Prison Board to Lease Cafeteria to Trinity
By Rick Hiduk A short prison board meeting preceded a much longer meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners on Tuesday morning. Despite the brief agenda, the Aug. 12 meeting was well-attended with Warden Ken Repsher, Sheriff Ned Sherman, District Attorney Jeff Mitchell, Public Defender Deborah Albert-Heise, and President Judge RussellContinue Reading
Another Hazy Summer Day in Meshoppen Township
Photo by Rick Hiduk Weather on Aug. 7 was splendid, with breezy warmth and plenty of sunshine. Predicted thunderstorm never materialized for those living on Fairview Road in Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County. Most residents in the Endless Mountains woke the next morning to temperatures around 50 degrees before they climbed again into the 70s.Continue Reading
A Fine Summer Day Along the Susquehanna River
Photo by Rick Hiduk Warmer and more humid weather has brought recreationists back out on the Susquehanna River at Tunkhannock. The weather forecast calls for a chance of showers tonight and increasing humidity – without that much heat – through the weekend. For a uniquely Endless Mountains perspective on theContinue Reading
Orwell Twp. Donates to Veterans Memorial Park
Responding to a recent request made by board members of the Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park Association (BCVMPA), the Orwell Township Supervisors stepped up to the plate to donate $1,100 toward the estimated $375,000 needed to complete the final phase of the project. The formal donation occurred on July 30,Continue Reading
There Are Greater Things to Fear Than Sand
Photo and Editorial by Rick Hiduk The Wyoming County Planning Commission recently turned down a proposal by D&I Silica LLC to construct a sand transfer station along the Susquehanna River in Tunkhannock Township. A proposal for a silica transfer station presented to the Wyoming County Planning Commission early in 2014Continue Reading
Commissioners Hear from Residents Afraid of Silica Facility – County Receives $60-Grant for Emergency Management
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams discussed a variety of topics in their July 29 meeting and signed an Emergency Management Performance Grant. The regular meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners on July 29 began with public commentaryContinue Reading
Lackey to Step in for Blarcom at Conservation District
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Commissioners (from left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller and Mark Smith explained the shuffling of Conservation District board members and other topics at their July 24 meeting. Scott Lackey from Columbia Crossroads will replace Jim Van Blarcom on the board of directors forContinue Reading
Wyalusing Woman Plans Central American Journey
Skyanne Fisher (left) with one of the students she befriended on a 2011 trip to Guatemala. Fisher plans to return to Central America in early 2015 and is preparing for a yard sale to fund the trip. Story by Rick Hiduk Skyanne Fisher has a penchant for adventure. She alsoContinue Reading
Vets Park Builders To Target Municipalities for Funding
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Veterans Memorial Park Association member Joe Doherty (above) displays photos depicting the old Veterans Memorial Park in Towanda and an artist rendition of the new park under construction at the Towanda side of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Susquehanna River. JoeContinue Reading
Family Enjoys Adventure in the Endless Mountains
Kimberly Suci (back, right) crafted her own Endless Mountains adventure as a contest winner with the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, bringing her son, Kristaffer DeHon (back, left), and grandson, Elijah DeHon, to the area recently for a three days of fun, fine dining, and site seeing. A New York stateContinue Reading