The Bloomsburg Daily
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A Holiday Homecoming
Read more: A Holiday HomecomingWhen Janet Lee left her 11th Street home after hearing forecasts of potential flooding related to Tropical Storm Lee in September, she took all of her important papers in her firebox along with an overnight bag. This didn’t seem like a bad choice at the time, as reports were saying the flooding would be similar to 2006, which only caused some water to collect in the crawl space of the home. Janet regrets that decision now, “Hindsight is always 20/20.” Janet’s daughter, Shelly, has been on the front lines with her mother dealing with both the flooding, the clean-up, and…
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Limited Access to Higher Education May Harm Society
Read more: Limited Access to Higher Education May Harm SocietyThe rising cost of a college education and limited access to financial aid may create a less productive workforce and steeper wealth inequity, according to a study by two North American economists. Students with low-income parents are discovering that it is more difficult to find funds to pay for a college education now compared to students of similar economic backgrounds in the 1980s, said Alexander Monge-Naranjo, assistant professor of economics, Penn State. “The consensus was that in the 1980s, credit constraints didn’t seem to matter for those who went to college,” said Monge-Naranjo. “But according to the latest data, we…
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A Local Holiday Table
Read more: A Local Holiday TableThis fall has strengthened our local community, with many groups and local residents helping each other out after the devastating Lee flooding. In that spirit, The Bloomsburg Daily thought it would be nice if residents helped out local merchants, farms, and vendors this holiday season by buying gifts and sourcing your holiday meal ingredients locally. And if you think it’s impossible to create a meal with local ingredients during this time of year, you are wrong! Check out these great ideas for both local gifts and food. And be sure to visit the other local merchants in Bloomsburg for all…
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Satellite Images of Nighttime Lights Help Track Disease Outbreaks
Read more: Satellite Images of Nighttime Lights Help Track Disease OutbreaksThe research is expected to help medical professionals to synchronize vaccination strategies.
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Fracking the Earth and Pennsylvania
Read more: Fracking the Earth and PennsylvaniaPerhaps the most alarming fact about hydraulic fracturing-fracking is that it’s still going on at all despite the enormity of the evidence against it.
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Archive: Bloomsburg Town Council Meeting, Dec 12th
Read more: Archive: Bloomsburg Town Council Meeting, Dec 12thThe Agenda may be downloaded directly from the Town of Bloomsburg’s website. The tentative agenda includes: Approval of Monthly Reports: Police Department Report Police Officer Report Police Vehicle Fuel Milage Report Highway and Sewer Monthly Reports Report of the Administrative & Finance Committee minutes and payments, Including: Approval of Various Monthly Bills Recommendation to Approve a 2% Pay increase for Non-Union Employees Discussion of Downtown parking changes for January-June Skateboard Park Discussion Code Enforcement & Zoning Officer’s Reports, Including: Approval of HARB Minutes and various Certificates of Appropriateness Recommendation to Approve a Pre-Planning Authorization for First Columbia Bank & Trust…