Throngs Find Zen at Tunkhannock’s River Day
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Rebecca Lesko, Executive Director of the Endless Mountains Nature Center, proved popular with patrons of River Day in Tunkhannock on July 19, with friends like a rescued Eastern Screech Owl with which guests could have their photo taken in return for a donation toContinue Reading
Summer Road Work Continues
Photo by Rick Hiduk A full crew was busy at midday repaving Prevost Road on Russell Hill in Washington Township, Wyoming County.Continue Reading
Visitors Bureau Issues Grant Applications for 2015
Museums, arts councils, historical societies, trail and way-finding organizations, and the boards of annual fairs, festivals, and special one-time events in the Endless Mountains region have benefited since 2004 from nearly $1 million in Room Tax Grants. The Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau (EMVB) has announced that applications for 2015 areContinue Reading
Heritage Region Releases Farmers Markets Brochure
The 2014 growing season is in full swing, and local agricultural producers are bringing a bounty of fresh vegetables, fruits and handmade crafts to a farmers market near you. Members of Northern Tier Buy Fresh Buy Local (NTBFBL) are anxious to get the word out about the many locations whereContinue Reading
Third Generation Steps Up at Kintner Homes’ Operations
(Tunkhannock) Kintner Modular Homes, Inc. (KMHI), a full-service modular home builder established in 1972 by Fred Kintner, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Kintner to Vice President of General Operations as of May 13. Joshua Kintner, who represents the third generation of the Kintner family, will be transitioningContinue Reading
PA House Approves Bill to Bring Greater Transparency to Natural Gas Lease Holders
Legislation to give natural gas lease holders in Pennsylvania greater information with respect to their well production has been approved by the House and sent to the state Senate for consideration, according to a press release from Rep. Tina Pickett’s office. Pickett was the author of the proposal. The measure,Continue Reading
County Working on New Transportation Plan, Tower Lease
Photos and story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Judy Mead, Tom Henry, and Ron Williams discussed a variety of topics in a relatively short meeting on July 1. Among them were a new transportation deal for senior citizens and the county’s lease with Shadowbrook Resort for theContinue Reading
Area Students Receive Arts Excellence Awards
The Bradford County Regional Arts Council (BCRAC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 Arts Excellence Awards: • Sydney Hill, Athens Area High School • Alexandria Ayrton, Canton Jr./Sr. High School • Julie Cooper, Northeast Bradford High School • Kaitlyn Victor, Sayre Area High School • Ean Ammerman,Continue Reading
Man Mulls Hunting on Sundays
Submitted by Joe Doherty I had everything planned and had told my wife I would not be going to church with her on Sunday. My wife reminded me that Sunday was the Sabbath Day and that hunting a trophy buck should not be part of the Sabbath. 1. I scoutedContinue Reading
Prisoner Transport Van in Service – New Boilers, Not So Much
Photo and story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Ron Williams, Judy Mead, and Tom Henry and Sheriff Ned Sherman display the new van that has already been used to transport prisoners. Despite the persistent optimism of both Warden Ken Repsher and the Wyoming County Commissioners at monthly PrisonContinue Reading