Brockport News

Federal and state mining agencies and other officials are investigating the death of a worker who was killed yesterday inside a mine in Horton, Elk County. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“We are excited about his campaign because he offers Republicans the best opportunity to win back this seat in the fall.”

If the race came down to endorsements, Lance Rogers would be the Republican nominee to run in Pennsylvania's 17th state Senate District. via Tony Phyrillas

“Most of our trips are east and west. Like today I could have gotten on 219 if was completed and made a run down to I-68 and over to I-70 toward Hagerstown. But now I have to go on the turnpike to Breezewood and get on I-70 there”

Pa. group wants project completed Cumberland Times-News Some people say U.S. Route 219 in nearby Pennsylvania is a road to nowhere. via Cumberland Times-News

“We're also looking at other options, including oversized signage so maybe people will take more notice.”

According to PennDOT District 2 Safety Press Officer Ida Reams, a "radar controlled speed display sign" was placed yesterday afternoon along state Route 219 near Johnsonburg. via The Daily Press

“There's no four-lane access in and out of Johnstown. This would give them the access.”

Somerset County officials want to meet with Gov. Ed Rendell to lobby for the state to reinsert $9 million in funding for the completion of U.S. Route 219. via Cumberland Times-News

“We want to have a good conservation message in the Visitors Center so that if people don't see an elk, they're still getting that message”

During the banquet, Rawley Cogan gave a presentation detailing the proposed Pennsylvania Wilds Elk Country Visitors Center. via The Daily Press

“There are a lot of unexplored treasures here waiting to be discovered”

PLYMOUTH TWP. Among the old foundations that used to be a park near the St. Mary's Cemetery, there is a champion. via Times Leader

“Residents of Somerset County have been patiently waiting for over 40 years to have this road constructed”

The Somerset County commissioners are encouraging the public to attend a press conference at 2 p.m. Friday in the rotunda of the Somerset County Office Building, 300 N. Center Ave. via The Daily American

The Sandy Township Police Department reported an auto accident involving a 78-year-old Brockway man. via GantDaily.com

“It's been four to five times better”

Bradford Regional Airport officials have hired a marketing representative to help guide the facility through its newly established marketing initiative. via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“The last 150 people or so had power again by 1 p.m.”

A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation plow truck crashed around 3:13 a.m. Wednesday on Route 59 near the Federal Correctional Institution-McKean in Lafayette Township, causing a power outage to the ... via The Bradford Era - Bradford

“Membership Drive. The drive will begin on Feb. 1 and run through Mar. 31. "The yearly fee is minimal compared to the cost someone would pay without it”

Its that time of year again. Spring is quickly approaching, and so is the Ridgway Ambulance "Membership Drive. via Ridgway Record

“Later tonight, they could start blowing as much as 55 mph.”

The elements continue to hamper Bradford and its neighbors. At 10:36 a.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service in State College issued a high wind warning for several Pennsylvania counties, including McKean, ... via The Bradford Era - Bradford

A Wilcox man was killed in a two-vehicle crash yesterday morning at approximately 6:35 a.m. on U. S Route 219. via Ridgway Record

“I have really enjoyed working with the contractor on this project”

Francis J. Palo Inc. of Clarion, Pa., remains slightly ahead of schedule as it completes work on a six-span bridge over the Clarion River, which is part of a new Route 219 Bypass around the city of Johnsonburg, ... via Construction Equipment Guide