PARSS Grant Applications Due on Friday
Edward Albert is in his third year as executive director of Pennsylvania Association for Rural and Small Schools (PARSS). The former superintendent of the Tulpehocken Area School District in Berks County took a decidedly hands-on approach to his new job and embarked on road trips to personally visit all ofContinue Reading
Sixth-Graders Envision the Nation’s Capital
Photos by Rick Hiduk Sixth-graders at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School are getting excited about their annual trip to Washington D.C. As part of their studies in anticipation of the adventure, students in Bill Lutz’s social studies class were tasked with constructing models of their favorite national monuments and buildings. AmongContinue Reading
Heritage Region Seeks New Members
The EMHR helped provide funding to make repairs to the roof of the historic Keystone Theatre in Towanda, Bradford County (top), and for the construction of a pedestrian bridge in Eatonville, Wyoming County (above). The EMHR serves as the Susquehanna River North Branch Water Trail manager and sponsors several paddlingContinue Reading
Supporters of NEPA Blue Star Moms Brave Wind, Snow
Photos by Rick Hiduk Hundreds of people assembled at the Bob Massaker Sports Complex at the east end of Tunkhannock on Saturday morning to participate in or cheer on the participants of the Blue Star Moms of NEPA second annual Hero 5K. Cold winds howled and several snow squalls movedContinue Reading
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









