Planning Commission Debates Land Development Ordinance
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk Matt Walsh, a project engineer for Colwell-Naegele Associates of Clarks Summit, shows members of the Wyoming County Planning Commission preliminary plans for the proposed Hayduk RV/Mobile Home Park which would be comprised of approximately 70 lots in Lemon Township. Members of the Wyoming CountyContinue Reading
Rick’s Report – She Got a Second Chance
By Rick Hiduk When I commit to being in Towanda for a day and gathering as much Bradford County news as possible, I often fill gaps between meetings and lunch dates by sitting in one of the two courtrooms at the Bradford County Courthouse. I’m often stepping into a hearing,Continue Reading
Wyoming County Commissioners Cover Wide Range of Issues
Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (back, left) Tom Henry, (back, from right) Ron Williams and Judy Mead issued a proclamation congratulating the Tunkhannock Tiger Boys Cross Country Team for an outstanding season capped by the school’s first Class AA PIAA State Championship in 41 years. TheContinue Reading
The Best Views of Tunkhannock Can Be Yours
Downtown Tunkhannock (above) and Miller Mountain (below) as seen from the rear deck of 171 Grandview Drive in Eaton Township. This spacious two-level home is situated at the upper end of Eaton Hills, providing stunning views to the east and south. Listed at $225,000, the two-bedroom home features two fullContinue Reading
Review – LondonForce Rocks at Lake Carey Inn
By Rick Hiduk For as much as the Lake Carey Inn has disappointed me in the past in terms of inconsistent food and service, the bar was packed to the rafters on Saturday night with an energetic and youthful crowd. Most were at The Lake to see and hear LondonForce.Continue Reading
Commissioners Invite Bradford County Residents to Review Budget
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk At their Nov. 14 meeting, Bradford County Commissioners (from left) Doug McLinko, Daryl Miller, and Mark Smith authorized the advertisement of the 2014 County Budgets for review. The public has 20 days to look at and comment on the proposals, which will be approvedContinue Reading
BCHS Reports on Successful Campaign
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Humane Society Executive Director Jennifer Spencer holds a chihuahua mix pup named Penny at the Oct. 31 meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners. Expanding the number of stores involved in the Shop for Pete and Penny campaign led to an increase ofContinue Reading
Prison Population In Check – Supervised Bail Program Begins
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Prison Board members in attendance at Thursday’s meeting included (from left) Sheriff C.J. Walters, County Commissioners Doug McLinko and Mark Smith, Deputy Warden Pete Quattrini, Commissioner Daryl Miller, Warden Don Stewart, and (not pictured) Judge Maureen Beirne and District Attorney Daniel Barrett.Continue Reading
Thick Coats and Snowsuits Can Reduce Car Seat Safety
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Teresa McCloskey of Wyoming County shared the following information for EML readers: As the first snows of winter start to swirl and parents bundle children in winter coats or snowsuits, it’s important to remember that bulky clothing can be dangerous for children when riding inContinue Reading
Old Man Winter Flirts With the Region
Photos by Rick Hiduk By noon on Tuesday, some of the snow that had fallen during the night had begun to evaporate, including from the fields in Terry and Wyalusing Townships in Bradford County. Last week, national and local weather forecasters threw a scare into those of us living alongContinue Reading