Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Upload your own photos of your son or daughter fishing on the banks of the Chartiers Creek!
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Mike Jones
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Heidelberg's first ever fishing contest along Chartiers Creek was a splashing success. More than 30 kids and 40 parents participated in the Fishing Derby on Saturday and caught plenty of catfish, bass, sunfish and crappy bass. Prizes were awarded to four winners and many others received gifts for the tournament. The borough’s police department, volunteer firefighters and local government officials organized the contest on the banks of the creek that surrounds Heidelberg. “Everyone was a winner, everyone had fun,” Heidelberg police Chief Vernon Barkley said. “Tons of prizes, lots of food and everyone had a great time. Really nice.” Borough officials took plenty of photos of the event. We’ve selected a few from Heidelberg’s website and …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Heidelberg is holding its first ever fishing contest along Chartiers Creek on Aug. 11.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Mike Jones
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Heidelberg is holding its first ever fishing contest along Chartiers Creek. The borough police department, volunteer firefighters and local government officials are organizing the contest Aug. 11 on the banks of the creek that surrounds Heidelberg. Anyone can participate in the contest, although only children 16 years or younger will win prizes. The cost for each child to register is $3 in cash. Registration will be from 6 to 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 11 at the Heidelberg Park pavilion next to the athletic field. Parents must remain with their children during the derby and weigh-in and all participants must have a current state fishing license. “This is a family participation function where spending time with your children can make a difference,” …
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
No fishing license is required on Memorial Day to fish in the state's waterways.
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Families and friends visiting Pennsylvania’s popular outdoor spots this holiday weekend can enjoy a day of free fishing, thanks to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Memorial Day, May 28, marks the first of the state's two free fishing days where no fishing license is needed. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone—residents and non-residents—to legally fish in Pennsylvania from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. All other fishing regulations apply. A second Fish-for-Free Day is planned for Labor Day—Monday, Sept. 3. “Fish-for-Free days are a convenient way to introduce friends and family to the sport of fishing,” commission Executive Director John Arway said. “Many families spend the day at lakes and parks throughout the state. Now they can try …
