Wyoming County to Integrate New Tax Claim Program
Photo by Rick Hiduk Wyoming County Commissioners (from left) Tom Henry, Judy Mead, and Ron Williams listen to commentary from a resident in attendance at Tuesday’s meeting at the courthouse in Tunkhannock. At the regular meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners on Nov. 5, the board adopted a new taxContinue Reading
Prison Board Reports Progress in Several Areas
By Rick Hiduk While drug-related crime and retail theft continue to challenge Wyoming County law enforcement officials, members of the county’s prison board acknowledged measurable improvements at the facility in recent months in their Nov. 5 meeting. The overall inmate population has fallen to 60 men and seven women, leavingContinue Reading
Shelter Mascots Charm County Commissioners
Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk Bradford County Humane Society director Jennifer Spencer (left) and community outreach coordinator Megan Snell hold “Pete” and “Penny” at the recent meeting of the Bradford County Commissioners. The friendly strays were selected as this year’s mascot for the Shop for Pete and Penny campaign. Continue Reading
River Outfitter Honored as Environmental Leader
By Rick Hiduk David Buck of Sugar Run, Bradford County, was the recipient of the Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award at the 23rd annual Evening for Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Environment. The Endless Mountains region was well-represented at the banquet, which was held at the Woodlands Inn and Resort in Wilkes-BarreContinue Reading
EMHR Approves Slate of Officers, Representatives
At an annual meeting of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR), members from Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties elected new officers and welcomed three new associates to its 20-member board. The meeting was held on Sept. 17 at the Wyalusing Fire Hall, where guests were welcomed by President DanContinue Reading