From the Maryland Department of Transportation: The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with multiple State and local agencies, initiated a unique multidisciplinary “Carbon Neutral Corridor” pilot project to plan and evaluate policies, programs and actions to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. The purpose of a “carbon neutral corridor” project is to identify […]
Rediscover Rock Run: Nature and History Collide at Susquehanna State Park
From the Department of Natural Resources: On Saturday, May 7, 2011, Susquehanna State Park will open the Rock Run Historic Area from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. To highlight recent renovations, the public will be able to preview historic points of interest including the Rock Run Mansion, built in 1804, the Rock Run Grist Mill and the […]
Death of 16-Year-Old Girl Found in Susquehanna River Ruled a Homicide; Cause of Death Not Released
From Maryland State Police: As Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department homicide detectives continue their investigation into the death of Phylicia Barnes, the Office of Chief Medical Examiner has released her body to her family for burial. The autopsy conducted by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determined the manner of death to be […]
Troopers Investigate Two Bodies Found in Susquehanna River Near Conowingo Dam
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are investigating the deaths of two persons whose bodies were found today in the Susquehanna River, one north and one south of the Conowingo Dam. The bodies are described only as a female and male, both of whom are adult-sized. Their identifications, races, and ages remain unknown tonight. […]
Department of Natural Resources Completes Renovations at the Lapidum Boating Facility in Susquehanna State Park
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has finished renovations of the Lapidum Boating Facility in Susquehanna State Park. The project was a partnership effort between DNR, the Department of General Services and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. “The Lapidum Boating Facility is an integral part of the […]
Opening Day at the Lock House in Havre de Grace
Built in 1840, the Lock House is recognized as a national landmark and considered an invaluable institution of the community. Since 1982, the Lock House has been operated by the Susquehanna Museum. Each year the museum heightens its partnership with the community by involving individuals from the region to take part in historical preservation and […]
Department of Natural Resources Modifies Susquehanna State Park Boat Launching Pier
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be making modifications to the boat launching pier in the Lapidum Area of Susquehanna State Park. The project will begin March 14 and should be completed in less than three work days, weather permitting. Due to fabrication of the new […]
Stalking Hawks Along The Silent Susky
Except for the open quarter mile below Conowingo, the great river is quiet. We had a cold, really windy December followed by a true January grip. No thaw this year. Yet our total snow cover is not impressive. I took Snowbear and Kiwi to Peter’s Creek, up Route 222, smack in Amish nation. Watched a […]