Tag: pennsylvania
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Most Power Restored from Early Snow Storm
Read more: Most Power Restored from Early Snow StormThe early snowstorm that affected our area on Saturday continues to wreak havoc for many Pennsylvania residents. The storm, which dumped between 7 and 10 heavy inches of snow on trees still holding their leaves, knocked out power to thousands of PP&L customers. As of Saturday night, PP&L said that about 200,000 customers were without power. Fortunately, as of 7:30 AM this morning, only 59 households in Columbia County and 20 in Montour County were still without power. This was down from 1652 in Columbia County and 100 in Montour County as of 7 AM yesterday. Customers to the southeast…
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BU Welcomes Students’ Parents and Families
Read more: BU Welcomes Students’ Parents and FamiliesBLOOMSBURG— Families of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students will get to sample campus life during this year’s annual Parents’ and Family Weekend Friday to Sunday, Oct. 28 to 30. The weekend’s events will include athletic events, professional entertainment and recreational opportunities. BU President David Soltz will welcome family members during an open forum Saturday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. in the Kehr Union Fireside Lounge. Other weekend events include: -A show by comedy magician, Adam Trent, Friday, Oct. 28, at 9 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom. The event is free for BU students and family members -BU’s Quest’s open…
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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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Live Blog of Rep. Millard Fernville Meeting
Read more: Live Blog of Rep. Millard Fernville Meeting7:46 Meeting Ends 7:41 Resident reporting a past meeting with Army Corps of Engineers and their aversion to dredging because the waterway beds refill in just 15 years 7:40 Rep Millard said among his goals is to remove the worst of the debris along fishing creek 7:36 Rep millard asked for FEMA rep to be here tonight, but FEMA was unable to attend. Rep Millard said that FEMA will be presenting to the General Assembly and has a commitment from FEMA to attend at future meetings. These meetings with Rep Millard and FEMA will be advertised in the press and…
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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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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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FEMA Approves More Than $165.4 Million in Disaster Relief
Read more: FEMA Approves More Than $165.4 Million in Disaster ReliefHARRISBURG, Pa. — More than $165.4 million in disaster relief is approved for Pennsylvanians struck by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The news was announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program approved $107.4 Million in grants to eligible applicants for temporary housing, home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs such as medical, dental and funeral costs. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved close to $25 million in low-interest disaster loans and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) contributed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s recovery…
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An Interview with Bloomsburg University President David Soltz
Read more: An Interview with Bloomsburg University President David SoltzMany of us have the impression that given a week off from school due to a natural disaster, the typical college student would go home to see family or take a road trip to visit friends. The scenario we envision would probably not include staying in a flood-ravaged town without running water and scooping sewage-laced river mud out of a home twelve blocks away from the student’s apartment. However, in the aftermath of the 2011 flood, Bloomsburg University students gave tremendously to the relief effort. In addition, the entire university community — faculty, staff, students, and administrators — came together…
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Flood Relief Bake Sale on Friday, October 7th
Read more: Flood Relief Bake Sale on Friday, October 7thBloomsburg University’s Flood Buddies will hold a bake sale Friday, Oct. 7, during the Bloomsburg High School homecoming game at Redman Stadium. The bake sale will begin at 6:30 p.m. and all proceeds will benefit more than 60 Bloomsburg Area School District families displaced by the recent flooding. Flood Buddies, a group of senior-level public relations students at BU, also will accept donations for flood relief during the football game. BU students involved in Flood Buddies include Jessica Ames, Kimberly Cox, Hillary Gorgone, Bethany Homiak, Deanna Kellett, Brittany Kelly, Samantha McFarland, Samie Richart, Brooke Samsel, Brittany Scharr, Jennifer Sensky, Julie…