Tag: Bloomsburg
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Bloomsburg Downtown Revival
Read more: Bloomsburg Downtown RevivalWalking through downtown Bloomsburg today is a much different experience than it was four years ago in the heart of the recession when many of the glass storefront windows sat dark and dusty with “For Rent” signs taped up. Today you can walk that same route and many of those same storefronts have new life and new ownership. Some of the new businesses that now call Bloomsburg home are Frank’s Trattoria, the Crimson Lion Hookah Bar, the Capital Bar and Grill, and many more that took advantage of the spaces while they were still available. In an attempt to ignite…
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Local Volunteers Prepare for TreeFest ’11
Read more: Local Volunteers Prepare for TreeFest ’11Members of Bloomsburg University’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity Cub Scout Pack 33, and other volunteers help set up TreeFest Saturday morning, 19 November at the Caldwell Consistory. TreeFest will be held November 25, 26 and 27, and December 2, 3 and 4.
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TreeFest Heralds Holidays’ Beginning
Read more: TreeFest Heralds Holidays’ BeginningCelebrating the unique connection between the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble’s commitment of bringing live, professional theatre to our region and the Town of Bloomsburg, TreeFest once again heralds the beginning of the local holiday season. This year, TreeFest will be held November 25, 26 and 27, and December 2, 3 and 4 at the Caldwell Consistory, located north of the town fountain at 150 Market Street. The celebration begins with the area’s growers donating over 140 trees, then hundreds of people including community volunteers, youth groups, florists and garden clubs set up and decorate the rooms and trees which are…
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Town Announces Public Meeting on Flood Buyouts
Read more: Town Announces Public Meeting on Flood BuyoutsBloomsburg Town Administrator Carol Mas issued a press release this morning announcing that an informational meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 November at 5:30PM in the Town Hall’s Council Chambers for Town residents interested in participating in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). This meeting follows up on the presentation FEMA made to the Town Council on Monday night. All residents interested in possibly participating in the HGMP program, or who are curious about its requirements, scope, and limitations, are encouraged to attend. The complete text of the press release follows: PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM Wednesday,…
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FEMA Addresses Bloom Council on Buyouts
Read more: FEMA Addresses Bloom Council on BuyoutsRepresentatives from FEMA addressed the Bloomsburg Town Council last night, reviewing the particulars of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and stressing that people who wish to apply for Acquisition (commonly referred to as Buyouts) should do so quickly. The deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent/Pre-Application has been extended to Wednesday, 30 November. The Application packet submission deadline has been extended as well, to Friday, 30 December. The Letter of Intent/Pre-Application form can be downloaded from The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. This is a direct link to PEMA’s downloadable PDF of the Letter of Intent. In light of the…
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Live Blog: Bloom Town Council Meeting, Mon. Nov 14
Read more: Live Blog: Bloom Town Council Meeting, Mon. Nov 148:58 Meeting adjourned. 8:57 CMSU grant accepted, replacing a PLCB grant that is used to help pay over time and cover other expenses during other spring and summer festivities. 8:54 Discussion about allowing a single parking spot for clients of David Ruckle, Lincoln Investments at 724 E. 5th., Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm 8:51 Free Holiday Parking approved for Main St. 25 Nov. – 30 December, Two Hour limit still enforced. Free Municipal lot parking 19-30 December. 8:49 Public Safety Commission report. Mr. Telesky request for handicapped parking at 150 W. First Approved. 8:45 Public Works Commission recommendations as posted in Council agenda…
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BHS Panthers take on Mifflinburg in D4 Class AA Playoffs
Read more: BHS Panthers take on Mifflinburg in D4 Class AA PlayoffsTBD’s Biggest Panther Sports Fan, Shelly Lee, Reminds us all of The Big Game tonight at 7PM. The complete Class AA bracket can be found at Easternpafootball.com. “As we head into the District 4 – Class AA High School Football playoffs tomorrow night in Mifflinburg, watch out for Bloomsburg’s QB, Blake Rankin at the helm of their offense. After last week’s big win over long-time rival, Central Columbia, this team is FIRED UP and ready to go! and to that I simply say, HERE WE GO PANTHERS, HERE WE GO! Make sure and tune your radio to WGRC for the…
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Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 2 of 4)
Read more: Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 2 of 4)Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest mountain. Wishing to raise money for health care and education for the children of Kenya, the sister and brother team of Veronica and Richard Smiley, in partnership with the March to the Top Foundation, climbed Kilimanjaro this past August, raising $25,000 in the process. This is Part Two in The Bloomsburg Daily’s Four Part series on Bloomsburg natives Ronnie and Rick. This second installment recounts their climb to the top and the difficulties faced along the way. Part One of this series details the inspiration and preparation for the climb and can be read here. Part Three…
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Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 1 of 4)
Read more: Bloomsburg Natives Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro (Part 1 of 4)Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest mountain. Wishing to raise money for health care and education for the children of Kenya, the sister and brother team of Veronica and Richard Smiley, in partnership with the March to the Top Foundation, climbed Kilimanjaro this past August, raising $25,000 in the process. This is Part One in The Bloomsburg Daily’s Four Part series on Bloomsburg natives Ronnie and Rick. This initial installment tells of the inspiration and preparation for their climb. Part Two, detailing the difficulties of the climb can be read here. Part Three looks at the New Hope Orphanage and the Children that…
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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…