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
Boback’s November Office Hours Include Veterans Services
Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback announced her outreach hours for November. Representatives from several different organizations will offer assistance at her district offices throughout the month. Please note: Offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day. “With colder temperatures and unpredictable weather on the way, October wasContinue Reading
Temperatures Tumble as Falls Prepares for River Town Designation
Photos by Rick Hiduk Public officials and representatives of the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership and Endless Mountains Heritage Region will gather at George R. Hock Memorial Park in Falls on Wednesday, Nov. 15 to officially designate the village as a PA River Town. Another dreary day is upon us as winterContinue Reading
Baker Pursues Pro-Veteran and Military Initiatives
Submitted Article Those in the military know there is always something more that can be done to prepare for a mission. And there is more the state can do to make sure those who are serving, and those who have served, are not forgotten, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (20th).Continue Reading
Learn What Rustles in the Night During Moonlight Hikes
Though deer, bear, raccoons and other nocturnal animals are commonly recorded these days on trail cams, they are still seldomly encountered in the wild due to their natural instincts and cunning. Story by Rick Hiduk / Photos by Herb Gery (top) and Gillian Yartym (above) (This story was originally publishedContinue Reading
Pickett Sets November Satellite Hours
Submitted Article Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) reminded residents of Susquehanna and Sullivan counties that her satellite offices in Lawton and Laporte are designed to bring more convenient access to the services offered by her full-time locations. “Our satellite office hours are held at least monthly in these counties to ensureContinue Reading
Auburn Township Approves Ambulance Company Request
Regular Monthly Meeting Moved This Month to Wednesday Auburn Township Supervisors (above, from right) Burton Hollister, Dan Trivett, and George Gregory, and secretary Emily Cleveland meet at the township office on SR3001 off SR267 at 7 pm on the first of each month. This week’s meeting will be held onContinue Reading
LIHEAP Applications Being Accepted
Above Photo by Kristen Marshall Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for home heating assistance grants, Rep. Karen Boback announced last week. LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It alsoContinue Reading
Wysox Fire Company Enjoys Close Relationship With Community
The history of the Wysox Volunteer Fire Company does not reach back as fire as that of some communities. But its formation was an instant hit with area residents, who have supported its operations through the years at a variety of popular fundraising events. Additionally, WVFC kept recreational activities activeContinue Reading