Commissioners Report on CCAP Meeting, Accept Beebe Resignation
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Commissioners, along with (top, left) solicitor Paul Litwin and chief clerk Bill Gaylord (right) accepted the resignation of County Domestic Relations administrative assistant Carrie Beebe at their Nov. 29 meeting. As part of what was perhaps the shortest public meeting ofContinue Reading
Dance Party Puts Spotlight on Holistic Health
Dr. Virginia Fennelly (top, center) thanks the dancers, emcees, and other involved in the first Dancing with the Stars of NEPA fundraiser for Holistic Health for Everyone, which featured professional dance instructors like Vince Brust (above, left) paired with non-professional dancers like Jennie Petrone, a licensed athletic trainer and practitionerContinue Reading
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