Public input wanted on Mohawk River goals Nov 2, 2009
Similar successful plans have been created for the Delaware and Susquehanna river basins, but it s unknown why an equivalent plan had never been developed for the Mohawk River, Garver said. Events such as the significant flooding of June 2006 and the legal disputes between the Mohawk Valley Water Authority and the state Canal Corp. regarding the management of Hinckley Reservoir were the impetus for creating the plan that was developed with the help of various environmental and community... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Fed study: Higher river temps part of bass deaths Nov 1, 2009
HARRISBURG (AP) A new federal report says higher water temperatures and low levels of oxygen are probably to blame for periodic die-offs of baby smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River. The U.S. Geological Survey report issued Thursday addressed a series of mass deaths of the smaller fish from bacterial infections in recent years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Fed study: Higher river temps part of bass deaths Oct 31, 2009
HARRISBURG (AP) A new federal report says higher water temperatures and low levels of oxygen are probably to blame for periodic die-offs of baby smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River. The U.S. Geological Survey report issued Thursday addressed a series of mass deaths of the smaller fish from bacterial infections in recent years. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Volunteers respond to faux flood Oct 30, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:53 AM CDT MILTON The mighty Susquehanna River overflowed its banks on Wednesday, sending a flood of people to an American Red Cross shelter set up at the First Baptist Church, located along Golf Course Road, in Milton. Now don t hit the panic button just yet. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
A clear path Oct 28, 2009
Other future paths include: one which would stretch from the Warrior Run Trail to the wetlands, situated between Warrior Run Boulevard and Route 54; one from Allenwood, along the Susquehanna River, to Great Stream Commons; a path along the Susquehanna River from White Deer to Allenwood; and one that would run from the Warrior Run Middle School, to Turbotville Elementary School and then on to the Montour Preserve. Horn said the effort is entirely volunteer-driven. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
3 Mile Island gets OK to make power until 2034 Oct 23, 2009
No one was seriously injured in the accident that released a small amount of radiation into the air above the Susquehanna River. The plants original 40-year operating license was set to expire in April 2014. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Strong bonds of mining towns Oct 20, 2009
Here he is, reading from "Gouged Earth/Gouged People: January 22, 1959 the Susquehanna River burst through the roof of the Knox Mine, up from Wilkes-Barre, flooding the entire honey-comb of mines throughout the lower northern anthracite coalfield: 12 miners dead, thousands of miners out of work forever. I was 7 years old." And later from the poem, "March 10, 1951: i inherited your abandoned space/like a heavy rusting door ; i inherited your hours/and gnawing sense something's gone". Heavy poems,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Paint Creek Watershed showing signs of life Oct 10, 2009
The watershed itself consists of approximately 62 miles of stream in a 38-square-mile area. Many sections of stream have been flooded with acid mine drainage (AMD), which in some cases has gone untreated for years and has reduced the worst areas to zones devoid of aquatic life. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rendell meeting with lawmakers ends inconclusively Sep 15, 2009
McCall said the basic elements of the nearly $28 billion spending plan were not altered as a result of the meeting in Rendell s official residence along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. Nothing s really changed, McCall said. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Reporter's Notebook: Applications still being accepted for disabled hunt Sep 14, 2009
In 1968, the National Park Service officially designated the five water gaps along the Susquehanna River, from Liverpool south to Harrisburg, as a National Natural Landmark for outstanding examples of geologic water gaps and natural beauty resulting from the intersection of river and ridges. The plaque installed at the time of the designation was stolen a number of years ago from its location on the south side of Berry Mountain on Route 15. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Puppies take the plunge at Carlisle pool Sep 13, 2009
Jetty Lou, who usually swims about once a week in the Susquehanna River, traveled from Harrisburg for the event. Kristin Zeigler, recreation and pool manager at the Carlisle Community pool decided to host the Puppy Plunge after seeing similar events at other community pools, she said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Council listens to revitalization discussion Aug 28, 2009
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2009 9:26 AM CDT MILTON An ongoing effort to revitalize Milton and surrounding Susquehanna River communities was discussed Wednesday evening at the Milton Borough Council meeting. Revitalizing River Towns is an initiative with a goal to promote and grow the valley on a regional scale. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
World Series brings celebrity status for Little Leaguers Aug 24, 2009
A parade across the Susquehanna River in Williamsport, complete with Little League teams riding on flatbed trucks, was to follow a picnic social. Massachusetts outfielder Matt Correale said the best part of the week so far has been greeting players from around the world. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
West Pennsboro adds new planner (38) Aug 23, 2009
Hikers from across Pennsylvania, its contiguous states and as far away as Michigan will traverse both sides of the Susquehanna River in York and Lancaster counties. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Drowning victims remembered during council meeting Aug 20, 2009
Just a day after two children were pulled from the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, Lewisburg borough council paused for a moment of silence in memory of Leslie Leroy Davis Jr., 8, and Assunda Suzy Rotolo, 11, prior to its meeting. The two children drowned Sunday evening in the river, in Lewisburg. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Families grateful of searchers efforts Aug 19, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 10:38 AM CDT LEWISBURG The families of Assunda Suzy Rotolo, 11, and Leslie Junior Leroy Davis Jr., 8, are appreciative of the efforts of emergency responders who spent several hours searching in and the around the Susquehanna River for the two missing children. Sadly, their bodies were recovered from the river Monday evening. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Remains of missing childen recovered Aug 19, 2009
SEARCHING THE RIVER Search crews scour the Susquehanna River near Lewisburg for signs of Leslie Leroy Davis Jr., 8, of Mifflinburg and Assunda Rotolo, 11, of Lewisburg ... Sgt. Fred Hetrick, of the Lewisburg Police Department, said the bodies of Leslie Leroy Davis Jr., 8, of Mifflinburg, and Assunda Rotolo, 11, of Lewisburg, were recovered at 5:20 p.m. Monday from the Susquehanna River ... As search-and-rescue personnel scoured the area in and around Susquehanna River on Monday in search of... (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
BREAKING NEWS: Bodies of missing children recovered from river Aug 18, 2009
Sgt. Fred Hetrick, of the Lewisburg Police Department, said the bodies of Leslie Leroy Davis Jr., 8, of Mifflinburg, and Assunda Rotolo, 11, of Lewisburg, were recovered at 5:20 p.m. Monday from the Susquehanna River. Hetrick said a scuba team found the bodies submerged in six to eight feet of water, about 100 yards south of the St. George Street boat launch. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
BREAKING NEWS: Crews search river for missing juveniles Aug 17, 2009
Published: Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:16 PM CDT LEWISBURG Rescue boats took to the Susquehanna River Sunday evening, while police, volunteer firefighters and search dogs scoured the river banks in search of two juveniles who were reported missing. Crews were called to the area of St. Catherine Street at around 9 p.m. Sunday. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Play it again: '39 Little League pioneers reunite Aug 15, 2009
He'll get another chance to boast about his exploits when members of that first Little League reunite across the Susquehanna River in South Williamsport during this year's World Series, which begins Friday. Officials plan to honor the pioneers in a ceremony the final weekend of the 10-day tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wallace L. Pannier, at 81; was germ warfare scientist Aug 8, 2009
Mr. Pannier also said he had posed as a fisherman, an air-quality tester, and a motorist with car trouble to measure germs leaking from a pharmaceutical plant on the Susquehanna River. The readings would help US spies trying to identify Soviet bioweapons plants. (Boston Globe)
Drawing the Mason Dixon Line Aug 8, 2009
The surveyors arrived west of the Susquehanna River in 1765. They reached the South Mountain in August and the Potomac River in September that same year. (Suite101.com)
Crash temporarily closes down I-81 northbound lanes near Susquehanna River Aug 4, 2009
Cumberland County Control responded to a vehicle accident on the Interstate 81 bridge closer to the Dauphin County side of the Susquehanna River. A dispatcher for the county 911 center said fire police were sent to the scene and the I-81 northbound lanes are currently closed at PennDOTs request. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Stalled Pa. budget no closer after 2-hour talks Aug 3, 2009
Any hopes of a breakthrough in the standoff, now entering its second month, were dashed after high-ranking lawmakers drove away in disappointment from Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell s official residence along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds ? Stalled Pa. budget no closer after 2-hour talks Rating: 0 Sunday, August 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT HARRISBURG,... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ultra Resources gears up in Tioga, Potter counties (2) Aug 2, 2009
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission, which regulates the consumptive use of water in the Marshlands area, has granted Ultra permits for surface water withdrawal from Pine Creek in Potter County s Pike Township and Elk Run in Tioga County s Gaines Township. An application has been made for a state permit to construct a water pipeline from the Pine Creek withdrawal location just east of Galeton to various gas well sites. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Governor's residence a model of sustainability Aug 1, 2009
"They would tour inside of the public areas of the house and then they would go out onto the grounds, and I knew we were missing an opportunity for education," she said, noting the mansion's location on the Susquehanna River, with its rich diversity of Pennsylvania flora and fauna. Actually, an increasing number of governors and mayors around the country are jumping on the "green" bandwagon, spurred by the Obamas and their planting of a vegetable garden at the White House. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mark Burgess Jul 29, 2009
" Unfortunately, as a result of the cold nights even the smaller fish backed off of their beds and the surrounding shallow cover. The fish that I had caught "just fishing" during practice had moved too they had abandoned the brush and wood where they'd been stacked up just a few days before. They were gone, so I had to drop back and punt. I ended up catching a limit that weighed over 9 pounds off of the beds, but I kept looking for that 3-, 4- or 5-pounder that would boost me up. I never found... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Girl, 13, dies in Susquehanna River crash Jul 13, 2009
(AP) Authorities in central Pennsylvania say two power boats collided on the Susquehanna River, killing a 13-year-old girl. Officials say Clinton County coroner Donald Walker pronounced Valerie Heidt, of Howard, dead at the scene of the 7:30 p.m. Friday crash near Lock Haven. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Taking on the Yukon Jul 8, 2009
This past Memorial Day they raced in the General Clinton Canoe Regatta, which is a 70-mile race on the Susquehanna River in New York. They have also competed in the AuSable River Canoe Marathon, which is a 120 mile race in Michigan. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Large Gulf Of Mexico 'Dead Zone' Predicted Jun 24, 2009
The same process occurs in the Chesapeake Bay, where nutrients in the Susquehanna River trigger the event. In both the Gulf and the Bay, fish, shrimp and crabs are forced to leave the hypoxic zone. (Science Daily)
PennDOT to close I-83 ramp to 581 this weekend Jun 17, 2009
Motorists headed northbound on I-83 to westbound PA 581 will be detoured north on I-83 across the Susquehanna River to Exit 44-A and the off-ramp for 13th Street in Harrisburg, onto the bridge across I-83 to the on-ramp for southbound I-83, and from southbound I-83 to westbound PA 581. In the event of inclement weather, the weekend ramp closure may be postponed to the following weekend, June 26-29. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Honoring the fallen May 27, 2009
In Watsontown, a color guard and firing squad marched to the center of the Nurse Helen Fairchild Memorial Bridge, where a wreath was dropped into the waters of the Susquehanna River as taps was played and veterans fired off a 21-gun salute. A ceremony also took place at the cemetery. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Indians of Pennsylvania May 26, 2009
Located in the Susquehanna River near the Safe Harbor Hydroelectric Plant in Pennsylvania is a series of petroglyphs that is only accessible via boat ... Life along the Susquehanna River ... Ongoing battles with the Iroquois forced the Susquehannocks to relocate to the southern end of the Susquehanna River, which included the parts of York County, the southern part of Lancaster County and north and eastern part of Maryland along the Chesapeake Bay area and the Potomac River. (Suite101.com)
Two vying for GOP nod in Mifflinburg mayoral race May 19, 2009
He is a past board member of the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, served on the board of directors of the Northumberland County School Credit Union and contributes to many local charities and organizations. Walize said, I want people to vote for me because I m the best candidate. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
How green is McGinty? May 18, 2009
Daily American Online - How green is McGinty. Indeed, the kid from asphalt-laden northeast Philadelphia veered decidedly green as an adult. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pilots, Shelters Rescue Dogs To Be Killed May 16, 2009
Diggs dozed off and on after crossing the Susquehanna River over Columbia, Pa. until the plane neared Middletown, when it started its decent from 5,000 feet to land at the Orange County Airport in Montgomery. (W-USA News, DC)
PULSE BLOG UPDATE: Plenty of ways to entertain weekend visitors in the midstate May 16, 2009
will open its 2009 Susquehanna River Retreat, this Saturday. The home will be open for tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
SRBC approves 75% drawdown of Pine Creek (362) May 15, 2009
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission awarded a permit to Ultra Resources, Inc. of Englewood, Colo ... He continued, One suggestion is that we get the Susquehanna River Basin Commission to rescind the present permit and approve a new permit authorizing Ultra Resources, Inc. to use only acid mine drainage water. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
How about a staycation this year? May 13, 2009
PA PLANNING George Wright, of Lewisburg, checks out the many brochures available at the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau ... The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, which hails its slogan Every Turn A Treasure, is embracing that fact this week with the third annual Backyard Tourism Week, being held through Saturday. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Ready for a spin? May 2, 2009
For more information, visit the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau at. It s also not difficult to find your own bicycle route, or follow along with a group. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Body found in Susquehanna River identified Apr 28, 2009
A man whose body was found in the Susquehanna River Sunday has been identifed as Gregory L. Dillon, according to state police at Harrisburg. An autopsy was completed Monday, police said, and it was established that the last known address for Dillon, 30, was Eby Lane in Middletown. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Governor resuscitates CSVT project Apr 28, 2009
This section is proposed to connect Route 15, south of Winfield, to Route 147, south of the Route 45 interchange via a four-lane limited access roadway across the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. An interchange is proposed at Route 15 on the west side of the river and with Route 147, through Ridge Road, on the east side of the river, according to PennDOT.. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
CONTACT POINTS FOR BUSINESSES Apr 18, 2009
3 million); removal of dams on Susquehanna River tributaries ($14 million), broadband programs. Key contacts: Paul Marchetti (PennVest), 717-783-4496, pmarchetti@state. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Candidates vow to find missing DA Apr 17, 2009
The next day, his red Mini Cooper was discovered abandoned miles away in a parking lot near the Susquehanna River. His county-issued laptop computer and its hard drive were later found in the river. (Daily Collegian, PA)
America's Coolest Small Towns, Circa 2009 Apr 16, 2009
Budget Travel Magazine's Readers Picked Them, And Results Were Announced On The Early Show. NEW YORK, April 15, 2009. (CBS News)
Police knew of evidence Apr 16, 2009
The Bellefonte Police Department released early this week that missing District Attorney Ray Gricar had searched for information on "water damage to a notebook computer" on his home computer months before his county-issued laptop was discovered in the Susquehanna River ... His car was found later near the Susquehanna River. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Police release computer data Apr 15, 2009
In October 2005 -- six months after his disappearance -- the laptop's hard drive was discovered about 100 yards from where Gricar's laptop was found in the Susquehanna River. A Minnesota company processed the hard drive about three years later, but none of the contents could be recovered. (Daily Collegian, PA)
West Shore chamber head to retire Apr 9, 2009
The West Shore Chamber of Commerce serves 16 municipalities on the West Shore of the Susquehanna River and throughout central Pennsylvania. Chamber membership is currently about 1,100. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Show brings Tibet closer to midstate Apr 8, 2009
At about 1 p.m. Saturday, the monks will gather all of the sand from the mandala and release the sacred sand into the Susquehanna River as tradition to heal the land of the Harrisburg area. Guests are welcome to participate in the procession to the river. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Sweeps Five Home Races from MIT, Robert Morris Apr 6, 2009
(Susquehanna River) - The Bucknell women's rowing team, which was picked first in the recent Patriot League Preseason Poll, competed at home on the Susquehanna River for the only time this year on Sunday morning and swept five races from MIT and Robert Morris. The Bison defeated MIT in each of the three eights races, while they won over Robert Morris in both the varsity four and second varsity four. (Bucknellbison.com)
TMI accident led to positive changes Mar 29, 2009
" Nowadays operators monitor readings but allow computers to fine-tune operations. Public meltdown Soon after the TMI accident began, people throughout Central Pennsylvania and as far away as China began fearing imminent danger from radiation exposure. Dr. Long and other utility officials came from New Jersey to the island in the Susquehanna River, where TMI is situated just south of Harrisburg, to help understand the problem. "What impressed me the most, these men were struggling with a very... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
TMI papers show Thornburgh as hero Mar 28, 2009
Ironically, two counties had evacuation plans that would have sent people in opposite directions over the same bridge over the Susquehanna River. "He would see where the facts would lead to make decisions under frightening circumstances, then communicate them in the best way to the citizens to avoid undue fear and panic," Ms. Watson said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Are you a twit? Been caught in a tweet? Mar 28, 2009
CHECKING UP Lisa Leighton, marketing director of the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, checks the organizations messages on the popular networking site, Twitter ... Yes, those who tweet or post messages are called twits and Lisa Leighton, the marketing director of the Susquehanna River Valley Visitor s Bureau (SRVVB) is among the many utilizing this new networking hot potato. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Global Warming Gives Nuclear Green Sheen Mar 27, 2009
No one was seriously injured in the accident, in which a small amount of radiation was released into the air above the Susquehanna River island 12 miles south of Harrisburg ... Down the Susquehanna River from Rendell's office in the Pennsylvania Capitol, the destroyed Three Mile Island Unit 2 remains sealed. (CBS News)
Global Warming Giving Nuclear New Claim to Clean Mar 27, 2009
No one was seriously injured in the accident, in which a small amount of radiation was released into the air above the Susquehanna River island 12 miles south of Harrisburg. Studies of area residents have not conclusively linked higher rates of cancer to radiation exposure. (ABC News -- Wire)
My turn: Confessions of a walkaholic Mar 25, 2009
The town is on the Susquehanna River ... Often I would start my walk by continuing up the hill, and if I was really adventuresome, Id take Hillside Road, which climbed even higher and afforded a spectacular view of the Susquehanna River valley. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Road work to begin on I-81 Sunday Mar 21, 2009
The project limits extend nearly eight miles, from just north of Route 114 (Exit 57) to the Susquehanna River ... Funding from the stimulus act has made it possible to schedule a repair and resurfacing project on southbound I-81 from the Susquehanna River to Route 114, and concrete patching repairs from Route 114 to Route 74 (Exit 48). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
TIME reflects on progress, looks to future Mar 7, 2009
The project includes adding fitness equipment for seniors and incorporating the Susquehanna River with a soft launch for kayaks and canoes. There is a great deal of interest in turning Milton into a true rivertown. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Fugitive who took Pa. constable's car caught in Hampden Township Mar 4, 2009
He says Peterson left in his relative's car, then led deputies on a high-speed chase into Harrisburg, where he ditched the car and jumped into the Susquehanna River. Deputies followed Peterson's progress down the river, keeping a spotlight on him and warning him that he might drown if he did not come to shore. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Eco-volunteers help curb spread of invasive plants (Today) Feb 22, 2009
According to the Zebra and Quagga Mussel Monitoring Network, the unwanted bivalves have spread from Lake Erie, where they probably first arrived in the ballast water of freighters, to Sandy and Edinboro lakes, the Allegheny River, the Susquehanna River, and several diving quarries. Zebra mussels cause multiple headaches. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
State Fast Facts: Pa. Feb 22, 2009
Major Rivers: Allegheny River, Susquehanna River, Delaware River, Ohio River. Major Lakes: Lake Erie. (CBS News -- US)
REFRESHING, TO SAY THE LEAST Feb 10, 2009
Published: Monday, February 9, 2009 10:30 AM CST These young ladies, along with 170 others, braved a quick dip in the icy Susquehanna River Saturday afternoon during the annual Polar Bear Plunge at the St. George Street boat launch. The event benefited the Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival, which the plunge is a part of. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
