Nation’s Mourning Captured Amidst Holiday Decorations
Photos by Rick Hiduk A chilly rain on Monday evening left a haze around the Bradford County Courthouse in Towanda. The iconic structure is festooned for the holidays, but Lady Justice was eclipsed by the American flag, set at half mast as the nation observed the passing of 41st presidentContinue Reading
Wyoming County to Receive Disaster Aid
By Rick Hiduk (also published in the Rocket-Courier) A much anticipated disaster declaration by the president of the United States was finally announced last week, and municipalities in Wyoming County will begin receiving funds to cover costs attributed to flash flooding in early to mid August. “It’s a good declaration,”Continue Reading
Meshoppen Decorated for Christmas
Photo by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Bruce Overfield (in bucket) prepares to hoist another reindeer to a utility pole along Bridge Street in Meshoppen on Sunday. Helpers on the ground included Chris Gruver (left) and Scott Overfield.Continue Reading
243 Acres of Farmland Preserved in Bradford County
Submitted Article and Photo The Bradford County Agricultural Land Preservation (BCALP) Board is excited to announce the preservation of a 243-acre crop farm in Athens and Ridgebury townships. Located on the bank of the Chemung River, the French Farm (above) is surrounded by gravel businesses and received numerous offers toContinue Reading
Sheriff’s Department Introduces New Tactics for Modern School Dangers
Elk Lake School District staff (top) practice counter techniques for those who do not have time to evacuate, lock down, or barricade. Above, Susquehanna County D.A.R.E. officer Gene Michimski (left) and deputy sheriff Jon Record (right) conducted ALICE training at the Elk Lake School District in August. District superintendent KenContinue Reading
Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration Denied
Much-anticipated federal disaster declaration for public assistance was approved two weeks ago, which should provide funds for infrastructure repairs in Bradford County municipalities like New Albany (top) and Asylum Township (above) that incurred flash-flooding in August. Personal assistance, however, has been denied, according to the Bradford County Commissioners office. SubmittedContinue Reading
School Boards Tour Northern Tier Career Center
Photos by Rick Hiduk Jennifer Farley (upper right), administrator of educational services at NTCC leads members of the Towanda Area School Board on a tour of the facility on Monday evening. Towanda students (in green shirts, above, from far right) Tim Donovan and George Bump answer questions from Wyalusing AreaContinue Reading
Calf and Heifer Workshop Slated in Canton
Submitted Article / Map by Google Penn State Extension presents Generation Next: Upcoming Calf and Heifer Workshop. With today’s struggling dairy economy, producers benefit from getting calves and heifers off to a good start. To help with understanding best management and nutrition for the next generation on a dairy farm,Continue Reading
‘Christmas in Our Hometown’ 2018 Activities Announced
Submitted Article/2017 Photos by Rick Hiduk The Tunkhannock community will be transformed into a living Christmas village with the celebration of the 17th Annual Christmas in Our Hometown Friday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 8. The event attracts thousands from northeast Pennsylvania and beyond to see the festive decorations, enjoyContinue Reading
SCCTC Awarded New Grants by PDE
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) and Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) revealed this week that the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center will receive a combined $13,355 in competitive grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). The grants will help them purchase needed items for their Vehicle Maintenance andContinue Reading