Industry Partners Set Sights on Future Workforce at Sporting Clays Tourney
With her Williams teammates and coworkers at her back, including Kathi Smurkoski of Meshoppen (top, at far right), Meagan Oliver of Springville (left) takes her shots at one of 16 stations on the course at Hausmann’s Hidden Hollow. Smurkoski took second place among female shooters at the annual fundraiser. The winningContinue Reading
New State Park in Wyoming County Will Enhance Heritage Region’s Mission
The unveiling of the banner establishing Vosburg Neck State Park on Sept. 19 (top) was met with cheers and applause by community members and project partners. It is the 122nd state park in the DCNR’s repertoire of outdoor recreational areas and the first in Wyoming County. The park is atContinue Reading
Barbecue Cook-Off Unites Gas Industry for United Way
Returning champions, Team Cleveland Brothers, represented by (top, from right) Jim Shawley, Phil Moser, and Aaron Moser are congratulated by Tammy Bonnice of Williams for their Grand Champion win and People’s Choice award. Hague Equipment employees (above, from left) Steve Brown, Linda Gaskill, and Dave Gaskill accept their team prizeContinue Reading
Muzzleloader Event Takes Locals and Visitors Back in Time
The annual Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen’ Rendezvous drew hundreds of people to the American Legion grounds in Black Walnut this past weekend for muzzleloading, archery, and tomahawk throwing competitions and to give visitors a taste of what life in the Endless Mountains when the area was considered America’s western frontier.Continue Reading
Muzzleloader Rendezvous Brings Participants a Sense of Family
Tomahawk throwing was among the popular activities at the 14th annual Endless Mountains Rendezvous, Muzzleloader Shoot & Artisan Show held in Black Walnut this past weekend. Below, Rene and Randy Brigham of Laceyville purchase a new Susquehanna River Trail map from Endless Mountains Heritage Region director Cain Chamberlin. Photos andContinue Reading
Commissioners Approve Funds for Exeter Adult Center, Libraries, D.A.R.E., and Heritage Region
Participants in the Sept. 13 meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners included (from left) solicitor Paul Litwin III; commissioners Tom Henry, Rick Wilbur, and Ernie King; and deputy chief clerk Amber Franko. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) Tapping a variety of sources and accounts availableContinue Reading
Wilmot House of Worship Celebrates 150 Years
Rep. Tina Pickett (above, second from left) attended the summer anniversary picnic at St. John’s and presented a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Rev. Bob Brown and long-time church members Frank Messersmith (left) and Nannette Good (right). The Lutheran church in Wilmot Township is now 150 yearsContinue Reading
Broadband Plans and Ash Trees Key Topics of Claverack Meeting
Preparing for the start of Claverack’s 85th annual meeting with coop members are (from left) Claverack member services director Brian Zeidner, and board of director members Danise Fairchild, Robert Fearnley, Gary Hennip, Angela Joines, Charlie McNamara, Tim Tewksbury, Tony Ventello and Chuck Bullock. Below, Claverack president and CEO Steve AllabaughContinue Reading
Heritage Region Invites Public to Annual Meeting
Participants of an EMHR-sponsored hike in Salt Springs State Park (above) pause to look at trail maps and other useful information. Below, Cain Chamberlin (left) of the EMHR and Art Coolbaugh (right) of Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rental present the proceeds from the EMHR’s Summer Heritage Benefit Paddle to EricaContinue Reading
Wright Center Partners with Organizations to Launch Project PROGRESS
Submitted Article The Wright Center for Community Health, along Luzerne County Community College, The Institute, the Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center and the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance have joined together to reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder by connecting people in recovery with recovery-friendly employers in theContinue Reading