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
‘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