Route 6 Façade Grant Workshop Planned in Tunkhannock
By Rick Hiduk Businesses in counties along the Route 6 corridor have been targeted for improvements by the PA Route 6 Alliance, which started the Route 6 Façade and Signage Program last year in the PA Wilds, the vast stretch of one of America’s most scenic highways between the EndlessContinue Reading
Wine & Chocolate Walk Around Dushore Set for Feb. 15
Submitted Photo Saturday, Feb. 15 will be a sweet day in Dushore, as the Winter Wine and Chocolate Walk Around Dushore event takes over downtown from noon to 5 pm. Perfectly paired with Valentine’s Day, this palate-pleasing event, sponsored by the Dushore Area Business Association, will gather at least 10Continue Reading
Regional Workforce Development Board Receives State Funding
Submitted Article The Northern Tier Workforce Development Board (NTWDB) has been awarded $131,006 in state funding to help businesses and school districts work together to better prepare students for in-demand careers in the region, according to Rep. Tina Pickett (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna). “This grant will allow the board’s extremely successful program toContinue Reading
River Runs Ice Free…For Now
The Susquehanna River has been void of ice for several weeks now, as seen on Wednesday afternoon at Tunkhannock. An Arctic blast brought in by this weekend’s storm will likely produce pancake and shield ice again next week. Photo and Weather synopsis by Rick Hiduk A mild stretch of weather thatContinue Reading
NTRPDC Seeks Presenters for ‘Career Day’ at Towanda
Submitted Article Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission is planning Career Day at Towanda Area High School On Friday, March 20 and looking for businesses in the region to participate as presenters. All schools in Bradford and Sullivan counties are invited to the event. The morning session will beContinue Reading
Cabot One of Five ‘Keystone Sponsors’ for ‘Fill a Glass with Hope’ Campaign
The field of supporters grows larger as the Fill a Glass with Hope program grows proportionately, as seen in the annual milkshake toast proposed at the opening of the Pennsylvania Farm Show food court on Jan. 3. (above, Feeding Pennsylvania executive director Jane Clements (center) accepts a $25,000 donation fromContinue Reading
Historic Dennis Farm Grabs Attention of Farm Show Guests
Lonnie Moore III (left) and Darryl Gore (right), direct descendants of the Perkins and Dennis families who settled the historic Dennis Farm in Susquehanna County flank Keystone College liaison Lucas Taylor at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, where they shared the story and information about their capital campaign last week. StoryContinue Reading
Retiring Commissioners Step Down from NTRPDC
The Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission (NTRPDC) recently said farewell to retiring county commissioners Judy Mead from Wyoming County and Wylie Norton of Sullivan County. Mead had served on the board for 20 years and Norton for eight years. Both also served as the Executive Committee Chairperson duringContinue Reading
Sullivan County Teamsters Make Gains at PA Farm Show
Representing the Harriman family of Sullivan County at the 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show last week were (above, from left) Emma Byler; Rowdy, Payton and Casey Harriman; and Lucas Yarish. Belgian Draft horses Buzz and Rock finished fifth among eight teams entered in the Heavyweight pulling division. In top photo, EmmaContinue Reading
Williams Companies Sponsors Farm Show Draft Horse Hitch and Ride
Congressman Meuser (top, right, holding reins) gets some final words of encouragement from his experienced handler before embarking on the Celebrity Scurry Obstacle course. Above, Williams Companies director of community and project outreach Mike Atchie (second from left) congratulates Meuser on his first-place finish in the Celebrity Feed Scurry contestContinue Reading