“Inclusive” Playground Dedicated at Larnard Hornbrook Park
Bradford County maintenance employees (standing, top, from left) Bob Voda, Travis Lemons, Rod Manley, and (seated) Patrick Chapman have been working on the new playground at Larnard Hornbrook Park in Sheshequin Township, Bradford County since May. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The official dedication of a new playground atContinue Reading
Red Rock Jobs Corps Recognized for Violence Prevention Program
Students and staff from Red Rock Job Corps in Lopez, Sullivan County, traveled to the state Capitol Monday as part of the Youth 2 Youth: Partners 4 Peace program, which Job Corps students launched last spring to proactively prevent youth violence. Rep. Tina Pickett sponsored House Resolution 982 designating this week asContinue Reading
Further 911 Enhancements Noted, Long-time Voters Lauded
A number of the Wyoming County’s most prolific voters, including (top, standing from left) Ralph Anderson, Nellie Benninger, Shirley Patton, and Sheryl Phillips were honored by commissioners (seated) Judy Mead, Tom Henry and Ron Williams during their Sept. 20 meeting, where Wyoming County 911 Director Jeff Porter (above, left) andContinue Reading
FALL into the ARTS with FRANKENSTEIN
Submitted Article Join the Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) for their National Theatre Live series. What a better way to enjoy the Halloween and fall season than watching London’s National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein as it returns to cinemas for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand.Continue Reading
Sullivan County Fall Festival Lumberjack/Chainsaw Competitions Slated
Submitted Article/Photos by Kim Peterman The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their 36th. annual Fall Festival, Lumberjack and Mid-Atlantic National Chainsaw Carving Competition on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9. It will be held at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds located along Route 154 in Forksville. The timeContinue Reading
CDBG Monies Deferred to General Housing Rehab Fund
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk At the regular meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners on Tuesday morning, Wyoming County Redevelopment Authority (WCRA) grants administrator Lisa Hahn announced that only one application had been received by the Sept. 12 deadline for next year’s Community Block Development Grants (CDBG). Hahn alsoContinue Reading
Public Invited to Engage Heritage Region and Annual Meeting
The Shannon House in Harford Township (top) is one of more than two dozen parks, trails, and historic sites to be featured on a new Susquehanna County Attractions Sign, a prototype of which will be revealed at a membership meeting of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region on Oct. 5. Nationally-recognizedContinue Reading
Inaugural Farmstead Festival Exceeds Expectations
Gerald and Tina Carlin (above) were hosts of the Farmstead Festival held on Sept. 17. The event was sponsored and organized by the Kitston Art Alliance, whose members hope to make it an annual event. Held in Susquehanna County on Saturday, Farmstead attracted at least 400 patrons who enjoyed music,Continue Reading
Leading Ladies – Penny Eckman and Pat Davis – Take the Rialto Stage
October 20 kicks off the Thursdays at the Rialto 2016/17 season. Penny Eckman, known for her renditions of Patsy Cline, returns to the Rialto stage on Oct. 20 at 7 pm with Pat Davis, to perform as “Leading Ladies.” Leading Ladies is a collection of familiar pop, country, blues, jazz and BroadwayContinue Reading
South Creek Lions Announce October Events
The next Ham & Roast Beef Dinner at the South Creek Lions Club dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8. Doors open at 4:30 pm. The menu includes real mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, homemade pies and baked bread. Cost is $10 per person. The South Creek Lions Club is locatedContinue Reading