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
Increase Expected in Wyoming County Budget; New Trail Signs Unveiled
Wyoming County commissioners Judy Mead (above, left) and Tom Henry display two of the new signs purchased with County Room Tax funds to mark the Iroquois Trail. Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 14 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Wyoming County’s 2018 budget has been availableContinue Reading
Proposals To Prevent Prescription Drugs From Falling Into The Wrong Hands
As Pennsylvania continues fighting a severe opioid crisis, the potential for abuse of hospice drugs prompted the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to approve a remedy today, according to chairwoman Sen. Lisa Baker (20th). Until recently, when a home hospice patient died, unused medications were appropriately discarded by theirContinue Reading
Students Complete Fourth Home; Open House Planned for Buyers
This new home at 1911 Hunsinger Road in Dimock Township (GPS address Springville, PA, 18844) was constructed by students of the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center and will be sold to the highest bidder. An open house is slated for Tuesday, Dec. 19. SCCTC work site coordinators John GazzilloContinue Reading
New Faces in the Endless Mountains Heritage Region
Participating in their first meeting with the EMHR board on Dec. 6 were (above, from left) new Susquehanna County representatives Kerry Foose and Brian Lione and new administrative assistant Vanessa Billings-Seiler. The staff and board members of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) gathered at the Tuscarora Wayne Room ofContinue Reading
Kovacs Succeed by Taking Chances With an Eye on the Future
COS Wireless is the current name of a family venture started by Chuck (above, right) and Karen (center) Kovacs in 1978 as County Office Supply. Son, Charles (left) has been part of the staff for many years and currently services as the IT specialist for the business, which has beenContinue Reading
Coach Credits Players for Success, Improvements in Library Reported
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Dec. 7 edition of the Rocket-Courier) The Dec. 4 Re-organization Meeting of the Wyalusing School Board got off to a late start on Monday due an expulsion hearing held beforehand. The only official discussion on the matter was the approvalContinue Reading