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Route 125 Mine Subsidence Fix Progressing

By RICK MASON, penndot
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20 weeks 1 day ago

Montoursville - Here's an update on the remedial work taking place at that mine subsidence that forced the closure of State Route 125 south of Shamokin in Northumberland County recently. more»

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Indecent Exposure in Piatt Township

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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5 hours 29 min ago

Indecent Exposure in Piatt Township – PSP Montoursville continue to investigate an incident of indecent exposure which allegedly occurred last month to multiple victims in Piatt Township. Trooper James R. Doane said on Tuesday, Jan. 17 around 9:45 a.m. a 29-year-old Avis man was observed in his vehicle by passing motorists on Route 287 in the area of Route 220. more»

Junior Achievement’s Young Women’s Futures Symposium Steering Committee Kick-Off

By Alyssa Evans
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6 hours 25 min ago

Lewisburg, PA – Snyder, Union and Northumberland counties Young Women’s Futures Symposium steering committee is kicking off its planning efforts for the 2012 event. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, May 15, at Bucknell University.    more»

Congressman Helps Distribute Food in Muncy

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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6 hours 51 min ago

Congressman Tom Marino learned more about the conditions of his the general public on Wednesday, Feb. 22 when he visited a local foodbank in Lycoming County.

Marino made a stop at Son-Light House, 130 Carpenter Street to help distribute food items to individuals and families in need who qualify on income guidelines designated by state and federal polices.

February 22, 2012

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February 22, 2012

BERWICK- Fire crews rushed to the scene of a fire this afternoon in Columbia County. The fire was reported around 2:30 this afternoon at 421 East Eighth Street in Berwick. We are told all the occupants of the building were evacuated as fire spread throughout the structure.
Jim Diehl (WGRC) more»

DEP Fines Lawn Service Firm $160,000 for Stream Pollution

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February 22, 2012

The Department of Environmental Protection today fined EG Systems of Marysville, Ohio, $160,000 in connection with an employee’s deliberate disposal of an herbicide-pesticide-fertilizer mixture ...

DEP Fines Catalyst Energy $185,000 for Water Contamination, Erosion Violations, Spills

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February 22, 2012

The Department of Environmental Protection today announced it has fined Catalyst Energy Inc. $185,000 for a number of violations at its non-Marcellus oil and gas well operations in Forest, McKean and ...

Chamber Holds 11th Annual Education Celebration

By Sharon Jones, WLCC
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21 hours 16 min ago

The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce’s 11th Annual Education Celebration will be held on Thursday, March 1, at the Holiday Inn Downtown from 5:30 until 8:30 pm. more»

Greenways Mini-Grant Program Accepting Applications

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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21 hours 19 min ago

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced that their Greenways Mini-Grant program is open and currently accepting applications.  The Greenways Mini-Grant program is designed to provide community groups with project supplies for outdoor based work events within a greenway enabling the renewal of Pennsylvania’s Greenways in need into something beautiful. more»

DEP Announces March 22 Public Meeting, Hearing on Bradford County Compressor Station’s Air Quality Plan Approval

By DANIEL SPADONI, dep
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21 hours 22 min ago

 
Williamsport – The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 22, to discuss a proposed Air Quality plan approval for Angelina Gathering Co. for expansion of its Greenzweig Compressor Station in Herrick Township, Bradford County.
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Harrisburg Think Tank to Host Pennsylvania Budget Summit

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February 21, 2012

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The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center will host a daylong Budget Summit on Thursday, February 23 at the Hilton Harrisburg to educate the public on budgetary issues at the state and federal level. Media coverage is invited. more»

Susquehanna Tower Public Tour Sunday, Feb. 26

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22 hours 2 min ago

Tours of the nearly completed Susquehanna Tower began Tuesday, February 21, as dignitaries from the county as well as those serving on the hospital board were present to listen to opening remarks made by Steven Johnson, CEO. more»

February 21, 2012

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February 21, 2012

HUBLERSBURG – Two houses are a total loss a third damaged during a fire this morning in Centre County. The fire was reported around eight a.m. along Sand Ridge Road in Walker Township. more»

DEP Announces March 22 Public Meeting, Hearing on Bradford County Compressor Station's Air Quality Plan Approval

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February 21, 2012

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting and hearing on Thursday, March 22, to discuss a proposed Air Quality plan approval for Angelina Gathering Co. for expansion of its ...

Mount Carmel Firm Committed to Pursuit of International Sales

By Steve Kusheloff, seda-cog
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1 day 20 hours ago

Harry Wehr, Technical Director of Arcos Industries, believes the keys to international sales are commitment, patience, and personal relationships.  Wehr speaks from experience─he has traveled to 20 countries on behalf of Arcos Industries, visited the Great Wall of China, and once rode a camel in Cairo.   more»

Invitation To Death By Gas Industry Truck?

By David Ira Kagan
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1 day 20 hours ago

Along the Pine Creek Rail Trail at the south end of the Waterville Recreational Parking area are two signs (the first yellow, the second white-and-green) inviting bicyclists to a “shared” experience of Route 44 just ahead. What insanity is this? Does somebody at DCNR or PennDot have a sick sense of humor?   more»

February 20, 2012

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February 20, 2012

NEW BERLIN – A crash this morning in Union County sends a Snyder County man to the hospital with head injuries. The crash happened around 10:30 this morning at the intersection of Market and Vine Streets in the Borough of New Berlin. more»

Attempted Abduction at K-Mart Reported

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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2 days 17 hours ago

Attempted Abduction at KMart Reported - Pennsylvania State Police are seeking additional information concerning an attempted abduction Sunday afternoon in Loyalsock Township. Trooper Angela Bieber said around 3 p.m. on Feb. 19, a while male, possibly in his '50s, attempted to abduct an 8-year-old female at K-Mart, 1915 E. Third St. more»

Trucker Collides with State Police Vehicle

By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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4 days 7 hours ago

Trucker Collides with State Police Vehicle – A Pennsylvania State Police officer was not injured after a trucker backed into his patrol vehicle following a traffic stop in Green Township. Trooper Dennis Haines stopped Eugeniusz Krapa, 66, of Pocono Lake after he failed to enter the westbound weight station at mile post 194 on I-80 shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 30. more»

Marino Presents World War II Medals

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February 17, 2012

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Feb. 10, 2012

MOUNT CARMEL (Feb. 10, 2012) -- It was a once-in-a-lifetime event for Steve and Jill Todzia of Shamokin.

With the sun shining through the window of a small lounge at the Mount Carmel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Friday afternoon, the couple witnessed a military medals ceremony honoring both of their fathers. more»

February 17, 2012

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February 17, 2012

STATE COLLEGE - A tanker truck carrying gasoline overturned and burned this morning on an on-ramp at the Grays Woods interchange of Interstate 99, in State College closing a stretch of North Atherton Street for hours. The blaze started about 6 a.m. when the truck, trying to turn onto I-99 south from North Atherton, rolled over and caught fire. more»

DEP Announces March 14 Public Meeting, Hearing on Homer City Power Plant Pollution Control Proposal

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February 17, 2012

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will host a public meeting and hearing on Wednesday, March 14, to take testimony about EME Homer City Generation’s proposed plan to install ...

PennFuture files notice of intent to sue Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Health Department for violating clean air law

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February 22, 2012

University of Pittsburgh takes action and is removed from air pollution scofflaw list

 

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    • Lycoming County United Way campaign raises over $1.5 million

    By kate pacacha, lcuw
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    6 days 1 hour ago

    Thanks to thousands of loyal and generous donors, the Lycoming County United Way (LCUW) annual campaign has raised $1,531,967 to address local human service needs, more than $100,000 over last year’s campaign as well as the highest amount in the organization’s history. more»

    Evangelical Community Hospital partners with Geisinger to launch eICU® program

    By Annmarie Poslock, Evangelical Hospital
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    6 days 1 hour ago

    LEWISBURG, Pa. – Critically ill patients at Evangelical Community Hospital will now have access to an enhanced level of care from a newly established eICU® program, offered through a partnership with Geisinger Health System.   more»

    Mirabito concerned about I-80 tolling

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    February 16, 2012

    News releases and media advisories from Rep. Mirabito.

    Commonwealth Foundation Spots Bigfoot in Pennsylvania

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    February 16, 2012

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    February 16, 2012

    “The Commonwealth Foundation has spotted Bigfoot in the state Department of Public Welfare," Sharon Ward says in a statement responding to a new report. "In other words, they are seeing something that just isn’t there." more»

    February 16, 2012

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    February 16, 2012

    GIRARDVILLE – A Schuylkill County man is arrested for abusing a child.  State Police investigated an incident last September after being notified by Geisinger Medical Center that abuse may have occurred.  37-year old Peter Howard of Girardville was watching his children while their mother was at work on September 15th.  Howard later called her to tell her he accidentally sat on their 2-month ol more»

    Greenways Mini-Grant Program Accepting Applications

    By Feed: DEP Newsroom
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    February 16, 2012

    Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced that their Greenways Mini-Grant program is open and currently accepting applications.   The Greenways Mini-Grant program is designed to provide community groups ...

    PennFuture files notice of intent to sue to enforce Douglass Township solar energy zoning law

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    February 22, 2012

    (Philadelphia, PA - February 15, 2012) - Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) today gave Douglass Township (Berks County) 30 days notice that PennFuture intends to file a lawsuit on behalf of its clients Mark and Julianne Noonan against their neighbors to enforce the municipality’s solar energy zoning law. more»

    Vehicle Collides with Buggy in Clinton County

    By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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    1 week 7 hours ago

    Vehicle Collides with Buggy in Clinton County – PSP Lamar say the operator of an Amish buggy and a driver of a vehicle were not injured following a collision last week on Route 477. Trooper Timothy Wright said the crash occurred as the buggy driver, Benjamin S. more»

    February 15, 2012

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    February 15, 2012

    ALLENWOOD — A Muncy man, believed to be under the influence of bath salts, is facing charges after resisting arrest in Union County. Police say around 5:00p.m. Sunday 50-year-old James Kaye was walking along Route 15 in Allenwood looking into car windows and disrupting traffic when police were called. more»

    Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) Establishes Truck Staging Area At The Venture Inn

    By David Ira Kagan
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    1 week 1 day ago

    Apparently to the surprise of everyone, including Lycoming County's Watson Township officials, Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE), at the end of the second week of this month, established a truck staging area at the south end of the Venture Inn parking lot, along Route 44 about one-and-a-half miles above Route 220 at Jersey Shore. more»

    February 14, 2012 - Yaw Bill Honoring State Trooper Signed by Governor

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    February 14, 2012

    Legislation honoring a fallen Pennsylvania State Trooper killed in the line of duty was signed by Governor Corbett yesterday, according to State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), the bill’s prime sponsor.

    February 14, 2012

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    February 14, 2012

    JERSEY SHORE – Around 500 students of the Jersey Shore Elementary School in Lycoming County were evacuated from the school this afternoon after smoke filled one wing of the building. The school was cleared around two this afternoon and crews arrived to find smoky conditions in a portion of the complex. more»

    DEP Renews ConocoPhillips' Trainer Refinery Discharge Permit

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    February 14, 2012

    Harrisburg – The Department of Environmental Protection today issued a renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for ConocoPhillips’ Trainer Refinery ...

    Eco-terrorists Incite Culture Of Farmer's Fear

    By Feed: Nor' east Thinkin' by John Vogel, American Agriculturist
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    February 13, 2012

    Environmental zealots justify self-written laws and use legal intimidation and court costs to incite fear by farmers

    February 13, 2012

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    February 13, 2012

    POTTS GROVE – A fire that severely damaged a barn in Montour County last night has been ruled arson. The fire around 7:30 last night at the intersection of Pottsgrove and Rine Roads in Liberty Township caused around $100,000 in damages to the barn, hay and equipment stored inside the building owned by Neil Jenkins. more»

    DEP Announces Feb. 22 Public Meeting on Jefferson County Drilling Permit

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    February 13, 2012

    The Department of Environmental Protection will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to discuss Flatirons Resources LLC’s proposal to drill a Marcellus Shale well in Brockway, Jefferson ...

    Muncy Man Killed in Sunday Afternoon Crash

    By NORTHCENTRALPA.COM
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    1 week 2 days ago

    Muncy Man Killed in Sunday Afternoon Crash – PSP Montoursville say a 47-year-old man was ejected from a truck he was operating shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12 in Muncy Creek Township. Trooper Paul McGee said Brian G. Gresh, of Muncy, was traveling westbound on Muncy Exchange Road just west of Kepner Hill Road when the vehicle began to swerve out of control. more»

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