Wyalusing Ahead of Others in School Security
Under the direction of Ellen Coates (top, far left) Wyalusing Elementary School third graders (continuing from left) Aleta O’Connor, Michael Phillips, Emily Johns, Abbie Tuttle, Shay Gartland, Caitlyn Wurle, Charlotte Sitas, and Bradyn Johnson serenaded school board members on April 9 with a spirited Irish folk song. Above, Billy ScarboroughContinue Reading
New Angling Experience Awaits Veterans In Wyoming County
Jeff Swire (top, center) gives the lay of the land for this weekend’s “Fish for the Fallen” at Patriots Cove to volunteer mentors (from left) Ben Hubbell of Noxen, John Pittenger of Tunkhannock, P.J. Burgess of Black Walnut, Dave Thompson of Montrose, Pete Hatton of Camptown, and Larry White ofContinue Reading
Big Changes Underway in Downtown Laceyville
Laceyville Borough Council members Mary Robinson (left) and Randy Brigham have been working with PennDOT to plan a smooth transition for Maple Street (background) from two- to one-way traffic, which should begin by summer. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) To alleviate safety issues andContinue Reading
More Arrests Imminent In Wyoming County Crime Spree
Residents of Oakwood Trailer Park in Tunkhannock Township were among the victims of a recent crime spree that sent investigators all around Wyoming County. (Google maps) By Rick Hiduk (Also posted at www.RocketCourier.com) Three vehicles stolen over the course of four days in March, as well as a break-in atContinue Reading
North Branch Art Trail Announces Spring Tour
The painting Rainy Spring Evening on Route 29 by Michelle Thomas typifies the works that art enthusiasts will find on the Spring 2018 NBat tour and was chosen as the cover photo for the event brochure. Submitted Article Each season, the North Branch Art Trail presents an opportunity for localsContinue Reading
Warm-Up Will be Welcome But Brief
A brilliant sunrise this morning was captured by Janie Stabinsky over Chamberlain Pond (top) and Debbie Kintner over the Susquehanna River (above), both in Wyoming County. General cloudiness and a few snowflakes followed through noon. Everybody is anxious to experience some warmer days, and they are certainly on the wayContinue Reading
Mehoopany Creek Watershed Association to Hold Annual Trout Day Fundraiser
The Mehoopany Creek Watershed Association has scheduled the Annual Trout Day Fundraiser on Saturday, April 14 along PA-87 at Forkston Corners from 8 am to 1 pm. Association members will be selling soup, wimpies, hotdogs and sweets along with MCWA logo clothing and wood crafts. MCWA President Kyle Ziegler says,Continue Reading
Cover Crop Inter-Seeder Available in Bradford County
Submitted Article “I want something growing in my soil 365 days of the year.” This is what more and more farmers say as they look into how soil functions, and maximizing days with living roots is foundational. This is why the Bradford County Conservation District (BCCD) is bringing a newContinue Reading
Mansfield University Jazz Ensemble and the Mansfieldians to Perform
Submitted Article Thursdays at the Rialto is wrapping up a successful season with Mansfield University Mansfieldians and Jazz Ensemble. Don’t miss this fantastic concert organized by the Rialto Advisory Committee at the Rialto Theatre on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 7 pm. Tickets are only $12 for adults and $10 for seniorsContinue Reading
PA State House Districts Remain Unchanged, Fritz Reminds Constituents
Submitted Article Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) wishes to ensure residents of the 111th Legislative District that amid the public battle over Pennsylvania’s congressional map, the Commonwealth’s state House districts are not impacted. With implementation of the PA Supreme Court’s newly enacted congressional map, the only representation change is at the federalContinue Reading