Bradford County Announces First Presumptive Positive COVID-19 Case
Bradford County Officials and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are announcing the first presumptive positive case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Bradford County today. The Pennsylvania Department of Health will continuing to monitor the individual. No other details about the person involved will be released to protect theirContinue Reading
Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty, Resources Extended to Older Pennsylvanians
Submitted Article Senator Lisa Baker is reminding older Pennsylvanians and their caretakers that a number of steps have been taken this week to protect seniors during statewide efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The Pennsylvania Department of Aging recently issued guidance to help older adult day centers, adultContinue Reading
Heritage Region to Continue with Partnership Grant Program
The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) will continue to process Partnership Grant applications despite the temporary displacement of so many people in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. While administrators of the non-profit organizations, public education institutions and municipalities that are eligible for the $5,000 grants may now be workingContinue Reading
Tax Credit Legislation Could Draw Petro Production Facilities to NEPA
Rep. Aaron Kauffer (top, at podium) fires up the crowd gathered at the Genetti Hotel in Wilkes-Barre on March 10, backed by Rep. Jonathan Fritz (in plaid jacket) and Sen. John Yudichak. Above, union and trades workers in attendance at the March 10 rally included (from left) Mike Korman ofContinue Reading
Gas School to Provide Compressor/Engine Mechanic Certification
Recently meeting at the school to discuss the new mechanics certification program were (top, from left) LC PNG administrators David Decker, Joshua Roe, and Sue Gumble, and PNG Advisory Board members Joe Guastella of Williams, B.J. Kline of Cabot, Bill White of Williams, Dustin Holl of SWN, and Ben WhitakerContinue Reading
Bradford County Takes Action Against COVID-19
The Bradford County Commissioners have issued a Declaration of Emergency, effective immediately to allow for an immediate and flexible response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The declaration allows for the creation of an Advisory Council to assist the Commissioners, our Public Safety Director and our Emergency Management Coordinator to moreContinue Reading
Keystone College to Receive Apprenticeship Grant
Edited from submitted information Rep. Karen Boback (Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) and Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced that Keystone College in Factoryville, Wyoming County, will receive $173,841 in state grant funding to expand its early childhood education apprenticeship program. The funds were awarded as a part of the state’s PAsmart initiative, partContinue Reading
Conservation District’s ‘Earth Day’ a Sure Sign of Spring
Farmer Fred (top photo) guides children in the planting of spring flowers in egg cartons at last year’s Earth Day celebration in Bradford County. Above, youths line up to build bird houses that they can take home. By Rick Hiduk (Also published in Living Bradford County magazine) Since the BradfordContinue Reading
‘Think About Energy’ Breakfast Postponed
In an email sent to members and registrants for the Think About Energy conference planned at Stone Hedge Gold Course and Resort in Tunkhannock next Wednesday, Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce president Gina Suydam (below) announced that the event has been postponed. “Your Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce is monitoringContinue Reading
PA Department of Health Offers Temporary Reprieve for Former EMTs/EMRs
Submitted Article In recognition of a statewide shortage of ambulance (EMS) providers, the PA Department of Health has temporarily lifted restrictions for individuals whose EMS certification has lapsed and who would like their certification reinstated. From EMS of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Because recruitment and retention of EMS Providers has become increasinglyContinue Reading