Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds Available in Bradford County
Bradford County has been awarded $8,949 in state-set-aside funds through Phase 33 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). These funds will be available to supplement food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of HomelandContinue Reading
Roast Beef & Ham Dinner Planned in Gillett
The South Creek Lions Club will be having a Roast Beef & Ham Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Lions Hall on Route 14 in Gillett. Doors will open at 4:30 pm. The menu includes homemade mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, cole slaw and home baked bread. Cost is $10 perContinue Reading
BCRAC to Present US ARMY Jazz Ambassadors
The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors (above) of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free public performances when the ensemble appears at Wyalusing Valley Jr/Sr High School on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 pm. The Jazz Ambassadors’ concert in Wyalusing is sponsored by The Bradford County Regional ArtsContinue Reading
County Land Shuffle May Provide For Agritourism Site
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County’s wood yard (top) might be moved to make room for an expansion of the Nimble Hill Winery & Brewery business (above) across Route 6. It was one of several land use issues were discussed at Tuesday morning’s meeting. A tourist destination featuringContinue Reading
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