Historic Tunkhannock Walking Tours to Resume in September
Featured sites on Elm Street and Susquehanna Avenue in Tunkhannock include the Gravel Hill Cemetery (top) and four homes, including the stately mansion (above) built for lumber baron William Kittredge in 1911. Photos by Rick Hiduk Guided versions of the Historic Tunkhannock Walking Tour will be offered again on Thursdays,Continue Reading
Prison Board Moves to Create New Position
Wyoming County Prison Board members, including (from left) Atty. Steve Franko, DA Jeff Mitchell, Warden Ken Repsher, and President Judge Russell Shurtleff, met in the commissioners office in Tunkhannock on Sept. 6. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Despite public opposition and uncertainty on the part of the Wyoming CountyContinue Reading
Sullivan County Couple Makes Way for Monarchs
The Lazy Bee Monarch Way Station near Dushore in Sullivan County (top) consists of about an acre of milkweed plants that have grown in a purposely un-mowed field. Group tours of the Way Station and information about ways to save the monarch butterfly (above photo by Andrew Winning) are alsoContinue Reading
Fire and Ambulance Companies Urged to Apply for State Grants
Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) is encouraging fire companies and ambulance services throughout Pennsylvania to submit an application for the 2016-17 Fire Company, Emergency Medical Services Companies Grant Program. Grants may be used for construction or renovation of a unit’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction.Continue Reading
Rick Koval to Introduce New Bird Film at the Dietrich Theater
Many birdwatchers have noticed that there are fewer migratory songbirds in our woods or around our yards. The issue is the subject of The Messenger, a film featured in the Dietrich Theater Fall Film Festival with several showings. At the showing on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 2 pm, Rick Koval,Continue Reading
Local Legions Collaborate to Assist Flood Victims
American Legion members from Tunkhannock (457) and Black Walnut (510) have joined forces to conduct a collection of non-perishable items for victims of historic flooding in Louisiana. Penn’s Best Transportation Services of Meshoppen has made two trailers available for the event, which will begin at 8 am on Saturday, Sept.Continue Reading
Electronic Recycling Slated in Tunkhannock Township
Top Photo by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Recycling Coordinator Mike Rogers (seated above, right) met with county commissioners on Aug. 23 to provide details about upcoming electronic recycling. The cost to recycle old electronics like photo copiers, television sets, and computer monitors continues to climb because recyclables have declined soContinue Reading
Villanova Nursing Specialist Conducting Study in Wyoming County
submitted article Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN (above) from Villanova University College of Nursing cares about the environmental health impacts from natural gas development in our region. She uses her experience as a nurse and researcher to address those concerns. During 2014 and 2015, she conducted focus groups throughout WyomingContinue Reading
BCRAC Seeking Entries for ‘Twin Tiers Talent Competition’
Submitted Article The stage is waiting for you! For years we’ve been bringing talent in from outside our region to play on our stage – now it’s your turn! The Bradford County Regional Arts Council is seeking entries into the first ever Twin Tiers Talent Competition, to be held on Sunday,Continue Reading
Commissioner Warns Prison Population Must Be Curbed
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Prison Board, including (above, from left) Atty. Paul Litwin; Commissioners Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams; Atty. Steve Franko; Warden Ken Repsher; President Judge Russell Shurtleff; and DA Jeff Mitchell met before a standing-room-only crowd on Aug. 24 to discuss waysContinue Reading