Local News - ROCKET-COURIER (2024)

Everything Blueberry Hits Montrose

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY SANDRA RAUB—

Two days that started warm and humid and saw some showers in the afternoon, not atypical for NEPA in the height of summer, did not deter the crowds who came early and stayed long to enjoy all things blueberry for the 43rd annual Blueberry Festival in Montrose. The fun-filled two-day event saw some new activities this year, in addition to […]

Proposal Aimed at Preventing Homeless Camps in Laceyville

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

Laceyville Borough Council members on Tuesday announced that they are planning to adopt an ordinance that is aimed at preventing another homeless encampment from being created within the municipality. The new law would limit camping at the borough park along the Susquehanna River for one night only. Additionally, the borough plans to place “no trespassing” signs on its property under […]

A Day of Music at The Oldest House

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

It was a day of music at The Oldest House in Laceyville as the Main Street facility held an event entitled “Music with the Morrisons” on Friday, Aug. 2. And there was something for everyone as members at The Oldest House hosted tours throughout the facility. At 2 p.m., the Tunkhannock Dulcimers group provided music for those who were touring […]

Hundreds Attend Legion’s Car Show

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

Hundreds of people converged on the grounds of Wyalusing American Legion Post 534 on Sunday, Aug. 4 to take part in the 10th Annual 15th District American Legion Family Fundraiser. While there, attendees perused a variety of classic cars, trucks and tractors that were on display. A total of 70 vehicles registered to take part in the car show. In […]

Eureka Scraps Dimock Plant Plans

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

Eureka Resources has officially scrapped its plans to construct a wastewater treatment facility in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County. The company told officials from the PA Department of Environmental Protection that plans for the construction of this new facility “have changed based on commercial factors.” “Eureka Resources will not be moving forward with the project,” company CEO Daniel Ertel wrote on […]

Wyalusing Supervisors Approve New Corn Maze

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—

At their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Wyalusing Township Supervisors approved the establishment of a corn maze on the Latini farm that will be open to the public. Other plans for the corn maze operation include food trucks and pumpkin painting. The maze, which is six-and-a-half acres in size, has already been created and is located at 1221 Turkey […]

GOP Candidates Visit Wyoming County

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY WARREN HOWELER—

Thursday, Aug. 1 was a busy one for the Wyoming County Republican Committee. The day started with a Republican fundraiser breakfast at the Scranton Canoe Club on Lake Winola. From there, the committee— along with several Republican candidates for state and federal office—traveled to the Yearbook Diner in Tunkhannock where they met with the press and members of the public. […]

Meshoppen Council to Make Canal Street Safer

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—

At its meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, the Meshoppen Borough Council voted to hire a local company to repair the retaining wall along Canal Street that holds up Fairview Street. Council voted to accept Meshoppen Stone, Inc.’s bid both to repair the wall and to install a covering over the drainage ditch that runs along Canal Street between the road […]

News from the Wyalusing Public Library

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

The 2024 Summer Reading Adventure series of programming finished with the youth performances of the immersive Mad Hatter Tea Party. With the help of so many people in this community, and businesses from all over Bradford County, we were able to raise $1,400 for youth programming! Thank you for buying tickets, raffle tickets and supporting the youth in their endeavor. […]

Last Man’s Club Holds Annual Picnic

By ohtadmin | on August 07, 2024

The Vietnam Last Man’s Club Annual Picnic was held on Aug. 3 at the Towanda Gun Club. According to spokesperson Bryan Rogers, “Our club really appreciates the generosity and hospitality provided to us by the Towanda Gun Club. They also catered our meal this year.” In no particular order, the attendees were Brian Coleman, Gary Foster, Tom Hovan, Jerry Howard, […]