Former State Forester Represents Tree Growers at Farm Show
Jim Kessler, owner of Kessler’s Tree Farm, stands between two Grand Champion Christmas trees in the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association at the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. Story and photos by Rick Hiduk (Originally published in the Susquehanna County Independent) The Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association (PCTGA) wasContinue Reading
Yaw Reappointed Chairman of Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
Submitted Article State Sen. Gene Yaw (PA-23) last week was reappointed to serve as chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session. Yaw has served as chairman of the committee since 2013, and was reappointed to the post by Senate President Pro Tempore KimContinue Reading
State 4-H President Helps to Kick Off PA Farm Show
Alice Polcrack (third from left next to PA Ag Secretary Russell Redding) celebrates the official opening of the 107th PA Farm Show by cutting the ribbon with State Dairy Princess Selena Horst. Below, she addresses the crowd. Story by Rick Hiduk / Photos courtesy of PA Farm Show A ShunkContinue Reading
Canton FFA Plays Large Role at PA Farm Show
Greeting Canton FFA advisor Tom Hojnowski, members (second, from left) Charleigh Anderson, Mitchell Wooster, Aubree Route, Oliver Kelley, Camille McRoberts, Lucas Drever, Alexis McRoberts, Tyler Engel, Kathryne Kilbourn, Tyson Bedford, Samantha Morgan, and Noah Gibble on their big day at the Pennsylvania Farm Show were Secretary Russell Redding (left) andContinue Reading
Deep Roots Adds to Wins with Wines at Farm Show
Tim Wells (right) of Deep Roots Hard Cider accepts a first-place ribbon in the Spiced Cider category from PA Department of Agriculture deputy secretary Cheryl Cook. The cidery’s Apple Crisp is one of four awards the Sugar Run business has garnered at the PA Farm Show since 2019. Story byContinue Reading
Energy Companies Partner With Interfaith to Warm Up the Holidays
Participating in holiday gift shopping for Susquehanna County Interfaith on Dec. 5 were (top, from left) George Stark, Coterra; Hayley Rupakis and Jeremy Yadlosky, Lackawanna College; Bill desRosiers, Coterra; Karen Hubbard, Rain For Rent; Bonnie Morris, Coterra; Chad Kelly, Ampro; Robert Wagner and Bob Piccoletti, GDS; Cindy Beeman, Interfaith; RebeccaContinue Reading
First Responders Meet With Springville Scouts
Participating in an evening of presentations to Springville Pack 97 Webelo Scouts by first responders were (top, back, from left) Brandi Hillard, Jim White, Phil Hillard, Jason Smith, Jayden Ward, Makenzy Monty, Norah Gates, Cpl. Justin Landseidel, den leader Tyler White, Kayla Kiefer, Aaron O’Brien,(kneeling) assistant den leader Shannon Gates,Continue Reading
Cabin Build Pushes Family’s Can-Do Spirit to New Heights
Crew members involved in the Harmony Township cabin build varied from one work day to the next and included (top, from left) Alice Rockwell, Peck Milbauer, Dana Rockwell, Cindy Klenk, Heather Bronson, Chuck Culnane, and Stan Rockwell. Below, Dana and his son, Airyl Rockwell, lift exterior sheeting into place asContinue Reading
Susquehanna River North Branch Vying for 2023 “River of the Year”
The Susquehanna River North Branch in the area of a Starrucca in Susquehanna County, top, in Bradford County at Towanda, above, and in Wyoming County, below. Voting began on Nov. 30 for the 2023 Pennsylvania “River of the Year,” and the Endless Mountain Heritage Region (EMHR) and the Susquehanna GreenwaysContinue Reading
Boback Named ‘One of Pennsylvania’s Most Influential Female Leaders’
Submitted Article Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) has been named one of the Commonwealth’s 100 most influential female leaders by City & State Pennsylvania Magazine, which released its inaugural “Power of Diversity: Women 100” list. The magazine’s honorees include “female public servants, business executives, nonprofit leaders, advocates, academics and others whoContinue Reading