Pop-Up Pantry Planned in Gillett
edited from submitted material Child Hunger Outreach Partner (CHOP) will conduct a “pop-up pantry” at the South Creek Lions Hall on Route 14 in Gillett on Monday, April 6 at 1 pm. Food will be delivered by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank at the Lions Hall on Monday morning toContinue Reading
Elk Lake Modifies Lunch Program to Reach More Students/CDL School Opening Delayed
Among the food services staff at the Elk Lake schools who have been packing food for distribution to families of students who need them are (top, from left) Sandi Truman, Sharon Prevost, Donna Waldenberger, Barbie Lantz and (not pictured) Carol Marbaker, Kelly Robins, and Kim White. Above, Elk Lake cafeteriaContinue Reading
Interfaith Steps Up to Assist Families in Need During Epidemic
The thrift store operated by Susquehanna County Interfaith at Montrose is currently closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, but the agency has actually kicked into overdrive to provide services and resources for those in need. Photos and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna County Independent) Susquehanna CountyContinue Reading
Montrose Schools Quick to React to Shut-Down
Among the Montrose School District faculty members handing out lunches in front of the school on March 17 were (top, from left) first-grade teacher Robyn Lubash, kindergarten instructor Heidi Zenger, high school personal care aide Karen Spence and high school learning support teacher Kathy Pierce. Above, Montrose high school FrenchContinue Reading
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