Holtwood NewsLocal news for Holtwood, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Cause of island fire unknown- June 29, 2008 A brush fire swept across Upper Bear Island in the Susquehanna River Thursday, damaging about two acres of the popular camping spot and home of several bald eagles.http://www.topix.net/city/holtwood-pa/2008/06/cause-of-island-fire-unknown?fromrss=1 Officials Investigate Fire On Island In Susquehanna- June 27, 2008 The state Bureau of Forestry is investigating the cause of a brush fire on an island in the Susquehanna River.http://www.topix.net/city/holtwood-pa/2008/06/officials-investigate-fire-on-island-in-susq... PPL to double Holtwood hydroelectric- June 20, 2008 The Holtwood hydroelectric plant began generating electricity in 1910. Currently, the 55-foot-high dam generates 109 MW of electricity.http://www.topix.net/city/holtwood-pa/2008/06/ppl-to-double-holtwood-hydroelectric?fromrss... Spilled milk closes Route 72- June 10, 2008 A busy Lancaster County roadway was closed for about six hours Monday after a milk tanker truck sheared off a telephone pole, flipped onto its side and dumped much of its dairy load.http://www.topix.net/city/holtwood-pa/2008/06/spilled-milk-closes-route-72?fromrss=1 Manure nature's way to cut fertilizer costs- June 1, 2008 Reading Eagle: Ben Hasty Upper Bern Township farmer Pat Shea with composted chicken manure, which is in demand because of the high cost of chemical fertilizers.http://www.topix.net/city/holtwood-pa/2008/06/manure-natures-way-to-cut-fertilizer-costs?f... |