Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Communication Key As Corps Prepares For Low-Water Conditions

July 27, 2023

The Corps of Engineers is being proactive in preparing for low-water levels in 2023 that could approach those of last year, according to a briefing to the Inland Waterways Users… Read More

IWUB Requests Federal Funding For Cost Overruns The new, 1,200-foot lock chamber is being built next to the existing 600-foot lock chamber at Kentucky Lock and Dam in Gilbertsville, Ky.

The new, 1,200-foot lock chamber is being built next to the existing 600-foot lock chamber at Kentucky Lock and Dam in Gilbertsville, Ky.

IWUB Requests Federal Funding For Cost Overruns

July 27, 2023

During the July 20 meeting of the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB) in Paducah, Ky., the board voted unanimously to recommend that the remaining cost for several major lock construction… Read More

Commentary: LST Tour Teaches Importance Of Remembering The Past Author Shelley Byrne (center) with her grandparents Chester Street and Mary Street in front of LST-325 on the Paducah Riverfront in 2003. (Photo by Lance Dennee)

Author Shelley Byrne (center) with her grandparents Chester Street and Mary Street in front of LST-325 on the Paducah Riverfront in 2003. (Photo by Lance Dennee)

Commentary: LST Tour Teaches Importance Of Remembering The Past

July 24, 2023

While the nation may owe the victory in World War II in part to the amphibious Landing Ship, Tanks (LSTs) that played such a large role in D-Day and other… Read More

WWII Amphibious Ship Sets Sail Along River System This Summer LST-325 will make its annual cruise in August and September, visiting LaCrosse, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa, and Hannibal, Mo. The amphibious ship served in World War II, including in the D-Day invasion. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

LST-325 will make its annual cruise in August and September, visiting LaCrosse, Wis., Dubuque, Iowa, and Hannibal, Mo. The amphibious ship served in World War II, including in the D-Day invasion. (Photo by Shelley Byrne)

WWII Amphibious Ship Sets Sail Along River System This Summer

July 24, 2023

Those interested in volunteering their time for a few weeks could have the unique opportunity to serve on a World War II amphibious ship. LST-325, the only operational Landing Ship,… Read More

New Book Details Last Ohio River Wicket Dams’ History “Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of Ohio River Locks and Dams 52 and 53, 1928-2018” details the history of the wicket dams along the lower Ohio River that were replaced when Olmsted Locks and Dam came online in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Engineer District)

“Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of Ohio River Locks and Dams 52 and 53, 1928-2018” details the history of the wicket dams along the lower Ohio River that were replaced when Olmsted Locks and Dam came online in 2018. (Photo courtesy of the Louisville Engineer District)

New Book Details Last Ohio River Wicket Dams’ History

July 7, 2023

A new book exploring the history of the Ohio River’s last two wicket dams is available from the Louisville Engineer District. “Last of the Old Wicket Dams: A History of… Read More

Ports Of Indiana Commission Looks Toward Future

June 23, 2023

The Ports of Indiana Commission welcomed two new port directors and received an update on its business and plans for the future at its meeting June 15 in Mount Vernon,… Read More

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Crounse Corporation Celebrates 75 Years In Business

June 23, 2023

Crounse Corporation celebrated 75 years of doing business by honoring employees past and present and paying tribute to its legacy of accomplishments at a ceremony June 16 at the Carson… Read More

IMX Session Focuses On Inhalation Hazards Dr. Dana Currie

IMX Session Focuses On Inhalation Hazards

June 23, 2023

This year’s Inland Marine Expo education session focused on safety addressed inhalation hazards. IMX, sponsored by The Waterways Journal, was held May 31-June 2 in Nashville, Tenn. It will return… Read More

Rushing Posthumously Honored With IMX Achievement Award Todd Rushing speaks during ceremony honoring his father, the late Michael Rushing, at the Inland Marine Expo. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Todd Rushing speaks during ceremony honoring his father, the late Michael Rushing, at the Inland Marine Expo. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Rushing Posthumously Honored With IMX Achievement Award

June 19, 2023

While Mike Rushing never would have sought honors for himself, those closest to him said his focus on “faith, family, friends and service” made him a deserving recipient of… Read More

Bernstein Still ‘In Love With’ River, More Than 50 Years Later The Belle of Cincinnati. (Photos courtesy of BB Riverboats)

Bernstein Still ‘In Love With’ River, More Than 50 Years Later

June 17, 2023

In the summer of 1970, Alan Bernstein “fell in love with the river,” as he puts it, and unwittingly spawned a career on it that has lasted more than 50… Read More

Author: Shelley Byrne