The Dietrich Theater has been cherished for decades in the Tunkhannock community. After its inception in 1936, the theater hosted movie goers when they needed it most. From the height of World War II and steadily through the Vietnam War, … Read More
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Natural Gas Fuels Manufacturing Investments
As we celebrate Manufacturing Day tomorrow, we focus this blog post on America’s energy revolution that has ushered in a manufacturing renaissance. The oil and natural gas shale boom has helped stimulate chemical manufacturing and spur new investments within the industry, … Read More
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Charlie Clark
By Rick Hiduk Charlie Clark has made a life of dairy farming and truly enjoys it. He has owned and managed a farm in Springville since 1984 and has a herd of about 40 cows. As a father of four … Read More
What is LNG?
Liquefied Natural Gas, or LNG, is natural gas cooled to a liquid. By freezing natural gas to -260 degrees Fahrenheit, it shrinks to around 1/600th of its original size. That’s even smaller than compressed natural gas! Before it can be … Read More
Impact Fee reaches nearly $1.5 billion
In August, Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) released the results of the Impact Fee in 2017, and they were astounding. Last year, the Impact Fee totaled nearly $210 million, bringing the total over the past seven years to almost $1.5 … Read More
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Dale Howell
By Rick Hiduk Dale Howell lives in Springville, Susquehanna County. He was raised on a farm in nearby Wyoming County and moved back to Susquehanna County to purchase land in Auburn Township. In recent decades, he was watching farms shutting … Read More
Thrill Seeking Summer
Summer is winding down, but, before the cold weather comes, you still have time for one or two more adventures. Below are four of our favorite summer escapes. Whatever your adventure this summer, oil and natural gas derivatives keep you … Read More
Oil & Natural Gas – Fueling Fans
The football season is here and with it comes a reminder that oil and natural gas play a large role in making the game itself possible. Whether you’re watching from the couch, planning a tailgate with your friends and family, … Read More
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Adam Diaz
By Rick Hiduk Coming from a family known county-wide for its strong work ethic, it’s little surprise that Adam Diaz had the foresight to diversify his assets to not only accommodate the various needs of the natural gas industry but … Read More
Looking Back, Moving Forward Series
After ten years in the Marcellus shale, we sat down with your neighbors and local leaders to ask for their real opinions on what the oil and natural gas industry has meant to Susquehanna County. In this new video series, … Read More