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Online auction for surplus PennDOT equipment starts this week

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) today announced an online auction giving the public an opportunity to bid on a wide range of surplus Commonwealth equipment, including off-road equipment, dump trucks, and more. The municipal auction will run from Tuesday to July 28, and the public auction will open on July 29 and run through August 14, offering local governments and Pennsylvanians a chance to purchase high-quality, previously state-owned equipment used by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). “Every piece of equipment sold through ...

United by flight

Two Youngsville veterans who had never met until they traded their quiet hometown routines for a front-row seat to history last month through the Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight. Richard Gruber and Ellwood Beck joined 29 other veterans on June 13 and 14 for the Mission 23 Buffalo-Niagara ...

City holds hearing on grant priorities

City of Warren officials held a hearing seeking public input as they begin planning for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, with road improvements once again expected to be a top priority. During the public hearing, city officials outlined the federal grant program, which is administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and discussed the city's community development needs and past projects. The City of Warren expects to receive approximately $306,511 in CDBG funding for 2026. Under program guidelines, at least 70% of ...

Pellegrino’s aims to become year-round gathering place

What began as years of clearing brush and building trails by hand has grown into a new vision for gathering in Warren County. As Pellegrino's Creekside Pavilion prepares for its first full season of concerts, food service and community events, owner Tom Pellegrino says his goal extends beyond live entertainment. "We want to become a place that the community is proud to have," Pellegrino said during a recent interview at the venue. "It's a place for families, friends, great food and live music." Located along Conewango Creek, the outdoor venue features walking paths, fire pits, tree ...

Report provides glimpse into Bush Industries’ final days

JAMESTOWN — The first report by the receiver appointed to oversee the bankruptcy of the Bush Industries and its parent company paints an interesting picture of the company's demise. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Sherbrooke, Québec, eSolutions Furniture was a North American ...

In the Lehigh Valley, the power bill is on the ballot

The largest structure proposed in Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district is a building that will, once completed, contain almost no workers. Across the road from Parkland High School in South Whitehall Township, a developer has drawn up plans for the Atlas data center campus, roughly 5.1 million square feet spanning six buildings, to be supported by its own electric substation. PPL Electric, the utility that serves the Lehigh Valley, says its load could triple over the next 5 to 7 years, and that without new generation the region could see brownouts. The students looking out at that ...