River Festival Links Susquehanna County Communities
Airyll Rockwell (above) won the Competitive Canoeing division of the downriver races that were among the activities at the Second Annual North Branch River Festival (top) near Lanesboro, Aug. 4 to 6. Additional winners are listed below. Photos contributed by Jon C. Burdock, Wanda Rockwell, Peck Joseph Milbauer and DanaContinue Reading
Borough Laments Burden of Blight, Ambulance Funds Secured
The Meshoppen Borough Council was approached on a number of issues at their Aug. 7 meeting, including the lack of volunteers needed to staff its ambulance company, an update on this weekend’s Community Day, public outcry on the deterioration of numerous properties, an accusation that police ignored threats of assaultContinue Reading
Ladies Auxiliary Inducts Officers at Mildred Legion
Linda McDonald (above, left) officiated the induction ceremony of new officers of the American Legion McDermott Post 452 in Mildred on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Officers include (top, from left) Stacy Lovejoy, president; Mary Johnson, vice president; Jean Binduga, secretary/historian; Samantha Burke, treasurer; Maureen Allen, chaplain; and Pat Westbrook, Sgt. ofContinue Reading
Heritage Alliance Meets at French Azilum
Representatives of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) enjoyed a summer picnic at the French Azilum historic site in Bradford County (top) but will have to return another day for their scheduled tour due to a pop-up thunderstorm that cut their Aug. 2 visit short. After a moment of silenceContinue Reading
Triton Fire Company Parade Fills Tunkhannock
The highlights of the third night of the annual Triton Hose Company Carnival, which runs through Saturday, Aug. 5, were a mile run and a Firemen’s Parade from the Tunkhannock School campus to the center of town and back. Members of the Tunkhannock Book Club, including (above, from left) JenniferContinue Reading
Flea Market Expansion Provides Many More Options
A recent expansion at the Wysox Flea Market, located behind Flynn’s Beverage off The Golden Mile, initially makes room for 11 new vendors as of Aug. 3. Slowly, but surely, the market is offering something for everyone. The Wysox Flea Market at the site of the former Agway Feed StoreContinue Reading
Music and Arts Meld at Howland Preserve Event
Flatland Ruckus (top photo by April Rider) and LondonForce Duo (above photo by Doug Wilson) were among the live acts presented by Friends of the Howland Preserve at the annual ‘Rockin’ the River’ event. Story by Rick Hiduk Organizers of the fourth annual ‘Rockin’ the River’ at the Howland PreserveContinue Reading
Addiction Awareness Rally Group Seeking Sponsors
The Not One More in Wyoming County Second Annual Addiction/Overdose Awareness Rally will be held in Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock Township (shown in a Bing Map above), on Saturday, Sept. 9. Organizers are seeking donations to cover the costs for promotion of the event and some of the logistics. TheContinue Reading
Graduate Courses in Education for Teachers Planned at Towanda
Submitted Article Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education will begin offering seven graduate courses in education at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center in Towanda. The Penn State Northern Tier Center in Towanda offers a variety of graduate non-degree courses designed to meet the continuing educationContinue Reading
Second River Festival Planned in Susquehanna County
The Second Annual North Branch River Festival will be held at Victory Park in Oakland, Susquehanna County, from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 4 to 6. The event will include opportunities for camping, kayaking, and enjoying live music. Rough camping along the bank of the river will begin Aug. 4 atContinue Reading