Weather Window: Plowable Snow Predicted Overnight
Photos by Rick Hiduk Downtown Wyalusing in Bradford County seemed as dreary as any town in the Endless Mountains on Tuesday, despite the ongoing renovation of Main Street (above) and the brightening of many storefronts and classic building facades. Temperatures will hold steady early today as winds shift from theContinue Reading
South Creek Lions Club Plans Spring Dinners
On Saturday, April 8, The South Creek Lions Club, located on Route 14 in Gillett, will serve a roast beef and ham dinner. On Saturday, May 13, the meats will be roast beef and turkey. Dinners include real mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans and home-baked bread, plus dessert. Cost isContinue Reading
Wyoming County Prison Population Coming Into Check
Deputy Warden Gordon Traveny (above, left) and President Judge Russell Shurtleff confer during the monthly meeting of the Wyoming County Prison Board on Feb. 7. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Deputy Warden Gordon Traveny was pleased to announce this morning that there are currently only 69 inmates in theContinue Reading
First Responders to Share $437,000 in ‘Slot Machine’ Funds
To help local fire and ambulance companies continue providing life-saving services to communities and residents throughout the 110th District, State Rep. Tina Pickett (above) recently announced that 32 fire and ambulance companies serving communities in the 110th Legislative District will share more than $437,000 in state grants. “Fire and ambulance companies face soContinue Reading
Theater Troupe Plans Murder Mysteries
Wyoming County Players members (above, from left) Spencer Corby as Gemini Schwarz, an assistant to the celebrity astrologer Madame Zodiak; Kim Whipple as Madame Zodiak; Ron Whipple as security guard Horace Cope; Anthony Caswell as Madame’s husband, Taurus; and (not pictured) Edward Baumeister, who will portray aggressive cynic Professor Leo Turnbull,Continue Reading
Election Boards Provide Information for Potential Candidates
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Approximately 15 people attended Wyoming County Candidates Night at the courthouse (top) in Tunkhannock on Thursday evening. Wyoming County director of elections Florence Ball (above) directed the presentation. Seats for numerous municipal positions are up for election across the Endless Mountains this year, andContinue Reading
‘National Theatre Live’ to Return to BCRAC Screens
submitted article The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) announces the newest season of London’s National Theatre Live. The newest edition includes great titles, fantastic performance, famous actors, and all from the comfort of your local, hometown theaters. National Theatre Live is London’s groundbreaking project with its National Theatre to bringContinue Reading
Fritz to Offer Monthly Outreach Hours in Forest City
In an effort to provide constituent services to residents across the 111thLegislative District, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne) (above) will offer monthly constituent outreach hours in the Forest City Borough Hall, located at 340 Main St., Forest City. Outreach hours for the month of February will be offered on Thursday, Feb. 9,Continue Reading
‘Disease of Addiction’ topic of Community Education Night
Ryan Taylor and Michael Kranick (top) will be among the featured speakers at a community education forum on the disease of addiction, which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Professional presenters will include Ted Kross (above) of Tunkhannock’s Commonwealth Health Center. Not One More in Wyoming County and TheContinue Reading
Weather Window: Cold Nights to Yield to Moderate Temps
Photos by Rick Hiduk Tuesday’s light snow began to melt as temperatures rose above freezing at the border of Colley and Cherry townships in Sullivan County this morning, only to be replaced a few hours later as snow squalls moved through the region. Typical winter weather with only slight fluctuationsContinue Reading