Impact Fees Continue to Help Townships Maintain and Improve Infrastructure
Work is well underway to replace the bridge on Bunnell Road over Riley Creek. Auburn Township supervisors estimate that the road (top) will be reopened by the end of summer. The playground, pavilion and basketball court at the Auburn Township building (above) was quiet while it was raining last ThursdayContinue Reading
‘Silks in the Sun’ Artists Event Planned – Future Hosts Sought
Edited from submitted materials The public is invited to participate in the first interactive art experience directed by artist Karen Black of Studio K Atelier in Dushore, Sullivan County, called “Silks in the Sun.” This interactive performance art piece is completely free to attend as a participant or spectator. “ComeContinue Reading
Significant Change in Weather for Holiday Weekend
There were few clouds yet on the horizon over the Susquehanna River at Meshoppen as of noon today, but thunderstorms are expected to develop across the region by mid afternoon. Photos and Weather synopsis by Rick Hiduk Temperatures are climbing towards 90 degrees for a fourth day in a row,Continue Reading
CDL Students Get Great News From Cabot/GDS
CDL Training Center students (top) who directly benefited from the recent donation by Cabot of $30,000 in EITC funds, as well as another $10,000 in scholarships, were among those to mark the receipt of the check to the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center on June 18. CDL student SteveContinue Reading
GAR Monument Beautified for Independence Day
Submitted Article Towanda Third Ward resident Bryon Fuller helped to make the 220-plus-year-old Riverside Cemetery ready for the Fourth of July. He made and planted red, white and blue containers to decorate the shelter that showcases Bradford County’s first and oldest tribute to soldiers of the Grand Army of theContinue Reading
Meshoppen Flower Boxes Planted
Adults and youths who participated in the flower box plantings include (from left) Cameron Myers, Katlynn Pitcher, Jessica Kmiechik, Doris Pickett, Christian Tripp, Lexi MacGeorge, Emily Longworth, Ben Fink, Dave Jennings, Lanie Sermonds, Eternity Gutknecht, Mimi Jennings and (not pictured) Jennifer Jennings O’Brien. Photos and intro by Gail James/Group DescriptionContinue Reading
Leadership Wyoming Group Triumphs Over Unusual Year
Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam (above, left) distributed graduation plaques to graduates of the 2021 Leadership Wyoming class, including (from left) Ryan Holleran, Becki Talcott, Kate Kamp, Heather Clark, Jamie Chan, Bryan Bockhorn and Mariellen Walsh during a luncheon and ceremony held at Stone Hedge Gold ClubContinue Reading
Children’s Advocacy Center Gets Annual Clay Shoot Back on Track
Trion Industries of Wilkes-Barre had the most representation at the tournament with employees (top, from left) Bill Healey, Stan Kultus, Tom Price Jr., Ross Shuleski, Tim Gemski and (not pictured) Lonnie Maywald, Dan Zelinski, and Jarrett Wolfe vying for bragging rights. Checking in with FSA CEO Gert McGowan (above, right)Continue Reading
ID Stickers Available for Kayaks and Canoes
Submitted Article With the onset of paddling season, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) is excited to release another great tool for the paddling public. The Susquehanna Greenway Vessel Identification Stickers (ID Stickers) were produced in May 2021 and are a FREE resource for paddlers to utilize as they explore theContinue Reading
Commissioner Arnold Among Leaders Graduated from Center for Excellence
Submitted Material Front row, seated (l to r): Deb Baughman, Bedford County commissioner; Scott Rastetter, Erie County councilmember; Loretta Spielvogel, Lawrence County commissioner; Becky Ann Bartlett, Northampton County deputy director of administration. Back row (l to r): Krista Gromalski, Pike County communications director; Colleen Dawson, Somerset County commissioner; Elizabeth Arnold,Continue Reading