Decker's Creek flood fears spur dredging call
Local business leaders warn Agnes damage remains unsettled with $50,000 unrecovered and beautification costs at $39,000. They fear another flood could cripple 300 jobs, urge dredging of Decker's Creek though officials cite funding limits and Corridor E construction as complicating factors. Community reps blame sediment buildup on past dewatering and nearby road work.
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Harry Strawser
Strawser Rebuilding, Inc
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Department of Natural Resources
Flemington Tomato Festival crowns 17 year old queen
Seventeen year old Shirley Ann Succurro of Rosemont was named queen of the Flemington Tomato Festival. The ceremony included a $20 gift certificate presented by Rev. Fred Nose. Runners up were Sheila Fragale Delores Whitehair and Charlene Stewart. The four day event featured a carnival and was sponsored by the Flemington Volunteer Fire Department. An early morning fire at Snyder's Crossing destroyed an outbuilding on Miner property.
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Sheila Fragale
Main Street
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Astor
Charlene Stewart
Kingwood
Snyder's Crossing
Preston County Sheriffs Office
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