First Full Day Below Freezing in Forecast
Snow filled the air across most of Bradford, Susquehanna and Sullivan counties this morning, as seen in front of The Mad Bakers in Dushore, Sullivan County. There was no reported accumulation on Route 220 (above) nor any other roads in the area. Wyoming County residents saw a mixed bag ofContinue Reading
Adult Arts Classes Continue in Dushore
Participants of the Nov. 8 session (above) display their ‘Give Thanks’ pumpkins. Photos by Karen Black Free Adult Art Classes at the Sullivan County Library on Center Street in Dushore continue on the second Thursday of each Month. Each session starts at 6, and artists of all levels are invitedContinue Reading
Santa Train Rides Return to Tunkhannock
Submitted Article / Photos by Laura Yale & Angie Setters The Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association, the Reading and Northern Railroad and the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway are hosting Santa Train Rides on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25, departing from Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus willContinue Reading
Police Identify Man Who Drove into Meshoppen Park
Vehicle parts remain along the embankment that separates Meshoppen Community Park from Route 267 and Canal Street weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the guide rail and utility pole across from the borough offices. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk William David Poltersdorf, 30, Milford was charged withContinue Reading
Tax Hike Imminent in Meshoppen – Grant Denial Contested
Employees of River Valley Recreation expected to have the construction of a new playground in Meshoppen Community Park completed by the end of the day on Thursday. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) A rather lengthy meeting of the Meshoppen Borough Council on Monday eveningContinue Reading
‘Quiet’ Election Day in Wyoming County Goes to Republicans
Sen. Lisa Baker proved to be the most popular candidate on the ballot in Wyoming County, garnering 82 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s midterm election. By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County residents seeking immediate results to Tuesday’s midterm elections were disappointed on Wednesday morning toContinue Reading
Laceyville Council Focuses on Maintenance – Future of Police Department Uncertain
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
County On Track to Recoup Liquid Fuel Funds
Wyoming County commissioner Tom Henry (left) and chief clerk Bill Gaylord review copies of requests for reimbursement of bridge inspection payments on Monday. The information was sent to PennDOT on Monday morning in hopes that the highway department will release nearly a quarter million dollars in liquid fuels funds toContinue Reading
Dietrich Looking for Cookie Bakers
Submitted Article / Photos by Rick Hiduk Would you like to be a “Cookie Elf” for the Dietrich this year? We sure could use 2 dozen or more of your special homemade cookies for our annual Christmas in Our Hometown “Cookie Walk” to benefit the cultural programs at the theater.Continue Reading
New Report Credits Susquehanna County for Four Percent of Nation’s Gas
The concentration of active natural gas wells in Pennsylvania, shown as red dots on the map above from www.depgis.state.us, shows the continued proliferation of natural gas production in the Endless Mountains. By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Natural gas production in Pennsylvania reached an all-time highContinue Reading