Unique Collaboration Leads to Susquehanna County Sign Unveiling
The Susquehanna County Historical Society Museum in Montrose (top) is just one of more than two-dozen heritage destinations in Susquehanna County featured on a new map and sign (above) to be erected in Forest City later this month. The public is invited to the unveiling of two new signs in downtownContinue Reading
Guided Hikes Planned on Loyalsock Trail
The Loyalsock State Forest will host a Fall Hike again this year on Sunday, Oct. 23. This trek will feature the Matt Mertes Trail (top) and the Weitzel Hollow Trail (above), which are some of the lesser known trails in the district. While this hike is only three miles long,Continue Reading
United Way Raises the Bar After Very Successful Year
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk On the first day of autumn, the United Way of Bradford County (UWBC) celebrated a record year in terms of agencies and people reached by funds raised through increasingly successful campaigns under the direction of Kerri Strauss and the dedicated efforts of a motivatedContinue Reading
Student Leadership Group Advised on Law & Order
Sophomore participants in the Wyalusing Youth Leadership program visited the Bradford County Courthouse and other locations on Sept. 22. County Sheriff C.J. Walters was one of several public officials and lawyers to speak with the teens. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk The Wyalusing Youth Leadership Program was started threeContinue Reading
“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