Snow Removal Costs Climb Amid Harsh Winter
State snow removal operations have cost over 7 million dollars this winter. Despite cutbacks in abrasive spreading and a reduced crew, officials say costs stay high as Weather and wind hinder progress. In DuBois a 15 inch one day snowfall marked the worst period. Western Pennsylvania crews face daily snowfalls since Thanksgiving near Erie and in Cambria and Somerset counties.
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Union City Driver Kills Pedestrian in Busy Intersection
Raymond McCrillis, 60, of Union City, was struck by a 1970 pickup at Warden and East High streets and died two hours later at Hamot Hospital. Coroner ruled skull fracture and chest injuries accidental. Witnesses differed on whether he crossed or walked along the road as the truck, driven by Richard J. Wontenay, collided. Damage to the truck was $100. Patrolman Richard Steadman discusses charges with the Erie County DA.
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Hamot
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Grave Street
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Approval of Spring Creek Landfill Milestone in Warren County
State health officials approve a sanitary landfill in Spring Creek Township to address Warren County solid waste. The project, led by a county advisory panel and Warren sanitarian Ronald Brumagin, moves toward engineering design, possible spring operation, and a transfer station for economical waste transport.
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Department
Temperatures Edge Up Amid Ongoing Snow in Corry
The Journal notes a warming trend yet persistent snow in Corry. Mrs Mountain reports last night's low near zero, rising to 15 above by noon, with another six inches overnight. Total snow for the month reaches 14.5 inches and 112.4 inches for the winter. No major utility problems or school closures occurred despite the severe weather.
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Erie Gas Leak Ends Outage After Evacuations
In Erie Pennsylvania residents on the east side returned home after gas crews located a leak in a 10 inch main twenty feet underground near the explosion site. The blast knocked a home off its foundation and another home burned. One resident was hospitalized in satisfactory condition with shock and exposure.
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Pennsylvania Gas Co
Saat
Ohio nursing home blaze kills 21 in Marietta
Fire swept Harmar House Nursing Home in Marietta Ohio killing 21 residents 19 women and 2 men and injuring 27 as neighbors and volunteers aided in rescue in bitter 6 degree weather. Firefighters faced high winds ice and deep smoke with most deaths from smoke inhalation.
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Fitchville
Beman Biehl
Probe Firm Which Stalled Welfare Checks
Harrisburg AP reports the state Justice Department investigates Penna Data Corp of Scranton for late delivery of punch cards delaying about 50 000 welfare checks amid heavy snowfall. Welfare Secretary Stanley A Miller said he asked the attorney general to review the $45 864 contract awarded through competitive bidding as Treasury warned 25 000 checks would be delayed into Monday and Tuesday. The firm blamed snow and said overtime to catch up increased costs. president Frank J Hannon noted the snow disrupted the first batch and the card delays affect all public assistance recipients as welfare card data updates expand.
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Atign
Erie Legal Aid Co op Gets Initial Funds
Harrisburg AP reports a cooperative Erie legal aid venture will receive first funds Monday. A contract for $00,000 initial year will be signed at the state Capitol by state and association officials. The project aims to model a statewide system, though organizers face early challenges.
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Erie
Erie County Legal Services Association
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Snowmobile business denied in residential zoning appeal
The City Zoning Board of Appeals rejected James Consolo's request to operate a snowmobile repair and dealership from his home at 919 East South Street after neighborhood protests and police complaints about late night activity. The board ruled the use not acceptable in a residential area, sending Consolo to court for further action.
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Doc) Long
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Harold Wolfe
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