Parents Plead Guilty in Baby’s Death
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By warrenhoweler@gmail.com | on June 06, 2024
PA Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Wednesday, June 5 that the parents of a newborn baby who died in Sullivan County in 2022 have pleaded guilty. The baby boy died two days after birth, and the parents and a third person were charged based upon failures to take reasonable action to summon medical assistance. Drew Hoenigke, the baby’s father, […]
Their Potential is Unlimited
WVHS Graduates 96
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
“Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here.” That’s a quote from renowned author Neil Gaiman that the Wyalusing Valley High School Class of 2024 adopted as their class quote. It’s the last sentence—“leave the world more interesting for your being here”—that was […]
Firefighters, Dispatchers Honored
Recognized for Saving Wysox Woman’s Life in April
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—
At a ceremony on Monday, June 3, four firefighters and two 911 dispatchers were honored for saving the life of a paralyzed, bedridden woman who was trapped inside her burning mobile home in Jackson’s Trailer Court in Wysox Township. “To have individuals do what they did is unbelievable,” said Daryl Miller, chairman of the Bradford County Commissioners. At 5:20 p.m. […]
D-Day Plus 80 Years
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By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY DAVID KEELER—
Today is the 80th anniversary of the 1944 epic battle that paved the way for the end of World War II and shaped the world as we know it today. Eighty years ago today, there were thousands of young American men wondering just what they’d gotten themselves into. Tragically, many of them would die before the day ended. The Battle […]
17th Annual NEPA Bluegrass Festival: ‘Best Yet’
By ohtadmin | on June 05, 2024
—BY DAVID KEELER—
The 17th annual NEPA Bluegrass Festival held at Tunkhannock’s Lazybrook Park last weekend was the best yet, according to Christa Stewart, who staged the festival with her husband, Danny. “We can’t believe how well it went,” Christa said. “Holy cow. It was the best yet.” Stewart said the weather was perfect, although showers on Monday and Wednesday during setup brought […]
State Trooper Convicted in Fatal Crash that Killed Troy Teacher
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By warrenhoweler@gmail.com | on May 31, 2024
PA Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a PA State Trooper was convicted on Friday, May 31 of vehicular homicide for causing a fatal crash last year when he was off-duty, on his way to work, in Tioga County, PA. A Tioga County jury returned the verdict against Michael J. Brown following a week-long trial regarding the Feb. 11, 2023, […]
Black Walnut Legion Observes Memorial Day
Don James Award Recipients Honored
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
—BY NANCY SHARER—
“Thank you for your patriotism. Thank you for your selflessness,” she said. And thank you for your efforts to keep our government of, by and for the people alive. Standing in the Black Walnut Legion Post on Memorial Day, state Rep. Tina Pickett was speaking about the veterans we have lost. The same thoughts and attitude also applied to three […]
Architect Hired for New Veterans’ Center
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—
At their meeting on Thursday, May 23, the Bradford County commissioners hired an architect for the county’s new veterans’ center and took a step to try to attract $4.5 million in funding to help bring high-speed Internet to more households in the county. The commissioners voted to approve a proposal from AJH Design of Elmira Heights, NY to serve as […]
Saying Good-Bye to Miss T
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
Members of this year’s graduating Class of 2024 at Wyalusing Valley High School took a brief break from their commencement rehearsals to walk the halls of the Wyalusing Valley Elementary School on Friday, May 24. It was noted that this year’s graduating class was the first to begin kindergarten in the new consolidated elementary school building when it opened in […]
Hatton Named Education Foundation Executive Director
By ohtadmin | on May 29, 2024
The Wyalusing Area Education Foundation (WAEF) has announced that it has hired Brooke Hatton to serve as its new executive director. She was officially hired by the WAEF Board of Directors at their meeting on May 21. Hatton, who is a 1998 graduate of Wyalusing Valley High School, has a diverse background from floor directing live newscasts to marketing in […]
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