Great Crowds Gather for ‘Hometown’ Xmas Opening Night
Highlights of Christmas in Our Hometown on Dec. 1 included the lighting of the town Christmas tree by Mr. and Mrs Claus (top) with accompaniment by the Tunkhannock High School Marching Band. The Clauses arrived in a horse-drawn wagon (above), much to the delight of scores of children awaiting them.Continue Reading
Santa to Distribute Coloring Book in Dushore
Youngsters lining the parade route during the Christmas in Dushore celebration on Saturday, Dec. 9 should look for Santa, as he will have a special treat for them. The new coloring book “Welcome to Dushore,” which features panels that highlight the Sullivan County borough’s businesses and annual events, is hotContinue Reading
Dave Fitzgerald to Perform at Victory Church Christmas Services
The talents of contemporary Christian recording artist Dave Fitzgerald (above), originally from Mansfield, will be highlighted during two worship services at Victory Church, 645 E. Main Street, Troy. The public is invited to join Pastor Josh Payne in welcoming Fitzgerald at 6 pm on Saturday, Dec. 10 and at 9 amContinue Reading
Wyoming County CBDG Grants Open; PCORP Anniversary Noted
Wyoming County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities grants administrator Lisa Hahn (top, left) distributes an agenda to county commissioners (from right) Tom Henry and Judy Mead and solicitor Paul Litwin concerning 2017 CBDG applications. Wyoming County chief clerk Bill Gaylord (above) displays a plaque presented by the County Commissioners Association ofContinue Reading
McLinko Announces Congressional Run
Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko announced that he is running for Congress to represent the citizens of the 10th Congressional District. “We need public servants to step forward and help lead our country out of this mess, and the President needs conservatives he can count on to stand with himContinue Reading
Pickett Reminds Residents of Dec. 31 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) reminded residents the deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is Dec. 31, and that her staff can assist applicants during special office hours through December, as well as at her full-time locations in Sayre and Towanda. “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline falls onContinue Reading
Wysox Motel Provided Comfort and Home to Many Through the Years
The adult children of Esther Pipher, (above, from left) Sally Allis, George Nesbit, Sue Wheeler, and Doris Brown, sat down over coffee at Pipher’s Bar on a morning in October 2015 and reminisced about growing up at the Wysox Motel and Pipher’s Trailer Park on the opposite corner of theContinue Reading
Men’s Club Decks Downtown Meshoppen
Photo by Rick Hiduk Meshoppen Men’s Club members (from left) Jim Luce, Ed Miller, Herb Smith, Bruce Overfield, and Red Gruver prepare on Wednesday afternoon to raise the first reindeer into place for the holiday season along Route 267 between the post office and borough offices.Continue Reading
Heritage Region Encourages Loyalsock Votes for ‘River of the Year’
Photos and mural below by Karen Black For the second time in three years, a waterway in the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) has been nominated for Pennsylvania’s “River of the Year.” In 2016, EMHR and the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) successfully petitioned area residents to cast enough online votesContinue Reading
Boback, Barletta to offer Outreach Hours in December
Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) announced her outreach hours for December. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note: Offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. The Mobile Vet Center will be in the Ace Hardware-Brady andContinue Reading