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Mirabito Announces He Is Running for Re-election

By NCPA
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23 hours 39 min ago

Rick Mirabito announced that he is running for re-election for the office of Representative in the Penna. General Assembly from the 83rd District.  He will be on the ballot in the primary on the Democratic ticket.
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Mirabito to Co-host Hearing on Economic Development

By PA House Democratic Communications Office
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23 hours 46 min ago

WILLIAMSPORT, March 10 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, along with House Commerce Committee Chairman Peter Daley, will host a local public hearing on economic development and job creation on Thursday, March 11.

Details are as follows:

Economic Development and Job Creation Hearing

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 11 more»

PennDOT Updates

By PennDOT
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2 days 22 hours ago

PennDOT posting 10 more roads in Bradford County

Montoursville - PennDOT is advising motorists in Bradford County that another 10 roads will soon be posted with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.

The following state highways will get the weight restrictions along their entire lengths: more»

PA Top-Ranked for Delivering on Federal Recovery Program

By PennDOT
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3 days 5 hours ago

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania is the top-ranked large state - and ranks third overall - for the speed with which its Department of Transportation started and delivered projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to a Congressional committee. more»

Daylight Detours for Sections of Route 4012 Project in Ralpho Township

By PennDOT
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3 days 6 hours ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- Motorists in Northumberland County are advised that two sections of the Route 4012 (Snydertown Road, Bottle Drive) project will involve daylight detours due to the type of drainage work involved.  Large, deep cross pipes will be replaced. more»

Everett Says Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available

By Feed: Rep. Garth Everett
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Mon, 03/08/2010 - 07:00

Trout stocking schedules are now available at Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming)’s district office in preparation for opening day of trout season in April.

Applications for State Education Assistance Grants Now Available, Says Everett

By Feed: Rep. Garth Everett
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Thu, 03/04/2010 - 07:00

Students seeking state higher education assistance grants for the 2010-11 academic year may now begin submitting applications, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) said today.

Wmspt Mayor Campana Press Conference Video

By Kathy Kolb
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1 week 3 days ago

Williamsport Mayor Campana spoke to the press Monday afternoon concerning multiple shootings over the weekend.

The Mayor stressed the need to move forward with deploying surveillance cameras, which is being held up by city council. He asked people to contact City Council and his office to support the cameras. more»

Red Covered Bridge in Union County under Rehabilitation

By PennDOT
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1 week 3 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- The rehabilitation of the Red Covered Bridge over Penns Creek in Hartley Township, Union County is under way this year. more»

Speed Limits Reduced to 45 MPH

By PennDOT
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1 week 6 days ago

Motorists Urged to Avoid Unnecessary Travel

HARRISBURG -- As of 5:30 a.m. today, state officials added Interstates and expressways in south-central Pennsylvania to the list of those where the speed limit has been reduced to 45 miles per hour.
The lower limits were imposed on: more»

Lycoming County to Handle More Municipal Taxes

By Sandy Dougherty
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1 week 6 days ago

LYCOMING COUNTY -- Three more municipalities will take advantage of Lycoming County’s tax collection services. At its weekly Commissioners meeting, Thursday, February 25, County Commissioners voted to approve agreements to take over collecting municipal and real estate taxes for Gamble Township, and Muncy and Jersey Shore Boroughs. more»

Mirabito brings constituent concerns to House Appropriations Committee

By Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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2 weeks 1 day ago

HARRISBURG, Feb. 22 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, told the House Appropriations Committee today that jobs, holding the line on state spending and protecting the programs our most vulnerable citizens depend on are top priorities for the residents of the 83rd Legislative District. more»

Bridgework Planned

By PennDOT
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2 weeks 3 days ago

Nordmont Road Bridge Repairs In Progress; Bridge Expected to Reopen to Traffic by This Weekend

MONTOURSVILLE - A PennDOT bridge crew in Sullivan County began emergency repairs to a flood-damaged Muncy Creek Bridge on Nordmont Road (State Route 2002) in Davidson Township today. more»

More Roads Posted in Tioga County

By PennDOT
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2 weeks 6 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT is advising motorists in Tioga County that six more roads will soon be posted with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.

The following state highways will get the weight restrictions along the sections noted below: more»

Rendell Directs Early Release of Liquid Fuel Payments

By PennDOT
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2 weeks 6 days ago

HARRISBURG -- To aid local governments with mounting winter storm cleanup costs, Governor Edward G. Rendell today directed the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to release early $308 million in liquid fuels payments. more»

DEP to Hold Drinking Water Source Protection Workshop

By Department of Environmental Protection
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2 weeks 6 days ago

WILKES-BARRE -- The Department of Environmental Protection today invited water suppliers and local officials to learn how they can work together to better protect drinking water sources at a free workshop to be held next month in Bethlehem, Northampton County. more»

Route 35 Bridge Rehabilitation Starts in March

By PennDOT
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2 weeks 6 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- An economic recovery contract that includes rehabilitation work on three bridges, one in Snyder County and two in Columbia County, will begin in Snyder County during the week of March 1. more»

Recovery Money at Work

By Sandy Dougherty
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2 weeks 6 days ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- So just where is all that federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) money going, and has it really had an impact in Northcentral Pennsylvania? According to PennDOT District Executive Sandra Tosca, P.E., a lot of bridges and roads are getting fixed, projects PennDOT would not have accomplished without the federal funds. more»

PA Reports Record Low Number of Highway Deaths in 2009

By PennDOT
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3 weeks 1 day ago

HARRISBURG -- The number of fatalities on Pennsylvania highways in 2009 dropped to 1,256, the lowest number since recordkeeping began in 1928, PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E., said today.

The previous low was 1,328 in 1944; in 2008 the commonwealth saw 1,468 traffic fatalities. more»

PennDOT Projects on the Horizon

By PennDOT
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3 weeks 1 day ago

Bridge Replacement Project Prep Work Starts
Contractor Don E. Bower, Inc. will begin site preparation work for a bridge replacement on Route 225, about a half-mile north of Red Cross in Northumberland County during the week of March 8. more»

PA Fisheries Report Sets Management Objectives

By Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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3 weeks 1 day ago

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today announced the release of a fisheries recommendation for management of water released to Delaware River tributaries from New York City water supply reservoirs. more»

Mirabito announces $128,000-plus recycling grant for Williamsport

By House Democratic Communications Office
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3 weeks 1 day ago

WILLIAMSPORT, Feb. 17 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, announced today that Williamsport will receive a $128,821 Recycling Development and Implementation Grant from the state to help with its yard waste program. more»

Applications Now Available for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Says Everett

By Feed: Rep. Garth Everett
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Tue, 02/16/2010 - 07:00

Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 are now available.

PennDOT Posting State Route 4039 in Bradford County

By PennDOT
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3 weeks 5 days ago

Montoursville - PennDOT is advising motorists in Bradford County that another road will be posted with a permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.

The following state highway will get the weight restriction along its entire length: more»

Governor Rendell Offers 2010-11 Budget

By NorthcentralPA.com
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3 weeks 5 days ago

Governor Edward G. Rendell today proposed a budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 that requires no tax increases to balance and holds the line on spending in most areas where cost increases are not mandated by law. more»

EPA Announces Grant Competition for Communities Wanting to Reduce Pollution at Local Level

By NorthcentralPA.com
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4 weeks 2 days ago

PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making nearly $2 million available in 2010 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. more»

PennDOT Posting Charleston Street, Charleston Road in Tioga County

By PennDOT
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4 weeks 2 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT is advising motorists in Tioga County that five more roads will soon be posted with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.

The following state highways will get the weight restrictions along their entire lengths:
more»

Mirabito reacts to governor's proposed 2010-11 budget

By NorthcentralPA.com
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4 weeks 2 days ago

Says bringing tax equity and reducing spending need to be top priorities

HARRISBURG, Feb. 9 – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, released the following statement regarding Gov. Ed Rendell's proposed 2010-11 budget: more»

Mirabito's Second Stage Loan bill received favorably by Senate Democrats

By NorthCentralPA.com
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4 weeks 3 days ago

HARRISBURG, Feb. 5 – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, designed to help high-tech, life science and manufacturing businesses grow has been received favorably by state Senate Democrats. more»

River Road Guide Rail Work Starts Feb. 10

By PennDOT
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5 weeks 10 hours ago

A daylight-only detour from approximately noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday will be implemented on River Road in White Deer Township, Union County starting Wednesday, Feb. 10.

The afternoon, weekday detours will use Old Route 15 and the north section of Tabernacle Road. more»

Police Plan Aggressive, Impaired Driving Enforcement

By PennDOT
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5 weeks 10 hours ago

PennDOT is reminding motorists to drive safely by avoiding aggressive driving behaviors and not driving impaired. PennDOT has paired with local and state police for impaired driving enforcement and cracking down on driving too fast for conditions. more»

Mercer Named PennDOT Employee of the Year

By PennDOT
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5 weeks 2 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE --     Jennifer Mercer, clerk typist II, has been named the PennDOT District 3-0 district office Employee of the Year for 2009.

Jennifer joined the Human Resource Team in August of 2007 as a temporary employee, staffing the reception area. more»

Tewksbury Hollow Road Long-term Lane Restriction in Place

By PennDOT
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5 weeks 3 days ago

 Motorists in Bradford County are advised that a section of State Route 1014 (Tewksbury Hollow Road) in Tuscarora Township will remain a single lane long-term following last week's flooding. more»

Dymeck Promoted to Deputy Fire Chief

By City of Williamsport
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5 weeks 6 days ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- The Williamsport Bureau of Fire announced the promotion of David G. Dymeck to the rank of Deputy Chief. 

The promotion will take affect on Monday, February 1st, 2010.  more»

Tioga Route 15 Resurfacing Contract Awarded

By PennDOT
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6 weeks 1 day ago

PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of another transportation contract financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This resurfacing project will benefit more than eight miles of Route 15 in Tioga County. more»

Mirabito to Host Local Town Hall Meeting

By NorthcentralPA.com
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6 weeks 1 day ago

WILLIAMSPORT – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, announced today that he will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11 in South Williamsport.

The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at Valley Inn, 204 Valley St., South Williamsport. more»

PennDOT notes multiple road closures due to flooding Monday

By Kathy Kolb
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6 weeks 1 day ago

Travel Advisory

January 28, 2010 @ 3:15 p.m.

Flooded Roads in North Central PA

Montoursville - The following state roads are currently closed due to flooding:
(Changes from the last update are shown with an *)

Columbia County
SR 4023 (Spruce Run Road) in Madison Township, near the intersection with Route 4025; more»

State Rep Mirabito Slates Town Hall Meeting

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6 weeks 6 days ago

WILLIAMSPORT -- State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, will host a town hall meeting on Thursday for residents of the 83rd Legislative District to discuss state issues of most importance to them.

Details are as follows:

Rep. Mirabito's Town Hall Meeting
7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21
Loyalsock Township Fire Hall
715 Northway Road more»

Fish, Boat Commission Sets Winter Meeting

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6 weeks 6 days ago

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will hold its winter quarterly meeting on Jan. 27-28 at its Harrisburg office. more»

Fish, Boat Commission Names Acting Director

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6 weeks 6 days ago

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) today named Brian Barner as the agency’s acting executive director, effective upon the retirement of Dr. Douglas Austen at the close of business today. Commissioners appointed Mr. Barner during a special meeting in Harrisburg. more»

PennDOT Awards Transportation Stimulus Contract

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6 weeks 6 days ago

Microsurfacings Planned for Routes 87 and 14

MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT District 3 today announced the award of another transportation stimulus contract in north central Pennsylvania financed with federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). more»

Everett Encourages Residents to Use Road-Damage Hotline to Report Poor Road Conditions

By Feed: Rep. Garth Everett
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Fri, 01/22/2010 - 07:00

Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) is encouraging motorists to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to report potholes and other problems with state roads.

Boback, Everett and Millard Remind Residents about Marcellus Shale Meetings

By Feed: Rep. Garth Everett
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Wed, 01/20/2010 - 07:00

Reps. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming), Garth Everett (R-Lycoming) and David Millard (R-Columbia) are reminding residents about three meetings hosted by the Columbia County Land Owners Coalition regarding drilling into the Marcellus shale.

PA Counties Identify Marcellus Shale as Priority

By PA Environment Digest
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7 weeks 2 days ago

County leaders from throughout Pennsylvania this week unveiled their list of ten key legislative priorities for 2010 aimed at assuring adequate funding for human services, tax equity for local residents, government efficiency and seeking cost savings while working to assure that funding decisions at the state level do not adversely impact local taxpayers. more»

On the Senate/House Agenda/Session Schedule

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7 weeks 2 days ago

Here's the latest session schedule, Senate and House Calendars and Committee schedules--

Session Schedule

The Senate and House return to voting session on January 25.

The House's 2010 session schedule--
January 25, 26, 27 (non-voting)
February 8, 9, 10
March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 more»

Governor Cuts $5 Million More from Environmental Agencies

By PA Environment Digest
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7 weeks 2 days ago

Gov. Rendell this week announced $5 million in additional cuts to the departments of Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources as part of a package of $161 million in additional cuts he said in December were needed to help balance the state budget in the face of declining state revenues. more»

PennDOT Posts Roads in Bradford

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7 weeks 4 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT is advising motorists in Bradford County that another three roads will soon be posted with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.

The following state highways will get the weight restrictions along their entire lengths: more»

Mirabito to Host Local Town Hall Meeting

By NorthCentralPA.com
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7 weeks 4 days ago

WILLIAMSPORT – State Rep. Rick Mirabito, D-Lycoming, will host a town hall meeting on Jan. 21 in Loyalsock Township.

Residents of the 83rd Legislative District are invited to discuss state issues of importance to them. more»

Online Service for Personalized Plates

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7 weeks 4 days ago

HARRISBURG -- Drivers can now go online to check the availability of personalized license plates before submitting an application to  PennDOT. more»

PennDOT Slates Radio PSA Contest

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7 weeks 4 days ago

HARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania high school students are invited to help remind motorists to drive safely by participating in a radio contest sponsored by PennDOT. more»

PennDOT Posts Roads in Tioga

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7 weeks 4 days ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT is advising motorists in Tioga County that five more roads will soon be posted with permanent, year-round, 10-ton weight restrictions.

The following state highways will get the weight restrictions along their entire lengths: more»

Call 800 FIX ROAD to Report Potholes

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8 weeks 1 day ago

MONTOURSVILLE -- PennDOT District 3 today reminds motorists that potholes and other roadway concerns on state roads can be reported to the department by calling (800) FIX ROAD.

With the frigid temperatures and frequent precipitation that has fallen around the region in recent weeks, potholes are forming more rapidly than usual on many area roadways. more»

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