NEPA Bluegrass Festival Tickets Discounted Through April 15
Featured acts at the NEPA Bluegrass Festival in Tunkhannock, PA, this summer will range from regional acts like Driftwood (top) from Binghampton, NY, to international bluegrass stars like the Spinney Brothers (above) from Nova Scotia, Canada. The family-friendly event will run from June 2 to 5. The NEPA Bluegrass Festival returnsContinue Reading
Out of the Gate – Top MODERN COUNTRY HITS (so far) for 2016
The simplicity of “Die a Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett (top) makes it an early bet for Country Song of the Year, while Maren Morris (above) claws her way up the still male-dominated chart with the clever “My Church.” Chart and Synopsis by Rick Hiduk The following list focuses on theContinue Reading
SusqCo Ag Day Provides More Than Food For Thought
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk The flow of people viewing exhibits and participating in classes at Susquehanna County Ag Day (top) on Friday was steady throughout the six-hour event. Ag Day royalty included (above, from left) Susquehanna County Dairy Princess Taylor Sebring, Alternate Dairy Princess Brooke Marvin, and PA MapleContinue Reading
OUT OF THE GATE – Top 20 DANCE/POP Hits (so far) for 2016
There is a lot of fun, lighthearted dance music on the pop charts already this year, including “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE (top), “Roses” by The Chainsmokers & Rozes (above), and “My House” by veteran dance artist Flo Rida (below) Chart and Synopsis by Rick Hiduk The following list focusesContinue Reading
Rep Pickett: March Satellite Offices Announced
Sullivan and Susquehanna County residents in the 110th District who are in need of state government-related services are encouraged to visit either of Rep. Tina Pickett’s (above) satellite offices during March for assistance. In addition to general help navigating the state government bureaucracy, Pickett’s satellite offices will be able to provideContinue Reading
United Way of Bradford County Thanks Cargill Employees for Successful Campaign
Cargill Leadership Donors pose with United Way of Bradford County (UWBC) Representatives after three recent “Leaders in Giving” Dinners held Jan. 20 and 21 at Cargill Meat Solutions in Wyalusing. At the event, Cargill General Manager Andy Ripic III presented a check to United Way of Bradford County in theContinue Reading
Winter Dessert Theater Slated for March 12 & 13
This year’s Winter Dessert Theater cast of “Squirrel Lake” includes (seated, from left) Ed Baumeister, Ron Whipple, Jessie Wall, Christopher Hanna, (standing) Steven McKnight, Kim Whipple and Molly Goodwin. Enjoy some tasty desserts while the Players “bring on the nuts!” The Wyoming County Players will present their annual Winter DessertContinue Reading
Walking Tour Committee Reports Steady Gains
Tour Route Finalized – Dates Set At a Feb. 25 meeting of project partners and supporters of the Historic Tunkhannock Walking Tour, a list of 40 homes, businesses and churches to be featured in a tour booklet and map were approved. Committee members (above) also agreed on dates and timesContinue Reading
Susquehanna Depot Looking at ‘River of the Year’ Plans
The Susquehanna River North Branch was recently designated by DCNR and POWR (Pennsylvania Organization of Watersheds and Rivers) as “2016 River of the Year.” The waterway, which is also part of the National Parks trail system, was sponsored for the contest by Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) and Susquehanna GreenwayContinue Reading
Out of the Gate – Top 25 ALTERNATIVE Hits (so far) of 2016
Alternative music has a strong and creative vibe already this year and may be poised to make a larger impact on pop and rock music in the coming months. Veterans like Weezer (top) and newer groups like Cage the Elephant (above) and the Strumbellas (below) are spicing up the chartsContinue Reading