COURT NOTES MARRIAGE LICENSES PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Jun 28, 2008
Susquehanna River Shores LLC to Charles S. Adonizio and Sandra J. Adonizio for $175,000, West Pittston. Kenneth Kreller and Loydene Kreller to Julee Meketa for $270,000, West Wyoming. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Can the U.S. Bring Jobs Back from China? Jun 25, 2008
Iron castings maker Donsco, on the banks of the Susquehanna River in eastern Pennsylvania, illustrates the dilemma. In recent years, Donsco has laid off hundreds of workers as customers shifted production of gear boxes, oil rig parts, and much more to Chinese competitors. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Pa. truck crash spills diesel fuel Jun 24, 2008
They reported that around 50 gallons of fuel spilled into the Susquehanna River. Police closed Route 30 between the York and Columbia exits. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
RiverFest aims to change perception of waterway Jun 22, 2008
The ninth annual RiverFest was held Saturday at Nesbitt Park, from 1 to 5 p.m. More than 1,000 people attended, organizer John Maday said. It is no coincidence that RiverFest organizers chose this weekend, which corresponds with the anniversary of the flood, said organizer John Maday. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Natural gas-drillers seek OK to tap into Tunkhannock and Meshoppen water systems, river Jun 18, 2008
has filed a notice of intent with the Susquehanna River Basin Commission that states that no more than 130,000 gallons of water per day would be obtained from the Meshoppen Borough Water Company and Tunkhannock Borough Municipal Authority. Chesapeake Appalachia Energy Corp. is also seeking approval from the river basin commission to withdraw no more than one million gallons of surface water per day from the Susquehanna River in Mehoopany for natural gas well development. (Scranton Times, PA)
Court Notes 6/14/08 Jun 15, 2008
Susquehanna River Shores LLC to Martin Pleban and Gloria Pleban for $175,000, West Pittston. Randall Hurst and Jessica Hurst to Jeffrey L. Zavrotny and Kimberly A. Zavrotny for $82,000, Wilkes-Barre. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Drillers under state’s watch Jun 15, 2008
The companies, Chief Oil and Gas and Range Resources-Appalachia, were cited by the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Susquehanna River Basin Commission on May 30 for drawing 4 million and 3 million gallons of water, respectively, from creeks to use in their drilling operations in the Marcellus Shale ... Our two agencies are very unique within the country, Susquehanna River Basin Commission spokeswoman Susan Obleski said, referring also to the Delaware River Basin Commission. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Bicycling's Tour of Pennsylvania is a 450-mile test of endurance Jun 15, 2008
In 1758, there was a rudimentary dirt road leading from Philadelphia to Carlisle, with a ferry across the Susquehanna River. But at the first mountain barrier, Tuscarora Summit, the only way into the outback was a Native American foot path. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Colorado kayaker travels the Susquehanna Jun 14, 2008
But he s clean-shaven, tan and oddly well-kept for a man who has spent the past two weeks kayaking the Susquehanna River. I ll wash my clothes in a sink if I get a chance, Kribbs said while eating lunch Friday at Agolino s Char Grill Restaurant in West Pittston. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
North Central PA Covered Bridges Jun 13, 2008
One location in central Pennsylvania that combines covered bridges with outdoor activities and a bit of history within driving distance is found just outside of Montandon, a small community not far from the Susquehanna River ... Travelers who want to see other parts of Central Pennsylvania, can stay there or camp at the Shangri-La campground or another campground along the Susquehanna River on State Route 405. (Suite101.com)
Pa. temperatures hit 90s, close schools; relief coming Tues. Jun 10, 2008
In Luzerne County, a thunderstorm hampered the search for a man reported missing in the Susquehanna River. In Washington County, the a 2-year-old boy drowned in a pool after wandering away from a church picnic. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rescuers search river for missing Mocanaqua man Jun 10, 2008
By evening, there still was no sign of Daniel T. Camacho. Camacho was wading in the river near River and Lincoln streets in Mocanaqua when witnesses on shore lost sight of him and he did not resurface. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Trout fishing can make you sick Jun 8, 2008
We often fished at night with a lantern on the shores of the Susquehanna River. All our family summer vacations on the St. Lawrence River and in Canada centered around fishing. (Syracuse.com)
Clinton supporters in Pa. graceful in defeat Jun 8, 2008
Party unity was the theme of the state committees two-day meeting at a hotel in this borough across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, the state capital. Clinton, who came closer to winning a presidential nomination than any woman before her, won Pennsylvanias April 22 primary by a 10-point margin. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Buy more flood-prone homes Jun 3, 2008
But on the flip side, she has horrible memories of her house being flooded by high-water events from the Susquehanna River. Her house was inundated in September 2004, April 2005 and June 2006. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Flood-prone Plymouth Twp. properties chosen for buyout Jun 2, 2008
But Lewis is tired of having to renovate every time the Susquehanna River floods, like it did in September 2004, April 2005 and June 2006, which she said was especially bad ... Lewis is one who is staying, in a house well away from the Susquehanna River and Harveys Creek flood zones. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Nanticoke skateboarders wait patiently for somewhere to ride Jun 2, 2008
The area is part of the Susquehanna River flood plain. The city owns the land, but doesn t have clear title to it because the deeds were either lost or improperly filed. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
THIS MORNING May 30, 2008
Luzerne County Coroner John Corcoran said he had pronounced an individual dead at 8:25 p.m. The body was in a wooded area near the Susquehanna River and a railroad trestle. Initial reports at 7 p.m. indicated the discovery of a man in his 20s who had a gunshot wound, but authorities would not confirm or deny that. (Scranton Times, PA)
Man wanted for rape, kidnapping surrenders to authorities May 29, 2008
Eckrote drove the victim s car into the Plymouth Flats, where they stopped in front of the Susquehanna River. He told the victim he was going to kill himself, but that he wanted to have sex with her first. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
River commission: Mine drainage needs to be fixed May 26, 2008
Water from the Susquehanna River basin is a source for drinking water for millions of people, inside and out of the basin ... The reservoir is constructed along Toby Creek, which flows directly into the Susquehanna River ... Most of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties lie within the Susquehanna River basin, except for a small portion of eastern municipalities, Turcmanovich said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
What makes up the price of gas? May 26, 2008
In Marietta, where the road hugs the Susquehanna River, a Rutter's Farm Store gas station stands on one side, a Sheetz gas station on the other. Kelly Bosley, who manages Rutter's, doesn't even have to look across the highway to know when Sheetz changes its price for a gallon of gas. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lancaster, Pa. May 25, 2008
Located about 15 miles west of Lancaster in Columbia, it was named for the nearby Susquehanna River crossing operated by Susanna Wright's younger brothers, James and John. It remained in the Wright family until 1922 and was always a private residence. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Traffic restrictions announced across Wade Bridge May 24, 2008
Construction crews have scheduled a nighttime operation next week to erect support towers and place an overhead sign truss across the George N. Wade Bridge that carries I-81 over the Susquehanna River at the Dauphin/Cumberland County Line. According to Mike Crochunis, spokesman for the state Department of Transportation, this work will necessitate the closure of two lanes in each direction. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Rendell's Rebuild Pennsylvania initiative includes 16 Cumberland County bridges May 24, 2008
Wormleysburg bridge over tributary to Susquehanna River; Wormleysburg Borough; bridge replacement ... Wormleysburg bridge over tributary to Susquehanna River; Wormleysburg Borough; bridge replacement. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
New book shows Forbes Trail's path through area May 23, 2008
It includes details on the Forbes Crossing of the Susquehanna River, frontier life, terror attacks by Indians, setting up the Carlisle base camp and the search for a route west. There are sidebars on 18th-century Army dining, camp followers, guerilla tactics and the story of John Armstrong, First Citizen of Carlisle. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Lamb on the Run: Will Mars send a space ship here? May 23, 2008
And there were pictures of the Susquehanna River, but not the Hudson or East River. Turns out the book was York City 250 Years 1741 - 1991 Not New York City as we first believed. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pa. budgetmakers will sort through plans to borrow billions May 22, 2008
To pressure legislators on his 2 billion proposal to repair or replace deteriorating bridges, Rendell plans to appear at the Interstate 81 bridge over the Susquehanna River on Thursday to release a list of all 1,100 bridges that would see work in the next three years. Republicans have sought to characterize their own proposals as more affordable than the governor s competing plans and attacking desperate needs. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Barletta says inflatable dam money should be used to clean up river May 22, 2008
Barletta urged Kanjorski, D-Nanticoke, to use federal money he secured for the $14 million project to clean up the Susquehanna River and alleviate flooding in riverside communities, such as Exeter, Pittston and West Pittston ... For 20 years, the congressman has pushed for the construction of an inflatable dam on the Susquehanna River near Wilkes-Barre, but he ignored the pollution in the river, Barletta wrote. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
REGIONAL BRIEFS May 22, 2008
The congressional aspirant urged his rival to use federal money he secured for the $14 million project to clean up the Susquehanna River and alleviate flooding in riverside communities. Once again, Republican Lou Barletta has demonstrated his ignorance of the congressional process and launched an attack without understanding the facts, Mr. Kanjorski replied. (Scranton Times, PA)
Levee flood gates now operating May 21, 2008
A ceremony to recognize the development is planned for this Tuesday, authority Executive Director Jim Brozena said during Tuesday s authority board meeting. Two levee openings will give the public access to the river, and the flood gates can be quickly rolled out for flood protection when the river rises. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Good reasons for anglers to steer clear of bass beds May 18, 2008
"Spawning bass have enough hardship. Why add to their demise?" said Clouser, who lives on the Susquehanna River and created the popular upside-down fly, the Clouser Minnow. "We're told there are so many bass in a fishery that removing one, even briefly, won't hurt. But how do we know? How do we know a bass will find its nest again if you're 100 yards away?". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Illegal dumping ruining Ransom Twp. landscape May 17, 2008
landscape BY LAURA LEGERESTAFF WRITER 05/17/2008 RANSOM -- A dispersed pile of asphalt shingles blocks the northbound lane of River Road, a potholed dirt route paralleling the Susquehanna River between Ransom and Falls townships. The pile is cluttered with soda cans, and the air around it smells of smoke. (Scranton Times, PA)
Subsidence insurance not a top priority for residents May 11, 2008
Little more than 5,000 homeowners in Luzerne County have mine subsidence insurance from the state Department of Environmental Protection. About 4,200 people in Lackawanna County have subsidence policies. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
TAXPAYERS’ CHOICE May 11, 2008
Meyers High School has structural problems due to seepage from the Susquehanna River, and the board is reviewing plans to renovate the existing building or construct a new school, which could cost more than $80 million. Coughlin High School is also in need of renovation, costing more than $36. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Homeowners overlook subsidence insurance May 11, 2008
The Citizens Voice - Subsidence insurance not a top priority for residents. Subsidence insurance not a top priority for residents BY COULTER JONESSTAFF WRITER 05/11/2008 The numbers don t add up. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Legislators tour state prison as new county jail site mulled May 9, 2008
Retreat does not have room to expand, as it is nestled between a mountain and the Susquehanna River. The closest alternatives would be the mountain top, if it is large and flat enough, or the other side of the mountain. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Penguins, Flyers renew bitter rivalry May 6, 2008
The two cities are separated by the Susquehanna River, a mountain range and a common language. For example, a soft drink in Philadelphia is a soda, and in Pittsburgh, it's pop. Philadelphia has the Liberty Bell; Pittsburgh has the Liberty Tubes. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Debating rivers cleanliness May 4, 2008
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has scraped together a couple of hundred thousand dollars to study the Susquehanna River this spring and summer but the upper-level management of the agency that should be taking the lead on the pollution problems on the famous river, has decided for whatever reason to ignore the dead fish and the total absence of year classes of smallmouth bass. Sometimes I have a love/hate relationship with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) because of... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Journal - Victoria Dudley May 2, 2008
Every morning we wake up to the sound of our alarm clocks only to take the same strokes on the Susquehanna River, striving to become stronger and faster than the day before. We focus on today. (Bucknellbison.com)
YOUR OPINION 04/18/2008 Apr 20, 2008
It focused on towns along the Susquehanna River from their inception until the present. Many of them began as early as the 18th century. (Scranton Times, PA)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Competes Against West Virginia Apr 20, 2008
(Susquehanna River) - The Bucknell women's rowing team faced West Virginia in a series of untimed races Saturday morning on the Susquehanna River and had success against the Mountaineers, a squad that is led by former Bison men's and women's rowing head coach Jimmy King. Bucknell's varsity eight and second varsity eight competed in three sets of races against West Virginia's varsity eight and the two Bison boats finished one-two. (Bucknellbison.com)
Former Red Cross volunteer found guilty of stealing supplies Apr 19, 2008
Panko had been a volunteer with the Wyoming Valley chapter of the Red Cross for more than a decade and served as the organization s bulk distribution liaison in the wake of widespread flooding along the Susquehanna River and a number of creeks in the region in late June 2006. According to prosecutors, Panko submitted a requisition form to a warehouse administrator on July 6 for enough supplies to fill two trucks, but said he would provide the drivers to deliver the goods. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Earth Day festivities expected to draw crowd Apr 17, 2008
About 40 environmental education stations will be set up from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., said Vince Cotrone, urban forester with Penn State Cooperative Extension and president of the Wilkes-Barre Riverfront Parks Committee, who organizes the annual environmental education program and leads nature hikes. A tree will be planted in the park at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Tom Leighton and the Luzerne County commissioners were invited. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Flood authority approves payment to River Common contractor Apr 16, 2008
Sasaki Associates developed the project s elements, including constructing two 60-foot wide portals that will provide direct access to the Susquehanna River. Crews have begun installing seating blocks for a new amphitheater that can hold up to 750 people. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Varsity Sports Report Apr 16, 2008
to compete against Bucknell on the Susquehanna River. Last Week in Rowing. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Gricar missing for 3 years Apr 15, 2008
In July, two fishermen found Gricar's county-issued laptop computer -- without its hard drive -- in the Susquehanna River. The hard drive was found in October about 100 yards from where the laptop had been found, but no information could be recovered because of water damage. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Case of missing DA unsolved 3 years later Apr 15, 2008
In July 2005, Mr. Gricar's laptop computer was found nearby, in the Susquehanna River, minus its hard drive. The hard drive was found along the riverbank three months later, about 100 yards from where the laptop was found. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama's "Bitter" Comments a Belittling Blunder? Apr 15, 2008
Located on the Susquehanna River between Lancaster and York, Columbia is the kind of small Pennsylvania town that factories left long ago, never to be replaced. Barack Obama regrets calling small-town voters bitter about lack of jobs. (ABC News)
Bucknell's Varsity Eight Wins Knecht Cup Apr 14, 2008
Bucknell will have its final tune-up before the Patriot League Championships this Saturday, April 19, when it hosts West Virginia on the Susquehanna River in Shamokin Dam, Pa. Varsity Eight Results Saturday Heat 1. (Bucknellbison.com)
Anglers enjoy ideal opening day for trout Apr 13, 2008
She still trolls for bass when they set up camp in Wyalusing along the Susquehanna River in the summer. She s a boat fisher, Berger said. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Competes Against Some of Nation's Top Teams Apr 13, 2008
The whole squad will be back in action next Saturday, April 19, when the Bison host West Virginia on the Susquehanna River in Shamokin Dam, Pa. Second Varsity Eight Results 1. (Bucknellbison.com)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Sweeps Buffalo Apr 6, 2008
(Susquehanna River) - The Bucknell women's rowing team opened up the home portion of its schedule Saturday morning and swept five races from Buffalo on the Susquehanna River. It was the second time in three years the two teams faced each other on the Susquehanna with the Bison winning all five events in 2006 as well. (Bucknellbison.com)
Lost gold legend lives on Apr 6, 2008
" To understand why at least some people in Elk County don't consider Mr. Parada totally delusional -- even after his treasure hunting company, Finders Keepers, has invested $20,000 in the search thus far -- one must understand the lure of the legend. It is replete with historical significance, mystery, deceit, treachery and, of course, a fortune in gold. So the story goes ... The Elk County legend begins 145 years ago and 175 miles to the southwest. As highlighted in a 1983 issue of Lost... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Remembering when the world's war came to Carlisle Mar 30, 2008
Back then, Cumberland County was much larger, extending from the Susquehanna River west to the Ohio River and what is now Pittsburgh, Wood says ... This victory prompted the French and their Indian allies to launch raids throughout the buffer zone to clear away all British influence and force settlers back across the Susquehanna River. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Wins Overall Points Trophy at Murphy Cup Mar 30, 2008
Bucknell will now set its sights on its first home event of the season as it hosts Buffalo next Saturday, April 5, on the Susquehanna River. The next day the Bison will travel to Fairfax, Va. (Bucknellbison.com)
Governor Rendell and First Lady Invite Pennsylvanians to Tour Residence Mar 29, 2008
"It is an honor for our family to live in the people's house and we invite you to share in the beauty of this magnificent Pennsylvania landmark." The Georgian-style Governor's Residence, built in 1968 overlooking the Susquehanna River, was designed by architect George M. Ewing of Philadelphia. Governor Rendell and his family are the seventh family to reside there. (PR Newswire)
Pothole patching on I-81 today Mar 27, 2008
PennDOT announced today that its Cumberland County maintenance crews will be patching potholes on I-81 between Exit 57 for PA 114 and the George Wade Bridge over the Susquehanna River from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Most of the work will be conducted in the southbound lanes, however, there are a few sections that need addressed in the northbound lanes. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
$30 M River Common project pushes forward, despite inflatable dam setback Mar 24, 2008
The building, adjacent to the Susquehanna River, is targeted to be an important part of the riverfront development. A pedestrian bridge, recently put up across from the back of the Irem Temple Mosque, will be operational in April or May. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Proper fate for dam project Mar 22, 2008
Paul Kanjorski accepted reality last week when they decided not to appeal the Army Corps of Engineers denial of a permit to install a seasonal dam on the Susquehanna River near Wilkes-Barre. While the dam might well have provided some economic development opportunities, the environmental issues raised by the project more than outweighed them. (Scranton Times, PA)
PennDOT pothole schedule is altered Mar 21, 2008
PennDOT maintenance crews will continue to patch potholes on Interstate 81 between Route 114 and the Susquehanna River today, even though that work had been scheduled to end yesterday. The rain during the week had forced PennDOT to alter the schedule. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Clinton visits W-B to support ‘best candidate’ Mar 20, 2008
Clinton last visited Wilkes-Barre in 1996, when he spoke at King s College in the aftermath of flooding along the Susquehanna River. Clinton won Pennsylvania in the general elections in 1992 and 1996 and started campaigning for his wife in the state Wednesday with a series of events called Solutions for America. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Keep striving to clean river Mar 20, 2008
Our congressman, our senators and our local community leaders should continue to press the government for funds to clean up the Susquehanna River ... But it would be worth the money to have a clean Susquehanna River. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
‘We love Pennsylvania’ with video Mar 20, 2008
Mr. Clinton last visited Wilkes-Barre in 1996, when he spoke at King s College in the aftermath of flooding along the Susquehanna River. He won Pennsylvania in the general elections in 1992 and 1996. (Scranton Times, PA)
EVERYDAY HERO Mar 19, 2008
Nick Pringle hopes his Eagle Scout project saves lives by warning people of the Susquehanna River s potential dangers. Last spring Pringle, 17, of Wyoming, learned his friend, 16-year-old Pat Wolak, drowned while swimming in the Susquehanna River near Hicks Creek Pumping Station on Route 92 in Exeter. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
County deflates inflatable dam plan, will not appeal Corps of Engineers rejection Mar 19, 2008
The Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority deflated the dam plan Tuesday by voting 4-1 to accept the Feb. 14 rejection of the county s application for a federal permit. The authority could have appealed the decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the dam would not comply with the Clean Water Act. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
