Tag: Bloomsburg
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Where to: Celebrate Halloween
Read more: Where to: Celebrate HalloweenHear ye, Hear ye! Ghosts and ghouls, witches and goblins, the Halloween Season is now upon us! Whether you’re looking for a fright, a cozy hayride, or a parade, we’ve got your Halloween plans right here: HALLOWEEN/225th BERWICK CELEBRATION PARADE October 25th, 6pm Free from 2nd Street to length of Market Street, Berwick (570) 204-7771 How often do you get to a chance to celebrate the 225th birthday of anything? Throw in a Halloween parade and you have a one-of-a-kind opportunity! HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT PARADE AT COLUMBIA MALL October 26th, 6:30pm Free Columbia Mall 225 Columbia Mall…
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Look Out for Signs of Post-Disaster Stress
Read more: Look Out for Signs of Post-Disaster StressHARRISBURG, Pa. — The initial trauma from Pennsylvania’s two late-summer disasters – Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee – has passed, but the psychological effects can linger. Stress caused by loss or a traumatic experience can sneak up on people and influence behavior and emotions. The elderly and children are particularly vulnerable to stress after a disaster and may require special considerations. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have developed a list of things to look for and tips for helping yourself and others get through this difficult time. Some common signs of stress are: Trouble…
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Remember When: Downtown Shopping
Read more: Remember When: Downtown ShoppingWelcome to week two of “Remember When…” The response to our first column was overwhelming and very entertaining! While some of us lamented the loss of The Texas, Peking Restaurant and Letterman’s Bakery, others had fond memories of Ash & Naunas, Moyer’s soda fountain, and Herr’s. And check out the comments to find out what folks are saying is the connection between Charlie’s, Stuccio’s, and Grotto’s pizza. I still haven’t figured out what the name of the bakery on the corner of West & Main was, though… All that and more are still open for discussion at: “Remember When…Main Street…
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Rep. Millard Talks with Fernville Residents
Read more: Rep. Millard Talks with Fernville ResidentsHere is the live blog of the meeting between Rep. Millard and Fernville Residents Here is the live stream archive of the meeting between Rep. Millard and Fernville Residents Pennsylvania State Representative David Millard held a meeting last night with his constituents from the Fernville area. The meeting, which was scheduled to last an hour, ended up going on for nearly two hours with many questions from residents who were angry, unsure about their futures, and concerned about mixed messages from all levels of government. Some felt the meeting itself was poorly communicated and had only heard about it several…
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Rep. Millard Works To Streamline Flood Relief
Read more: Rep. Millard Works To Streamline Flood ReliefState Representative David Millard held a public meeting at the request of the residents of Fernville on the evening of October 20th, 2011. With the discussion revolving around the uncertainty of when and how Fernville residents would receive funds for the repair or acquisition of their damaged properties, Rep. Millard assured those in attendance that their well-being and care are his primary concern. “This event was of such a magnitude, that we need to take people out of harm’s way,” Rep. Millard stated. “I want to facilitate that.” Most of the residents in attendance reported receiving varying information from local,…
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An Update on FEMA Funds and Mobile Homes
Read more: An Update on FEMA Funds and Mobile HomesThe Bloomsburg Daily had a chance to talk with Eugene Brezeny from the FEMA News Desk in Harrisburg this morning. The goal was to get a status update on the amount of funds disbursed to Columbia County at this point, as well as to get an update on the status of FEMA mobile homes and when they might show up in the area. In the statistics news, as of this morning (10/20/2011), FEMA has received 2329 disaster assistance applications from Columbia County for Tropical Storm Lee. Of those, 1436 have been approved. Those approved applications represent $7 million in assistance to Columbia…
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Where to: Get Your Music Fix
Read more: Where to: Get Your Music FixIn the mood for a little music? Whether it’s taking in a live performance at the bar or shaking your booty on the dance floor, from country to jazz, classical to classic rock, and thrash to hip-hop, there’s something for almost every ear in town: Bloomsburg University Music Division (Locations Vary) (570) 389-4284 At least once a week each semester, the Bloomsburg University Music Division has a free concert somewhere on campus or at a local church. Upcoming performances include the Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. Check their online schedule for details. Chumley’s Bar 45 East…
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The View from Here
Read more: The View from HereTo look at all the images, use the forward arrow above the image. Our guest contributor today is local photographer, Bob Rush, who provides us with a great photo essay. He set out to capture some of the beautiful fall scenery around town. Please enjoy his stunning work. In the comments, let’s think about our favorite Bloomsburg fall memories or activities. Personally, the pictures have me thinking about a fantastic family photo that we took in the Town Park at the peak of the fall color a few years ago. My two children and my nieces and nephews were throwing…
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Not By Memory Alone
Read more: Not By Memory AloneIt’s critical that we not rely on memory, on word of mouth for that type of an emergency. Because if it’s four decades from now, we’re going to need to have everything compiled, have this written, memorialized. –Mayor Dan Knorr, October 18th, 2011 Records of the 1972 flood exist to be sure, but they don’t tell the entire story. There are pictures, maps, lists of names and statistics. But what these records lack is the immediate story, the conversation that takes place daily among friends and neighbors, the conversation that has taken and is still taking place in the streets…
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Town Addresses Citizens Regarding Flood Response
Read more: Town Addresses Citizens Regarding Flood ResponseListen to the Audio of Dan Knorr’s Opening Remarks at the Flood Forum Watch the Live Stream Archive of the Event (High Def Version Coming Soon) Read the Live Blog, a minute-by-minute account of last night’s meeting Concerned members of the community met with Mayor Dan Knorr and local officials last night to discuss the town response to the disastrous September flooding. Mayor Knorr stated that the goal was to know what went right, what went wrong, and what could be done better in future flooding situations. He stated that “It’s critical that we not rely on memory, on word…