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
Commissioners Stand Behind Flight School Closure
At a Bradford County Commissioners meeting held at the Smithfield Township VFW Hall on Oct. 25, commissioner Doug McLinko (center) explained the recent closing of the flight school at the Bradford County Airport. He is flanked by county chief clerk Michelle Shedden (left) and commissioner Daryl Miller. Commissioner Ed BustinContinue Reading
Little Change Expected after Heavy Rains
Heavy gray clouds hanging over Sheshequin Township in Bradford County Thursday morning kept temperatures in the 30s, but the sun finally won out by afternoon, casting a pleasant autumn glow over Asylum and Standing Stone townships downriver. Photos by Rick Hiduk If anything, the calendar is catching up with theContinue Reading
Death by Drug Delivery Case Moves Forward in Federal Court
By Rick Hiduk / Map by Google James Eugene Rought of Tunkhannock, who was charged last week with “death by drug delivery” and “serious bodily injury by drug delivery” will appear in Scranton Federal Court at noon on Friday, Oct. 26, for a detention hearing. The charges, which stem fromContinue Reading
J.R’s Hallmark Celebrates 30 Years in Tunkhannock
Employees and managers celebrating the 30th anniversary of J.R’s Hallmark in Tunkhannock on Saturday were (top, from left) Jen Crary, Lisa Strunk, Janet Shoemaker, Glenda Shoemaker, Casey Sickler, Donald Miller and Laitlyn Markovitz. (kraynacks) Charlie and Jo-Ann Kraynack (above) of East Lemon enjoy some cake at J.R’s Hallmark on Oct. 20.Continue Reading