Susquehanna County Master Gardener Plant Sale Planned
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners annual plant sale will be held in May. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it will be done a bit differently this year, and all floral enthusiasts are encouraged to support the annual fundraiser. A carefully selected offering of quality perennials, shrubs, hanging baskets, hanging patioContinue Reading
Truck Donation Boosts Skill Levels for Driver Trainees
SCCTC CDL Training Center instructors Brian Eso (above, left) and Dale Fisher (right) flank current student drivers (from left) Josh Harris of Tunkhannock, Corey Miller of Laceyville, and Cody Quick and Mike Noldy of Lawton in front of the new truck donated to the school by Kenworth of PA. TheContinue Reading
RURAL HELP Act Reintroduced
Submitted Article Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) today reintroduced the Reviewing Urban and Rural Adjustments to Level Hospital Expenses and Lopsided Payments Act, otherwise known as the RURAL HELP Act in the 117th Congress with original co-sponsors Mike Kelly (PA-16), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Frank Lucas (OK-03), and Greg Steube (FL-17).Continue Reading
Williams Assists With Tunkhannock Police Car Purchase
Jack Walsh, vice president and general manager of Williams’ Susquehanna River Supply Hub (above, left) stopped by the Tunkhannock Borough Police station recently to see the new Ford Explorer that Williams helped to purchase for the department, represented by (continuing from left) police chief Keith Carpenter, sergeant Dustin Cokely andContinue Reading
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available in Wyoming County
Submitted Press Release The US Department of Treasury has established a rent and utility assistance program to aid households experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding in the amount of $1,762,249 has been received by the County to help local households. These funds will be usedContinue Reading
Jewelry-Making Workshop Planned at Sayre Theatre
Edited from Submitted Materials The Bradford County Regional Arts Council is excited to announce another Thursdays in the Studio Workshop. Join us on Thursday, March 25 at the Sayre Theatre from 5 to 8 PM for a fun filled evening with jewelry artist MaKenna Pepper. Workshop participants will have theContinue Reading
Master Gardener Photo Contest Winner and March Theme Announced
Submitted Article The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners in Susquehanna County have been hosting a monthly photo contest, and you can take part. February’s theme was: ‘Spring Dreaming.’ Although there were several super photos from Jim & Sue Stoklosa, Yvonne Sickler, Terri Tiffany, Bev H. James, Sandy Wall and JeanContinue Reading
Removal of Rail Cars Sparks Renewed Interest in Susquehanna Park
A photo taken by Ed Krizauskas (top) shows the Starrucca House as it appears from Ira Reynolds Riverfront Park. It is clearly visible again since the removal of a long row of railroad cars that had been parked in Susquehanna since December. Photos taken by Starrucca House resident Andreas Plonka,Continue Reading
New Guide and Brochure Cover Outdoor Recreation in the Endless Mountains
A four-county map (top) outlining the Endless Mountains Heritage Region is at the center of the EMHR’s new Outdoor Recreation Guide (above). Waterfalls are abundant in Sullivan County and have their own page in a new Parks & Trails brochure (below). The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) has released twoContinue Reading
Ag Radio Host Wins ‘Gerald W. Reichard Impact Award’
Pennsylvania ag broadcaster Dave Williams, who once served as state director of the Farm Bureau, representing counties in the northeast, including Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, has been honored for his years of dedication to telling stories from the PA Farm Show . Agricultural broadcaster Dave Williams hasContinue Reading