Shared Data Helps State Monitor Trends in Prisons
Members of the Bradford County Prison Board, including (above, clockwise from left) Sheriff CJ Walters, President Judge Maureen Beirne, Commissioner Ed Bustin, Dep. Warden Pete Quattrini, Commissioner Daryl Miller, Warden Don Stewart, and District Attorney Dan Barrett met at the courthouse in Towanda on Nov. 9. Photo and Story byContinue Reading
Weather Window: Record Lows Possible Tonight
Photos by Karen Black The sun rises on a frigid landscape in Cherry Township, Sullivan County this morning, where residents experienced snow showers and an overnight low of 24 degrees. A low of 16 is expected in nearby Dushore this evening. The pendulum has swung in the opposite direction fromContinue Reading
Fire Company Proposes Building Share with Meshoppen Borough
Participating in the Nov. 6 meeting of the Meshoppen Borough Council were (top, from left) Mike Lloyd, Herb Bevan, Jack Vaow, Bruce Marshall, John Bunnell, Phyllis Adams, Christine Swilley, Doris Pickett, Mike Voorhees, and Bruce Pristner. Among items discussed was the potential renovation of the former Noldy Lumber Company buildingContinue Reading
Wysox Barber Brings New Perks to Time-Honored Business
David Pelachik opened the Chop Shop, a full service barber shop, in Wysox Township in April. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Read more stories like this at www.wysoxtwp.org) A decorated Air Force medic, registered nurse and former seminary student might seem an unlikely candidate for a barber, but DavidContinue Reading
Street Parking Hot-Button Topic in Laceyville – Significant Water Leak Fixed
Participants in the Laceyville Borough Council meeting held on Nov. 7 included (above from left) Don VanDerMark, Phil Brewer, Kristy Fassett, Keith Pennay, Henry Laportante, Courtney Schaffer, Ken Johnson, and Off. Kevin Costello. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Nov. 9 edition of the Rocket-Courier) OfContinue Reading
Preliminary Budget and Bridge-Bundling Discussed in Bradford County
Participants in Thursday’s meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners included (above, from left) chief clerk Michelle Shedden and commissioners Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller and Ed Bustin. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk The Bradford County Commissioners commended department heads for helping to bring the proposed 2018 budget in at aContinue Reading
Republicans Secure Most Positions in Wyoming County Races
Meshoppen Township poll volunteers (top, from left) Betty Cona, Mary Ann Smith, Nellie Benninger and Connie Teel catch some fresh air during one of the slower stretches of Election Day. Eighty-nine registered voters moved through the polls there on Tuesday, where there were no contested local races. On a county-level,Continue Reading
Canal Street to Reopen on Saturday
Photos by Rick Hiduk (As published at www.Rocket-Courier.com) Meshoppen residents and business owners are excited to see that the new box culvert bridge over Little Meshoppen Creek is nearing completion and appears ready to reopen. The old “arch bridge” was closed in August and demolished shortly thereafter. Its dated keystoneContinue Reading
Montrose Student Builds Wheelchair Ramp for Cousin
SCCTC carpentry student Connor Roberts (above, right) and his cousin, Nathan Delmar, are all smiles upon the completion of a wheelchair ramp at Nathan’s Shavertown home. Story by Rick Hiduk / Submitted Photos (As published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Montrose Area High School senior Connor Roberts put his educationContinue Reading
Pipher’s Diner Remains an Icon in an Ever-Changing Landscape
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Lou Aquilio (above) has worked at Pipher’s Diner in Wysox Township since the 1960s, managing the popular eatery since the 1990s. His family has served food to thousands of local residents and Route 6 travelers there since 1937. (Read more stories like this atContinue Reading