Energy Panel Advocates New Round of Education in PA
Bill desRosiers (above, left) of Cabot Oil & Gas facilitated Think About Energy, a panel discussion about the future of the production of natural gas and other energy sources in Pennsylvania, at Stonehedge Country Club on June 21. Panel members included (continuing from left) Thomas Pyle, Gene Barr, and DavidContinue Reading
The Magic of ‘Nutrient Film’ Farming
Bill and Amanda Banta (above) own and operate Rowlands Pennsylvania Produce in Exeter Township and hope to encourage other couples and families to take up niche farming to keep produce as local as possible. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Susquehanna/Wyoming County magazine) Bill and AmandaContinue Reading
Education, Environment, and Entertainment are Hallmarks of ‘River Day’
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (also published in Living Susquehanna/Wyoming County Magazine) River Day at Tunkhannock has been providing hands-on experiences, nature-based education and quality entertainment for family members of all ages for more than a decade. Entering its 13th year, River Day organizers are looking forward to theContinue Reading
Garden Center Pairs Plants with Participation
Sherri and Kevin Kukuchka (above) welcome those looking to plant a little piece of heaven in their own backyards to visit Creekside Gardens at 4 Village Lane, Tunkhannock, where the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (also published in Living Susquehanna/Wyoming County magazine)Continue Reading
Western-Themed BBQ Became an Instant Route 6 Icon
Story By Rick Hiduk/Photos by Rick Hiduk, Colleen Ell, and Gail James (Also published in Living Susquehanna/Wyoming County magazine) Chris’s Western BBQ on the Black Walnut Flats in Wyoming County has been in existence for less that two decades, but it has already become an icon for local residents andContinue Reading
Century Farmers Truly Embrace All 4 Seasons
Photos & Story By Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Susquehanna Wyoming County magazine) Gerald and Tina Carlin (top) have the pleasure of working a fourth generation farm in southwest Susquehanna County that is frequented by faithful customers throughout the year. Gerald’s great grandparents, Ernest and Mamie Carlin, started theContinue Reading
Mixed Bag of Summer Weather on the Way
There was barely a cloud in the sky over Christy Matthewson Park in Factoryville this morning, but rain will likely return Saturday evening and Sunday. Christy Matthewson Park is one of dozens of recreational sites, green spaces and waterways that will be featured in the Explore Wyoming County’s Parks &Continue Reading
Sign at Montrose Promotes Attractions Throughout Susquehanna County
Cynthia and Sherman Wooden (top) of the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies in Montrose take in the new Susquehanna County Heritage Attractions sign recently installed on the grounds of the Susquehanna County Historical Society Museum. The new sign was officially unveiled on June 12 by Susquehanna County Historical Society Museum curatorContinue Reading
More Volunteers Will Ensure Success of Meshoppen’s Community Day
Community Day will return to Meshoppen on Saturday, June 30. Proceeds will be used to renovate the playground (above) which has little to offer local children. Story by Rick Hiduk/Photos by Cindy Cona (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Meshoppen’s annual Community Day is planned for Saturday, June 30 in CommunityContinue Reading
Red Cross Celebrates 100 Years in Wyoming County
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Red Cross representatives (clockwise from lower left) Andy Nagy, Barbara Furbish, Kate Crowley, Kathe Bartron, and Kathy Talcott join Wyoming County commissioners Judy Mead and Tom Henry and chief clerk Bill Gaylord in marking the 100th anniversary of theContinue Reading