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
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