Wyoming County Allocates and Modifies CDBG Funding
On Dec. 26, the Wyoming County Commissioners (top) took into consideration and unanimously passed a pair of grant proposals presented by Wyoming County Housing & Redevelopment Authority grants administrator Lisa Hahn (above). Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Jan. 4 edition of the Rocket-Courier) During theirContinue Reading
Room Tax Grants will Fund Trail Brochure and Brew Fest
Wyoming County Commissioner Judy Mead (above) announces the winners of this year’s Room Tax grants, which represent a nearly $20,000 increase over funds allotted for 2017 projects. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Cultural Center (top) proved to be the biggest winner when Room Tax grant disbursementsContinue Reading
Laceyville Meeting Results in New Leaders, New Office Hours, and Lower Taxes
A reorganized Laceyville Borough Council met on Tuesday evening, including (back, from left) Phil Brewer, Courtney Salsman, Kenneth Johnson, Mary Robinson, (front) Kristy Fassett, Randy Brigham, and Henry Laboranti. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk With newly reelected Laceyville mayor Phil Brewer already sworn in, Brewer started the first meetingContinue Reading
Coldest Weather of the Season on Tap
Photos by Rick Hiduk The bright sunshine of the past few days did little to bring temperatures up over Meshoppen and Mehoopany Township as seen from Meshopany Ridge yesterday. Light snow this morning will give way to wicked winds and brutally cold temperatures. Shelter your animals and watch those waterContinue Reading
Wyoming County Joins Opioid Lawsuit
Wyoming County Commissioner Ron Williams (above, right) looks on as commissioner Tom Henry reads Resolution 2017-3 detailing the county’s lawsuit against major producers and distributors of prescription opiates they say have created a costly culture of drug abuse and addiction. Story and Photo by Rick Hiduk (As published in theContinue Reading
Car-Selling Business Partners Proud to Carry on Moore Values
Kevin Chamberlin (above, left) and Vince Arena agree that they learned most of what they know about the car and camper business from previous Moore’s Auto & RV Sales owners Willy and Steve Moore. They strive to maintain a customer base that reaches back several generations by providing personalized serviceContinue Reading
Molecular Biology Professor Called to Serve Rural Community
By Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 27 edition of the Susquehanna County Independent) Geisinger college professor and South Gibson resident Cathy Wilcox, PhD. D. is currently enrolled at the Drew University Theological School pursuing a Master of Arts in Ministry. Her new vocation is a result of aContinue Reading
Baker Announces January Office Hours in Wyoming County
Sen. Lisa Baker announced that Field Representative Tom Yoniski will be available for consultation from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 2 in the Commissioners’ Office Conference Room inside the Wyoming County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Tunkhannock. Appointments are welcome but not necessary. Constituents are encouraged to visitContinue Reading
EMHR Big Winner in DCNR ‘Community Conservation’ Grant Awards
Looking forward to an engaging program schedule for the new year are Endless Mountains staff members (seated above, left) Vanessa Billings-Seiler, administrative assistant; Annette Schultz, executive director; (standing) Rick Hiduk, media relations coordinator; and David Hindman, volunteer. Top photo of Windy Valley, Wyoming County, by Cal Otten Endless Mountain HeritageContinue Reading
Upbeat Prison Report Big Gift to Wyoming County
Inside Out facilitator Ryan Taylor (above) addresses the Wyoming County Commissioners and members of the prison board in Tunkhannock on Tuesday. Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 14 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Population at the Wyoming County Prison continues to fall slowly, with 56 menContinue Reading