Thanksgiving Looking Cool but Brighter
Thick clouds dominated the skies over the Susquehanna River at Vosburg Neck in Wyoming County on Tuesday. Similar conditions persist today, along with intermittent rain showers. Photos by Rick Hiduk Gloomy days have set in as our daylight decreases and the clouds that herald the clash of seasons weigh uponContinue Reading
Emergency Meeting Convened to Discuss Vosburg Bridge Closing
PUC senior civil engineer manager Ronald Hull (top, center) mediates an emergency meeting of officials from PennDOT, Reading & Northern Railroad, the state, Wyoming County and Washington Township on the recently closed Vosburg Road bridge on Nov. 14. The bridge on Vosburg Road (above) spans the Reading & Northern RailroadContinue Reading
Painting of Laceyville’s Oldest House to be Auctioned – Xmas Tea Planned
Submitted Article An original watercolor painting (above) by local artist Debra Osborne of Laceyville was generously donated to the Oldest House-Laceyville Area Historical Society. It has been on display over the last few weeks at the Community Bank of Laceyville as well as the Oldest House. The painting can nowContinue Reading
Victorian Christmas Planned in New Milford
Submitted Article Old Mill Village in New Milford will once again host its annual Victorian Christmas Tea on Saturday, Dec. 9. The Christmas tradition will take place at the Old Mill Village Church on the Green, 49 Park Place, in New Milford from 11 am to 4 pm. This isContinue Reading
Falls/Exeter Township Celebrates RiverTown Status
Photo Courtesy Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau Participating in the PA RiverTowns ceremony at Falls on Wednesday afternoon were (from left) Wyoming County Commissioner Ron Williams, Richard Fitzsimmons, Endless Mountains Heritage Region Director Annette Schultz, State Rep. Karen Boback, Anne Marie Willis, Art Coolbaugh, Commissioner Judy Mead, designation coordinator Carol Bedzel,Continue Reading
Prison Population Down; Control Panel Cause for Concern
Participants at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Wyoming County Prison Board included (above, clockwise from left) commissioners Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams, chief clerk Bill Gaylord, Atty. Steve Franko, warden Ken Repsher and president judge Russell Shurtleff. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in theContinue Reading
Athletics Dominate School Board Agenda; Short Film to be Shot
Wyalusing Valley High School Cross Country coach Jim Schools (above, left) and assistant coach Ellen Coates (right) introduce state qualifiers Catherine Brown, Kevin Heeman, Alex Patton and (not pictured) Hannah Corson to the school board on Monday evening. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Rocket-Courier) SportsContinue Reading
Recycling Contracts Renewed; Opioid Awareness Events Held
Wyoming County Commissioners (above, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Ron Williams work their way through a pile of new contracts that will keep the county’s recycling program in business for the next 10 years. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Rocket-Courier) A stackContinue Reading
Shores Sisters Farm Market Owners Always Looking Up
Mike and Renee Wilson’s daughter Ada-Mae (above) is just one of many additions to Shores Sisters Farm Market and Bake Shoppe. There appears to be no end in sight for expansion of the popular produce and dry goods store. The couple cites faith in God and the continuous support ofContinue Reading
Northern Tier Symphony Sets Fall Performances
With its upcoming fall concerts, the Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra will feature a new Principal Trumpet Player. Bryan Carr (above) of Wyalusing has been moved up to the position, where he will be the leader of the trumpet section. In that role, he will advise the other trumpet players, andContinue Reading