Impact Fees Are Helping to Keep Roofs Over Heads
PHARE funding, which is supported by natural gas impact fees, was used for the construction of these townhouses in New Milford (top) and Forest City (above) in Susquehanna County. In 2020, Pennsylvania made nearly $46-million in PHARE funding available for housing programs across the state. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability andContinue Reading
Historical Society to Launch ‘Digging for Answers’ Podcast
Submitted Article A new podcast called ‘Digging for Answers’ organized by the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association and Howard Burkett, who happens to also be a Penn State Extension Master Gardener in Susquehanna County, are conducting this joint production. The Master Gardeners will be frequent guest speakersContinue Reading
Bitter Cold to Follow Snow Storm
It’s hard to deny the beauty of a fresh snowfall. While most of us in the Endless Mountains received more snow than forecasters predicted, Susquehanna and Bradford counties were especially hard hit with more than 30 inches reported in some areas like Towanda, where these photos were snapped this morningContinue Reading
New COVID Guidelines Take Food & Beverage Purveyors By Surprise
The Hayloft Tavern in rural Lawton is just one of many restaurants and pubs in the area that is scrambling once again to accommodate the needs of the community after a new round of COVID-related restrictions was imposed by the governor last week. Takeout food and beverages are available, andContinue Reading
Personal Photos and Testimonials Sought for EMHR Website
“I started paddling with my friend, Danielle Foust, this past summer as an exciting new way to get exercise and for a safe activity during the pandemic. The second I was on a kayak, I found a new sense of freedom that I had not felt in a long time.Continue Reading
Williams Recognized by CDP for Climate Change Actions and Reporting Transparency
Submitted Article Williams was recognized by CDP with a ‘B’ score for its commitment to transparency and governance around climate change, ranking above the sector (oil and gas storage and transportation) average of ‘C’ and exceeding the North American regional average of ‘D’. Williams’ score signifies the company is takingContinue Reading
FCC Awards $65 Million to 23rd District for High-Speed Internet Service
Submitted Article More than 22,000 residents living in Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Union counties will gain access to high-speed broadband services due to $65,416,189 in funding from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), according to state Sen. Gene Yaw (PA 23rd District). Yaw said the funding was awarded through theContinue Reading
Tunkhannock Creek Vies for 2021 ‘River of the Year’
Tunkhannock Creek as it meets the Susquehanna River at Tunkhannock (top), where its south branch flows through Little Rocky Glen (above) and at Lazy Brook Park (below), where NEPA Bluegrass fans enjoy a relaxing float. The popular waterway has been nominated as the 2021 “River of the Year.” For theContinue Reading
Visions FCU Partners with CHOP for ‘Act of Kindness’
Exhibiting items collected during the Act of Kindness initiative are (above, from left) Larrissa Bacorn, Director of Operations at CHOP, and Barbara Kropelnicki, Branch Manager of Visions Federal Credit Union’s Wysox branch. Submitted Article Visions Federal Credit Union’s Wysox branch delivered hats, gloves, and scarves to CHOP (Children’s Hunger OutreachContinue Reading
Baker Fears Wolf Approach Will Be Tough On Workers And Families In Region
Submitted Article Senator Lisa Baker (PA 20th) has issued the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s latest statewide restrictions announced on Thursday afternoon. “There is no question that we must all continue to do our part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our hospitals and healthcare providers are reaching capacity.Continue Reading