Bradford, United States (Local)
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Sara Furlong's coverage is focused on local news and events, featuring a significant emphasis on sports and community-related themes. Her articles often include expert commentary, event coverage, and government announcements related to the Bradford area in Pennsylvania.
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By: Sara Furlong
Gasoline prices jumped 25 cents across Western Pennsylvania this week, averaging $4.260 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. The average price in Bradford was $4.198 per gallon. Other regional averages included $4.140 in Brookville, $4.201 in DuBois, $4.254 in Erie and $4.335 in Warren. GasBuddy reported a statewide average of $4.18 per gallon Monday, an increase of 23.3 cents from a week ago. Pennsylvania prices were...
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KANE — New Pennsylvania American Water rates will take effect Aug. 13 following approval of an annual revenue increase of approximately $74.9 million by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. The company, which serves approximately 4,800 customers in the Kane area — 2,400 water and 2,400 wastewater — has not yet provided the specific impact on customer bills. Pennsylvania American Water said it will review the PUC’s final order and release...
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Bradford Sanitary Authority has issued amended permits requiring participants in its Industrial Pretreatment Program to sample for PFAS as it continues work related to new wastewater-discharge permit requirements. The authority is also working with GFT Inc., formerly Gannett Fleming, on a feasibility study addressing nitrogen and phosphorus removal under its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. If requested by the state Department of Environmental Protection, the authority’s next deadline will...
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Bradford City Water Authority has received a $660,000 state grant to replace portions of the 8-inch water main between Minard Run and East Warren Road, a section that has experienced numerous failures. The funding was awarded through the Statewide Local Share Account Program and requires no matching contribution from the authority. Bankson Engineers has completed on-site survey work and is drafting the documents needed to put the project out for...
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SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners will hold a public hearing Aug. 31 on a proposed expansion of the county's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance regulating solar, wind, data centers and similar commercial and industrial facilities.
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A Bradford company with more than five decades of oil and gas experience will play a central role in an expanding national efforts to plug orphan wells and reduce methane emissions. Plants & Goodwin Inc., a subsidiary of Zefiro Methane Corp., will perform plugging operations through a new teaming agreement between Zefiro and the Well Done Foundation. The partnership’s first project will be located in the Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge...
By: Sara Furlong
BRADFORD, Pa. — A Bradford company with more than five decades of oil and gas experience will play a central role in an expanding national effort to plug orphan wells and reduce methane emissions. Plants & Goodwin Inc., a subsidiary of Zefiro Methane Corp., will perform plugging operations through a new teaming agreement between Zefiro and the Well Done Foundation. The partnership’s first project will be located in the Deep...
By: Sara Furlong
HARRISBURG — Ridgway and St. Marys will receive a combined $200,920 through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program to modernize traffic signals at several intersections. Ridgway Borough was awarded $100,120 to modernize traffic signal infrastructure along Main Street at the intersections with Montmorenci Avenue/Gillis Avenue, Elk Avenue, Mill Avenue and North Broad Street/South Broad Street. The City of St. Marys will receive $100,800 for traffic signal modernization at the intersections of Washington...
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SMETHPORT — McKean County commissioners have canceled removing six mature oak trees from the courthouse lawn following an outpouring of community opposition. The decision followed a meeting with the Smethport Shade Tree Commission and concerned residents. “From being told the trees were being cut down on Thursday, widely engaging citizens for action and having the commissioners rescind their decision — this has been a remarkable four-day run,” said commission member...
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After 68 years of Kiwanis Kapers, the Kiwanis Club of Bradford is launching a new signature event centered on recognizing those who serve the community. The inaugural Kiwanis Champions Awards dinner will be held Nov. 14 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The event will honor individuals, organizations, first responders and young leaders whose service strengthens the Bradford area, particularly through work benefiting children and families. “For 68 years,...
