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
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