Fractivist gets another day in court
BY STACI WILSON A natural gas drilling opponent is getting another day in court to take on a drilling company. Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation,…
County approves $29M budget
BY STACI WILSON Susquehanna County will operate with just under a $29 million budget in 2015. The county commissioners approved the budget at the Wednesday,…
Longtime supporters issue library challenge
Local residents Bill and Brenna Aileo issued a challenge during the month of December, offering up a “New Building Fundraising Challenge.” The longtime supporters of…
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. to pay $800,000 following numerous sediment violations
BY JON O’CONNELL Times-Shamrock Writer A natural gas pipeline company on Monday agreed to pay an $800,000 settlement for numerous sediment-control violations while constructing a…
Online tool predicts natural gas production, decline
BY BRENDAN GIBBONS Times-Shamrock Writer Once again, MarcellusGas.org is staying ahead of the production curve. A small business run by Susquehanna County Web entrepreneur Carl…
Blue Ridge tops Meteors on mats
At Blue Ridge, Dalton Hogle had a pin at 145 to lead the Raiders in a 42-22 win over Montrose. Brandon Swift and Jacob O’Brien…
Boys’ basketball action heats up
Deon Faramelli led Mountain View with 18 points, Cody Hollister scored 14 and Chris White added 12 in a 65-60 loss to Wyoming Area on…
EL swimmers take wins
The Elk Lake boys and girls swimming teams took wins over Holy Cross last week. The boys team bested the Crusaders, 89-53; while the Lady…
Lady Raiders ready for building
BY HEIDI ZENEFSKI Sports Correspondent The Lady Raiders return three starters to the court this season – and none of them are seniors. The young…
Student Athlete of the Week – Austin Darrow
BY HEIDI ZENEFSKI Sports Correspondent Austin Darrow is one of two seniors on the Blue Ridge Varsity Basketball team. He is the Independent’s Student Athlete…