Tag: Bradford

Stop planting invasive Bradford pear trees and take down every one you see

Those white-flowering trees you see along the highways and in neighborhoods throughout Central Indiana might seem like a welcome harbinger of spring. They actually represent a threat similar to one recognized more than 60 years ago, in the landmark book, “Silent Spring.” In 1962, author Rachel Carson warned that Americans could lose one of their beloved […]

Bradford pear is not so beautiful when it breaks

Q: My beautiful Bradford pear tree now has large limbs that are beginning to break away from the tree. Can I prune the tree to keep this from happening? A: There is a yes and no answer to your question; however, I lean more toward the no answer. It’s probably time to remove the tree. […]

Bradford County authorities respond to reported fuel oil spill

SOUTH CREEK TOWNSHIP, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Bradford County Department of Safety released details on a reported fuel oil spill in South Creek Township. The Bradford County Department of Safety says in a social media post that authorities got a call from a homeowner at about 3:30 p.m. in South Creek Township reporting a […]