Author Archives: George

Trailer Donations Give CDL Students Extra Practice

Northeast Pennsylvania is the trucking hub for a large region of the United States. Companies across the Marcellus shale are moving materials all the time, enforcing the need for CDL drivers. Eastern Freight Systems of Tunkhannock is helping meet this … Read More

What Would a Ban on Federal Leasing Mean?

In September 2020, the American Petroleum Institute (API) introduced a report addressing the impact of a ban on federal leasing in the United States. Their analysis explains the burdens that a leasing and development ban on federal lands and waters could put on the nation’s economy, energy … Read More

Happy Holidays from Cabot!

The end of this year is right around the corner, and we’d like to take a moment to wish you happy holidays and reflect on the positive things that have come from this year. The biggest positive we can think of is … Read More

PARSS and Cabot Providing Technologies to Rural Schools

Whether in school, learning from home, or participating in a hybrid schooling program, gaps in technology have become more apparent than ever. Rural students are especially vulnerable to falling behind in these challenging times due to insufficient available technology. The … Read More

Helping Our Community During Crisis

When the the stay-at-home orders began, most could sense that the shutdowns were going to last more than two weeks. What was unclear was how to manage our lives after being cut off from resources often taken for granted. For … Read More

Act 66 Attracting New Industry to Pennsylvania

Since House Bill 732 was signed into law, Pennsylvania state legislators have been meeting with labor and energy experts to figure out the details. Their focus is on how Act 66, as it is now called, will bring investments of … Read More

Congressman Sees Collaborative Effort to End Hunger in PA

This year, food insecurity across the Commonwealth has reached new heights. Thankfully, the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank has been a constant ally of the residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. These communities are a part … Read More

School of PNG Moving to Tunkhannock

The following post was contributed by Sue Gumble, Program Director for the Lackawanna College School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. She also teaches Introductory to Natural Gas classes at the Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center. The Lackawanna College School of … Read More

Pledge to Vote in the 2020 Election

As you already know, election day is right around the corner. In fact, today is National Voter Registration Day! What better time to share an exciting new initiative from our friends over at Shale Energy Alliance (SEA)? The ‘I Fracking Voted’ program is your chance to commit to the … Read More

More than $200,000 in Small Business Grants Distributed

Within weeks of the first “stay at home” orders, it became obvious that small businesses would suffer greatly, especially as the shutdowns were extended. At Cabot, we worked with several agencies in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains region to create the Small Business Assistance … Read More