County and state wrestle over Shawville plant emissions
Clearfield County officials touted RRI Energy upgrades at the Shawville Generating Station to cut mercury and nitrogen oxide emissions and address river discharges while a state budget stalemate threatens pay for up to 80 000 workers. They cited ongoing engineering work and a planned River Hill Power Plant as part of the region being a future energy hub. The dispute follows regulatory questions on mercury cuts and pollution controls amid lawsuits and court actions.
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Clearfield County
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Winners announced at Curwensville Days contests and events
Winners for the baby and pet contests will be announced Friday at about 9 30 p m. Proceeds help defray Curwensville Days festival expenses. The icy baking contest drew 20 entries with top prizes awarded in several categories including cookies breads and kids division. Today features a 6 p m bandshell performance and 8 p m DJ Rocks with fiddling contest and Moore Brothers concert tomorrow. The summer book sale runs tomorrow through Friday at the Curwensville Public Library with free admission and parking.
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Curwensville
Shaina Franson
Joslyn Smeal
Miriam Swager
Stephanie Errigo
Hannah Hoover
Grampian
Gabrielle Lamadue
Clearfield
Candy
Jean’ Riddle
Shirley Evans
Marie Straw
Irvin Park
Dance Company
D.J. Rocks
Moore Brothers
Curwensville Public Library
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PO district mulls ACCESS funded staff three new positions
Dr. Benson proposed creating three ACCESS funded roles to avoid district costs. A part time ACCESS clerk, speech support, and classroom assistants would be funded by ACCESS and dissolved if funding ends. The plan aims to help students in general ed while shifting away from personal care aides.
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Pamela Stone
Special Education Department
P O
Schoo Board
Don Blake
Borough weighs EPA grant use amid storm water fears
Council discussed using 485000 of EPA grant funds to reduce PENNVEST debt or fund drainage inlets while storm water flooding from Moshannon Creek creates concern among residents Barb Kephart and Bryan Barton. Borough manager noted DEP consent orders mandated sewer work and that PENNVEST matching may not be possible, leaving a choice between further drainage work or seeking other funds.
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Stiffler, McGraw & Associates
EPA
U.S
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Clabaugh
Barb Kephart
Bryan Barton
Ments
Ms. Kephart
Knowles
Moshannon Creek
State Department of Environmental Protection
Pennvest
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Regional council debates traffic study and trail access needs
Regional police praised for efficiency while council opposed HB 1500 and discussed a request from Rita Knepp to study speed on Route 322 near Cold Stream Dam. Knepp seeks access allowances for horse and buggy at Cold Stream Recreation Park ramp amid ADA and DCNR funding concerns.
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Rita Knepp
State Department of Transportation
Cold Stream Dam
Ms. Knepp
Cold Stream
John Clabaugh
Stiffler, McGraw & Associates
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DCNR
State Department of Environmental Protection
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Pipe Line Road
Patrick Fanelli
Andrews & Board Law Offices
Harry Wood
Wilks
Curwensville Council weighs ADA trail and events plan
Curwensville officials discussed adding directional signage to the river access, developing an ADA compliant alternate trail, and partnering with local businesses and regional agencies to promote Irvin Park. Insurance for three monuments was approved, and Teamsters contract talks were set for year end. A Snappy’s store planning move at Splash Auto Wash site was noted. Next meeting August 10.
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Curulla
Carey
Tom Aaron
Curwensville
Pike Township
Helmbold & Stewart Group
Clearfield
John Winters
Teamsters
White Oak
Crew Gs
Winters
Wrigleworth
Ms. Komonczi
Snappy’s
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Filbert Streets
State Department of Transportation
Curwensville Borough
Officials Review Generating Station Plan
McCracken said the commissioners are comfortable with the company's generating station plan. Mrs. McMillen urged better communications between the commissioners and the company and noted RRI Energy officials promised to attend a future commissioners' meeting.
Lawrence Township planning clears two subdivisions
Lawrence supervisors heard resident complaints about a junkyard like property. Lawhead sent an enforcement letter to Weisgarber awaiting a reasonable response before further action. The board approved two subdivisions: Nelson Farm by Ernie Carns and the Lillian Strickland estate by Curry And Associates for a mobile home settlement. Aug. 11 meeting set at 7 p.m.
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Lawhead
Weisgarber
Grants Township
Et. 1
Nelson Farm
Ernie Carns
Sam Yost
Melissa Thorp
Curry and Associates
Lillian Strickland
Lawrence Township Planning Commission
Walker's gressional bid tainted by prior charges
The Progress reports that in August 2007, former associate Walker was accused by an ex-girlfriend of recording her with a cell phone. He pleaded guilty in May to disorderly conduct and related charges, receiving probation, while burglary and stalking counts were dropped. He later lost the primary to Glenn Thompson.
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