Yellow Means “Caution” to Me, And I Will Proceed as Such
The Endless Mountains region (upper right of map) will be reunited in a sense on Friday, May 22, when more businesses in Wyoming and Susquehanna counties can resume operations. Are we up to the responsibility? Commentary by Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) A Facebook meme floating around the lastContinue Reading
Nurses and Hospital Staff Rally for COVID-19
Celebrating National Nurses Week at Endless Mountains Health Systems on May 6 were (top, from left) Jeanine Johnson, Social Services; Eileen Craige, Nurse Manger Surgical Services; Lauren Thomas, Nurse Manager Emergency Department; Kristi Byham, Nurse Manager Medical Surgical Unit; and Mary Mushala, Chief Nurse Officer/Patient Safety Officer. Tyler Memorial CEOContinue Reading
Recycling Center to Open Slowly – Commissioners Urge Caution
By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) As Wyoming County prepares for limited openings of more businesses on Friday, the county’s recycling center is also preparing to resume operations on a limited basis starting Tuesday, May 26. The commissioners have been coordinating efforts with recycling director Mike Rogers to renewContinue Reading
Bradford County Asserts Constitutional Rights – Wyoming County Awaits Color Change
Bradford County sheriff C.J. Walters (top, left) read a proclamation marking National Police Week during the commissioners meeting held at the courthouse in Towanda on Thursday. Commissioners Doug McLinko (top, right) and Daryl Miller (above) offered notice that the county will not cover the cost of any cases brought toContinue Reading
Keller Responds to Gov. Wolf’s Threat to Withhold Funding and Protections
Congressman Fred Keller (above) says Governor Wolf is the one putting businesses, citizens at risk Submitted Article Congressman Fred Keller on Monday responded to Gov. Tom Wolf’s press conference during which the governor called Pennsylvania elected officials and business owners standing up for individual rights “cowards” and threatened to withholdContinue Reading
Driver’s License Suspensions Halted During Judicial Emergency
Submitted Article The shutdown of the courts in mid-March has created a serious complication for those who commit traffic violations and for the officials charged with enforcing the laws. But action taken by the state Senate today offers clarification, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (PA 20th), who worked with representativesContinue Reading
Commissioners Say “Hands Are Tied” – Can’t Defy Governor’s Orders
By Rick Hiduk (Exclusive to EndlessMtnLifestyles.com readers) The Wyoming County Commissioners were ready yesterday morning to join a growing number of elected officials across the state with the issuance of a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf expressing their intent to start allowing the opening of businesses in the county onContinue Reading
ACS Begins “Soft Re-Opening” of Clinic Today
ACS veterinarian Debra Urban (above, left) and receptionist Michelle Wood demonstrate some of the safe-distancing measures that have been implemented at the clinic, which will resume spay and neuter operations of cats on Monday. The nearly completed new clinic and kennel is behind them. Photos and story by Rick HidukContinue Reading
Tensions Rise as Governor Extends Stay-at-Home Order to June 4
Submitted Article Reps. Jonathan Fritz (Susquehanna/Wayne), Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Sens. Lisa Baker and Gene Yaw voiced their serious concern and extreme disappointment after learning Susquehanna County was not among the next group of counties that would move into the “yellow phase” of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan on MayContinue Reading
Rally Organizers Espouse Constitution, Push for Focused Dissent
A sizable crowd of people (top) who want businesses reopened in Wyoming County listen intently to rally organizer George Yuhas (in gazebo). Above, county commissioners (from left) Ernie King, Tom Henry, and Rick Wilbur put hands to hearts for the national anthem and pledge to the flag. Photos and storyContinue Reading