Penns Creek NewsLocal news for Penns Creek, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Downpours flood region- March 12, 2008 Heavy rains that started Tuesday night swamped roads and basements in Centre County and prompted a boil water advisory on the University Park campus, but those dealing with the flooding said it wasn't the worst they've seen.'Basically we got off lucky with this one,' said Doug Young, chief of the Gregg Township Fire Company.He and other volunteers were getting ready to take a break midmorning Wednesday after a long night that started at 7 p.m. Tuesday.'If it would have kept pouring like it was.http://www.topix.net/city/penns-creek-pa/2008/03/downpours-flood-region?fromrss=1 Flood possible through Wednesday afternoon- March 10, 2008 Heavy rain expected this afternoon could lead to minor-to-moderate flooding on the Susquehanna River and its tributaries, according to the National Weather Service. via Dailyitem.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/penns-creek-pa/2008/03/flood-possible-through-wednesday-afternoo... New storm takes over- March 8, 2008 "We do watch in the back when it rains heavily. We're in a low area and the pond behind the store will sometimes flood." Some flooding possible By Rick Dandes SUNBURY -- There's little relief for drenched Valley residents today as a new storm is expected to move through the area, said John Feerick, a meteorologist with ... via Dailyitem.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/penns-creek-pa/2008/03/new-storm-takes-over?fromrss=1 Numerous roads still closed by flooding- March 6, 2008 The state Department of Transportation have announced numerous roads are still closed at this time due to flooding from water runoff or small streams overflowing their banks. via Dailyitem.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/penns-creek-pa/2008/03/numerous-roads-still-closed-by-flooding?f... Simplicity inspires photographer to create cards- March 4, 2008 "This idea about simplicity in life is something that's growing more interesting to me the older I get. In that process, things that you would walk right by are taking on new meaning" An appreciation for simple things in life helped inspire one local photographer to turn his art into a business. via The Sentinelhttp://www.topix.net/city/penns-creek-pa/2008/03/simplicity-inspires-photographer-to-creat... |