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The Endless Mountains Heritage Region and the Waverly Community House are partnering, along with multiple regional organizations, to bring Destination Freedom walking tours to the area this summer that will focus on our Underground Railroad history during the 19th century.
A series of free kick-off events are being held in Bradford, Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties in April and May to introduce the public to this little-known history about the Endless Mountains and its heavy involvement in the abolitionist movement.
EJ Murphy of Destination Freedom hosting a guided group tour at the Waverly Community House
This Underground Railroad Walking Tour was developed by Waverly Community House Director of Advancement, Gia Tugend in 2016 based off multiple books, manuscripts and archived newspaper articles. Since 2017, The Destination Freedom Walking Tour examines the history of Waverly, PA, and its role in the Underground Railroad and 19th century American History. Now, the Waverly Community House is expanding the program to the Endless Mountains region in partnership with the EMHR.
EJ Murphy of Destination Freedom with a local school group at the headstone of George Keys, the first formerly enslaved individual to fully settle in Waverly after navigating the Underground Railroad to town. He is buried in the Waverly United Methodist Church Cemetery, a stop along the walking tour. These walking tours will now be coming to the Endless Mountains region in communities like Towanda, Montrose and Tunkhannock.
The four kickoff presentations being held throughout the Endless Mountains region will take place at:
“We’re very excited to partner with the Waverly Community House in bringing these walking tours to the Endless Mountains this summer as a way to highlight our many connections to the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement,” said Cain Chamberlin, executive director of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region. “Our friend EJ Murphy of the Waverly Community House, who is also a former social studies teacher from the Scranton area, along with other heritage partners in our region will be leading the Destination Freedom walking tours this summer that the public will be able to register for. In addition to these walking tours, the EMHR plans to apply for grant funding that will allow us to create brochures and maps in 2027, establishing self-guided tour options in communities like Towanda, Montrose, and Tunkhannock. We’re hoping to set up a driving tour in Sullivan County as well.”
Destination Freedom was added to the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program in March 2022.
All Destination Freedom kickoff presentations are free and open to the public for the purpose of examining the history of the Underground Railroad and showing participants how they can engage with Underground Railroad history throughout the region. Events will be between one and two hours in length. Facebook events and more information can be found on the Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s and Waverly Community House’s Facebook pages.
For more information, contact the Waverly Community House at 570-586-8191 or by sending an email to ejmurphy@waverlycomm.org. You can also contact the Endless Mountains Heritage Region at 570-265-1528 or by sending an email to cchamberlin@emheritage.org.
Susquehanna County is seeking Dairy Princess Candidates and Dairy Ambassadors and Dairy Maids to join the County team.
Young ladies between the ages of 16 and 24 as of June 1st of the current year with a connection to dairy are eligible to apply as a Princess candidate. The connection may be a family member operating a dairy farm or a 4-H dairy project member.
Pictured (l-r) are: front row - Lynsey Zawiski, Kaylee Walker, Kamryn VanGorder, Emmory Coy-Puzo; back row - Rudy Borove, Maria Klim, Willow Borove, Ava Hughes
Not old enough to be a Princess? The Dairy Maid and Dairy Ambassador program functions within the County to assist the Dairy Princess in carrying out her duties. Girls 10 years and older in elementary school may join as a Dairy Maid. Dairy Ambassadors are 7th grade through 24 years old. We welcome boys to join as Dairy Ambassadors.
A Princess candidate, Dairy Maid and Dairy Ambassador must have a sincere desire to support dairy farmers by promoting dairy products, be a milk drinker and include other dairy products in their personal diet. The County Dairy Promotion Team works hard spreading the message of the importance of consuming three servings of milk, yogurt or cheese every day and would welcome new members to the team.
The county dairy promotion team make appearances at the Harford Fair, schools, summer camps, parades, adult and youth club meetings, write news articles to name a few ways the team supports our dairy farmers.
Girls or boys interested in joining the Susquehanna County team or have questions about the program please contact Evie Goff at 570-396-1845; email, gofffarm2024@gmail.com; or Facebook messenger by the April 25th deadline.
To kick-off a new year of dairy promotion work an event is planned to take place Saturday, May 16th, 1:30pm at the Franklin Hill Presbyterian Church. A lunch will be provided. The public is welcome.
The Abington Community Library hosts the monthly Insulin Pump Support Group the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. It is free and open to the public.
Lindsey Kavalow
On Thursday, April 16, 2026 Lindsey Kavalow, the Clinical Territory Manager for MiniMed who works out of Wilkes-Barre will speak to the group. She has an MS, RDN, LDN, and a CDCES and well informed about diabetes. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about pump therapy and what MiniMed offers. She will present an overview of what's new with the MiniMed’s products and future innovations for diabetes management which will include:
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the presentation.
For questions or information, call Cindy Reynolds at 570-498-3218.
President and CEO Andy Tubbs of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP), which represents the commonwealth’s electric and natural gas distribution utilities, issued the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address:
“Pennsylvania’s electric distribution companies (EDCs) provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 9 million Pennsylvania families and businesses. Utilities remain deeply committed to ensuring that all customers, including the most vulnerable, have access to essential energy services. Our member companies invest nearly $600 million annually into customer assistance programs and energy efficiency initiatives. We have some fundamental disagreements with the governor, but we stand ready to work with his administration, legislative leaders and all stakeholders on comprehensive solutions that maintain reliability, support Pennsylvania jobs, attract economic development and result in reasonable rates for all customers.
“As we consider affordability solutions, it’s essential to understand how our energy system works. The majority of a customer’s bill is costs that utilities do not control, including approximately 50% coming from generation supply costs alone. Pennsylvania’s electric utilities do not generate energy; they deliver it. While a utility bill includes both generation and distribution charges, utilities are only paid for delivering energy – not a cent more – and are subject to extensive review and approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. All generation costs charged by power plant owners are simply passed through to customers with no markup or profit for the utility.
“The recent PJM auction results paint a stark picture: Pennsylvania families and businesses now face costs exceeding $16 billion annually, more than seven times the $2.2 billion in costs just three years ago. Most concerning, the December auction for the 2027-28 delivery year failed to procure enough power to meet its reliability target for the first time in PJM history. This represents a massive wealth transfer from Pennsylvania customers to out-of-state generation owners.
“EAP supports a comprehensive effort to address energy affordability for Pennsylvania customers and to protect the economic development role EDCs play in Pennsylvania. Our plan includes: protecting residential customers from retail shopping abuses that cost them more than $400 million in 2025; creating pathways for new in-state generation to meet growing demand; reinstating critical consumer protections for residential customers who pay their bills on time; establishing a state LIHEAP supplement to help vulnerable customers; reforming net-metering policies to stop cost-shifting to other ratepayers; and reviewing decades-old policy mandates to ensure cost-effectiveness.”
Below is the list of names drawn to serve as Petit and Traverse jurors for April to appear in the Court of Common Pleas, Susquehanna County Courthouse (Large Courtroom), Montrose, PA, on the 13th day of April, 2026, at nine o’clock am (9:00am).
April Jury Trial List District
72 Allen, Robert D Ararat Township
70 Andrejack, Lisa M Dimock Township
65 Arnold, Sandra J Bridgewater Township
110 Barton, Patricia E Harmony Township
73 Bennett, Victoria F Bridgewater Township
19 Blair, Marcie A Springville Township
32 Burgess, Timothy P Lathrop Township
69 Burrell, David J Herrick Township
4 Butts-Weaver, Storm D Thompson Borough
55 Cady, Ronald D Silver Lake Township
6 Calafut, Francesca A Bridgewater Township
106 Canfield, Trent M New Milford Township
1 Carley, Ashley L Montrose Borough
9 Casper, Mitchell J Forest City Borough
60 Cetta, Marie A Liberty Township
28 Chandler, Alan Michael J Susquehanna Borough
22 Charles, Timothy E Dimock Township
58 Cole Jr, James R Clifford Township
117 Covert, Lisa M Thompson Borough
112 Crisman, Hal K Bridgewater Township
66 Delousia, Dominic Silver Lake Township
51 Edgington, Nancy J Montrose Borough
67 Evans, Tina M Springville Township
96 Farr, Ashley M Gibson Township
3 Flatness, Kara L Harford Township
102 Hiltwine, Eric D Dimock Township
95 Hollister, Hailey Bridgewater Township
5 Hollister, Terry R Bridgewater Township
36 Howell, Nathaniel Bridgewater Township
100 Hunter, Austin R Choconut Township
24 Hunter, Calvin W Choconut Township
63 Hydock, William J Gibson Township
82 Icenogle, Jamie A Silver Lake Township
11 Jennings, Wendy L Apolacon Township
76 Johnstone, Kevin Ararat Township
116 Joines, Angela S Jackson Township
115 Kadlecik, Carys R Bridgewater Township
26 Kleinbauer, Stephanie L Auburn Township
81 Larioni, Ella M Springville Township
13 Legg, Mark J Friendsville Borough
118 Lemaster Jr, Kevin C Brooklyn Township
53 Lisiewicz, Shawn A Harford Township
107 Major, Anakin S Gibson Township
25 McGavin III, Robert J Auburn Township
105 Morrison, Amy L Harmony Township
30 Palmatier Birchard, Mariah L Montrose Borough
21 Panasevich, Sharon A Gibson Township
46 Parraga, Athena E Gibson Township
111 Phillips, Steven D Montrose Borough
109 Price, Eugene R Ararat Township
93 Raines, Larry S Silver Lake Township
37 Ressequie, Bonnie Clifford Township
48 Robbins, Stacy L Harmony Township
88 Robertson, James M Forest City Borough
94 Rowan, Patricia D Lenox Township
33 Rowe, Deborah Great Bend Township
49 Saam, Collin J Clifford Township
83 Schuler, Michele Lenox Township
35 Seber, Jessica R Great Bend Borough
90 Seguinot Jr, Pedro Springville Township
23 Smith, Bernard A Brooklyn Township
12 Smith, Teresa L Silver Lake Township
97 Sorensen, Eleanora A Forest Lake Township
79 StClair, Christopher M Montrose Borough
31 Stevens, Stefanie A Forest City Borough
17 Strohl, Alan F Forest Lake Township
27 Susavage, Misty R New Milford Borough
41 Thomas Jr, James D Silver Lake Township
29 Tomassacci, Terri M Jackson Township
87 Tunilo, Diedre V Bridgewater Township
101 White, Joseph A Oakland Borough
10 Whitney, Diane A Thompson Borough
103 Yohe, Janet L Brooklyn Township
The Susquehanna County DOMESTIC RELATIONS Section has outstanding BENCH WARRANTS for the following individuals as of 10:11am on April 2, 2026. Lloyd Baker, Justin D. Cook, Patrick A. Fournier, Charles R. Groover, Patrick E. Leblanc, Charles M. Lynady III, Christopher M. Stephens, Roy M. Wade. Please contact the Domestic Relations Section at 570-278-4600 ext. 4050 with any information on the location of these individuals.
Gathany, Michael J to Frystak, Brenda and Nagy, Steven J for $310,000.00 in Apolacon Township.
Mineral, Oil & Gas: Cerracchio, Laura Diane (Estate AKA) and Cerracchio, Laura D (Estate) to Zukowski, Anne M and Zukowski, Zackary N and Zukowski, Joshua A and Zukowski, Cristian J for $1.00 in Middletown Township.
Henning, George F to Henning, Aaron Matthew for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Holleran, Catherine to Swift, William John and Swift, Diana for $15,000.00 in Lenox Township.
Hortman, Aleck Taylor Jr (Estate AKA) and Hortman, A Taylor (Estate) to Hortman, Elizabeth A for $1.00 in Hop Bottom Borough.
Fero, Karolina S to Fero, Karolina S (By Trust) for $10.00, one location in Lathrop Township and one in Hop Bottom Borough.
R A Baglino Family Trust (By Trustee AKA) and Baglino, R A (By Trustee) to Baglino, Mary Pat for $1.00 in Great Bend Township.
Engle, Anthony R (Estate) to Engle, Nathan and Engle, Amanda for $1.00 in Liberty Township.
Bunnell, Ralph to Oliver, Dennis and Oliver, Connie for $1.00 in Dimock Township.
Manzek, Joseph S Jr (Estate) and Manzek, Joseph S Jr (Trust By Trustee) to Jennings, Cole and Jennings, Jessica for $273,00.00 in Rush Township.
Dibble, Gina Theresa and Dibble, Joshua R to Fenescey, Barbara and Burke, Caitlin for $145,000.00 in Oakland Borough.
Fries, Michael and Fries, Tanna to Fries, Michael W (Trust) for $1.00, one location in Ararat Township and one in Gibson Township.
Kemble, Raymond to Susquehanna Real Estate I Corporation for $10.00 in Dimock Township.
Mills, Frederick P and Milla, Deborah A to Spoehr, Christopher and Spoehr, Meagan for $366,000.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Subsurface: MacKenzie, Michael and MacKenzie, Christina (NKA) and Jones, Christina to MacKenzie, Michael and Jones, Christina for $1.00 in Oakland Township.
Drake, Matthew L to Sagbay Sagbay, Washington Oswald (AKA) and Sagbay, Washington Oswald Sagbay for $55,000.00 in Hallstead Borough.
Corrective: Dellaccio Family Revocable Trust to Dellaccio Family Trust for $1.00 in Gibson Township.
Wasko, Lori A (Estate) to Kelsey, Rexford N Jr for $1.00 in Thompson Township.
Corrective: O’Neill, M Isabella to O’Neill, M Isabella for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Cobb, Lori Ann and Cobb, Karen Ann to Franklin, Ryan L for $1.00 in Bridgewater Township.
Muench, Kevin F and Muench, Eileen to Muench, Kevin (Trust) and Muench, Eileen (Trust) for $1.00 in Ararat Township.
Muench, Kevin F and Muench, Eileen to Muench, Kevin (Trust) and Muench, Eileen (Trust) for $1.00 in Ararat Township.
Demchak, Christopher to Scherer, Patti Jean for $295,000.00 in Little Meadows Borough.
Lewis, Deborah and Lewis, William R and Gilhool, Dana and Gilhool, Joseph H to Loomis, Kristine and Loomis, Timothy for $284,222.22 in Bridgewater Township.
Streicker, Barbara K (AKA) and Streicker, Barbara to Eastern Hemlock LLC for $5.00, two locations in Rush Township.
Backley, Michael J (Estate) to Snedaker, Amy M and Snedaker, Michael for $155,000.00 in Liberty Township.
Svecz, David to Turner, Bobbie Jo for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Svecz, Joseph J and Svecz, Kelly (NKA) and Svecz, Kelly to Shelp, Kelly for $1.00 in Herrick Township.
Svecz, Joseph J and Svecz, David B to Svecz Family Irrevocable Trust for $1.00, two locations in Herrick Township.
Carey, Stuart C and Carey, Carole Ann to Carey, Stuart C and Carey, Carole Ann and Carey, Phillip G and Carey, Lisa for $1.00 in New Milford Township.
Cosmello, Samuel J and Cosmello, Donna M to 300 Delaware Street LLC for $200,000.00 in New Milford Borough.
Holleny, James M (Estate) to Bodycott, Bobbie S for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
Marconi, John and Marconi, John Jr to Marconi, John and Marconi, John Jr for $1.00 in New Milford Borough.
Good Soil Land LLC to Blocker, Elliot for $15,500.00 in Susquehanna.
Tompkins, Wayne L to Tompkins, Wayne L and Tompkins, Barbara J for $1.00 in Gibson Township.
Tompkins, Wayne L to Tompkins, Wayne L and Tompkins, Barbara J for $1.00, two locations in Gibson Township.
Melan, James to Dymond, Rebecca Elizabeth and Dymond, David Lawrence Jr for $85,000.00 in Auburn Township.
Dawson, Ronald W and Dawson, Sandra L to Haystack Minerals LLC for $30,800.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Teel, Connie M to Teel, Duane for $1.00 in Auburn Township.
Kurey, Margaret to Meyers, Thomas for $10,000.00 in Herrick Township.
Corrective: Henke, Jason and Henke, Christine to Henke, Jason and Henke, Christine for $1.00 in Lenox Township.
Naia, Debra to Naia, Amy for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.
Terwin Mortgage Trust Series TMTS 2003-6HE (By Trustee) to Medrano, Yessenia for $30,100.00 in Forest City 2W.
Yachymiak, James L and Yachymiak, Judy E to Penny, Wallace J Jr and Penny, Dakota for $1.00 in Brooklyn Township.
Canfield, John D and Canfield, Barbara to Canfield, John D and Canfield, Barbara for $1.00 in Gibson Township.
Novak, Laura to Melnick, Glenn for $35,000.00 in Forest City 2W.
Harris, Bradford P (Trust By Trustees) and Harris, Judith M (Trust By Trustees) to Harris, Bradford P and Harris, Judith M for $1.00, three locations in Apolacon Township.
Hugaboom, Lee E to Hugaboom, Lee E Jr for $1.00 in Ararat Township.
Oberg, Keith A and Oberg, Roxie H to Caudrillier, Rebecca and Oberg, Matthew S for $1.00 in Silver Lake Township.
Smith, Shirley A to Smith, Duane A for $1.00 in Harmony Township.
Smith, Shirley A (AKA) and Smith, Shirley to Smith, Duane A for $1.00 in Harmony Township.
Boerner, Tracy E and Boerner, Jennifer to Boerner, Tracy E and Boerner, Jennifer for $1.00 in Oakland Township.
Ferenczi, Leanne N and Adams, Leanne N and Adams, Scott A to Adams, Leanne N for $1.00 in New Milford Township.
Naramore, Tadd A and Naramore, Robert B (Estate AKA) and Naramore, Robert (Estate AKA) and Naramore, Robert Burling (Estate) to Naramore, Tadd A for $1.00 in Forest Lake Township.
Herron, Gerald G (Estate AKA) and Herron, Gerald (Estate) to Pompey, Charles A and Pompey, Barbara L for $22,500.00 in Lenox Township.
Sheriff's Deed: Rider, Debra (By Sheriff AKA) and Rider, Debra L (By Sheriff FKA) and Rogers, Debra L (By Sheriff) and Rider, Ira (Estate By Sheriff) and Stuckey, Angela J (Estate By Sheriff) to RCF 2 Acquisition Trust for $1,724.21 in New Milford Township.
Following are December, 2025 sentences as handed down by Susquehanna County Court.
Francisco Vasquez, 28, of Windsor, NY to 6 months of probation, the first 5 days of which shall be served on home confinement, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $25 EMS fee, pay $150 PA Department of Transportation Trust Fund fee, pay $100 Act 198 fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, complete the Alcohol Highway Safe Driving School Program, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, complete a CRN evaluation, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Driving Under the Influence on October 20, 2024 in Jessup Township.
Zachary Dean Swire, 34, of Oneonta, NY to 5 years of probation, to run concurrent with Wyoming County's sentence, pay a $500 fine, pay cot of prosecution, $50 Criminal Justice Enforcement Act fee, submit a DNA sample for Fleeing or Attempting to Elude the Police on November 25, 2024 in Choconut Township.
Brock Tyler Freer, 48, of Forestport, NY to 2 days to 6 months incarceration, with credit for time served, pay a $300 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 Act 198 fee for Driving While Under the Influence on March 21, 2021 in New Milford Borough.
Tyler Christopher Fiske, 53, of Hallstead, PA to 24 months of probation, the first 60 days of which shall be served on home confinement, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, pay restitution to the Victim in this case, continue with drug and alcohol treatment, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, not to possess any firearms while on supervision, submit a DNA sample, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Receiving Stolen Property on March 6, 2025 in Hallstead Borough. Mr. was also ordered to pay a $100 fine, the cost of prosecution and pay the $100 Act 198 fee for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on April 3, 2025 in Hallstead Borough.
Robert William Staff, 56, of Springville, PA to 24 months of probation, to run concurrent with any sentence currently being served, pay a $100 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $50 Criminal Justice Enhancement Act fee, obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation, not to utilize alcohol or controlled substances while on supervision, not to enter any establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol, submit to random drug and alcohol screenings, abide by the standard terms and conditions of supervision for Tampering with Physical Evidence on August 11, 2025 in Springville Township.
The following were accepted into the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition Program: Storm A Visage.