Manure Management “Open Door” Day Planned
Submitted Article Manure Management plans are required in Pennsylvania for anyone who mechanically applies manure or pastures animals. The Bradford County Conservation District will hold an informal “open door” day on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 7 am to 4 pm, for anyone needing help getting this document in order. AssistanceContinue Reading
Sullivan County Members, WyCo Atty Honored at EMHR Conference
New Endless Mountains Heritage Region board president Melanie Norton (top) displays two interpretive panels of Sullivan County communities that will be installed as full-size signs in publicly-accessible locations in the near future. EMHR executive director Annette Schultz (above, left) presents the organization’s annual Heritage Development Award to (continuing from left)Continue Reading
SoWyCo Fall Fest Brims with Community Spirit
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Unseasonably warm weather and additional promotion spelled success for the SoWyCo Fall Festival held in Noxen yesterday. Just two hours into the event, organizers suggested that attendance was higher than ever before. A petting zoo featuring rescued animals, activities for both children and adults,Continue Reading
National Business Women’s Week Marked by Commissioners
The Wyoming County Commissioners were visited by members of the Tunkhannock Business & Professional Women on Oct. 3, including (back, from left) Mary Bishop, Terri Detrick, Michelle Shotwell, president Janet Roeber, Linda Sokoloski, Kathy Eschevarria, Gloria Pasternak, Mary Murphy Fox, and Catherine Biro. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk TheContinue Reading
Pickett Sets Satellite Office Schedule for October
Submitted Article Residents of Sullivan and Susquehanna counties who need assistance from state government are encouraged to take advantage of special satellite office hours in October, said Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna). “The fall tends to be an extremely busy time of year, and residents may not have the ability toContinue Reading
Commissioners Split DCED-DR Grant Transfer Vote
The Wyoming County Commissioners (top) held a public meeting with Housing and Redevelopment Authority representatives Lisa Hahn (above, right) and Danielle Powell on Oct. 3, at which they moved funds formerly earmarked for flood victims to a low-income housing construction project. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk A long battleContinue Reading
Free Fallin’ Into The Great Wide Open – Remembering the Humble Rocker
Commentary and Data Compilation by Rick Hiduk As the country was reeling from yet another mass shooting, a rock icon was slipping away from us. Though prematurely pronounced dead, Tom Petty’s imminent passing gave his fans a needed pause for reflection. To many, the quiet superstar who never let fameContinue Reading
Leadership Wyoming Team Begins Plans for Student Career Fair
Leadership Wyoming team members participated in a two-day retreat at Camp Lackawanna on Sept. 20 and 21, during which they worked on team building skills with a number of local business leaders, including (above, far right) Edgar Warriner of Elk Advisors Group. 2017 Team members include (front, from left) KellyContinue Reading
‘Apples to Cider’ Event Brings Families to Salt Springs
Friends of Salt Springs staffed an autumn event on Oct. 1 that drew dozens of families to Salt Springs Park, north of Montrose in Susquehanna County. The majority of the activities took place on the front lawn of the Wheaton House (above). Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk After aContinue Reading
Free Art Program Planned At Library
Dushore area artist Karen Black welcomes October with news of a free art class at the Sullivan County Library and the pending release of a coloring book for the holidays. Black’s next Artist in Residence at the library will take place on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 pm.Continue Reading