2024-07-25 E-Edition
By ops@our-hometown.com | on July 24, 2024
Plans Unveiled for New Wyalusing Firehall
Project Gets Generous Donation from Taylor Family
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY DAVID KEELER—
Plans for a new $2.2 million Wyalusing fire hall were unveiled at a special dinner meeting Tuesday evening at the Wyalusing fire hall banquet room Kevin Potter, Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Dept. (WVVFD) vice president, welcomed everyone and gave a brief overview of what the evening would include. “We’re going to take you on a tour of our hall tonight […]
Homeless Abandon Laceyville Bridge Camp
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
The homeless encampment in Laceyville is no more. Mayor Jeff Shotwell confirmed that the two individuals who were residing in tents underneath the Susquehanna River bridge have left the area. The pair, however, left several piles of debris in plain sight under the bridge. Volunteers were working to clean up all the leftover garbage from under the bridge. “We will […]
DA Will Seek Death Penalty in Pruitt Murder
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—
An earlier version of this story was published on our website at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, July 22. To receive free breaking news emails, go to www.rocket-courier.com and click on the “newsletter signup” link at the top of the page. On Monday, July 22 in Bradford County Court, the district attorney said he would seek the death penalty against two […]
Gas Project Resumes in August
Second Phase to Focus on Route 6 Corridor
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
Leatherstocking Gas Co. is set to begin construction on the second phase of its project to bring natural gas service to the Wyalusing area next month. Julie Lewis, a business analyst with the company, stated that the construction work will begin near the Pen-Mart and travel down the business corridor along Route 6 in Wyalusing Township. “We do still have […]
Volunteers Needed for Firemen’s Celebration
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
The Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department is gearing up for this year’s Firemen’s Celebration. But before the 2024 event can take place, firefighters are asking for the community’s help, as volunteers are needed to help with the setup before the celebration is held Aug. 6-10. Volunteers are needed today (Thursday, July 25), Friday, July 26 and Monday through Friday of […]
Global IT Problems Had Local Effects
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—
The global IT outage that occurred on Friday, July 19, had some local impacts. A mistake in a computer security update caused computer systems around the globe to shut down for hours on Friday. The effects of the shutdown that were seen around the world included canceled airline flights and the inability of customers to access services such as healthcare […]
Shapiro Signs Squatter’s Bill into Law
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
PA has new legislation on the books pertaining to squatters. Gov. Josh Shapiro on Wednesday, July 17, signed Senate Bill 1236 into law. The bill, now known as Act 88 of 2024, calls for additional protection for the rights of property owners against unauthorized occupants, commonly known as “squatters.” The bill, which will go into effect in 60 days, makes […]
Official: Reported 911 Outage Did Not Occur
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY JAMES LOEWENSTEIN—
On July 16, the Bradford County Public Safety Department issued a public service announcement (PSA) stating that the county’s 911 center was unable to receive 911 calls from the public at that time. If anyone needed emergency assistance, they were to go to the nearest fire, ambulance or police station, that would be manned, according to the PSA, which was […]
Third Wyalusing Music Festival Set for Aug. 17
By ohtadmin | on July 24, 2024
—BY WARREN HOWELER—
Saturday, Aug. 17 will be one of the busiest days in Wyalusing. On that day, the Greater Wyalusing Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) is not only putting on this year’s North Branch Triathlon, but is also hosting its third annual Wyalusing Music Festival. That event will be held from 2-8 p.m. at Grovedale Winery. It is sponsored in part by Brickhouse […]
