Guatemalan Immigrant Excels at NEB High
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—
When he was 14 years old, Cesar Alvarez came to the United States from Guatemala to live with his mother and older brother, who were residing in LeRaysville. At the time, Cesar could hardly speak English, and he was enrolled in the Northeast Bradford School District. Five years later, on May 22, Cesar was one of 10 members of the […]
WASD to Reduce Proposed Tax Hike by 0.5 Percent
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
Wyalusing School Board members are set to vote on a reduced property tax increase when they are presented with the district’s proposed 2024-2025 budget next week. This comes after members of the board’s budget, finance and transportation committee agreed to recommend on Tuesday that the proposed tax increase included in next year’s school budget be reduced from 2.5 percent to […]
Pink Apple Restaurant Reopens
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
Maren Visavati did not intend to have a restaurant. But the opportunity to reopen a beloved Tunkhannock eatery—and run it with her family— was too much for the Meshoppen businesswoman to resist. Maren and her family are now the proud operators of Sunny’s Pink Apple—now rechristened as The Sunny Pink Apple—on Route 6 in Tunkhannock Township. The Visavatis officially reopened […]
Court to Select New Wyalusing Mayor
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY DAVID KEELER—
Wyalusing Borough Council President Josh Kilmer told council Monday night that the borough’s new mayor would be selected by the Court of Common Pleas. “We’ve exhausted our time with the Vacancy Board” (to select a new mayor), Kilmer said. The next step would be for the court to make that decision. “We asked a lot of people to see if […]
Rush Alumni Hold 105th Banquet
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY NANCY SHARER—
This is the time of year many graduates say goodbye to their friends and go off into the world. But it’s also the time of year many graduates come back and say hello to their friends. Some of that second group gathered last Saturday for the 105th Rush Alumni Banquet at the Fairdale Methodist Church. The reunion was for graduates […]
Youth Performers to be Showcased at Solstice Festival
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY MARY BETH VODA—
Sophia Alvarez is a regular on the local scene. Her name and face make media appearances frequently. Whether with a microphone or a soccer ball in her hand, the 17-year-old Wyalusing Valley High School senior has a palpable zest for life. Music, however, has been Sophia’s lifelong passion. She enjoys all genres with jazz, indie, contemporary and folk topping the […]
Nichols Attains Eagle Scout Status
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
Saturday evening at the Hope Baptist Church in Herrick Township, Joel Nichols became the newest Eagle Scout of Troop 6. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank that can be reached by a Boy Scout. On achieving this praiseworthy distinction, Joel completed all portions of the Eagle Award Program, which help a Scout to develop in the areas […]
Beta Rho Chapter Celebrates 40 Years
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
Beta Rho Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (DKG) recently met at the Center for Antislavery Studies (CASS) in Montrose for its final meeting of this biennium. Prior to the business meeting, the new officers were installed by Jeanette Saulo. The outgoing officers were recognized for the work and success of the chapter over the past two years. […]
News from the Laceyville Library
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
Wow, it’s already June! School’s out for summer! June welcomes us with open arms, offering longer days filled with sunshine and the promise of new adventures. Just a reminder to come enjoy the Laceyville Borough Outdoor Market Day on Main Street on Saturday, June 8. Shopping is from noon-4 p.m. Upcoming Events Summertime Story Time: Come join us on an […]
Literacy Students Give Back
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
On May 18, students from the Bradford Wyoming County Literacy Program (BWCL) spent the afternoon at Happy Tails in Towanda. Four individuals volunteered labor hours making landscaping improvements to the grounds around the local No-Kill Shelter. The event was led by the BWCL student ambassador. BWCL is a free adult basic education program supporting local individuals with one-on-one, in person, […]
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