Board Ups Superintendent Salary Amid Criticism
NTCC director Gary Martell (top, back, center) shows Wyalusing school board members and administrators the cosmetology lab as part of a tour of NTCC on Monday evening. Chad Salsman (above, left) and Matt Muench were reelected by the Wyalusing Area School Board during their monthly meeting as president and viceContinue Reading
Laceyville Council Diverts Funds from Police Force to Maintenance
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) In a move that was hinted at last month, Laceyville Borough Council announced on Tuesday evening that the 2019 budget does not leave room for a police force. Kevin Costello was hired as an officer in 2016 and promotedContinue Reading
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