County Living

Blueberry Hill Farm Greenhouses, Forest City, recently donated flowers to The Friends of the Community and Veterans to help beautify the Pleasant Mt. Memorial Park for the recent Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.

Peoples Security Bank & Trust (PSBT) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nina A. Bills to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of its Susquehanna Office. In her new role, Bills will lead branch operations, coach and develop staff and promote the bank's mission and services throughout the local community.

Bills brings 25 years of experience at Peoples Security Bank & Trust, having joined the Bank in March 2000. She has served in a variety of customer-focused roles, including Teller, Senior Teller, Customer Service Representative, Senior Personal Banker, and most recently, Relationship Banker. Her depth of experience and commitment to delivering exceptional service make her well-positioned to lead the Susquehanna branch.

In addition to her role as Branch Manager, she is also a member of PSBT's Virtual Banking Team.

"I am happy to be working in the community I grew up in," said Bills. "I appreciate the opportunity to help the bank grow with new and existing customers, and I hope to establish lasting banking relationships within our community."

A native and current resident of Susquehanna, PA, Bills is a graduate of Mountain View Jr./Sr. High School and Central Penn Business School, where she earned an Associate Degree in Business Management/Finance. She also holds diplomas in Bank Operations and General Banking from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association.

Marcho Cattle Company, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

The American Angus Association, with more than 21,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 21 million registered Angus.

The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the Association and its entities – Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Media, Certified Angus Beef LLC and the Angus Foundation – help members advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

ANGUS MEANS BUSINESS. The American Angus Association® is the nation's largest beef breed organization, serving more than 21,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It's home to an extensive breed registry that grows by more than 300,000 animals each year. The Association also provides programs and services to farmers, ranchers and others who rely on Angus to produce quality genetics for the beef industry and quality beef for consumers.

For more information about Angus cattle and the American Angus Association, visit www.angus.org.

The Browndale Fire Company, located at 620 Marion Street, Route 247, Browndale, requests your support for our annual fund drive. This initiative is crucial in enabling us to provide fire protection and emergency services around the clock throughout the year to all of Clinton Township and Vandling Borough, as well as offering mutual aid to neighboring fire companies and communities.

Our mission depends heavily on contributions from this fund drive and other fundraising events, as we receive minimal funding from local municipalities' tax dollars. Our officers and members serve without any form of compensation. As our expenses continually increase, like personal financial obligations, we kindly ask you to consider making a donation this year.

In the past year, there have been several significant fires in the area. While we hope your property and family remain unaffected by such events, please be assured that we are prepared to respond promptly, thanks to continued support from community members like you. Your generosity is essential to keep us equipped and ready to serve.

We extend our sincere gratitude for your ongoing support over the years. Donations can be delivered directly to the fire station or mailed to: Browndale Fire Company, 620 Marion Street, Browndale. For further inquiries, please contact us at 570-785-5300.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Happy!

Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding the announced partnership between US Steel and the Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corporation:

"I applaud President Trump, Secretary Bessent, and other senior administration officials in achieving this huge victory for America and the US Steel Corporation.

Only Donald Trump could have made this happen and I'm grateful to him for having me, Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) from our Pennsylvania delegation in the Oval Office yesterday to discuss it. I told him what I have said all along. My priorities are preserving and expanding jobs and investment in the Mon Valley. This partnership gets it done.

This $14 billion investment by Nippon Steel ensures this storied American company remains under US leadership, dramatically enhances US domestic steel production capacity, protects more than 11,000 Pennsylvania jobs, and supports the creation of at least 14,000 more. I have made clear my top priority in any agreement is protecting the jobs of workers in the Mon Valley, in addition to securing renewed investment in Pennsylvania steel jobs and the local economy, while ensuring that US Steel remains under US control. This partnership is great for the economy, great for national security, and great for the hardworking people of Pennsylvania. I am proud to stand by President Trump as he lives up to our shared promise to rebuild US manufacturing and deliver for America's workers."

The Republican Party of Pennsylvania officially launched a statewide voter registration competition aimed at building grassroots momentum and flipping Pennsylvania from a Democrat to Republican voter registration majority.

Running from June 2nd through October 20th, this initiative engages all 67 counties in a competitive effort to grow Republican voter registration totals ahead of the November election. Each county has been assigned a unique registration goal based on local data and current trends, with progress tracked and shared every two weeks.

"This is a mission to reshape the electoral map in Pennsylvania," said James Markley, Communications Director for the PA GOP. "Our message is resonating, our base is energized, and this effort will ensure we have the numbers to back it up in November."

This bold organizing effort reflects the Republican Party's commitment to grassroots growth and long-term victory in the Commonwealth. It's one of the most aggressive statewide registration drives in recent memory, and it's just the beginning.

"As Democrats continue to lose touch with working families across Pennsylvania, Republicans are organizing, registering, and preparing to win," added James Markley. "We're laying the groundwork now to deliver real results this fall."

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reminding motorists about Operation Yellow Jacket and the importance of slowing down in work zones throughout this year's construction season.

PennDOT and PSP held a press event in Lackawanna County to discuss Operation Yellow Jacket, why it's important, and how it contributes to keeping work zones safe.

Troopers monitor traffic in PennDOT maintenance trucks traveling within PennDOT's designated work zones. If the trooper observes a violation, they communicate to another trooper in a marked PSP patrol unit to initiate a traffic stop.

"The partnership between the Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT is crucial for both our employees and the traveling public. "We remind motorists to slow down and stay alert while driving and to anticipate a trooper to be present in our work zones," said PennDOT Acting Assistant District 4 Executive for Maintenance Lonell Tomaine. "We also urge all motorists to familiarize themselves with the Paul Miller Law, which takes effect on June 5th, and to refrain from using their devices while driving."

"In 2024, 1,250 crashes occurred in work zones in Pennsylvania – resulting in 22 fatalities and 550 serious injuries," said Trooper First Class Bob Urban Troop R Dunmore. "We encourage all drivers approaching an active work zone to slow down, stay alert, and be prepared for the unexpected. With continued collaboration, we aim to enhance safety for both workers and the traveling public in these areas."

Operation Yellow Jacket allows PennDOT and PSP to work together to keep Pennsylvania highways safe for all motorists and maintenance crews.

Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.

Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.pa.gov/District4.

Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D4Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 8:40am on June 6, 2025. Edmond G. Carroll, Charles M. Lynady III, Robert Mireider III, Tyler J. Nelson, Christopher M. Stephens, Charles Vanwinkle Jr. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.

DEEDS as of 06-11-25

McCormick, Michael V (Estate) and Malone, Nancy J and McKibbin, Michele and McCormick, Michael W to McKibbin, Michele and McKibbin, Paul for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

McCormick, Michael V (Estate) and Malone, Nancy J and McKibbin, Michele and McCormick, Michael W to Malone, Nancy J and Malone, Norman for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

McCormick, Michael V (Estate) and Malone, Nancy J and McKibbin, Michele and McCormick, Michael W to Malone, Nancy J and Malone, Norman for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

CMA Land Co LLC to Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC for $250,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.

Keith, Bertam G (Trust By Trustee) and Keith, Olive J (Trust By Trustee) to Tracy, Matthew A for $225,000.00 in Harford Township.

Oil & Gas: Traver, Edward (Estate AKA) and Traver, Edward B (Estate) to Traver, David S and Traver, Bruce A for $1.00 in Choconut Township.

Mitchell, Eric E and Steltz, Crystal Ann to Chickey, Thomas J for $1.00 in Springville Township.

Bixby, Avenlea (NBM) and Turner, Avenlea and Turner, Evan to Turner, Avenlea and Turner, Evan for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.

Robinson, Richard P (Estate AKA) and Robinson, Richard Paul (Estate) to Hanson, Erik and Hanson, Bethany for $136,500.00 in Liberty Township.

Snyder, Ann Marie (NBM) and Walker, Ann Marie to Tego, Ann for $63,000.00 in New Milford Township.

Traver, Edward (AKA) and Traver, Edward B to Davella, Mark A and Davella, Mary C for $90,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Traver, Edward (AKA) and Traver, Edward B to Ellis, William S for $90,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Plonski, Joseph and Artigas, Theresa M to Joyce Homestead LLC for $1.00 in Hallstead Borough.

Gall, Thomas A and Gall, Sandra J to Polizzi, Emanuel and Polizzi, Susan for $230,000.00 in Susquehanna.

Stoughton, Brenda Lu (Estate AKA) and Stoughton, Brenda L (Estate) to Stoughton, Kyle D and Stoughton, Brenda Lu (Trust FBO AKA) and Stoughton, Brenda L (Trust FBO) and Stoughton, Thomas for $1.00 in Ararat Township.

Traver, Edward (Estate AKA) and Traver, Edward B (Estate) to Runkle, Daniel J for $210,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Traver, Edward (Estate AKA) and Traver, Edward B (Estate) to CBH Investments LLC for $223,692.00 in Choconut Township.

Traver, Edward (Estate AKA) and Traver, Edward B (Estate) to Tillotson, William Bernal and Tillotson, Mary for $54,000.00 in Choconut Township.

Corrective: Presbytery of Lackawanna to Saam, Kevin and Saam, Eileen for $1.00 in Uniondale Borough.

Oil Gas & Mineral: Soproni, Attila J to PMG Pennsylvania I LP for $156,000.00 in Auburn Township.

Bishop, Darren L and Bishop, Sarah A to Anderson, Mikala N for $161,500.00 in Harmony Township.

Erickson, Brett Tennille and Shadduck, Jesse Lee and Shadduck, Carrie Jaye to Shadduck, Jesse Lee and Shadduck, Sheena Jo for $1.00 in Middletown Township.

Wheelock, Dean A to Hawk, James Aaron and Hawk, Erica for $157,500.00 in Montrose.

Costigan, Sarah A to Namiak, Sarah A and Namiak, Andrew J for $1.00 in Lenox Township.

Kane, Donald J and Kane, Shiela J to Kane Family Irrevocable Trust for $1.00 in Oakland Township.

Kane, Donald J and Kane, Shiela J to Kane Family Irrevocable Trust for $1.00 in Jackson Township.

Fortuna, Margaret (Estate) to Wilce, Mary Grace and Fortuna, Edward and Fortuna, Michael for $1.00 in Harford Township.

Lapera, Francis X Jr and Lapera, Alicia M (AKA) and Lapera, Alicia to Henderson, Kimberly and Henderson, Richard for $471,000.00, two locations in Clifford Township.

Oil Gas & Mineral: Ambagais, William Francis (Estate AKA) and Ambagais, William F Sr (Estate AKA) and Ambagais, William F (Estate) to Bossert, Frances D for $1.00 in Gibson Township.

Oil Gas & Mineral: Ambagais, William Francis (Estate AKA) and Ambagais, William F Sr (Estate AKA) and Ambagais, William F (Estate) to Ambagais, William F Jr for $1.00 in Gibson Township.

Oil Gas & Mineral: Ambagais, William Francis (Estate AKA) and Ambagais, William F Sr (Estate AKA) and Ambagais, William F (Estate) to Ghent, Catherine Anne for $1.00 in Gibson Township.

Clapper, Patricia J (Trust By Trustee) to Clapper, Patricia J (Trust) for $1.00 in New Milford Township.

Vanness, Richard D and Vanness, Nancy McGowan to Vanness, Nancy McGowan for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.

Zarnowski, John P (Estate AKA) and Zarnowski, John Paul (Estate AKA) and Zarnowski, John (Estate) to Tesoroni, Lance and Moffat, Lee-Ann for $260,000.00 in Clifford Township.

Oil Gas & Mineral: Barbour, James L and Barbour, Kim R to PMG Pennsylvania I LP and Eternal Energy LP for $245,000.00, three locations in Liberty Township and one in New Milford Township.

Decker, Kelly to Burzo, Jerry and Foley, Stacey for $183,000.00 in Susquehanna.

Shager, William E and Shager, Linda to Diaz Holdings LLC for $10,000.00 in Lenox Township.

Monteforte, Ireno and Monteforte, Mary J to Montrforte Enterprises Inc for $1.00 in New Milford Township.