Abundant Energy Seen as Pennsylvania’s Salvation from Recession
Two Pennsylvania state senators and the president of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PCBI) met virtually on May 28 to discuss how energy should be the key to not just reopening the state’s economy in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but the most logical catalyst toContinue Reading
First Responders to Receive COVID-19 Grants
Submitted Article Recognizing the additional challenges facing the Pennsylvania fire and emergency medical services resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state House of Representatives today approved $50 million in additional grant funding for the organizations, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna). Senate Bill 1122 creates the COVID-19 Crisis Fire andContinue Reading
Rural Elections Directors Stunned by Governor’s Mail-In Extension
By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) Elections officials in at least two Endless Mountains counties are disappointed with Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement on Saturday that just six of 67 Pennsylvania counties have been given an extra week to collect mail-in ballots. Wolf’s decision was part of a larger StateContinue Reading
“Green Light” Restrictions Weigh on Bradford County
Bradford County commissioner Daryl Miller (top) and Doug McLinko (above) conducted a virtual public meeting on May 28 that was still heavily dominated by COVID-19 issues. By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) With Bradford County among the 17 mostly rural counties to “go green” on May 29 as perContinue Reading
Cultural Center Gets Creative to Get Through the Downturn
Samario’s Pizzeria (top, left) will team up with the Wyoming County Cultural Center for the sale of 600 pasta dinners on Sunday, June 14 to help the Dietrich Theater. Brothers Brendan (above, left) and Bailey Huff have been volunteering their time to make and sell popcorn at the Dietrich TheaterContinue Reading
COVID-19 Concerns Cancel Camp Kelly
Submitted Article Due to concerns about COVID-19 and the risks it poses to the safety of campers and their families, United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) has canceled its annual Camp Kelly for 2020. The summer camp hosts around 400 children each year. With children staying overnight together inContinue Reading
Legislation Advanced to Expand Broadband Access in Rural PA
Submitted Article As a member of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) voted in support of two pieces of legislation that would help bring high-speed broadband service to more communities in rural Pennsylvania. Pickett is a co-sponsor of both bills. “During the current health emergency, we areContinue Reading
Arey Supply Supports Cemetery Marker Project
Sean Rotante (above, left) and Greg Wood unload concrete mix, rebar, liquid nails and miscellaneous other materials that Arey Building Supply donated to the Riverside Cemetery grave marker resetting and repair project. Submitted Article Work is under way to reset and repair approximately 300 grave markers in the Riverside Cemetery.Continue Reading
Montrose Feed & Supply Reopens Showroom
Montrose Feed and Supply managers (from left) Katie, Emma and Karen Parrish, holding Toby, Mylo and Polly are happy to be able to invite customers back into their showroom along Route 29 South as of May 22. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent)Continue Reading
Thermal Coverings Extend Food Offerings to Summer
Endless Mountains Health Systems food bank volunteers (above, from left) Paula Anderson, Sandra Howell, Judy Cannon, and Valarie Brewer got a visit from Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation external affairs manager Bill desRosiers (right) during their May 22 food distribution. A recent cash donation by Cabot allowed them to purchaseContinue Reading