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Will Sidney Coolbaugh Become a Free Man?
Sidney Coolbaugh TUNKHANNOCK — Will Sidney Coolbaugh soon become a free man after 49 years behind bars? That’s a question that only Wyoming County President Judge Russell Shurtleff can answer as Coolb... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Wyalusing Woman Remembers Volunteer Work After 9/11
Joan Cashin of Wyalusing wears the Red Cross vest she used while working as a mental health volunteer in New York City after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. Joan helped with counseling for firefig... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Donations Approved for Emergency Responders
The Bradford County Commissioners proclaimed Sept. 18, 2026 as “Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Day” in the county. Reading the proclamation were members of the Northeast Bradford High S... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Bradford County Civil War Monument Rededicated
The honor guard for the event — from left, Jon “Pappy” Fiske, Steve Pruyne and Hannah Clark — fire a volley in the air. Photo by Warren Howeler TOWANDA — For 125 years, the Civil War monument has stoo... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Retired Tunkhannock Doctor Sentenced to State Prison
TUNKHANNOCK — A former Tunkhannock doctor was sentenced in Wyoming County Court of Common Pleas on Monday, Sept. 14, to 14 months to four years in a state correctional facility after pleading guilty t... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Former Youth Wrestling Treasurer Charged with Theft
TUNKHANNOCK — The former treasurer of the Tunkhannock Youth Wrestling Club has been charged with stealing over $11,000 from the organization over a two-year period. Jessica A. Melan, 36, of Tunkhannoc... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Champdale Farm a Spring Hill Staple
The Champluvier family has operated Champdale Farm for four generations. The current generation that is helping at the farm are Joe, Ezekiel, Karin, Amelia, Rebekah and Joanna Champluvier. Photo by Al... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Wyalusing Borough Council Hears Update on Disc Golf
WYALUSING — More and more, people are flinging discs around in Wyalusing. And that’s good. On Monday night, Wyalusing Borough Council heard updates on the Creekside Park disc golf course, work around ... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
Local Survivors Shine Light Of Hope on Day of Horror
This unused photo from the Rocket-Courier archives shows a portion of the crowd that filled Peterson Stadium at Wyalusing Valley High School for a candlelight vigil held in the aftermath of the Sept. ... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
PFC. Lattimer’s Medals Are Home
The Delamater family was presented with several of the medals that were awarded to their grandfather, PFC. Paul F. Lattimer, who was killed during World War II. From left are Paul Delamater, Mike Mara... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…