Saturday May 10 | Gothenburg Times
Because of cold, rainy weather at Dudley Elementary's annual Outdoor Education, the event was cancelled south of Willow Island Friday. via Gothenburg Times
Wednesday May 7 | Muzzle of Bees
SoCo Music Experience :: The Black Keys
We've been trying to keep you updated on the return of the SoCo Music Experience to Willow Island and now the cat's out of the bag: The Black Keys are going to play for free on Saturday, September 6th . via Muzzle of Bees
Saturday May 3 | WTAP-TV Parkersburg
“We got on the ground and prayed for all the family members. I remember that but I don't remember a lot of other things”
It was a day that changed the Mid-Ohio Valley forever, April 27, 1978. Sunday nearly sixty people honored men who lost their lives at the Pleasants Power Station 30 years ago. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg
Thursday May 1 | Charleston Gazette
Willow Island: A personal reflection
Thirty years later, I still get an eerie feeling when I drive by the gigantic towers where 51 workers died on April 27, 1978. via Charleston Gazette
Tuesday Apr 29 | WTAP-TV Parkersburg
Willow Island Disaster Remembered
“But when you stand in the center of that and look up, that is amazing. And to think of what happened to those men working at the top, it's hard to forget.”
This memorial to the victims of of this area's...and the nation's...worst construction accident ever, was dedicated 10 years ago. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg
Sunday Apr 27 | Charleston Gazette
'It was gone': String of problems led to 51 deaths at Willow Island
“There were redundant features here that, if they had corrected them, this wouldn't have happened”
At about 10 a.m. on April 27, 1978, workers began raising the day's second bucket of concrete up 166 feet to Lift 29. via Charleston Gazette
Thursday Apr 24 | Gothenburg Times
Memories might make more heed warnings
“Now we know it does happen here”
It's a long-running joke in Nebraska: If you don't like the weather, wait an hour. via Gothenburg Times
Tuesday Apr 22 | KRVN-AM Lexington
State anti-teenage drinking director opposes new music venues ordinance
The Omaha City Council has approved a plan that will allow teens younger than 18 to attend concerts at businesses that sell alcohol. via KRVN-AM Lexington
Sunday Apr 20 | Gothenburg Times
Buy, Sell and Trade with Classified Ads
Bassett brand Mission style sofa and recliner, $200. Blecha. Phone 537-7341 1973 winnebago self contained camper. via Gothenburg Times
Friday Apr 18 | North Platte Bulletin
Commssioner candidates discuss taxes, spending
“Holding the line on spending is difficult”
Commssioner candidates discuss taxes, spending by George Lauby - 4/13/2008 Photo by George Lauby Joe Hewgley, at left, and Jim Whitaker Former Mayor Jim Whitaker defended city spending during his administration ... via North Platte Bulletin









