Dip in Temperatures Favors Winterfest
Laced up and ready to go skating are (above, from left) Juliana Price, Matthias Albert, Zane Pedro, Layne Price, and Emmalynn White. The youths said they are looking forward to be old enough to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge. Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published in theContinue Reading
New Charges Filed for 2016 Meth Lab Bust
By Rick Hiduk / Map by Google Maps (As published in the Feb. 22 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Charges were filed last week at District Magistrate Carl Smith’s office against three Wyoming County residents accused of operating a meth lab in Eaton Township in the presence of a baby girlContinue Reading
Tropical Cruise Serves as Warm-Up for NEPA Bluegrass Festival
Marie (above, left) and Ernie King, owner of Ernie’s Tire Barn in Tunkhannock, enjoyed live bluegrass music on the high seas last week as part of Danny Stewart’s Bluegrass Cruise to the Bahamas. They look forward to joining the Stewarts in Lazy Brook Park in Tunkhannock Township May 31 toContinue Reading
Coach Donates Wages to Booster Clubs – Tenure of Rehired Teacher Approved
The once bare walls of the Community Board Room at Wyalusing Valley Elementary School have a whole new look, as seen behind participants of the Feb. 12 school board meeting, including (top, from left) board secretary Kathy Trowbridge, board members Barb Prevost, Jean Vane Mark, Gene Anne Woodruff, superintendent JasonContinue Reading
Counterfeit Bills Lead to Arrest in Tunkhannock
By Rick Hiduk Counterfeit cash used two nights in a row at this Pump N Pantry in Wyoming County has sparked an investigation and one arrest so far by Tunkhannock Township police. (As published in the Feb. 15 edition of the Rocket-Courier) A number of counterfeit twenty dollar bills discoveredContinue Reading
Mild and Wet Days Ahead
While highs in the 40s were forecast across much of the region today and bare ground was rapidly making a comeback, the ground remained snow-covered at the Loyalsock State Forest District Office west of Dushore in Sullivan County at noon today with a temperature of 34 degrees. Photos by RickContinue Reading
Consumer Protection Bill Clears PA House
Submitted Article A bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would increase penalties for those found guilty of caller identification spoofing passed the House unanimously on Tuesday. House Bill 979 would make it a misdemeanor for any person to cause false caller identification information to be displayed on aContinue Reading
Family Dinner Planned in Gillett
Submitted Article The South Creek Lions Club will be holding a Roast Beef & Ham Dinner on Saturday, March, 10th from 4:30 until 6:30pm at the Lions Hall located on Route 14 in Gillett, Bradford County. The menu includes authentic mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, home-baked bread & coleslaw. Pies andContinue Reading
PennDOT Grants Forest City $273,000 for Main Street Project
Submitted Article Forest City Borough will receive $273,000 from PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today. The funds will facilitate a streetscape project along the east side of the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of Main Street in Forest City, including replacement of concrete sidewalks andContinue Reading
Winter Wine & Chocolate Walk Set For Feb. 17 in Dushore
Photos by Rick Hiduk/Submitted Article It’s time to shake off those winter blues on Saturday, February 17 with the Dushore Area Business Association’s annual Winter Wine & Chocolate Walk. The adult-themed event from noon until 6pm features the perfect combination of palate-pleasing wines and tasty chocolate surprises that can beContinue Reading