Category Archives: youghiogheny river

Yough River Watershed Board Votes To Support Gas Drilling Moratorium

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jan. 6, 2011 The Youghiogheny River Watershed Association board, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, unanimously adopted a position supporting a moratorium on Marcellus gas drilling … Continue reading

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Youghiogheny corridor is a treasure for all

To the Editor:Cumberland Times-News Fri Sep 24, 2010, 08:00 AM EDT — In regard to the recent article by Times-News reporter Megan Miller titled “Whitewater Woes in Friendsville,” I would like to point out some missed points in both the … Continue reading

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Melting Snow, Rainfall Could Cause Flooding

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! (Jay’s note: I took this pic of the Youghiogheny River yesterday, and Oakland had already started placing ‘High Water’ signs at certain points that were starting to flood. I think it’s important … Continue reading

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BPW Approves Preservation Of Forests Along Youghiogheny River Corridor

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! It’s only $9.95 a year!1/21/10 Gov. Martin O’Malley recently announced the Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of the acquisition of a 41-acre parcel in Youghiogheny Corridor in Garrett County. This property … Continue reading

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