Dinner Theater Planned at Laceyville Fire Company
The Laceyville Goodwill Fire Company will host “Murder at the Pie Auction” at the firehouse, 433 Main Street, Laceyville on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Winding River Players from Towanda will perform the dinner theater production, dropping clues along the way for this comedic whodunit. An all-you-can-eat roast beef dinner andContinue Reading
“Warm Wave” to be Short-Lived
Photos by Rick Hiduk Skies were gloomy over southwestern Susquehanna County on Wednesday as milder air moved in over the snow. Unseasonable highs at 50 degrees or better on Thursday and Friday will be accompanied by rain and followed by a shorter stretch of frigid weather. The eight-day forecast follows:Continue Reading
Loyalsock Wins ‘River of the Year‘ Competition
Photos by Karen Black / Story by Rick Hiduk For the second time in three years, a waterway in the Endless Mountains has been named Pennsylvania’s “River of the Year.” The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural resources (DCNR) announced yesterday that the Loyalsock Creek, the headwaters of which beginContinue Reading
Conservation District: Want to Preserve Your Farm?
Submitted Article Since 2001 the Bradford County Agricultural Land Preservation Program has allocated over $3.3 million dollars protecting farmland and our county’s agriculture future by preserving 16 farms totaling over 3900 acres. Your farm could be next! We are currently accepting new or updated applications until January 31, 2018. ProgramContinue Reading
Clandestine Crew Guards Secrets of Winter Angling at the Eddy
Setting up for a sunset fish at Skinners Eddy but divulging no secrets on Tuesday were Hank Belcher (above, left) of Leraysville and Richard “Banjo” Voda of Spring Hill. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Jan. 11 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Ice fishing at Skinners EddyContinue Reading
Commissioners Note H&R Authority Shuffle and IT Needs
Participating in the Wyoming County Prison Board meeting prior to the regular commissioners meeting on Jan. 9 were (clockwise from lower, left) Jeff Mitchell, Ken Repsher, Russell Shurtleff, Paul Litwin III, Tom Henry, Bill Gaylord, and Ed Sherman and (at rear) Gordon Traveny (left) and Stephen Franko. Photos and StoryContinue Reading
Wyalusing Teachers and Board Approve ‘Early Bird’ Contract
Teachers and other faculty (top) await the approval and signing of a new three-year teachers contract that was approved by the Wyalusing Area School Board on Monday evening, well ahead of schedule. WAEA president Kevin Deibert (above, left) and school board president Chad Salsman seal the deal with a handshake.Continue Reading
Book and Film Collaboration to Highlight Stephen King Works
Wyoming County commissioner Tom Henry (seated, above) holds a copy of “Different Seasons,” a collection of novellas by Stephen King that includes the story that inspired the film “Shawshank Redemption.” With him to announce the details of this year’s Wyoming County Reads program are (standing, from left) Bill Chapla, TunkhannockContinue Reading
Frigid Weather Perfect for Local Ice Fishing
Dave Inman (top, center) manned the auger on Monday morning at Fitch’s Pond near Springville, joined by his wife, Gail (right), and neighbor Clinton Severcool of Lake Carey. Making the drive from the Wyoming Valley to Susquehanna County for a day of ice fishing on Monday were (above, from left)Continue Reading
Milder Days Should Bring Anglers Back to River
Photos by Rick Hiduk At 3 degrees with wind chills in the minus teens, even the hardiest of ice fishers gave up on angling at Skinners Eddy on Saturday morning. Moderating temperatures should draw the clandestine crew back to the river shelf by Monday, but warmer weather and showers theContinue Reading