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
Public Invited to Participate in C.A.S.U.A.L. Day
Marking the announcement of C.A.S.U.A.L. Day in Wyoming County, which will be held on March 26, were (from left) Wyoming County commissioner Tom Henry, administrative assistant Linda Stacknick, Amanda Marchegiani of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, and commissioners Rick Wilbur and Ernie King. Photo and Story by Rick Hiduk NortheastContinue Reading
Penn State Educator Offers Advice, Reassurance to Shale Land Owners
Daniel Brockett of Venango County provided an overview of the natural gas industry in different parts of the state and nation in one of many workshops offered by the Penn State Extension at Ag Day on March 6. Photo and story by Rick Hiduk (Also published in the Susquehanna CountyContinue Reading
CDBG Role Shifts to Trehab, Roadside Rest Closed, County Bestows Recreation Grants
The morning skies hanging over the Wyoming County Courthouse were a bit gloomy on Tuesday, but there was a lot going on inside, including a public meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners, conducted by (top, from left) solicitor Paul Litwin III, commissioners Tom Henry, Rick Wilbur, and Ernie King andContinue Reading
Registration Open for 2020 Student Paddling Sojourn
Youth Heritage Sojourn participants prepare to start their downriver journey in 2018. The annual Youth Heritage Sojourn coordinated by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) is set for Thursday to Saturday, May 28 to 30. The unique combination of day-time paddling on the North Branch Susquehanna River Water Trail, overnightContinue Reading
Library Invites Patrons to Explore Virtual Reality
Eagle Scout candidate, Daniel Roote III, is kicking off a virtual reality program at the Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. Patrons can now experience action-packed adventures from the comfort of our Library. Virtual reality, or VR, is a technology that gives the user a simulated experience inContinue Reading
Loch’s Maple to Hold Open House
Submitted Article Everything is coming up sweet, as Loch’s Maple prepares for its annual open house set for Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22 from 10 am to 5 pm both days. This marks the 23rd year for the maple celebration on the Loch’s family farm and, like everyContinue Reading