Overview The Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard opened it´s doors after a grand $75 million restoration, recapturing the grandeur of its 1926 origins while incorporating state of the art systems throughout. Designed by renowned architect Phillip H. Johnson, the 18-story, 498-room hotel is listed on the “National Register of Historic Places” and stands as a charming testament to time with elegant bronze Read more […]
2018-03-01
Vague Social Media Threat Puts NEB Schools on Lockdown
This article was first published on our website on Tuesday morning just before 10 a.m. For breaking news alerts and email updates, visit www.rocket-courier.com. The Northeast Bradford High School was placed on a modified lockdown for roughly an hour on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27 after a vague school threat was discovered on social media. According to Northeast Bradford School District […]
Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Indecent Assault
A Columbia Cross Roads man who spent time in prison for indecent sexual assault is now behind bars again for inappropriate contact he had with a child on Feb. 21. in a store in Athens Township. Shane W. Kimball, 30, is charged with indecent assault, indecent assault on a victim less than 13 years of age, corruption of minors, indecent […]
CASA-Trinity, EMAAC to Host Evenings of Addiction Awareness
LOCAL THEATRES OFFER FREE SHOWINGS OF ‘PLEASURE UNWOVEN’ BEGINNING TONIGHTThinking outside the box for new and fresh ways to educate the public about the perils of addiction and help those who have already fallen victim to the disease, the Endless Mountains Addiction Awareness Committee (EMAAC) and the CASATrinity Center of Excellence have organized several familyoriented, cinematic events throughout the month of March. Shedding more light on the topic of […]
Towanda Gun Club Donates $5,500 to 2018 YMCA Campaign
For years, the Towanda Gun Club has utilized the proceeds from its games of chance to give back to community-oriented groups and organizations that benefit local residents. Whether it’s volunteer fire departments, food pantries, school athletic programs, student assistance programs, the Boy Scouts of America, or the American Legion, the Towanda Gun Club is happy to make a donation. Last […]
Contractor Hired for Courthouse Portico Project
EVENTS HELD FOR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTHA project that has long been in the works at the Bradford County Courthouse is finally getting underway this spring now that county commissioners have awarded the bid to Mac Builders and Design, Inc. of New Albany. The courthouse roof project was completed in November and now Mac Builders will be responsible for restoring the front portico and entryway to […]
Guide Booklet On Maintaining Streams Offered
The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released a new resource for understanding what landowners can do to work in or adjacent to streams impacted by flooding. The full-color booklet, Guidelines for Maintaining Streams in Your Community, is an easy-to-use resource for understanding the DEP regulations that apply when working in PA streams. “With 86,000 miles of streams and […]