the agenda at the March 5 meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners. Two changes were noted in the register/recorders office alone. Judy Barziloski was transferred from the register/recorders office to the assessment office. ValerieContinue Reading
Two Susquehanna County Hospitals Among First Five in New Program
Sen. Lisa Baker was joined at Wednesday’s announcement of the Rural Health Model’s first five participating hospitals by, back row from left, Sara F. Adornato, CEO at Barnes-Kasson County Hospital in Susquehanna Depot, Loren Stone, CEO at Endless Mountains Health Systems in Montrose, Hospital and Health Systems of Pennsylvania President and CEO Andy Carter AndyContinue Reading
Flood Maps, Mowing and New Business Discussed in Laceyville
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
Dushore Artist Karen Black Announces Classes
After delays from a flu bug I’m now back on track developing art classes. These classes will be skill classes…tips on how to improve your sketching, learning to create 3D, fur and feathers. Graphite and colored pencils. Water color classes will have a tips class then exercises in painting sky,Continue Reading
REAL ID Event Planned at Adult Center
Submitted Article State Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) invites 117th District residents planning to purchase the optional REAL ID to attend a free pre-verification event she is hosting on Monday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wyoming County Active Adult Center, 101 Dymond Terrace, Tunkhannock. “PennDOT representatives will be processingContinue Reading