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
Boback’s Civics Education Legislation Heads to Governor
The House approved legislation, House Bill 564, authored by Rep. Karen Boback (Wyoming, Luzerne, Lackawana), requiring students to take a civics assessment before they graduate. “I’m ecstatic this bill, after many years of hard work, is finally heading to the governor,” says Boback. “The need for increased civics education is warranted,Continue Reading
Concealed Carry Seminar Planned in Troy
Submitted Article Reps. Clint Owlett (Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will host a concealed carry seminar in Bradford County on Thursday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. at the Troy Sale Barn, 50 Ballard St. in Troy. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. “I am excited to team up with Rep.Continue Reading
Riparian Forest Buffer Assistance and Education Available
Submitted Article Available this summer is another great opportunity for landowners in Bradford, Sullivan, Tioga, and Wyoming counties to get assistance with maintenance on your riparian forest buffers at no cost to you. The four county conservation districts, with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and USDA, have come together to offerContinue Reading
Meshoppen Council Stalled on Numerous Endeavors
The future of Church Street in Meshoppen (top) remains uncertain as council members on Monday evening postponed an agreement with the Wyoming County Housing & Redevelopment Authority that will delay the CBDG buyouts planned for this summer. The borough is at odds with the agency over who should be responsibleContinue Reading
Forms Approved for Laceyville Parks, Bridge Future Discussed
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) New signage for borough parks and forms for their use by the public were approved during a rather lengthy meeting of the Laceyville Borough Council on Tuesday night that was stalled by an executive session. Parks and recreation chairman Henry Laboranti suggestedContinue Reading
Leadership Wyoming Conducts Career Fair at Tunkhannock High
Tunkhannock seventh graders (top) are on the move as the first group of participants in Tunkhannock’s first Career Fair geared toward discovering pathways to sustainable employment after graduation. Procter & Gamble was represented by converting line trainer Ron Marcovitz (above, right) and line leader Michael Gomez, who is also aContinue Reading