Head-On Collision Results in Death, Injuries
Google Maps By Rick Hiduk Fire and ambulance personnel from Tunkhannock, Springville, and Factoryville responded to a vehicular accident on Route 29 in Lemon Township, Wyoming County, near the Susquehanna County line around 6 pm Wednesday evening. Additional companies were placed on stand-by as crews on the scene dealt withContinue Reading
Schooltime to Present ‘My Father’s Dragon” at Sayre Theatre
Submitted Story The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) is excited to present the opening show of the 2017/18 season of Schooltime with “My Father’s Dragon” by Enchantment Theatre Company on Oct. 10 at the Sayre Theatre, with two performances at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. Enchantment Theatre Company of Philadelphia isContinue Reading
Rainy, Unseasonably Cool Start, Great Finish to Summer
Photos and Story by DJ Marbaker Labor Day weekend is known as the unofficial end to summer. Folks in Wyoming County got a preview of fall the first couple days of the long weekend. Add in rain and some people had to crunch their summer wrap-up weekend into one day.Continue Reading
Free Art Lessons to be Offered at Sullivan County Library
Sullivan County artist and instructor Karen Black will offer free art classes for teens and adults on the second Thursday of each month, beginning Sept. 14. The classes were made possible through an Artist in Residency program through Pennsylvania Partner of the Arts, Bradford County Regional Arts Council and SullivanContinue Reading
Fatality Reported After Hit & Run near Tunkhannock – Milan Man Charged
By DJ Marbaker and Rick Hiduk West Tioga Street (Route 6) in Tunkhannock Township had to be closed last evening for investigation of a hit and run accident that occurred at about 8:30 pm. Maxine Stroka, 90, of 260 West Tioga Street was struck by a vehicle while taking herContinue Reading
Commissioners Laud Adult Ed, Family Literacy, Addiction Awareness
Wyoming County Commissioners (seated, from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Ron Williams congratulated Diana Yaskiewicz (back, second from left) for her success with the Bradford/Wyoming County Literacy Program at yesterday’s commissioners meeting. Also representing the agency were (back, from left) Vicki Vannan, Aubrey Carrington, and Laurie Anson. Photos andContinue Reading
Muslims and Christians to Gather at Tunkhannock Church
Submitted Story “Know Your Neighbors: An Interfaith Dialogue Panel + Q&A” will be taking place on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 4 to 5:30 pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (located at 3832 US-6, Tunkhannock, PA). All are welcome to attend this evening discussion exploring the shared value between Christianity andContinue Reading
Jail Load Dips Slightly, Electrical Issues Persist
Members of the Wyoming County Prison Board, (above, clockwise from left) Paul Litwin III; Commissioners Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams; chief clerk Bill Gaylord; district attorney Jeff Mitchell; Warden Ken Repsher; and president judge Russell Shurtleff, met the Wyoming County Courthouse for their regular monthly meeting on TuesdayContinue Reading
Heritage Conference to Feature Five Speakers
The annual Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) membership meeting will be held at the Wysox Fire Hall on Friday, Oct. 6. After a brief business meeting, a morning conference featuring professional speakers with backgrounds in marketing and branding, historic preservation, trail networks, and funding sources will begin at 9:30 amContinue Reading
Disaster Relief Changes Challenged at Public Meeting
Wyoming County resident Louise Kling (above) participated in a public hearing called by the county’s Housing & Redevelopment Authority, represented by (top, from left) Lisa Hahn, John Jennings, and Danielle Powell held in the commissioners office on Sept. 5. A request by the Authority for approval to modify a grantContinue Reading