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Local areas receive funding from transportation fund

Monday, April 25 by Louise Bennett

Harrisburg - Governor Tom Wolf announced that 56 highway, bridge, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in 28 counties were selected for $47.8 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The counties include Jefferson, with the Borough of Punxsutawney getting $285,900 and the Borough... Read More.

Brockway hires new part-time police officer

Friday, April 8 by wcednews

Brockway, PA – The Brockway Borough Council met Thursday, preparing for spring and summer by opening paving bids from five businesses. The bids ranged in price from $79,129 to $114,581. The lowest responsible bidder was Hager Paving, and the bid will be accepted after it... Read More.

Roads and agriculture: PA talks importance of rural roadways

Wednesday, October 27 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – How are agriculture and transportation related? Pennsylvania official took a moment to remind the public about how important smaller, more rural roads are, especially since they are frequently used by farmers and other agriculture-related motorists. The secretaries from the state Departments of... Read More.

Maple Ave in DuBois likely to be paved this spring

Thursday, September 30 by wcednews

Sandy Township, PA – Maple Avenue in DuBois will likely get paved this upcoming spring. Sandy Township Supervisors recently awarded the paving contract to Glenn O. Hawbaker, the lowest bidder, for $3,225,000 for the stormwater and roadwork project on Maple Avenue. Sandy Township will pay about... Read More.

Oregon legislative employees’ historic union vote could pave way for nation

Tuesday, June 8 by ABC News

(SALEM, Ore.) -- Oregon's state legislative employees made history by becoming the first in the nation to unionize, and labor experts are predicting it will have major ripple effects across the country. With a vote of 75-31 on May 28, staffers for state legislators, employees... Read More.

Woodland Road project prepares for paving Monday, June 7

Monday, June 7 by wcednews

Clearfield, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued an update on its Route 1004 (Woodland Road) betterment project in the Lawrence Township/Clearfield Borough section of Clearfield County. Crews will be preparing for paving on Monday, and flaggers will be stopping traffic for no... Read More.

Paving from Oct. 14-20 at Brockway’s Varischetti Field

Tuesday, October 13 by wcednews

Brockway, PA - Paving will take place at Frank Varischetti Field on Wednesday, October 14th and last until Tuesday, October 20th! Brockway's Athletic Department is asking that players, parents, and staff refrain from using the sidewalks or the pavement at that time. The field entrance for... Read More.

Roadwork begins on Route 36 in Bell Township

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Bell Township, PA – PennDOT District 10 began a roadway improvement project, weather permitting, on Monday, May 11, on PA Route 36 in Bell Township, Clearfield County, continuing into Indiana County and Jefferson County. This work will include patching of the roadway and overlay, updates... Read More.

Paving in Penn Highlands DuBois West parking lot this week

Monday, May 11 by wcednews

DuBois, PA – Due to paving scheduled in the hospital's main parking lot for this week (starting May 11), patients and visitors of Penn Highlands DuBois West campus should be aware of traffic flow changes. They'll have signs to direct vehicles where to go.