‘Taste of the Endless Mountains’ Offered in Troy
“Everybody who eats food” is invited to A Taste of the Endless Mountains, which will be held at the Troy Sale Barn in Troy, Bradford County, on Saturday, Oct. 17. The second annual celebration of local entrepreneurs and agricultural viability will be held from 10 am to 2 pm andContinue Reading
Children’s Garden Work Party Planned in Clifford
The Clifford Township Historical Society is working hard to develop a unique one-acre, fenced in plot where children can let their imaginations run free. Volunteers are needed to complete The Children’s Garden on Sept. 26 and 27. Since early this summer, youth and adults have worked tirelessly to develop aContinue Reading
State Water Trail Managers Hold Meeting in Wyoming County
State water trail program manager Frank Maguire (above, left) led the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Water Trail Partnership, which was hosted at Camp Lackawanna by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, which was represented by executive director Annette Schultz and greenway coordinator David Buck. The annual Pennsylvania Water Trail PartnershipContinue Reading
Deadline Looms for Visitors Bureau Grant Applications for 2015
Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau executive director Jean Ruhf (left) and communications coordinator Shelley McAndrew encourage organizations and civic leaders to apply for Room Tax Grant funding for 2015 by Friday, Sept. 25. The deadline for receiving applications for 2015 Room Tax Grants through the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) isContinue Reading
Wyoming County Heritage Destinations Sign Unveiled
Group Photo by Diane Terrell The Endless Mountains Heritage Region was well-represented at the recent unveiling of a sign marking heritage destinations throughout Wyoming County. Joining the Wyoming County Commissioners and other civic leaders in Tunkhannock on Sept. 8 were (top, from left) board members Ed Zygmunt and Marion Sweet,Continue Reading
Cornstock Creates its Own Community and Sense of Family
Photos and commentary by Rick Hiduk While much of Sunday’s Cornstock crowd (above) chose to sit in the shade, die hard fans of The Coal Town Rounders (top with Jessica Illuzzi) effectively surrounded the stage and danced in a warm late summer sun. The Cornstock Folk Festival, held from Sept.Continue Reading
Fairgoers Brave High Heat for Opening Day
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk There are numerous food options at the Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair, including offerings by local fire companies (top) and churches. There’s plenty of unique items to buy, as well, like colorful metal lawn art displayed by Chuck Bullock (above, left) and Shelly Coberly. ItContinue Reading
Heritage Destinations Sign Unveiled in Towanda
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Endless Mountains Heritage Region director Annette Schultz (top, right) addresses those gathered along the Merrill Parkway and River Walk in Towanda on Wednesday for the official unveiling of a new sign and map of Bradford County. Participants included (top, from left) Bradford County commissionerContinue Reading
Two New Bridges Open Along Rail Trail in Clifford Township
Photos by Sandy Wilmot Celebrating the opening of two bridges along the D&H Rail Trail on Aug. 7 were (top, from left) Rail-Trail Council board president Bob Breuche, EMHR executive director Annette Schultz, Susquehanna County Commissioner Alan Hall, State Rep. Sandra Major, Rail Trail Council executive director Lynn Conrad, Susquehanna CountyContinue Reading
Knowing When to Say “Goodbye” – The Toughest Part of Pet Ownership
Photos and Commentary by Rick Hiduk Simba and Lily (above) were living the dream at our isolated country home until Lily’s deteriorating bathroom habits made it impossible for us to keep her. She was the third cat that we had to have put down in a 10-year span and alsoContinue Reading