Window Opens Soon for EMHR Mini-Grant Applications
Mini-Grants from the EMHR were used in 2024 by the Wyoming County Cultural Center to offset costs for staging Tunkhannock’s River Day celebration (above) in July. The EMHR is a regular participant in the event. The Clifford Township Historical Society was a 2024 EMHR Partnership Mini-Grant winner. The funds were usedContinue Reading
Dushore Native’s Loss of Eyesight Doesn’t Diminish Outlook On Life
Joanna Murray shows a mask that was used to shield radiation from unaffected organs that she painted and adorned with phrases that reflect her positive attitude about the challenges she has faced over the years. Story and photos by Rick Hiduk (originally published in the Sullivan Review) Joanna Murray ofContinue Reading
Toby Keith Tribute Slated for May 23 in Forksville
Sweet Biscuit Band from Williamsport (top) will be one of four warm-up acts performing at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds on May 23 before “American Soldier: A Tribute to Toby Keith,” starring DeWayne Terry (above). Fans of beloved country singer Toby Keith, who passed away in 2024, are invited to celebrateContinue Reading
Heritage Region to Offer Cemetery Preservation Workshops
Brian Lione, owner of Lione Heritage Consulting, will lead workshops on cemetery preservation in Tunkhannock and Towanda this year. The repeat programs are open to residents of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, and registration is now open. The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) will conduct a pair of day-longContinue Reading
Energy Companies to Sponsor Ag Day Lunch in Montrose
Coterra Energy and Expand Energy are partnering this year to provide lunch for guests of the 35th annual Susquehanna County Ag Day which will be held on Friday, March 21 at Montrose Area High School for the first time this year. Hosted by Penn State Extension, Ag Day offers farmers,Continue Reading
Elected Officials Among Farm Show Attendees
Numerous elected officials attended the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg in January, some to check on constituents who were exhibiting or participating in other ways, some with family and friends to see what the Farm Show had to offer, and others to make presentations of their own. Bradford CountyContinue Reading
Rome 4-H Alumni Scores Big With Sheep at PA Farm Show
Kathryn Donnelly-Taylor holds a Dorset Advantage lamb named Phoebe that won a first place ribbon at this year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show. The ribbon is held by Ava Neville, a fellow 4-H member of many years and former Northeast Bradford FFA president. Story by Rick Hiduk / Submitted Photo (originally publishedContinue Reading
Borderline 4-H’ers Continue PA Farm Show Wins with Dairy Goats
Returning to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg this year and making outstanding progress with both their goats and individual showmanship were Borderline Livestock & Community 4-H Club members (from left) Caitlin Demarest with Stripey, Emily Gorham with Evanna, and Tristan Rozelle with Lena. Story by Rick Hiduk / SubmittedContinue Reading
NEB FFA Impresses PA Farm Show Judges with Projects
Northeast Bradford student FFA members who were integral to the construction of an award-winning landscape display at this year’s PA Farm Show included (above, from left) Madalyn Smith, Malachi Taylor, (kneeling) Adam Keir, Carson Vrabel, Quentin Johnson, Mackenzie Clark, (standing) Sophia Tice and Abby Keeney. and (not pictured) Luke RussellContinue Reading
High School Senior Excels at Role as Dairy Ambassador
Olivia Spako of Sullivan County worked two shifts in the Dairy Promotion Corner at the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the dairy industry and wants to become an ag teacher. Story and photo by Rick Hiduk (originally published in the Sullivan Review) The DairyContinue Reading