Local News - ROCKET-COURIER (2024)

Crowd of 80 Attends 10th Annual Wyalusing Alumni Dinner

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

One day, Kenneth Millard offered a proposal to his biology students—one that could get them an “A” if they agreed to take care of a bucket. For Tom Pickett, who had never received an “A” in any class at Wyalusing Valley High School, it was too good of a chance to pass up. However, what Tom didn’t know what was […]

Veterans Receive Quilts of Valor at Family Picnic

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY NANCY SHARER—

Stars and stripes, veterans—and a bald eagle. A family gathering last weekend at a local campground was also a patriotic celebration as two men were honored for service to their country. Vietnam veterans Sam Brown of West Conshohocken, PA, and Richard Lines of Powell received Quilts of Valor (QOV) and praise on Saturday afternoon at the Brown family reunion at […]

New Plan Aims at Improving Emergency Response Times

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

Wyoming County’s six EMS providers have signed off on a new plan that is aimed at improving responder times throughout the county. The plan has now been submitted to the PA Department of Health for its review and approval. The new document, according to information provided at Tuesday’s meeting of the Wyoming County Commissioners, will replace the current document that […]

Towanda, Wysox Municipal Authorities Might Merge

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—

Officials of the Towanda and Wysox Township municipal authorities have begun to explore a possible merger of the two organizations. “I think it’s getting to be a big business for the Wysox Township Municipal Authority. It’s becoming quite a chore for them to manage (their system),” Mike Walsh, chairman of the Towanda Municipal Authority’s (TMA) board of directors, said, explaining […]

Second Public Hearing Set For National Designation

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

The Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) is taking another step toward a National Heritage Area (NHA) designation with the scheduling of a second public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at the Keystone Theatre in Towanda. EMHR Executive Director Cain Chamberlin will be joined by three consultants from Point Heritage Development Consultants (PointHDC). During the meeting, which will begin at 5:30 […]

Volunteers Clean Up Laceyville Homeless Camp

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

And just like that, all remnants of a homeless encampment under the Susquehanna River bridge in Laceyville Borough are gone. The two individuals who were living in tents under the bridge had moved on, but they left plenty of debris behind them. So, on Thursday, July 25, a group of volunteers got together and cleaned up the remaining junk in […]

Wyalusing Library to Present ‘A Very Mad Tea Party’

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

The Wyalusing Public Library is putting the finishing touches on its upcoming presentation “A Very Mad Tea Party Experience,” which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3. A total of 40 children make up the two casts for the performances, which will consist of a morning tea at 10 a.m. and an afternoon tea at 3 p.m. The plays will […]

Susquehanna County Upgrades Equipment

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

—BY SANDRA RAUB—

The Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners opened their regular July 24 business meeting with public comment, but hearing none, moved directly into the agenda items. Subsequent to the approval of regular cash disbursem*nts, electronic transfers, and seminar requests, the following actions were approved, either adding new equipment or upgrading existing in some cases: —Professional services contract with Eaton Corporation, Boothwyn, […]

Nimble

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

Ginger Howell
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My rocket snapdragons are in full bloom and the dahlias and the zinnias are starting to share their colors. The zinnias are doing their job as the monarch butterflies have started to come to the garden and are enjoying them. Recently the Henning (Skip/Marleah) family had a celebration of life for Skip. Many family members attended and cousins shared lots […]

Wintermute Receives Promotion at PS Bank

By ohtadmin | on July 31, 2024

PS Bank has recently announced the promotion of David B. Wintermute to senior credit administration officer/ senior vice president. Wintermute has been with PS Bank since 2021, previously serving as senior credit officer. Under his leadership, the credit function has further developed and expanded. In his new role, Wintermute will continue to oversee the credit area in addition to loan […]