Columns

16 years ago

Hot hazy summer makes it hard to breathe

You might remember the 1963 hit song by Nat King Cole: “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, those days of soda and pretzels and beer.” I remember hearing this song when I was young.

16 years ago

Landfill expansion utilizes latest technology

The Solid Waste Department initiated a series of infrastructure improvements at the Presque Isle Landfill in 2007 that will conclude this year with the completion of a 6 acre landfill expansion.

16 years ago

Meteorologists are ‘all a twitter’

  Well, maybe that is a bit of an exaggeration. However, it was a fun way to announce that air quality forecasts are now available on Twitter! T

16 years ago

PIPD supports drug return program

The Presque Isle Police Department continues to support and participate in the prescription Drug Return program that collects any unused or unwanted prescription medication or over the counter medications. 

17 years ago

The importance of food safety

 “Consumers view food safety and quality as important issues and are looking to manufacturers, food companies, and government regulatory bodies to drive communication as well as tackle food quality and safety issues.” states Pat Conry, a U.S. Consumer Products Practice Leader and Vice Chair of Deloitte

17 years ago

Tips for using reformulated gas

The other day I came home to find the whole neighborhood abuzz with the whine of small engine noise and smoke.