Meet Vosburg Neck State Park’s Manager
By Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce’s Impact Magazine. To see all stories in the latest issue, click here: IMPACT – Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce (wyccc.com) When the Howland Preserve was dedicated as Vosburg Neck State Park on Sept. 29, several speakers suggested thatContinue Reading
Independent Energy Office Proposed for Pennsylvania
Submitted Article State Sen. Gene Yaw (PA 23rd) this week announced his plan to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth. “I believe most Republicans and Democrats in the Pennsylvania Legislature agree that we can advance policies that promote energy development and protect our environment simultaneously. They areContinue Reading
NEPA Bluegrass Festival to Feature New Acts and Returning Favorites
Tickets Discounted Through April 15 Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice are one of several new acts who will grace the Traditional Stage at this year’s NEPA Bluegrass Festival in Tunkhannock. The 16th annual event will take place in Lazy Brook Park from June 1 to 4 this year. The NEPAContinue Reading
Cemetery Preservation Workshops in Susquehanna County Slated for April
Edited from Submitted Materials The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) will conduct a day-long workshop on cemetery preservation in April. Two opportunities to attend will be offered – tentatively scheduled for April 22 and 29 in Montrose. Each day will include learning opportunities on the history of cemeteries, research resources,Continue Reading
Elk Lake Hosts Daycare Program at Elementary Center
Preschool instructor Mattison Manning reads a book about Valentine’s Day to children enrolled in Blessings Christian Daycare at Elk Lake Elementary School. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (originally published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Daycare options are limited in rural communities, but the successful opening of Blessings Christian DaycareContinue Reading
D&H Rail Trail Swale Community Project Seeking Volunteers
Submitted Article The D&H Rail Trail Swale Community Project offered by Penn State Extension is seeking community volunteers to help aid in erosion efforts and enhance the natural beauty and wildlife habitat for a portion of the trail. The project takes place on Saturday, April 29, from 9 am toContinue Reading
Tunkhannock Students and Employers Embrace School-to-Work Program
Tunkhannock senior Collin Matosky-Bradbury (top, right) got his Microsoft Office training from instructor Rob Kuschke and is using it for a job at Milnes Engineering. Automotive Technology teacher Kyle Snover (above, right) provided the knowledge for Tunkhannock senior Tony Ostir to get a job at Northstar Stone as a vehicle mechanic.Continue Reading
Yaw, Garrity and Pickett Tour GTP in Towanda
Submitted Article On Thursday, Sen. Gene Yaw joined PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Tina Pickett for a tour of Global Tungsten & Powders in Towanda. A leading Western manufacturer and supplier of tungsten powders and semi-finished parts, GTP has roots dating back to 1916. The Towanda manufacturing facilityContinue Reading
Collaboration Results in Donation for Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium
Presenting a donation to Northern Tier Industry & Education Consortium executive director Shealynn Shave (second from left) are (from left) George Stark of Coterra Energy, John Cosgrove of AllOne Foundation & Charities, and Bill desRosiers of Coterra Energy. Coterra Energy and AllOne Charities recently partnered to donate $3,600 to theContinue Reading
Yaw Honors Canton Warrior Football Team on PIAA Victory
Sen. Gene Yaw stopped in Canton on Thursday to honor the Canton High School Warrior Football Team upon their 2022 PIAA District IV Class A Football Championship. Submitted Article State Sen. Gene Yaw (PA 23rd) joined Canton High School administrators, faculty, students and staff on Thursday to recognize the WarriorContinue Reading