Powell Youth’s Interest in Entomology Pays Off
4-H member Ariana Cook of Powell picked up a second-place ribbon at the Pennsylvania Farm Show with a collection of insects. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Original published in the Weekend Review) A lot of patience and determination resulted in a second-place finish for a 4-H member from PowellContinue Reading
Athens Students Enjoy State FFA Convention
Photos by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Daily Review) Students from Athens Area High School were among many from Bradford County who attended the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg on Jan. 9. In addition to having several hours to see all that the 107 th Farm Show had toContinue Reading
Habitat for Humanity Dedicates a Home for The Holidays
Celebrating the transition of the home to new residents Mykenda Harvey and daughter Charlotte (second and third from left) are EMHH treasurer Dottie Ashmore, board chairman Ernie King, and CEO Jane Merolla. Edited from submitted materials Just in time for Christmas, Endless Mountains Habitat for Humanity (EMHH) board chairman ErnieContinue Reading
Troy Students Honored at FFA Convention
Photo by Rick Hiduk (Originally published by the Daily Review) It was a special day for Troy FFA members (from left) Calvin Wadmen, Aubree Kenyon, Sara Reed, Jenifer King, Grace Andrews, and Rachel Kingsley. At the annual Midwinter State FFA Convention held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Monday, CalvinContinue Reading
Wyoming County Commissioner Ernie King Announces Re-Election Bid
Submitted Article Ernie King is announcing his bid for reelection after serving his first term as minority Wyoming County commissioner. King (D) was sworn in 2020 and quickly hit the ground running when the world came to a near halt from the coronavirus pandemic. King is the former owner ofContinue Reading
Susquehanna County Girls Celebrate at Farm Show
Jillian Gustin (above, left) and Molly Burke show their market sheep, Walter and Clover, on the stage of the Small Arena in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. On Tuesday, they were sold during a Youth Livestock Auction. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Rocket-Courier)Continue Reading
Bradford County Well-Represented Among Maple Producers at Farm Show
Roberta (above, left) and Rachel Jelliff were among many Bradford County maple producers to staff the exhibit area of the Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Council at the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year. Below, Don Russell (right) and his granddaughter, Meg, worked together at the Farm Show as well. They andContinue Reading
Former State Forester Represents Tree Growers at Farm Show
Jim Kessler, owner of Kessler’s Tree Farm, stands between two Grand Champion Christmas trees in the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Story and photos by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Susquehanna County Independent) The Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association (PCTGA) wasContinue Reading
Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
Submitted Article State Sen. Gene Yaw (PA-23) last week was reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session. Yaw has served as chairman of the committee since 2013, and was reappointed to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore KimContinue Reading
State 4-H President Helps to Kick Off PA Farm Show
Alice Polcrack (third from left next to PA Ag Secretary Russell Redding) celebrates the official opening of the 107th PA Farm Show by cutting the ribbon with State Dairy Princess Selena Horst. Below, she addresses the crowd. Story by Rick Hiduk / Photos courtesy of PA Farm Show A ShunkContinue Reading