Reflections of Nature
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
Recently, while at rehab, several of us were looking out the window when six pigeons landed on the grass. Someone mentioned that pigeons are pretty birds, with their many colors. One man commented that the birds were four females and two males. I asked how he could tell the sex but he never answered. Later, I checked online and found […]
Seen ‘N’ Heard
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
Welcome to the first day of Summer, the Summer Solstice, and likely the hottest day of the year so far, if forecasts for temps in the mid 90s are correct. * * * Our coverage of last week’s Wyalusing Rotary’s disc golf tourney inadvertently leaving out B&K Equipment from the list of businesses that generously sponsored holes. * * * […]
Let’s Clear Things Up
Conservation Corner
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
Kevin Brown
– Ag Resource Specialist Bradford County Conservation District
So, occasionally we get calls or requests from residents for monies to do certain things. We, here at the district, do have grant monies that we work with in order to help with certain things. We don’t typically have money at the ready, but rather apply for it once we know there is a need (from you). We have an […]
JUST ASK ALICE
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
DEAR ALICE: I’m thinking about taking up jogging, and I read that the most important thing is selecting the right shoe. Can you give me another important tip? —RIENZE RUNNER DEAR RIEN: Selecting the left shoe. — ALICE ********** DEAR ALICE: Do you know how gypsy moths got their name? —WONDERING IN WILMOT DEAR WOND: It’s a little-known fact but […]
The Way We Were…
A look back at the people and places of the Wyalusing area over the last 20 years or more.
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
Wyalusing in Early 1900s Here’s a look back at Wyalusing during a bygone era. This photo was likely snapped by Wyalusing’s prolific photographer of the day, Hamlin Lloyd. The iron bridge spanning the Wyalusing Creek is on the right with Welles Mill behind it. The bridge’s stone abutments are still visible today. The mill was destroyed by a raging fire […]
The Good Old Days
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
News items gathered from an earlier edition of the Rocket-Courier, reprinted as they were in the June 21, 2001 edition. Price at the newsstand, 80¢ per copy. * * * Grant money for a Little League complex in Wyalusing Township is among those announced this week by state Rep. Tina Pickett. The amount of $9,758 goes to the proposed complex […]
Jester Hill
By ohtadmin | on June 19, 2024
The David Dearborn house is officially on the real estate marker but even David admits it will be a difficult sell. His property is bordered on the north by Tucker’s Tannery; on the east by Sturzenegger’s pig barn; on the south by the Jester Hill Township sewer plant; and on the west by Wong Foo’s Chinese Restaurant. David says one […]
Reflections of Nature
By ohtadmin | on June 12, 2024
Young wildlife are beginning to make their appearance. Without a doubt, these young birds and animals are cute and so much fun to watch. It is a great temptation for people to pick up a young bird, bunny, fawn, etc., to take home and have as a pet. Not only is taking wildlife home illegal, which means you might end […]
Seen ‘N’ Heard
By ohtadmin | on June 12, 2024
Congratulations to the Wyalusing Valley High School baseball team on a very successful season which unfortunately ended one win shy of a trip to the PIAA Class AA championship game. This year’s squad, led by head coach Nick Vanderpool, Sr., not only successfully defended its District Four Class AA title—the only two championships in the school’s storied baseball history—but reached […]
Conservation Corner
Do I Need a Permit to Build a Pond?
By ohtadmin | on June 12, 2024
Brad Cummings
A pond can be an excellent addition to your property, offering many hours of fun and enjoyment for your family, friends and future generations, but it would be wise to do a little homework before committing the often-significant financial investment for construction. An essential part of this “homework assignment” should be to contact one of our friendly district staff and […]
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