Wyoming County Players to Present Christmas Drama
The Wyoming County Players will present their annual musical, The Christmas Schooner, at the Waverly Community House, 114 N. Abington Road, on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19. The 2014 cast included (seated, from left) Giuliana MacDonald Scotti, Gary Sands, George Sobeck, Amelia Comly, Katherine Curry, Bella MacDonald Scotti,Continue Reading
Susquehanna Vies for ‘River of the Year’ – Heritage Region Solicits Votes
Fans of the North Branch Susquehanna River, seen above from the Marie Antoinette Overlook in Bradford County, have only until Monday, Dec. 14 to cast their votes for the Pennsylvania Organization of Watersheds and Rivers’ “River of the Year” contest. Residents along the winning waterway will enjoy special activities andContinue Reading
Slight Cool-Down Ahead, But Winter Holding Off
Photos by Rick Hiduk The beautiful weather that began on Wednesday, making pleasant work days for crews working on the new senior citizens apartment complex on Main Street in Towanda (top) and those decorating the Bradford County Courthouse (above), will give way to rain over night and a brief coolContinue Reading
EMHR Focuses on Heritage Development in Susquehanna County
Susquehanna County board members of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) met at the County Courthouse in Montrose on Nov. 18. Participants of the think-tank gathering included (above, from left) EMHR board president Alice Deutsch, Clifford Historical Society president Sandy Wilmot, county commissioner Alan Hall, EMHR Executive Director Annette Schultz,Continue Reading
Native Americans Bring Eatonville Event Full Circle
Photos by Paul Ruhf/Story by Rick Hiduk Members of the Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy (top, from left) Patrick Quinn, Vicki Shenandoah, Gere Reisinger, and Hickory Edwards came to Wyoming County from New York state and other areas to help celebrate the recent opening and dedication of the Eatonville Pedestrian Bridge.Continue Reading
SAYRE MARQUEE FUNDRAISER OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
The Bradford County Regional Arts Council announced the success of the silent “pre-fundraising” for the Sayre Theatre Marquee on Nov. 2. The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) is proud to announce the success of the silent “pre-fundraising” portion of Phase I of the Sayre Marquee Project. As BCRAC heads intoContinue Reading
Cost Share Opportunity Offered for Renewable Heating Fuel
Endless Mountains Resource, Conservation, and Development Council (EMRCD), a multi county non-profit organization, has announced a program to promote the use of wood as a renewable home heating fuel for Bradford, Sullivan, and Lycoming County residents. Residents of these counties are being offered a chance for a $500 cost shareContinue Reading
Scholarship Available for Valley Forge Military Academy
High school seniors residing in Sen. Lisa Baker’s district who are interested in receiving a $12,000 annual legislative scholarship to attend Valley Forge Military College are encouraged to apply for the Valley Forge Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative through Baker’s Office. The selected recipient will receive guaranteed admission and aContinue Reading
TBPA’s Fifth Annual ‘Wreaths Around Tunkhannock’ to Run Through Dec. 19
When the TBPA’s “Wreaths Around Tunkhannock” kicks off this weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to hunt for 36 decorated wreaths in a variety of businesses and offices. Each will have a unique theme, while some wreaths have been decorated by representatives of the businesses and offices, others have usedContinue Reading
Heritage Development Focus of Sullivan County Meeting
Sullivan County board members of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) met at Ally Bell’s Restaurant on Route 220 in Dushore on Nov. 17. Participants of the think-tank gathering included (above, from left) EMHR Greenways Coordinator David Buck; EMHR Executive Director Annette Schultz; Sullivan County representatives John Krakoski, Karen Black,Continue Reading