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CBS News
18 hours ago
- Business
- CBS News
Company rescinds plans to remove 1.5 million gallons of water daily from Big Sewickley Creek
A fracking company is backpedaling on plans to remove more than 1 million gallons of water per day from a treasured Beaver County creek. This change of heart was welcoming news for hundreds of people in the community and many environmentalists. Big Sewickley Creek update In January 2024, PennEnergy Resources got approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to remove up to 1.5 million gallons of water a day from Big Sewickley Creek. However, the fracking company has changed its mind. PennEnergy was granted two permits: one letting it pull water from the creek on Cooney Hollow Road in Economy Borough and another to build an above-ground waterline to carry that water to a nearby shale gas well pad. The company asked the state to pull those permits in March. The company said in the filed documents, "It appears that pass-by flow conditions required for the proposed surface water intake to be operational are not likely to materialize during PennEnergy's current well development operations." "Relief, disbelief, excitement," said Katie Stanley, president of the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed Association. "As people that are familiar with Big Sewickley Creek, it runs dangerously low already during the summer. So, any risk to removing more water from that watershed was something we were very concerned about," she added. Stanley said it's been a four-year-long battle for the association and community members to try to protect the creek. The association even filed an appeal to the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board last year. "Collecting signatures on petitions, contacting the DEP, writing letters, explaining why we believe this to be a bad decision to take this water from the creek. So really, we have to thank everybody that was involved," Stanley said. "It's super validating, because one of our biggest arguments since the beginning was that they can and should get water from much larger water bodies," she added. According to DEP documents, PennEnergy is already permitted to remove 5 million gallons of water per day from the Ohio River in Freedom Borough and has permits to take water from a few other local water sources. Stanley said it's sad to see all the forest that was cleared and the construction that was done along Big Sewickley Creek, but they're celebrating the fact that the plan was reeled in. It's not just a victory for the watershed association, but also for the community members and wildlife. "The residents of the community not having that heavy industrial operation happening in their backyards," Stanley said. "Also, it's a huge spot for recreation, whether that's fishing or swimming, or hiking, or biking. Definitely a huge win for the people, but also important to mention the plants, the animals, everything in between. There's a threatened species of fish that calls Big Sewickly Creek home, known as the southern redbelly dace, and any operations like this would definitely hinder their ability to reproduce and live successfully." PennEnergy had originally wanted to withdraw up to 3 million gallons of water a day from the creek. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay reached out to PennEnergy Resources to learn more about the decision to surrender the two permits for Big Sewickley Creek and how they plan to remediate the site, but did not hear back on Tuesday. KDKA-TV is also waiting to hear back from the DEP.
CBS News
a day ago
- General
- CBS News
Human trafficking charge filed against suspect connected to disappearance of Beaver County teen
At least two people have formally been charged in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old Isabella Phillips, a Beaver County teen who went missing and was found in Ohio over the weekend. Johnathan Crowe, 25, of Mansfield, Ohio, is in custody and was charged with felony human trafficking by the Mansfield Police Department. Ashlynn Quaintance, 19, of Bucyrus, Ohio, is in custody and is facing several charges brought forth by the Crawford County (Ohio) Prosecuting Office in conjunction with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office, the New Sewickley Township Police Department said in an updated news release on Tuesday morning. Several agencies assisted with the search, including the New Sewickley Township Police Department, the Beaver County District Attorney's Office, and the FBI. "The positive outcome from this investigation could not have been possible without the collaborative effort of many volunteer organizations and law enforcement agencies," the New Sewickley Township Police Department said in a statement. The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation remains active, officials say.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Missing Beaver County girl found safe in Ohio, multiple people facing criminal charges
Multiple people are facing criminal charges after a missing girl from Beaver County was found safe in Ohio. Isabella Phillips was reported missing from New Sewickley Township on Friday. The New Sewcikley Township Police Department said she was walking in the area of Glen Eden Road and Zeigler Road on Friday at 11 a.m. when she was last seen. Saturday night, at 11:30 p.m., the department said she was found in central Ohio and was reunited with her family. The search effort for her was massive and police say they are filing charges against multiple people because of that. At this time, their names have not been released. The following agencies aided in the search for Isabella Phillips: New Sewickley Fire District Liam Search and Rescue Lower Kiski Search Team Steel City K9 Emergency Response Team Pa Wilderness Search and Rescue Cherry Tree Volunteer Fire Department K9 Search Rocky Grove K9 Search And Rescue Lawrence County K9 Search and Rescue Air Search Rescue K9 Division Mountain Area Rescue Group Amigo Search and Rescue Dogs Emlenton Fire Department Drone Team Beaver County Unmanned Response Beaver County Emergency Services Beaver County Juvenile Services CSI Investigators Beaver County District Attorney's Office Pennsylvania State Police • FBI Pittsburgh FBI Columbus U.S. Marshals U.S. Secret Service Pittsburgh Ohio Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Investigation Mansfield Police Department Bucyrus Police Department National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 'The positive outcome from this investigation could not have been possible without the collaborative effort of many volunteer organizations and law enforcement agencies,' New Sewickley Police Chief Gregory Carney said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Contractor fatally run over by his truck in Beaver County
A contractor was killed when he was pulled under the rear wheels of his tractor-trailer in Beaver County. The accident happened on Cleveland Street in Rostraver outside of a Sherwin-Williams facility on Tuesday. (Photo: KDKA) Police said the 71-year-old from Huron, Ohio, didn't park the tractor-trailer properly when he was undocking his truck. When the front part started to roll away and he tried to get it, police said he was pulled under the rear. "There's a lot of trucks and a lot of traffic during the day, so we try to keep the kids inside as much until after everything clears out," said neighbor Kristina Warnick. The Beaver Valley Regional Police Department called in the Pennsylvania State Police to help investigate and check the braking system. Initially, it doesn't appear that anything was wrong with the truck, police said. "What if one of the kids were outside and it went rolling? So you know, it is scary," Warnick said. The name of the man killed hasn't been released yet.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
8 people hospitalized after Beaver County limousine crash
Eight people were taken to hospitals after a crash involving a limo and pickup truck in Darlington Township, Beaver County, on Thursday afternoon. There was significant damage to the front and side of the limo and a wheel came off the pickup after the crash on Constitution Boulevard near East Palestine Road. "I heard a loud boom," said Monica Gross, who works at nearby Harry's Place, which her family owns. She jumped in to help. "I asked if they needed anything, and I come up to get some wet rags and stuff to wipe the blood off their faces and everything," Gross said. Eleven total individuals were involved in the crash. Gross saw at least 7 inside the limo, including the driver. State police said eight people were taken to hospitals. While injuries are serious, everyone is expected to survive, state police told KDKA-TV. Gross said the group told her they were on their way from Ohio to the Pirates game in Pittsburgh. "I was scared, because with the girl laying when she got out of the car, was complaining about her head hurt and her back," Gross said. "I thought it was going to be worse." She said it looked like the pickup truck was exiting East Palestine Road when it hit the limo on Route 51. "He was shooken up," Gross said. "He did admit that he pulled out and he rushed to it, and he shouldn't of. He should have waited before he pulled out." A tire came off the pickup and ended up on the side of the road. Passengers in the limo were not wearing seatbelts, Gross said. "They were going to see the Pirate game tonight, and I told them they were crazy because it was raining," she said. She believes the heavy rain could have played a role in the crash. "I'm definitely going to start paying more attention, pulling out," Gross said. "I feel bad for the kid, because he was coming home from work, he wasn't drinking. There was no alcohol involved, you know. So I just feel bad for the kid."
