Wallis Takes Seventh National Turkey Call Title
A successful turkey hunt was enjoyed by Hunter Wallis (center), his father Jeff Wallis (left) and Josh Grossenbacher, Hunter’s mentor, last fall. In February, Hunter took first place in the Intermediate division of the National Wild Turkey Federation Calling Competition. Story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the March 28Continue Reading
Boback Sponsors Chronic Wasting Disease Seminar
submitted article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) invites residents of the 117th District to an educational Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Seminar on Wednesday, April 25, at 6:30 pm at the Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club. The seminar will be led by Wayne Laroche (above. left), special assistant for CWD at the PA Game Commission. CWD affectsContinue Reading
Northern Tier Beef Producer Meetings Scheduled
Submitted Article The Penn State Extension livestock team and the Pennsylvania Beef Producer Working Group have planned three beef producer meetings for April in the northern tier counties of Tioga, Bradford, and Susquehanna. The meetings are for persons interested in cow/calf production. All meetings are free and open to theContinue Reading
Gene McGuire to Speak at Tunkhannock High School
Submitted Article “Unshackle that man!” echoed a judge’s voice through the Wyoming County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Gene McGuire had just been released from confinement after thirty-four years and nine months. He was free to see his family, friends and to gaze at the stars at night. GeneContinue Reading
New Flag Disposal Box Installed at Court House
Bradford County Commissioner Ed Bustin (above, left) and Sheriff CJ Walters encourage residents to dispose of worn flags properly by dropping them off in a new bin at the courthouse in Towanda. Submitted Story In partnership with the National Association of Counties, the National Flag Foundation and the National SheriffsContinue Reading
Heritage Region Names New Water Trail Branch Managers
Keith Brown (top, with his children Owen and Mackenzie) has been named the Water Trail Manager for the section of the Susquehanna River North Branch that runs from Sayre south to Laceyville. Dana Rockwell (above) and Art Coolbaugh (below) will manage the water trail in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, respectively.Continue Reading
First Day of Spring Through the Lens
Dawn breaks on March 20 in Cherry Township, Sullivan County (top) in this photo by Karen Black. Miles away in Stevens Point, Susquehanna County, there was too much snow yet on the ground for Wanda Rockwell to find any signs of spring besides the blooms inside her house. For theContinue Reading
Iannone Campaign for PA 110th Now in Full Swing
Sullivan County Commissioner Donna Iannone received word on March 14 that she had amassed enough legitimate signatures to obtain a spot on the primary ballot as a Democratic contender in the race for PA State Representative in the 110th Legislative District, which serves Sullivan County and portions of Bradford andContinue Reading
Seedling Orders Needed by March 23
Submitted Article The Bradford County Conservation District’s annual tree seedling sale is underway. Available in this year’s sale are five evergreen species, ten hardwoods/shrubs, Strawberries, Blue Ray Blueberry, wildflower seed mix, two food plot mixes, Bluebird houses and Wood Duck nesting boxes. Orders are due by March 23 and mustContinue Reading
Impacts of Nor’easter May be Minimal
Photos by Rick Hiduk A cloudless twilight cloaked Bradford County, as seen from the Marie Antoinette Overlook, on Saturday evening. Sunday looks bright and warmer than previous days, but nights will continue to be cold. Though predicting a nor’easter, even three days out, is a crap shoot at best, it’sContinue Reading