Nicholson Tourism Center DL&W RR Station Grand Opening Planned
Submitted Article The Nicholson Heritage Association is excited to announce the grand opening ceremony of the Nicholson Tourism Center at the Historic Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W) Railroad Station, which will take place at 11 am on Saturday, July 8. The station is located at 21 Lackawanna Trail (RouteContinue Reading
NEPA Bluegrass Festival to Offer Much More Than Music
The Dishonest Fiddlers (above) consider themselves a “good-timin’ front porch band” and look forward to pleasing NEPA BG attendees with their variety of Americana, folk, roots, and country pickin’. Sorrento Family Estate Winery will add a new element to the NEPA BG Festival with a selection of their award-winning winesContinue Reading
Meuser Hosts Roundtable, Tours Business and Hospital in Sayre
Top, from left, Nate Gerace, district director for Congressman Meuser and Congressman Dan Meuser answer questions from community leaders in Sayre. Above, from left, Dr. Nicholas Serniak, Congressman Dan Meuser and Dr. Ed Sabanegh with the Da Vinci XI Robot, used to improve the patient experience at the Guthrie Clinic.Continue Reading
Dandy Supports Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival
Accepting a donation from Dandy Mini Marts for the 2023 Susquehanna Summer Solstice Festival are Festival Committee member Brooks Eldredge-Martin (left) and BCRAC Executive Director Elaine Poost. Presenting the check for $1,000 are Dandy Marketing Director Paul Harkenrider (center), Dandy District Manager Brenda Victor (second from right), and Wysox DandyContinue Reading
From Fields to Forests, Extension Retiree Plots his New Career Path
Sen. Gene Yaw (left) recently recognized outgoing Penn State Extension Area 3 client relationship manager Mark Madden, who is retiring after more than 29 years of dedicated service. Submitted Photo/ Story by Rick Hiduk (originally published in the www.rocket-courier.com) After 19 years working for the Penn State Extension, Mark Madden hasContinue Reading
Legislators Share Priorities with Business Leaders at Chamber Breakfast
Speakers at the Chamber’s Legislative Breakfast included (from left) U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser, state Senator Lisa Baker, and state Representative Tina Pickett. By Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce’s Impact Magazine. To see all stories in the latest issue, click here: IMPACT – Wyoming County ChamberContinue Reading
New “Guide to the Endless Mountains” Now Available
Submitted Article The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) has released their annual visitors guide for Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. The latest Guide to the Endless Mountains features over 300 businesses, organizations and attractions throughout the region. The guide also features articles about new attractions like the Endless Mountains GravelContinue Reading
Bill Exempting Milk Haulers from Travel Bans Clears Committee
Submitted Article A bill that would exempt milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee today. Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Sen. Judy Ward (PA-30th) and Sen. Gene Yaw (PA-23rd), was reported from the committee by a vote ofContinue Reading
Commissioners Mark Mental Health Month, Distribute ARP Funds to First Responders
Proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wyoming County were county commissioners (seated, from left) Tom Henry, Rick Wilbur, and Ernie King; (standing) Mike Hopkins, CEO of Children’s Service Center; Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Mental Health & Developmental Services representatives Cheryl Farkaly, Renee Smith, Jonathan Bates, Tara Fox and Amy Tomkoski;Continue Reading
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau to Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week
Submitted Article From May 7 to 13, the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) will honor National Travel and Tourism Week, an annual tradition that recognizes the value that travel has on the local economy, small businesses, personal well-being, and beyond. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Travel andContinue Reading