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Posts by Madison Hinkle

Call to Action: Sign on to the Letter “DEP, Do Better for the Laurel Highlands”

By Madison Hinkle | April 26, 2023 | 0

Over the last decade, the Laurel Highlands has witnessed continued efforts by industry to expand resource extraction in the region. Coal, a resource that experiences “boom and bust” cycles in…

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PA American Water in Negotiations to Purchase the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority

By Madison Hinkle | February 7, 2023 | 0

PA American Water has indicated its wishes to buy the Indian Creek Valley Water Authority (ICVWA). If successful, the move would result in privatizing the now-public entity, reflecting a larger…

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Zoning Hearing Board Issues Decision on Mountain Pines Campground Expansion

By Madison Hinkle | January 20, 2023 | 0

Diamond Properties, LLC, owner of the Mountain Pines Campground in Saltlick Township, is seeking to expand its campground operations onto the neighboring property that currently houses the former Clifford N.…

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Expanding Coal Mines Threaten the Heart of the Laurel Highlands

By Madison Hinkle | October 6, 2022 | 0

LCT Energy, LP is a metallurgical coal producer headquartered in Johnstown, PA. Many Fayette and Westmoreland County residents are already familiar with the company, as it operates the Rustic Ridge…

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Environmental Pros and Cons of the Inflation Reduction Act

By Madison Hinkle | August 29, 2022 | 0

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The bill’s purposes are to reduce healthcare costs, reduce emissions associated with energy development, and raise…

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Curious how to say the name of the river? It's pronounced "yawk-a-gainey" or simply the "yawk." "Youghiogheny" is a Lenape word that means "water following in a contrary direction."

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