Flood Buyout Will Greatly Affect Meshoppen
Wyoming County EMA director Gene Dziak (not pictured) and Housing & Redevelopment Authority grants administrator Lisa Hahn (above) attended the April 2 meeting of the Meshoppen Borough Council to provide an update on a $1.5 million buyout of numerous flood-prone structures in the town. Photos and Stories by Rick HidukContinue Reading
Courthouse Goes Blue for C.A.S.U.A.L. Day
Photo by Rick Hiduk (also published in the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County employees (top) have some fun with each other as they await their counter[arts to mark C.A.S.U.A.L. Day on March 29, raising a record $1,170 for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute that will be used to assist people in WyomingContinue Reading
Weather Breaks for Meshoppen Egg Hunt – Hundreds Participate
And they’re off! Nine to 12-year-olds (top) scoop up eggs from the ball field in Meshoppen on Saturday. Larissa Harding and her uncle, Kyle Ziegler (above) had a great time at the Meshoppen egg hunt on Saturday, and Larissa went home with a new bike. Photos and Story by ByContinue Reading
Charges Levied in Response to Bar Fight
By Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Rocket-Courier) Two men involved in altercations in and outside of the Warren Hotel in the early morning hours of March 3 face the same charges as a result of their participation in the event. Owen Everette Houser of Factoryville and Brady White ofContinue Reading
911 Telecommunications Advancements Touted in Wyoming County
Wyoming County Commissioners (seated, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Ron Williams, proclaimed April 8 to 14 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week with help from 911 dispatchers (back, from left) Mardi Moore, Terry Anderson, and Lloyd Burton, 911 director Jeff Porter and deputy director Frank Miller. Photos and StoryContinue Reading
Free Event to Highlight Hejira and Barefoot Belly Dancers
Submitted Article Come and enjoy world music with a touch of Soul Rock and learn some Belly dance moves at Winterland Winery Friday, April 14 from 5 to 7pm. Sit back and enjoy or join in. There is no cover charge for this event. Winterland Winery is located 5 miles southContinue Reading
Benedict to Be Honored at Boy Scout Banquet
Susquehanna County Sheriff Lance Benedict (top, back, left) welcomed local Cub Scouts to the courthouse recently to work with his department and that of the district attorney to learn about forensics for a merit badge. On April 14, Benedict will be honored by the Baden-Powell Council of the Boy ScoutsContinue Reading
Wellness Reboot Planned at Camp Kelly
The serenity of Lake Oxbow at Camp Kelly lends itself to relaxation and will be a focal point of the Wellness Reboot planned for May and June. Pairing a few sips of wine with nutritional foods is just one way manage stress and connect with one’s inner self By RickContinue Reading
American Indian Cultural Center Offers Spring Workshops
Story by Rick Hiduk/Photos by Sharon Rose Wycott – Inner Heart Photography (Also published in Living Susquehanna/Wyoming County Magazine) The Susquehannock people were once spread along the watershed of the mighty Susquehanna River from its origins in what is now New York to its end point at the Chesapeake BayContinue Reading
Library to Present ‘Books and Brews’ at Lazy Brook Park
Popstar Drive (top), formerly known as am Radio, will be one of two bands providing continuous live music at this year’s Books and Brews on May 12. According to vocalist Chris Maruzzelli, fan favorites include newer hits like “Shut Up & Dance” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling” and classicsContinue Reading