Author: Derek Gittler
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On My Hero’s Doorstep
Read more: On My Hero’s DoorstepThey say that every hero has one single moment above all others in their life that defines them. For Joe Paterno, a man with 2-national championships and 409 career wins, that moment may have come outside of a small ranch house at the end of McKee Street instead of on the football field. When I heard that students were planning an impromptu support rally at Coach Paterno’s house after practice Tuesday evening, I wasn’t sure what to expect. With the lack of transparency the University has been giving the public for the last few days, I didn’t expect any type…
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Occupy Bloomsburg: For What It’s Worth
Read more: Occupy Bloomsburg: For What It’s WorthMohamed Bouazizi. If you ever heard the name, you’ve likely forgotten it. I forgot it, and I’m not even sure I once knew it. Mohamed Bouazizi is just a produce vendor on the streets of Sidi Bouzid, a town of 40,000 people in the middle of Tunisia. Think Wilkes-Barre. Mohamed Bouazizi is no different than any other vendor in his hometown, probably no different from any shopkeeper anywhere. Think of a Joseph Lukowsky in Wilkes-Barre. He’s just someone who keeps working day after day to support his family. The one difference, however, is that over the years of economic difficulties,…
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Columbia County Election Results
Read more: Columbia County Election ResultsThe election results are in and are posted on the Columbia County website. The results for selected local races are listed below. Please see the official county results for elections that may not be included. PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 42) . . . . . 42 100.00% REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . 40,958 BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . . . 9,889 BALLOTS CAST – BLANK. . . . . . . 0 0 0 VOTER TURNOUT – TOTAL . . . . . . 24.14% County Offices JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT VIC STABILE…
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Paterno Speaks to PSU Students from His Home
Read more: Paterno Speaks to PSU Students from His HomeOnward State reports tonight that Joe Paterno held an impromptu and informal conversation with about 750 Penn State students gathered outside his home. Upon returning home from the day’s football practice, Coach Paterno went inside his home and opened his living room window to quietly address the crowd. Talking to the students, Paterno said, “We’re always Penn State.” and “Im proud of you, Im always proud of you.” He then came out of his house and told those about him, “I’m so happy to see you.” … “Say a prayer for all of the victims and their families.” … “I…
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Onward State: Latest Updates, 5:30pm, Nov. 8th
Read more: Onward State: Latest Updates, 5:30pm, Nov. 8thThe Bloomsburg Daily thanks Onwardstate.com for their kind partnership and permission to repost portions of their coverage of the events at Penn State. Please visit Onward State’s Live Blog for a continually updated stream of news regarding this developing story. 4:51 p.m. – According to Blue White Illustrated, BWI’s Publisher Phil Grosz was told by a source that the Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow morning to discuss the status of Graham Spanier. 4:43 p.m. – Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA7) published a letter he wrote to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan earlier today. Meehan urged Duncan to launch a full…
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Occupy Bloomsburg: A National Movement Becomes Local
Read more: Occupy Bloomsburg: A National Movement Becomes LocalThe nationwide protest known as Occupy Wall Street made its presence known in Bloomsburg this past Saturday, November 5th, with a demonstration in Market Square. Organized by Bloomsburg University students through their Occupy Bloomsburg Facebook page, the gathering consisted of local university students and citizens who are concerned with what they see as an improper relationship between corporations and government. Attracting various numbers throughout the day, with an estimated 25-30 people attending over the afternoon, the demonstrators hoped to call attention to not only corporate influence over politics, but to raise local awareness over the perceived unfairness of society in…
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Candidate Guide for Town Council Elections
Read more: Candidate Guide for Town Council ElectionsThis Tuesday, November 8th, is Election Day. Among the various local races there are four candidates standing for election to the Bloomsburg Town Council. The Bloomsburg Town Council is made up of six members and the presiding officer, the Mayor. The terms of the mayor and council members are four years, with three elected every two years. Council members are elected at-large and serve the entire municipality, rather than representing a specific ward or district. In order for you to help make your decision on Tuesday, The Bloomsburg Daily offers this brief guide to the candidates and their stated positions.…
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Mayor and Town Representatives Show Strong Front in D.C.
Read more: Mayor and Town Representatives Show Strong Front in D.C.On Wednesday, November 2nd, Mayor Dan Knorr, members of the Bloomsburg Town Council, the Bloomsburg Area Joint Flood Control Authority, the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, Rieter Automotive, Windsor Foods, the Bloomsburg Fair Association and the Columbia County Commissioners met with US Senator Bob Casey, Congressman Lou Barletta, and staff from Senator Pat Toomey’s office to discuss federal government support for floodwall protection along the Susquehanna River and lower Fishing Creek. Ostensibly what appeared to be yet another in a long series of meetings with federal government representatives and officials, instead presented a strong, united front of local government, business,…
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The Occupy Movement: A Global Event is Happening in Your Backyard
Read more: The Occupy Movement: A Global Event is Happening in Your BackyardOn September 17, 1787 the Philadelphia Convention granted its “unanimous consent” to the final draft of United States Constitution, submitting it to general assemblies and conventions in each State for approval. This document established the people as sovereign, with the government ruling in their interest and with their consent. Two hundred and twenty-four years later, on September 17, 2011, individuals exercising their rights to peaceful assembly, petition, and speech began to congregate in New York City’s Zuccotti Park, formerly Liberty Plaza. Expressing a growing frustration with a government and private sector no longer perceived as working in their interest or…
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Building Permit Fees Cause Lively Town Council Debate
Read more: Building Permit Fees Cause Lively Town Council DebateThere was spirited discussion last night at the Bloomsburg Town Council meeting over the payment of Building Permit Fees, occupying nearly 20 minutes of the hour-long session. The issue centered around whether or not the Town should maintain, waive, or reduce the permit fees for the part of the population repairing their flood-damaged homes. Ultimately no decision was reached on the fees, with the issue being postponed for further discussion until the Administrative and Budget Council meeting on Wednesday, November 9th. Town residents are normally required to pay the Town a building permit fee of $10 per $1,000 spent on…