Tunkhannock Girls to Be Honored by County Commissioners
The 8-9-10 Tunkhannock softball team shows off its District 15 banner after beating Troy 7-0 at Strumski Field in Tunkhannock. Team members include (front, from left) Ella McNeff, Cali Wisnosky, (middle), Julianna Roote, Paige Marabell, Kaya Hannon, Karley Lockard, Hallie Brown, McKenzie Hannon, Lily Parr, Elaina Kulsicavage, (back), coach ChrisContinue Reading
Casting Announced For Missoula Children’s Theatre Production of ‘Peter & Wendy”
Performances of ‘Peter & Wendy’ are set for Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 and 7pm at Troy High School. Submitted Article Join Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and many more this Saturday for a fanciful flight to Neverland and back when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students present an original musical adaptation ofContinue Reading
Leadership Change at Children & Youth Services Imminent in Wyoming County
Story and Photos by Rick Hiduk Public attendance was extremely low at the Nov. 15 meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners. Officials participating yesterday were (from left) solicitor Paul Litwin, commissioners Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams, and chief clerk Bill Gaylord. The Wyoming County Commissioners announced during theirContinue Reading
New State Service Available to Help Find Unclaimed Life Insurance Policies
To help loved ones better find if a life insurance policy was taken out by a deceased family member, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) took part in the recent announcement of a new state service to help track down the existence of policies. “Consumers face multiple hurdles in finding out ifContinue Reading
Comedienne Marina Franklin Coming to Keystone Theatre
Comedienne Marina Franklin (above) will bring her renowned stand-up routine to the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at the Keystone Theatre on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm. The performance is sponsored by Henry Dunn, Inc. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students. All ticketsContinue Reading
Sullivan County Commissioners Meeting Agenda – November 15, 2016
A meeting of the Sullivan County Commissioner was held at the courthouse at LaPorte on Tuesday morning. The following is a edit of an agenda submitted prior to the meeting by chief clerk Edna Schweitzer, who confirmed afterward that all items were cleared and approved and no items were tabled.Continue Reading
Massive Voter Turnout Here Slowed PA Election Results
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County director of elections and voter registration Florence Ball (above) described an unprecedented year in a report to the County Commissioners on Tuesday. Nearly 80 percent of registered voters participated in the general election, which made for a long night at the courthouseContinue Reading
Heritage Region Solicits New Grant Applications
The Eagles Mere Museum in Sullivan County (top) and The Oldest House in Laceyville, Wyoming County (above) are heritage sites that have benefited from state funding facilitated by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region in recent years. Pre-applications for a new round of funding are now being accepted. Endless Mountains HeritageContinue Reading
Chamber Gears Up For Holiday Events – Plans Use of Vacant Store Fronts
The site of the former Lazy Daisy Alpacas store and Atty. Jami Hearn’s office at 28 E. Tioga Street (top) in Tunkhannock will be used from Nov. 25 to Dec. 18 by area businesses taking advantage of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Marketplace promotion. David Buck of EndlessContinue Reading
Cemetery Association Thanks Historical Society Members
The Riverside Cemetery Association (RCA) expressed its thanks this week to Bradford County Historical Society volunteers and staff, including (above, from left) Matt Carl, Deanna Thurston, and Denise Golden, for their assistance this year in filling in missing elements and corroborating much information in the Riverside Cemetery’s newly digitized burialContinue Reading