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Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.

What Came First: The Chicken Or The Egg? Fried Deviled Eggs.

What Came First: The Chicken Or The Egg?

April 19, 2021

Last month’s recipes were all about different ways to cook chicken. This month’s recipes are all about different ways to cook eggs. Given that, I would like to… Read More

Dredge Contractor Turns Up Cannons, Anchor While Working In Savannah River Savannah Harbor dredge unearths cannon

Dredge Contractor Turns Up Cannons, Anchor While Working In Savannah River

April 13, 2021

As one of the dredge contractors working on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, Weeks Marine crewmembers are used to dredging up plenty of sand and other material as the… Read More

Inaugural IRR Edition Sells For More Than $500 Screenshot of eBay sale page for signed 1945 Inland River Record.

Inaugural IRR Edition Sells For More Than $500

March 26, 2021

A rare copy of the 1945 edition of the Inland River Record sold on eBay March 21 for an astounding $569. The inaugural edition has been an elusive catch… Read More

Everybody Loves Fried Chicken Ronnie’s Breaded Chicken and Cheese.

Everybody Loves Fried Chicken

March 22, 2021

Everybody loves chicken, especially crispy crunchy fried chicken! Why is chicken so tasty? Well, in addition to the poultry flavor, it’s the perfect combination of flour and spices… Read More

Former Pitmarine Properties Are Part Of Pittsburgh River History Today, all that is left of the Wabash Bridge are two 90-foot stone piers topped with flagpoles. They are sunk along both the northern and southern shores of the Monongahela River. (Photo courtesy of Hanna Langholz Wilson Ellis)

Former Pitmarine Properties Are Part Of Pittsburgh River History

March 12, 2021

Two pieces of property acquired by the former Pitmarine Corporation owner have historic ties to the rivers and the Pittsburgh area. The properties were listed for sale last… Read More

Midwest Tankermen Looks To Future With Second Generation Of Leadership James Loughlin, new CEO of Midwest Tankermen, Inc., with the company’s dispatch/management team. From left, Chad Lacy, Chuck Colognesi, George Branner, Kevin Molloy and Loughlin. (Photo courtesy of Midwest Tankermen Inc.)

Midwest Tankermen Looks To Future With Second Generation Of Leadership

March 5, 2021

Forty-four years after its founding, Midwest Tankermen Inc. is moving into its second generation of family owners. Gail Loughlin founded the Lockport, Ill.-based company, which provides inland barge… Read More

Longtime Riverman Capt. Larry Jamison To Retire

February 15, 2021

Capt. Larry Jamison. When he retires from Osage Marine Services in Naples, Ill., where he has been general manager for the better part of a career that has… Read More

Cook's Corner: Still Trying To Diet? Try These Carb-Free, Sugar-Free Desserts!

Cook’s Corner: Still Trying To Diet? Try These Carb-Free, Sugar-Free Desserts!

February 15, 2021

This chocolate éclair cake is fantastic! It tastes just like a real cake. The recipe calls for almond flour, Splenda sweetener, sugar-free pudding and sugar-free chocolate chips, plus a… Read More

Saluting The Captains, 2021 Capt_Tom Hanes

Saluting The Captains, 2021

February 12, 2021

Each February in The Waterways Journal, we take the opportunity to feature a few of the captains who helm towboats and tugs on the rivers. From harbor boats to line-haul vessels,… Read More

Capt. Chris Harvey, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Capt. Chris Harvey.

Capt. Chris Harvey, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock

February 12, 2021

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock operates the largest dredging fleet in the United States, with vessels at work all around the world. And during Capt. Chris Harvey’s almost 40… Read More

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