Air Ambulance Lands at Meshoppen Ball Field for Transport
Members of the Meshoppen Fire Company were involved with the arrival of a Commonwealth Health air ambulance at about 7 pm this evening, attracting a fair number of spectators (above). The helicopter landed in the borough’s ball field once, and crew members on board removed a stretch that was movedContinue Reading
Effects of Hurricane Harvey to be Felt in Our Area
An immediate jump in the price of gas locally by at least five cents per gallon is likely to be followed by further increases in the days and weeks that follow Hurricane Harvey. Fuel price hikes subsequently lead to higher prices on other commodities. By DJ Marbaker As the eyeContinue Reading
Area Musicians Attend National Flute Convention
Submitted Article Two flutists from the Northern Tier Symphony, Rebekah Hickok (above, left) and Corinna Muller (right), recently attended the 45th annual National Flute Association convention, held Aug. 10 to 13 in Minneapolis. Flutists from all over the world, including Russia and Australia, met to share new flute techniques, worldContinue Reading
Falls Summer Celebration to Benefit George Hock Park
Falls in one of several picturesque communities along the Susquehanna River North Branch that has yet to receive its official River Town designation from the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership. Township residents are hoping that a new celebration of Falls’ relevance to the nationally significant waterway planned for this weekend will changeContinue Reading
Stream Mitigation – “This is Only a Plan”
Recent flash flooding in northeastern Bradford County led public officials to consider resurrecting a comprehensive plan for stream mitigation that was developed by its Conservation District in reaction to disastrous flooding in 2011. Photos by Daryl Miller/ Story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Commissioner Doug McLinko began an uncommon WednesdayContinue Reading
Bradford County Stands United in Preventing and Treating Addiction
The Bradford County Commissioners on Wednesday vowed to continue their fight against addiction and the stigma that surrounds it, while giving full support to Keith Kinsman (above) and Robert Grolling (below), who will conduct Overdose Awareness Day at Elmer Park in Sayre on Thursday, Aug. 31. Photos and Story byContinue Reading
Commissioners Vex Gerrymandering, Approve Sheriff’s Software
The Wyoming County Commissioners (above) announced the hiring of several new employees at their regular public meeting on Aug 22 at the courthouse in Tunkhannock and agreed to sign a letter of support for fair redistricting in Pennsylvania. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Commissioners made goodContinue Reading
‘River Towns’ Presentation Scheduled at Dietrich Theater
A presentation at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Sunday, Sept. 10 will feature many beautiful photos of the Susquehanna River North Branch as seen at Laceyville (top) as well as glimpses of the Chemung River as seen at Athens (above). There is a great deal of history in theContinue Reading
Mehoopany Building Eyed for Charter School
The late Hazelle Brooks did everything in her power to make sure that Mehoopany would always have a school. A new organization seeks to ensure that the wishes of beloved teacher and librarian (above) are honored by repurposing the Mehoopany Elementary School Building (top) after it is closed by the TunkhannockContinue Reading
Weather Window: Rainbows Over Towanda Again This Evening?
Top Photo by Daryl Miller/Above Photo by Jimmy Hawke A double rainbow that appeared over Riverfest in Towanda on Saturday evening gave hope that the fireworks might still proceed. And they did, much to the delight of residents, many of whom proclaimed them “the best ever.” Read on to seeContinue Reading