Wysox Supervisors Table Motion on Construction Bids
Wysox Township supervisors (above, from left) T. Thompson, Bill Them, and Evan Barnes look over eight bids received for all or parts of the project to construct a new township building on May 17. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) At a special public meetingContinue Reading
Camp Kelly Hires New Boys Basketball Director
Submitted Article UNC’s Camp Kelly recently hired Tyler Whitcomb (above, far left) to be its new Boys Basketball Director. Tyler started off his coaching career as a student assistant college basketball coach at Kalamazoo Valley Community College which lead to an assistant coach position on some college teams under aContinue Reading
Free Screenings of ‘Peoples of the Susquehanna’ Planned
“Peoples of the Susquehanna River,” a documentary about the indigenous predecessors to European settlers who thrived along one of the world’s oldest waterways, will be shown at Susquehanna High School, 3192 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna at 2 pm on Saturday, May 26 and at the Keystone Theatre, 601 Main Street, TowandaContinue Reading
Progressive Artists Add Spice of Variety to NEPA Bluegrass Festival
By Rick Hiduk While Rhonda Vincent and a host of award-winning bluegrass artists hold down the Traditional Stage at this year’s NEPA Bluegrass Festival, the Progressive Stage will be teeming with pickers and mashers who take bluegrass music to new levels, bending the rules a bit to carve their ownContinue Reading
Weather Looks Warmer After Wetter
Photos by Rick Hiduk Mother Nature gave farmers along Spring Hill Road between Laceyville and Stevensville a break on Thursday afternoon, but showers will return on Friday evening and continue through Saturday. The best news for growers is no frost in sight in the long term forecast. It has beenContinue Reading
Northeastern Pennsylvania Healthcare Foundation Supports Children’s Center
Celebrating a generous contribution to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties are (from left) Laura Ducceschi, President/CEO SAF, Admin of the NEPA HCF; Amber Loomis, FSA NEPA Chief Advancement Officer, Janine Fortney, CAC Program Director; John Thalenfeld, FSA NEPA Board Chair; Michele McGowan, NEPA HCF Board Member;Continue Reading
Agreement to Give County More Input on Stream Mitigation
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) A new agreement between Bradford County and the Bradford County Conservation District will put local officials in the drivers seat as far as determining how best to address flood control issues while also meeting the watershed improvement objectives of the Chesapeake BayContinue Reading
French Azilum to Open With French Colonial Themed Events
Submitted Article The beautiful French Azilum historic site will open its season with The Brigade Napoleon, a 1793-1815 reenactment organization. You will see cavalry and infantry representing France, England, Russia and Prussia. The camp will be open to the public Saturday & Sunday with a suggested donation requested. The SecondContinue Reading
Passage of New Budget Tough on School Board
Dr. Jason Bottiglieri (above, left) prompts retiring custodian Norris Mosier, Jr. to share a memorable moment from his Wyalusing School District career as school administrators (top) look on. Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) After months of deliberating over finances for the 2018-19 school year,Continue Reading
Plant Sale Planned by Penn State Extension
Submitted Article Spring is late for everyone this year! The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, located in Bradford & Sullivan counties, will be holding their annual perennial plant sale a bit later this year, on Saturday, June 2, 9:00 am to 11:00 am or until sold out. The sale will take placeContinue Reading