Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Old Columbia dam that blocked shad helped create Fish & Boat Commission, celebrating its 150th year


The Columbia dam was described as "long the target of curses and condemnations" in the book, "American Shad in the Susquehanna River Basin: A 300-Year History."  

Teresa Allen named interim market manager


Teresa Allen, a former market standholder and vendor representative, is now the interim manager of the Columbia Market House, sources have confirmed to Columbia Spy. Beth Troxell resigned last week as market manager.

This is the route to the trail

The map shown above might alleviate current confusion about the route to the Northwest River Trail. The trail requires walkers and bikers to leave Columbia River Park and travel north along North Front Street to the intersection with the new Route 441 bypass (and then onto the trail). Travelers should exercise caution when crossing at this intersection.

Monday, March 21, 2016

State trooper says Cortney Fry killer Micah Stewart likely hanged himself in prison cell


Micah Stewart, who was serving a life sentence for the 2004 slaying of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Cortney Fry, likely hanged himself at Graterford state prison, police said Monday.

Stewart, 30, was found dead in his cell March 9.