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Susquehanna Greenway Partnership completes accessibility study along West Branch

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership has completed a comprehensive accessibility study of river access sites along the Lower West Branch of the Susquehanna River, creating a new framework that can help communities and access owners improve accessibility for people of all abilities. The study, which examines access sites from Renovo downriver to the confluence of the West and North Branches at Northumberland, addresses a challenge that has received little attention in Pennsylvania: there was no existing template for evaluating the ADA and universal accessibility of river access ...

Arkansas gem hunter finds a diamond he claims could be worth $1 million

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Jack Pearadin is the first to admit that his diamond-hunting hobby hasn’t paid off, despite sifting rocks for more than a dozen years. But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he’s ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Terrific Trees NORTH BEND — On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m., join the Hyner Run State Park naturalist to take a look and tell the difference between some of the different “Terrific Trees” species in Hyner Run State Park. There will be a craft at the end. This program will be suited towards families with children, but anyone is ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Whitetail Deer WATERVILLE — On Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 p.m., join the Little Pine State Park naturalist to learn about the PA state animal, the “Whitetail Deer.” Topics will include adaptations, natural history and diet. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. Meet at the campground entrance. Nature ...