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
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Reach Out To Growing Community
During the summer of 2015, a Penn State Master Gardener from Bradford County designed and installed a drought-resistant garden in reds, whites and blues for the Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park in Towanda. The Master Gardeners remind all county residents that they are available to answer questions about and assistContinue Reading
Heritage Region Participates in Dedication of Eatonville Pedestrian Bridge
Photos by Rick Hiduk Eaton Township, Wyoming County and state officials were joined on November 14 by representatives from numerous partner agencies and project supporters of the Seneca Trail for the dedication of the new Eatonville Pedestrian Bridge. Participants included (above, from left) Sen. Lisa Baker, Rep. Karen Boback, EatonvilleContinue Reading
Four of Five Sections of Historic Towanda Cemetery Surveyed
Professional and retired surveyers (top, from left) Betsy McKean, John Korfmann, Jeffrey Geiss and Dennis Rialland volunteered time since summer at Riverside Cemetery. As part of a concentrated effort to both document who is interred at Riverside Cemetery in Towanda and make that information and the cemetery more accessible toContinue Reading
EMHR Board Renews Focus on Agricultural Heritage at Annual Banquet
A new slate of officers for the Endless Mountains Heritage Region includes (above, from left) Tom Henson, secretary; Sarah Carr, vice president; Alice Deutsch, president; and Melanie Norton, treasurer were confirmed at EMHR’s annual dinner and reorganization meeting in Wyalusing, which began under the pavilion of Grovedale Winery with aContinue Reading
Nightlife on the Susquehanna Series to Kick Off with Adam Pascal, Larry Edoff, Marc Berger
The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) has announced its 2015/2016 Nightlife on the Susquehanna Series, opening with the music of Larry Edoff and Adam Pascal (above) on Monday, November 23 at 7:30 pm in the Guthrie Performing Arts Center at the Sayre Theatre. Pascal, famous for his performance asContinue Reading
Impact Fee to Provide $1.6 Million in Affordable Housing Needs
More than $1.6 million in proceeds from the Marcellus Shale impact fee will benefit several local housing projects throughout the 110th District in Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties, according to a press release issued on Tuesday from the office of Rep. Tina Pickett. “The boom of the Marcellus Shale hasContinue Reading
Guitarist Mike Dillon Wants to Bring his Solid Sound to The Endless Mountains
Mike Dillon (above) wants to bring his solid sound and eclectic repertoire to your town. The solo acoustic guitarist from Clarks Summit is seeking new venues and audiences for a playlist that swings from reggae, alternative and blues to classic rock, folk, and ’70s funk and disco. Employing the perfectContinue Reading