Commissioners Engage Law Firm to Litigate Opioid Lawsuit
Bradford County Commissioners (above, from left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller, and Ed Bustin spoke at length on Thursday about the growing opioid crisis and the additional steps the county is taking to curb the epidemic. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The Bradford County Commissioners approved a motion at theContinue Reading
Heritage Region to Fund a Variety of Projects in Susquehanna County
By Rick Hiduk (As published in the March 7 edition of the Susquehanna County Independent) Susquehanna County is undergoing a heritage renaissance, with a growing number of organizations and individuals bringing to fruition initiatives that have survived as mere dreams and wish-list items for years. The Endless Mountains Heritage RegionContinue Reading
Meshoppen Gets Water Works Report, Contests Park Grant Recommendations
Dave Quinn (above, left) and Cody Hendricks of Environmental Service Corporation provided an extensive overview of Meshoppen’s water and sewer systems to council on Monday evening and offered their assistance for a number of concerns. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the March 8 edition of theContinue Reading
Students Provided With Virtual Hands-On Energy Experience
Fifth grade students at Elk Lake Elementary School were among youths across the region this week engaged by the Mobile Oilfield Learning Unit sponsored by Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation. Obviously enthralled by the MOLU at Elk Lake Elementary School were fifth-graders Jeff Werle (above, left) and Cameran Greenwood. PhotosContinue Reading
Little Snow, No More Ice, But No Signs of Spring Either
Photos by Rick Hiduk It still felt like winter in Towanda on Thursday afternoon, even though the Bradford County seat has been spared the worst of the last two coastal storms. Temperatures are expected to remain seasonable cool over the next week, with occasional snow showers and frosty evenings. Don’t expectContinue Reading
Commissioners Highlight Colorectal Cancer, Storm Response
Wyoming Commissioner Tom Henry (above, standing, right) read the proclamation declaring March 29 as C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, promoted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, represented by Karen Saunders (back left). Also preparing for the event were (seated, from left) Commissioner Judy mead, administrative assistant Linda Stacknick, and Commissioner Ron Williams. PhotosContinue Reading
Laceyville Names New EMC, Makes Long-Term Park Plans
The recently purchased Laceyville Police cruiser (top) is unmistakable now due to new decals applied on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday night, Fred Saxer (above) was unanimously approved as Laceyville’s new emergency management coordinator on Tuesday night. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the March 8 edition ofContinue Reading
Accidental Death Part of Tunkhannock Bar Fight
By Rick Hiduk The Warren Hotel, a popular bar and restaurant in Tunkhannock, was the scene of a fight this past weekend that moved to the parking lot, where an out-of-town worker, who was among the many spectators, apparently succumbed to injuries due to a fall. (As published in theContinue Reading
Connecting Soils to Profits Workshop Offered
Submitted Article Regenerating your soils, increasing your profits, and improving your streams! Join us Wednesday, March 14, at the Wysox Fire Hall as we hear from Ray Archuleta (the “Soil Guy”) and Steve Groff (farmer and innovator) on connecting your soils to your profits. Ray and his family operate aContinue Reading
Ag Day Proponents Prove the Show Must Go On
1981 Susquehanna Dairy Princess and County Commissioner Betsy Arnold (above, center) was more than happy to join her modern counterparts, Susquehanna County Dairy Ambassadore Alivia Hughes (left) and Alternate Princess Victoria Clark during Ag Day on March 2. Participation in the Sizzlin’ Steak 4-H Club from Kingsley is largely a familyContinue Reading