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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Design sketches released for bridge linking Pittston, West Pittston
Aug. 8—Luzerne County has released drawings showing the proposed new design of the Water Street Bridge linking Pittston and West Pittston. The design is scheduled for discussion at Tuesday's council work session. County Manager Romilda Crocamo said the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation wants council to provide feedback and approval on the design because the county owns the crossing — officially named the Firefighters' Memorial Bridge — over the Susquehanna River. PennDOT had agreed to assume responsibility for replacing the closed Water Street Bridge because it is part of a bridge bundling that also will replace the nearby state-owned Spc. Dale J. Kridlo Bridge (Fort Jenkins) Bridge. County Council Chairman John Lombardo said Friday he was impressed with the proposed new look, which features striking lighting. "I think it is an amazing design and will be a fitting replacement for such an impactful structure in between the two towns. It will also be a perfect tribute to the first responders who are memorialized in its name," Lombardo said. Tom Reilly, president of Reilly Associates in Pittston — the county's outside engineer — told council earlier this year the Water Street project is expected to be bid out in late 2026, so work can commence at the end of that year. This is a hard deadline due to $18 million in federal grant funding earmarked for the project, he had said. The Water Street Bridge closed in August 2021 due to concerns over a bent eyebar, prompting a dramatic traffic increase on the Fort Jenkins span. Tuesday's council work session follows a 6 p.m. voting meeting at the county courthouse on River Street in Wilkes-Barre. Instructions to attend remotely will be posted under council's online meetings section at Reach Jennifer Learn-Andes at 570-991-6388 or on Twitter @TLJenLearnAndes. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
Missing fisherman's body found near Susquehanna River
BRIAR CREEK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The body of a missing fisherman has been recovered near the Susquehanna River. Brair Creek Township Police report that on August 4, around 8:00 a.m., the body of 70-year-old Edward Donnelly from Berwick was discovered near the Susquehanna River in the area of Berwick Test Track. Never miss breaking news — sign up for breaking news alerts on the 28/22news app. Donnelly had fallen into the river on August 2, and he never resurfaced. A search was conducted over the weekend, but was unsuccessful. Police say Donelley was recovered by family members and friends who were preparing to search the river. Jeremy R. Reese, Columbia County Coroner, stated the cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy that is scheduled for Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
01-08-2025
- General
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Water Street Living Shoreline aims to restore Havre De Grace waterfront
The city of Havre De Grace is celebrating the completion of a project that will have lasting impacts along the entire Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay. On Thursday, city officials unveiled the Water Street Living Shoreline, which replaced a concrete bulkhead with something much more scenic and efficient. "Because it was a bulkhead, it was full of rocks and stone; this whole area here was rocks and polluted soil," said Naomi Wright, manager of construction services for the City of Havre De Grace. Wright says the old bulkhead was not only ugly but also dangerous. Runoff from more than 121 acres would be filtered through this area, dumping contaminants into the Susquehanna River, impacting drinking water quality and wildlife. Now, Wright is celebrating with other Havre De Grace officials as they unveil the brand new, final phase of the Water Street living shoreline, which offers an innovative way of keeping the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay clean and viable. "So as the water runs off the streets and through the sewer lines," said Havre De Grace Mayor Bill Martin. "It gets collected through a series of ravines. And these ravines are filled with pebbles, and of course, pebbles are pervious to water. Martin added, "What happens is it slowly filters its way through this mound of what appears to be random sand and rocks, but that's actually intentional sand and rocks. By the time that water goes into the Chesapeake Bay, it's clean enough to drink." Thanks to this project, 3,400 square feet of pavement was removed, more than 10,000 square feet of habitat was created and 7000 plants were added to the area. Kate Vogel with the National Wildlife Federation says it's so exciting to see a shoreline that is beautiful, natural, and cost-efficient. "To see them blooming, to see the insects, to see the heron out here earlier, it's really exciting!" said Vogel. Havre De Grace has created a new position that will maintain this area specifically, tending to the plants, cleaning up any garbage that is collected, and making sure the project remains sustainable. "I often say to my staff, HDG forever. And what I mean by that is it's been here for 200 years, and God willing, it will be here another 2000. So what we do today impacts future generations as well," said Mayor Martin.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Avoid these Midstate locations with high E.coli levels
(WHTM) — Swimmers in the Midstate should be on the lookout for E. coli. The nonprofit Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, which independently tests the watershed weekly for bacteria, is advising people to avoid contact with water in several locations. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to a June 12 test, samples from 16 sites in the Midstate recorded high levels of The organization recommends avoiding water at these locations: York and Cumberland Counties New Cumberland Boat Launch Lower Allen Community Park North Sherman Street Bridge Walnut Street Boat Launch Klines Run Park Lock 2 Boat Launch Lancaster County Columbia River Park Blue Rock Boat Launch Pequea Boat Launch F&M Marietta Avenue Floodplain Restoration Landis Mill Covered Bridge Perelman Park Canoe Access Rock Hill Access Paradise Community Park Dauphin County Swatara Creek Water Trail Boathouse Park Only one location in the four counties reported back a sample with low levels: City Island. How is Harrisburg's sewage system impacting the Susquehanna River? E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and animals. Individuals who swim in waters with elevated E. coli levels risk getting sick with illnesses such as meningitis, septicemia, urinary tract infections and intestinal infection, according to the United States Geological Survey. Levels can especially rise after storms, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, when water runoff and combined sewer systems empty fecal matter from humans and animals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
One man dead after jumping into Susquehanna River
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Lycoming County Coroner's Office along with Pennsylvania State Police are investigating why a man jumped into the Susquehanna River Saturday afternoon. According to the Lycoming County Coroner, 37-year-old Tyler Lance was witnessed walking around the Susquehanna River before jumping into the water for an unknown reason before 4:00 p.m. Two week search for missing girl has tragic ending Officials Lance was recovered from the Susquehanna River east of Hepburn Street by the Geisinger Life Flight team while returning to their Montoursville Base. Susquehanna Regional EMS personnel performed CPR, but was unsuccessful as he was pronounced dead at UPMC Susquehanna. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
