Kitson Arts Alliance Hosts Open House, Looks Ahead
Kitson Arts Alliance members who greeted guests of an open house in Tunkhannock on Nov. 1 included (seated, from left) Amy Kaschak, Patrick Robinson, Betty Bryden, Ava Riley, Dan Tompkins, Betsy Green, (Standing) Gary Kaschak, Hank Fells, Diana Burridge, Gayle Ruckstuhl, and Sue Palackas. The Kitson Arts Alliance (KAA), whichContinue Reading
Hospital CEO Reflects on Progress and Future
By Rick Hiduk As a life-long resident of Susquehanna County and CEO of Endless Mountains Health Systems (EMHS), Loren Stone has seen primary care and critical access in his community all but disappear then come back to a level almost unimaginable a decade ago. The story he tells quietly debunksContinue Reading
$350,000 in Safety Grants Released for Bradford, Sullivan, and Susquehanna Counties
Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Rep. Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) announced yesterday that area school districts were awarded state grants this week as a part of a state-funded initiative to help these school districts improve student safety. They include 11 that comprise the 110th District and eight in the 111thContinue Reading
Federal and State Races Await Wyoming County Voters – No Changes in Falls Township
By Rick Hiduk The 2018 midterm election in Wyoming County is limited to races for U.S. Senator, Pennsylvania Governor and Lt. Governor, and races for the State House and General Assembly. There are no county or municipal races, nor any initiatives. “Everybody’s ballot is the same,” said Wyoming County directorContinue Reading
Rought Denied Request for Prison Change – Trial Date Set
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) James Eugene Rought of Tunkhannock, who was charged on Oct. 16 with “death by drug delivery” and “serious bodily injury by drug delivery” appeared in Scranton Federal Court on Friday, Oct. 26, where he was denied bail and ordered held in federalContinue Reading
Meshoppen FD Big CBDG Winner – Exeter Asks for Bridge Funding
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County Housing & Redevelopment Authority (H&RA) grants administrator Lisa Hahn held a second public meeting in as many weeks in the board room of the Wyoming County Commissioners on Tuesday. Project funding through the Community Block Development GrantsContinue Reading
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