Revolving Doors Becoming the Norm at Prison in Tunkhannock
Not only has maintaining a full staff at the Wyoming County Correctional Facility become an ongoing challenge for administrators, constant overpopulation is taking its toll on the staff members that remain. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Population in the Wyoming County Correctional system roseContinue Reading
Auburn Man Victim of Hit and Run in Nicholson
Story by Rick Hiduk / Map by Google (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) State Police at Tunkhannock were called to Nicholson a little after 4 am on Saturday morning for a report of a car over an embankment in the area of Quarry Street, just west of the borough. UponContinue Reading
Meshoppen Halloween Beats Chill by Warming Hearts
Queen Bee Karen McMicken (top), and her brood bee-dazzled the judges to win first prize in the ‘group’ category. Hazel Ploof (above) was chosen as ‘funniest’ in the infant to 4-year category. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) The Meshoppen Holiday Fund and its sponsorsContinue Reading
PSU Extension Offers Advice for Rutted Fields
Submitted Article The summer of 2018 has been one for the record books. Since about mid-July, the deluge has not let up, and that has left many in a bind this harvest season. In an effort to harvest quality corn silage, many fields have become rutted and compacted. With belowContinue Reading
BCCD Plans Cover Crop Field Days
Submitted Article The Conservation District’s interseeder has been hard at work this fall. We have done just shy of 3,000 acres and now we would like to show everyone the results that we have gotten. We will be visiting two farms in Tioga County on Friday, Nov. 9, and twoContinue Reading
Wyoming County Clerk Working to Resolve Quarter Million Dollar Oversight
Story by Rick Hiduk (An earlier version of this story was posted as a bulletin at www.Rocket-Courier.com on Oct. 29. PennDOT has since responded to questions about the potential recovery of untapped funds.) Social media blew up with rampant speculation on Oct. 25 after Pennsylvania auditor general Eugene DePasqaule issuedContinue Reading
Pickett November Satellite Offices Hours Announced
Submitted Article With the program year starting for an energy assistance program and increased eligibility for a prescription drug program, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) reminded residents they can stop by her satellite office hours during November to inquire about the initiatives. Pickett will hold satellite hours in Sullivan County onContinue Reading
Free Program Planned at Library in Dushore
Submitted Article The staff of the Sullivan County Public Library at 206 Center Street in Dushore invites the public to participate in ‘Giving Thanks for Art’ on Thursday, Nov. 8 with the return of the Free Adult Art Classes taught by Karen Black. Karen’s Free Adult Art Classes are returning to theContinue Reading
Meeting Highlights Needs of Smithfield Township VFW
Homeschooled students (from left) Abby, Lydia, and Silas Greenough got a lesson in civics on Oct. 25 when they attended a Bradford County Commissioners meeting held in their community. Commissioners Daryl Miller (back, left) and Doug McLinko conducted the meeting at the Smithfield VFW to bring attention to its ongoingContinue Reading
Heating Assistance Program Returns
Residents who are struggling with their home heating bills can apply for assistance from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Thursday, Nov. 1. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisisContinue Reading