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Oyler: The Arden Trolley Museum

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It has been thirty years since my last visit to the Arden Trolley Museum. An old friend, Kevin Abt, here for a visit, suggested we remedy that omission. It was particularly appropriate for me; my recent column on trolleys in this area has peaked my interest in them. Kevin was one of my first students… [Read More]

Oyler: The Steinbeck Museum

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Twenty-five years ago, when she was in high school, my daughter Sara wrote an eloquent paper on John Steinbeck, terminating with the conclusion that he was America’s greatest writer. Knowing full well that that honor belonged to William Faulkner, I corrected her, initiating a heated disagreement. Since then, every time I read something by Steinbeck,… [Read More]

Oyler: Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

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I have just returned from a delightful family vacation in California. My 90th birthday occurred in the middle of the month; that was sufficient excuse for us to justify an extravagant experience. It was the first time we have all been together in several years, and the opportunity was greatly appreciated by all. The venue… [Read More]

FEMA Gives Bridgeville $1.2 Million To Buy Flood-Prone Properties

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency last week awarded Bridgeville Borough a $1.2 million grant to purchase eight flood-prone properties on Baldwin and Margaret streets. A ninth property acquisition could soon be authorized following a historical review. The grant is part of a FEMA hazard mitigation initiative that helps local governments purchase disaster-prone land at pre-disaster… [Read More]