Martins Creek NewsLocal news for Martins Creek, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fly Ash- May 25, 2008 WHAT IS IT It's a byproduct of burning coal, which PPL did at the Martins Creek plant to generate electricity until its coal-fired units were retired last September.http://www.topix.net/city/martins-creek-pa/2008/05/fly-ash?fromrss=1 Commonwealth Court Upholds DEP's $1.5 Million Fine Against PPL For Fly Ash Spill- May 23, 2008 ' The Department of Environmental Protection announced a settlement today in Commonwealth Court with PPL Martins Creek LLC that includes a $1.5 million civil penalty against the company for a fly ash spill at ...http://www.topix.net/city/martins-creek-pa/2008/05/commonwealth-court-upholds-deps-1-5-mil... PPL to pay $1.5M for spill- May 21, 2008 PPL agreed to pay $1.5 million for its 2005 fly ash spill at its Martins Creek power plant and could face more penalties if an upcoming study finds the spill caused long-term problems.http://www.topix.net/city/martins-creek-pa/2008/05/ppl-to-pay-1-5m-for-spill?fromrss=1 Second falcon egg hatches at PPL headquarters- May 14, 2008 A family of endangered peregrine falcons nesting atop PPL Corp.'s downtown Allentown headquarters made Lehigh County history this morning when the first two of four eggs hatched. via The Morning Callhttp://www.topix.net/city/martins-creek-pa/2008/05/second-falcon-egg-hatches-at-ppl-headqu... |