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Eleventh Spring Fling Raises $54K

There were high expectations for this year’s Wyalusing Area Education Foundation (WAEF) Spring Fling. And Saturday’s auction exceeded them, raising approximately $54,000 for the organization’s teacher venture grant program. The mark surpassed last year’s record-breaking event, which raised approximately $46,000 for the grant initiative. Over 100 people filled the Tuscarora Wayne Community Room in the Wyalusing Community Corp. building on […]

Montrose Veteran Receives Distinguished Citizen Award


“On my honor, YOU have done YOUR best!” In front of table after table of guests, the proud son honored his father, comparing his traits to those Boy Scouts are encouraged to follow in their oath and law. And everyone heartily agreed. How could they not? Because for 102 years—yes, 102—a Montrose man has lived those values. World War II […]

Wilmot FD Unveils Truck Bay Addition Plan


This July, the Wilmot Township Fire Company plans to begin construction on a new truck bay addition on its existing station on River View Road in Sugar Run. The approximately $300,000 to $350,000 project will add four new truck bays, a social hall area and handicapped-accessible bathrooms on the first floor. Details of the project were officially unveiled during the […]

Decision to Parole Former DA Rescinded


An earlier version of this story was published on our website on Wednesday, March 20. To receive free breaking news emails, sign up at www.rocket-courier.com and click the “newsletter signup” link at the top of the page. The PA Parole Board’s decision to parole former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman has been rescinded, Salsman’s attorney confirmed. Salsman is serving […]

Decision to Parole Former DA Chad Salsman is Rescinded

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The PA Parole Board has rescinded its decision to grant parole to former Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman, who was convicted of promoting prostitution and other charges, his attorney confirmed. In early February, the Parole Board had made a decision to grant Salsman parole, and he was scheduled to be released from the State Correctional Institution at Mercer at […]

American Legion Birthday Celebrated


It was an evening filled with tears and celebration where approximately 60 people crowded into the Wyalusing American Legion Post 534 on Saturday, March 16 to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the American Legion organization. The American Legion was formed in 1919 and the first post was located in Paris, France. “It was originally founded by members of the AEF, […]

Bradford County Starts Online Sheriff’s Sales

Bid4Assets, the leading online marketplace for distressed real estate auctions, has been selected by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office to host the county’s first-ever virtual sheriff’s sale. The first sale will be held on Wednesday, March 27, with two properties scheduled for sale. Interested bidders will be required to create a free Bid4Assets account and submit a $1,000 deposit by […]

DA: Death Penalty on Table for Pruitt Murder


An earlier version of this story was published on our website on Monday, March 18. To receive free breaking news emails, sign up at www.rocket-courier.com and click the “newsletter signup” link at the top of the page. District Attorney Richard Wilson and the state police held a press conference on Monday, March 18 to provide more information about the recent […]

Pilot Program Proposed to Reduce Ambulance Wait Times


Greater Valley EMS is applying to the state to start a pilot program in northeastern PA that is intended to put more ambulances on the road and shorten the time that people spend waiting for one to arrive, which can be dangerously long. The pilot program, if approved, would be in effect in Bradford, Susquehanna, Wyoming, Wayne, Pike, Luzerne and […]

 DA: Death Penalty Could Be Sought in Pruitt Murder

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At a press conference today (March 18), District Attorney Richard Wilson said he might seek the death penalty for suspects in the murder of 40-year-old Michael Pruitt on March 8 in Springfield Township, Bradford County. “The death penalty, potentially, based on the allegations that have been made, could be applied in this case,” Wilson said at the press conference, which […]


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