Cost of Prison Outsourcing and Addiction Lead Commissioners’ Agenda
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Commissioners have called for an emergency meeting of the Wyoming County Prison Board on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11:30 am in the commissioners chambers at the courthouse in Tunkhannock. The number of inmates sentenced in the county continues to climb, despiteContinue Reading
Awareness Rally Organizers Vow to Continue Fight
Family members of all ages gathered with friends to support the inaugural Not One More-Wyoming County Addiction and Awareness Rally held at the Wyoming County Courthouse on Aug. 11. The successful event has spawned additional awareness events, scheduled from now through October. Story by Rick Hiduk/Photos by Joyce Borden OrganizersContinue Reading
Senator’s Photo Contest Entry Deadline Nears
Sen. Lisa Baker reminds residents of – and visitors to – the 20th District that her third annual “Scenes From the 20th Senatorial District” Photo Contest will receive entries through Thursday, Sept. 15. Voting on photos entered the next day, with the top three from each of the four seasons garnering anContinue Reading
Penn State Extension to offer ‘Dining With Diabetes’ in Wyalusing
The Dining With Diabetes program will be held in Wyalusing on Wednesdays October 5, 12, 19, 26, from 5 to 7 pm at the Park Place Apartments Community Room on Park Street in Wyalusing. A follow up class will be scheduled for January. The program cost is $25 for the first participantContinue Reading
THURSDAYS at The RIALTO returns for the Third Season
Submitted Article The Bradford County Regional Arts Council announces the third season of Thursdays at the Rialto, which will include National Theatre Live productions of “Frankenstein” (top) on October 27 and “Hamlet” (above) on November 29. The Bradford County Regional Arts Council is proud to announce the third season returnContinue Reading
Comedy and Desserts Offered at Whipple Studio
On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20 and 21, the Wyoming County Players will present “Adam’s Eve” as part of their Summer Dessert Theater series. The show will take place at the Whipple Performing Arts Studio, 602 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock, starting at 7:30 pm. Tasty desserts and a comedy will beContinue Reading
Chicken Barbecue Planned in Troy
There will be a chicken Barbecue this Saturday, Aug. 20 to benefit The Rainbow Riders Program. Chicken halves will be ready around 10:30 am in front of Dollar General, next to Pump ‘n’ Pantry, and at Bristol’s Produce in Troy at $6 each. Advance orders are encouraged by calling LaineyContinue Reading
River Festival Planned at Susquehanna Depot
It’s Susquehanna County’s turn to celebrate the ‘2016 River of the Year’ designation with the two-day North Branch River Festival slated for this weekend. Activities will include a leisurely float and paddle for families on Saturday morning, live music and camping Saturday evening, and a downriver race on Sunday morning.Continue Reading
Heritage Region Sees Funds in Action at Dietrich Theater
Dietrich Theater director Erica Rogler (top, right) shows Endless Mountains Heritage Region board members an exhibit in the theater’s main lobby depicting six of the 40 featured buildings on the Historic Tunkhannock Walking Tour, one of a number of projects that EMHR has helped to fund in recent years. EndlessContinue Reading
Cornstock Folk Festival Fast Approaching – Strings Workshop Planned
Cornstock, a three-day celebration of roots and acoustic music, will be held at Lazy Brook Park near the intersection of Routes 6 and 92, two miles east of Tunkhannock, from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 2 to 4. Entering its fourth year, the Cornstock Folk Festival, which will be held fromContinue Reading