by Kent Jackson | Aug 14, 2018
Beaches closed today at Locust Lake and Tuscarora state parks because high water left from recent rains could raise the bacteria levels. The beaches will remain closed until the water recedes and tests show acceptable test results. Meanwhile, workers have posted signs...
by Kent Jackson | Jul 21, 2018
The Rev. Carolyn Hetrick wore a T-shirt saying “God’s work Our hands,” but she told runners at the staring line that their feet were doing the work on Friday night. Runners and walkers covered a 4-kilometer course through a cemetery and farm fields...
by Kent Jackson | Jul 18, 2018
Anyone who fishes, boats, walks or sight sees along the Susquehanna River can improve the water quality by donating to a campaign. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission started the Save Our Susquehanna effort three years ago. With a $10 gift, donors receive a...
by Kent Jackson | Jul 16, 2018
The emergency rescue scuba diving team of Ryan Twp. will demonstrate techniques and equipment such as underwater video and wireless communication on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the south boat launch parking lot of Locust Lake State Park. Spectators can talk to divers while...
by Kent Jackson | Jul 11, 2018
I thought, “That’s not a cat,” as an animal with a strange gait crossed an intersection ahead of me. Its rounded back reminded me of an armadillo until I reminded myself that there are no armadillos in West Hazleton. “Maybe it’s an...
