Wolf Administration Wraps Up 2021 Construction Season in Northeastern PA As 2021 nears its end, PennDOT Engineering District 4 is wrapping up another busy construction season in northeastern Pennsylvania. “The 2021 construction season presented us with some unexpected challenges, including two major tropical storms that created additional projects in all six counties,” said PennDOT District 4 Executive Richard Roman, P.E. “Our design, construction and maintenance teams came together to find innovative solutions, complete most projects ahead of schedule, and kept the importance of safety for the traveling public and our employees at the forefront at all times.” The six-county district, which includes Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties opened bids for 68 contracts totaling nearly $197 million in value. Of those contracts, 48 were for roadway work and 20 were for bridge work. Work was performed on 55 state-owned bridges by contractors. This included the replacement or rehabilitation of 47 bridges and preservation work on eight bridges to extend their life. Work was performed on 279 state-owned bridges PennDOT crews. The district has been able to stretch limited resources by using in-house capabilities to complete work. More than 205 miles of paving and 561 miles of seal coating (oil and chip) were completed by contractors and PennDOT crews in the district in 2021. In addition to programmed work, the district responded to challenges following the flooding and above-average precipitation that has impacted northeastern Pennsylvania in 2021. Flood damage for most sites occurs during the event itself, but in some cases embankment failures or landslides occur several months or even years later. While repairs for most of the damaged areas are complete or are currently under repair, the long-term impacts from the flooding will be felt for many years. Below is a list by county of the major projects that were under construction in the district in 2021. Some of the largest are multi-year projects that started prior to 2021. Lackawanna County: Interstate 84 over Lackawanna Railroad, Roaring Brook and Route 435, Dunmore Borough, bridge replacement and interchange reconfiguration. Construction will continue through 2026. $113.2 million;I-84, Roaring Brook Township, resurfacing of I-84 eastbound and westbound and bridge rehabilitation. Construction will continue through 2023. $18.9 million;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 407 over Lackawanna Lake, North Abington Township. Construction will continue through 2022. $1.9 million;Bridge preservation, various routes and municipalities. Construction will continue through 2022. $5.6 million;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 6006 over Racket Brook, City of Carbondale. Construction will be completed in 2021. $796,000;Emergency bridge repair on Route 690 over Bear Brook, Moscow Borough. Completed in 2021. $92,000;Resurfacing 12 roadway miles, various routes and municipalities. Construction will continue through 2022. $4.8 million;Route 1037, Dickson City Borough, Dundaff Street Flood Repairs. Construction was completed in 2021. $473,000;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 4005 over D&H Railroad, Benton Township. Construction will continue through 2022. $2.4 million;Milling and resurfacing on I-84 and ramps in Lackawanna and Wayne counties. Construction will be completed in 2022. $17.5 million;Guiderail project on I-80 and I -81 mile marker 143 to 160 complete in 2021. Planned for 2022 is mile marker 160 to 232 on I-81 and I-84. I-80 work is planned for 2023. $15.9 million;Keystone College Community Gateway Project. Completed in 2021. $826,000; andPaving on Route 1010 and Route 3018. Construction completed in 2021. ADA ramps have also been started on other state routes. Final paving in 2022 on Routes 247, 2026, 2028, 3033 and 6011. Construction will be completed in 2022. $4.2 million. Luzerne County: Culvert replacement on Route 239 in Huntington Township. Construction completed in the summer of 2021. $420,000;Culvert replacement on Route 118 in Lehman Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $1.1 million;Culvert conversion on Route 315 in the Borough of Laflin. Construction will be completed in 2021. $140,000;Multiple bridge preservations on Route 309 in Kingston, Hanover, and Foster townships, Bridges in the project were Route 309 Section P15 over Toby Creek, Route 309 Section P16 over Toby Creek, Route 309 Section P14 over Pine Run, and Route 2044 Section P18 over Pond Creek. Construction will be completed in 2021. $1.3 million;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 2010 over Route 29 in Hanover Township. Completed in 2021. $4.2 million;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 11 over Norfolk Southern, Reading, Northern, and Blue Mountain Railroad, and Mill Creek in the Borough of Dupont. Construction will be completed in 2022. $1.9 million;Roadway extension on Route 424 in Hazle Township. Construction will be completed in 2024. $17 million;Surface treatment project in various municipalities and including Route 18, Route 1013, Route 1015, Route 1029, Route 2025, Route 2027, Route 2028, Route 2020, Route 2035, and Route 3030. Construction will be completed in 2022. $6.5 million;Resurfacing project in various municipalities and including Route 315, Route 1014, Route 1019, Route 2013, Route 2022, and Route 3021. Construction will be completed in 2022. $4.7 million;Safety improvement project on Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre Township. Construction will be completed in 2022. $1.3 million;Resurfacing on Route 315 in the Borough of Laflin, Plains Township, and Jenkins Township. Construction will be completed in 2022. $1.9 million;Resurfacing in various municipalities on Routes 11, 2019, 309, 92, and 2045. Construction will be completed in 2022. $9.3 million;Bridge preservation on I-81 in Hanover Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, and the Borough of Ashley. Construction will be completed in 2023. $7.3 million;Route 2036 in Bear Creek Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Henri. Construction was completed in October 2021. $369,000;Route 2039 in Plains Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction was completed in October 2021. $194,856;Route 239 in Nescopeck Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction was completed in October 2021. $55,000;Route 2035 in Bear Creek Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction was completed in October 2021. $246,147;Route 2020 in the City of Wilkes-Barre, Bridge Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction will be completed in 2022. $415,510;Route 2036 in Bear Creek Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction will be completed by the end of 2021. $448,003; andRoute 437 in Wright Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction will be completed in the spring of 2022. $213,670.40. Pike County Culvert rehabilitation on Route 507 in Palmyra Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $843,062;Milford-Bushkill roadway reconstruction including realignment and shoulder/lane widening on Route 2021 in Lehman Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $30 million; Reconstruction, resurfacing and rehabilitation and culvert conversion on Route 6 between Boroughs of Milford and Matamoras. Construction will be completed in 2021. $5.1 million;Slope repair on Route 2002 in Delaware Township. Construction will be completed in 2022. $547,000;High friction surface treatment safety improvements on Route 6, Route 507 and Route 2021. Construction will be completed in 2021. $397,000;Resurfacing on Route 590 in Blooming Grove Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $926,000;Cleaning and washing various bridge structures located within PennDOT District 4. Project will be completed in 2021. $623,000;Paving on Route 739 in Delaware Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $2 million;Route 6 in Lackawaxen Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction completed in 2021. $69,426;Route 1012 and Route 1014, Shohola Township and Lackawaxen Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Projects from Hurricane Ida. Construction completed in 2021. $149,000; andRoute 2009 in Dingman Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project from Hurricane Ida. Construction will be completed in 2021. $23,000. Susquehanna County Lanesboro Streetscape Project. Completed in September 2021. $620,000;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 11, Route 29 and Route 1011. Completed in July 2021. $3 million;Rehabilitation of Route 11 bridge over railroad in Great Bend and emergency deck repair on Route 4008. Completed in September 2021. $820,000;I-81 in Great Bend to New Milford from mile marker 223 to 232. Construction will be completed in 2021. $3.5 million;Local bridge replacement on Carmalt Road in Choconut Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $1.1 million;Replacement of three box culverts and intersection realignment at Route 267/Route 706 intersection in Rush Township. Realignment completed in September 2021. Box culverts will be replaced in 2022. Construction will be completed in 2022. $4.3 million;Bridge replacement with box culvert on Route 1033 in Great Bend. Construction will be completed in 2021. $1 million;Bridge replacement on Route 1010 in Oakland Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $1.9 million;Emergency slide repair on Route 11 in Great Bend. Completed in March 2021. 280,000;Bridge replacements on Route 3029 in Jessup Township. Construction will be completed in 2023. $2.1 million;Base repair on multiple state routes in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. Construction will be completed in 2022. $3.6 million;Base repair on multiple state routes in Susquehanna, Wyoming and Pike counties. Work in Susquehanna County planned to begin in 2021, with Wyoming and Pike in 2022. Construction will be completed in 2022. $2.1 million;Slide repair on Route 1009 in Harmony Township. Construction will be completed in 2022. $585,000; andPaving on Routes 11, 858 and 1031 in Susquehanna County and Route 87 in Wyoming County. Construction will be completed in September 2022. $4 million. Wayne County Surface treatment on Route 6, Route 196 and Route 296 in Wayne County and Route 92 in Wyoming County. Construction will be completed in 2021. $2.3 million;Pavement base repairs on Route 191, Route 247, Route 371, Route 652, Route 670, Route 11, Route 1014, Route 3028, Route 2048, Route 2049, Route 4021, Route 4023, Route 4025 and Route 4031 in various municipalities in Wayne County. Construction will be completed in 2021. $2.4 million;Bridge preservation on Route 507 in Dreher Township, SR 4003 in Dyberry Township and SR 3003 in Eaton Township, Wyoming County. Construction will be completed in 2022. $915,000;Resurfacing on Route 191 in various municipalities. Project was completed in 2021. $4.5 million;Paving on SR 6, SR 652 and SR 4005 in various municipalities. Construction will be completed in 2022. $4.4 million;Route 3017 in Salem Township, Roadway Emergency Flood Project. Construction will be completed in 2022. $208,000;Bridge preservation on I-84, Route 196, Route 670, Route 11 and Route 3028 in various municipalities. Construction will be completed in 2021. $843,000;Resurfacing on Route 11 and Route 2013 in Dyberry Township. Construction will be completed in 2021. $1.5 million; andPavement Base repair on various SRs in Wayne County. Construction completed 2021. 3.5 million. Wyoming County Rehabilitation of three structures on Route 1027, Route 292 and Route 2031. Completed in May 2021. $2.4 million;Bridge rehabilitation on Route 29 and Route 87 over the Susquehanna River and Route 4002. Construction was completed in April 2021. $430,000;Stone laid arch rehabilitation on Route 92 in Falls Township. Construction will be completed in 2022. $1.6 million; andSlide repair on Route 87 at Sullivan County Line. Construction will be completed in 2022. $2.6 million. 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The Wright Center to Deploy CDC-Funded ‘Community Vaccine Ambassadors’ The Wright Center for Community Health has been selected as one of 15 health centers across the nation to participate in a grant-funded Community Vaccine Ambassador Project, aimed at increasing COVID-19 immunizations among groups that historically have been marginalized. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will fund the initiative, which involves health centers in 12 states. The project is being conducted in partnership with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and the National Association of Community Health Centers. The Wright Center will receive $200,000 in grant funding to focus on administering vaccines to individuals with substance use disorders and individuals who experience homelessness. These populations have been identified as being at increased risk for COVID-19 infection because, among other reasons, they “experience barriers to accessing health care and might have low levels of trust in the medical system due to previous experiences of trauma or stigma,” according to the project’s organizers. The Wright Center’s community health workers and certified recovery specialists will serve as project “ambassadors,” providing vaccination education and information over the year-long project to people in the organization’s five-county service area in Northeast Pennsylvania. Since December 2020, when the new COVID-19 vaccines first became available, The Wright Center has administered more than 40,500 vaccine doses. The federal Health Resources and Services Administration earlier this year presented a 2021 Community Health Quality Recognition award to The Wright Center, recognizing the nonprofit organization’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts in response to the public health crisis. The Wright Center, which serves as one of about 50 Pennsylvania-designated Opioid Use Disorder Centers of Excellence, has significant experience in treating and supporting individuals who are coping with substance use disorder. It has assisted individuals living in recovery who have been involved in the criminal justice system, and it co-founded the region’s Healthy Maternal Opiate Medical Support (MOMS) program, which assists pregnant and new mothers who have a substance use disorder. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health, call 570.343.2383 or go to TheWrightCenter.org.
NeighborWorks NEPA Receives Grant from AllOne Foundation & Charities NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks) is pleased to announce it has received a $100,000 grant from the AllOne Foundation & Charities to be used towards expansion of Aging in Place services. The goal of this program will be to provide resources to help older adults overcome social isolation and health issues. These funds will be used to increase and expand Aging in Place services with a focus on social isolation prevention. NeighborWorks will additionally be increasing the volunteer opportunities available to older adults through an expansion and reorganization of the volunteer program. The Aging in Place program has worked with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) through a two-year funding partnership with the Moses Taylor Foundation to recruit, train and support volunteers for the Friendly Visitor/CARE calls program to combat social isolation. This program connects volunteers aged 55 and over with older adults to engage, provide resource connection, virtual activities and someone to connect with. This program will be modified in the coming year to use recommendations from the larger senior social isolation prevention plan being undertaken by the United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties and funded by the Moses Taylor Foundation. As restrictions continue to lift from the COVID-19 pandemic and individuals become more comfortable interacting with others, NeighborWorks will reorganize and expand volunteer opportunities for civic organizations, community clubs, students, churches, schools, businesses, individuals and families. This is all with a focus on direct service to improve the lives of older adults in the community. “We are most thankful to the AllOne Foundation for their support as a key partner of our Aging in Place program,” Jesse Ergott, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania President & CEO, said of the award. “Over 400 older adults have received Aging in Place services since the start of the program, and this funding will allow us to make more improvements for older adults in areas that include critical safety modifications, financial coaching, and senior isolation prevention.” Funds from AllOne Foundation & Charities will be used to serve approximately 225 older adults aged 60 and over who are at or under 80% of their home counties’ area median income. The redesigned NeighborWorks Volunteer Program will increase volunteer opportunities for various projects for older adults including the Friendly Visitor Program, expanded small home repair services and smart home device installation. Over 4,700 volunteers have been deployed by NeighborWorks over the past decade. “AllOne Foundation & Charities looks to our partners to measurably improve access to health care in our community. The Aging in Place programs offered by NeighborWorks NEPA are an outstanding example of the power of front-line, community-based services directly reaching our senior family members, neighbors and friends. The impact of their innovative, agile and compassionate service is significant,” said John Cosgrove, Executive Director of AllOne Foundation & Charities.” Additionally, to increase mobility and ability to provide volunteer services to older adults, a cargo van will be purchased through funds acquired by the AllOne Foundation & Charities and co-branded with the foundation.
Geisinger Limits Visitors, Sets Restrictions to Help Protect Against COVID Spread As COVID-19 cases continue to increase systemwide, Geisinger is limiting visitors for inpatient settings. Effective, Monday, Dec. 20, one visitor is permitted per hospitalized adult patient. Other family members, friends and general visitors will not be permitted at this time. In our system, one in four inpatients has COVID and we are reaching or exceeding capacity in some hospitals. These guidelines protect the health and safety of our patients and staff. Having fewer visitors allows our staff to focus on treating our patients. The visitor must be designated and wear a wristband the entire time the patient is hospitalized. Visiting hours are between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. All patients and visitors must wear a mask when on Geisinger property, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors who do not comply with Geisinger’s policies, such as masking, will lose their visiting rights. For general questions and information about COVID-19, visit geisinger.org/coronavirus.
Penn State Scranton Real Estate Classes Penn State Scranton’s Center for Business Development and Community Outreach announce the dates for Real Estate Prelicensing Classes. Penn State Scranton offers a variety of real estate courses designed to prepare individuals for careers in the real estate field. Who should attend? Individuals interested in exploring Real Estate as a professionInterested in completing the education requirements for the PA Real Estate Commission Salesperson’s license examination.Anyone who has a personal interest in learning about Real Estate. Required Real Estate Salesperson Pre-licensing Courses The Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission approves the educational requirements for the salesperson’s examination. Both classes do not need to be taken at the same time, however both are required to sit for the real estate salesperson exam. RE 5016A Real Estate Fundamentals (30 hours) – $199 A foundation for the study of real estate in Pennsylvania, covering language, principles, and laws that govern the business. This course provides the student with a basic foundation for additional study and to support the practice of real estate in Pennsylvania. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the language, principles and laws that govern the business of real estate. Emphasis is on the underlying concepts of land, property, rights in the realty and the means, methods and laws that govern the conveyance of these rights. This class fulfills the 30 hr. requirement of instruction in the following schedule: Dates: January 31, 2022 – April 4, 2022Time: Mondays, 6 pm – 9 pmLocation: Penn State Scranton Campus – 120 Ridgeview Drive Dunmore PA 18512Register Online RE 5017A Real Estate Practice (45 hours) – $299 An introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. Examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide a working knowledge of the forms and documents used-including the related mathematics. This course provides the student with an introduction to all facets of the real estate business, including a survey of areas of specialization, with emphasis on the role of a real estate agent in residential brokerage. The course includes an examination of a real estate transaction, designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the forms and documents used along with related mathematics. This class fulfills the 45 hr. requirement of instruction in the following schedule: Dates: February 2, 2022 – April 25, 2022Days and Time: Wednesdays 6 pm – 9 pm February 2 – April 6, 2022Mondays and Wednesdays 6 pm – 9 pm April 11, 13, 18, 20 & 25, 2022Location: Penn State Scranton Campus – 120 Ridgeview Drive Dunmore PA 18512Register Online For more information, please contact 570-963-2509
Marywood University Announces Regional Fall 2021 Dean’s List Marywood University announces the regional students named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List from each of its colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Professional Studies. Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.50-4.00 on 12 or more graded credits merit this academic honor. Area residents named to the Dean’s List from the College of Arts and Sciences, as declared by Dean Jeffrey Johnson, D.M.A., include: Elizabeth Jo Adams, Brackney, PA; Madeline Lou Adams, Brackney, PA; Michael V. Antoniacci, Moosic, PA; Julia Antoniacci, Moosic, PA; Nicholas D. Arcarese, Pittston, PA; Olivia Marie Arcuri, South Abington Twp., PA; Cassidy Christen Asinski, Waymart, PA; Caleb Robert Bakalyar, Scranton, PA; Elizabeth M. Balanovich, Old Forge, PA; Maria Helene Balanovich, Old Forge, PA; Danielle Lindsey Banfield, Pocono Lake, PA; Megan Kylie Barrett, Jessup, PA; Emma Lyn Bellucci, Jefferson Twp., PA; Madison Alyse Bialy, Dickson City, PA; Angel M. Bieloski, Thompson, PA; Olivia F. Bloskey, Scranton, PA; Marlena Elizabeth Bompane, East Stroudsburg, PA; Ali Cassandra Brand, Hawley, PA; Margaret L. Breznay, Pittston Twp., PA; Bridgette Ann Brown, Moosic, PA; Caitlyn Marie Brown, Meshoppen, PA; Hailey M. Brundage, Jefferson Twp., PA; Jeffrey Leo Buck, Scranton, PA; Noah Budnovitch, Roaring Brook Twp., PA; Max J. Burke, Dunmore, PA; Branielle Mae Butwin, Harding, PA; Dylan Paul Campbell, Scranton, PA; Ashley Rose Capone, Scranton, PA; Juan C. Cardenas, Jessup, PA; Jessica Ann Cardone, Hawley, PA; Jillian Carter, Jefferson Twp., PA; Rebecca Lynn Castimore, Lords Valley, PA; Maxwell Christian, Dunmore, PA; Michael J. Cinamella, Carbondale, PA; Caroline Jane Coar, Dunmore, PA; Mason C. Coccodrilli, Waymart, PA; Ryan James Coleman, Archbald, PA; Skylar M. Conway, South Abington Township, PA; Arianna Costanzi, Dunmore, PA; Daniele Sophia Cragle, Old Forge, PA; John A. Craunakis, Tobyhanna, PA; Seth Robert Croll, Milford, PA; Jacqueline Cunha, Scranton, PA; Mardan Larame Daurilas, East Stroudsburg, PA; Ashley A. Deabreu, Henryville, PA; Mia Demarco, Pittston, PA; Sarah Rosemarie Demchak, Carbondale, PA; Delayne Romayne Depietro, Archbald, PA; Shannon Elizabeth Dermody, Dunmore, PA; Drake Donald Dewald, Mountain Top, PA; Allura Dixon, Plymouth, PA; Todd Richard Dotter, Thornhurst, PA; Marissa Lynn Draim, Clarks Summit, PA; Kyle Michael Driscoll, Roaring Brook Twp., PA; Molly Ann Driscoll, Roaring Brook Twp., PA; Emily A Duris, Monroe Twp., PA; Daniel W. Edwards, Jr., Dunmore, PA; Brianna Engle, Dunmore, PA; Dilenny A Feliz, Peckville, PA; Margaret R. Fields, Scranton, PA; Alison J. Fiorillo, Clarks Summit, PA; Madison Lee Fox, Dalton, PA; Richard Stephen Freer, Milford, PA; Dhruvi V. Fuletra, Plains, PA; Richele Gallagher, Scranton, PA; Marla Gambucci, Archbald, PA; Evan Richard Gedrich, Scranton, PA; Kirsten Marie Gillern, Olyphant, PA; Kaitlyn Marie Gingerlowski, Scranton, PA; Mason Guelho, Stroudsburg, PA; Mara Joy Hamm, South Abington Twp., PA; Natasya Handijaya, Scranton, PA; Lily Rose Hannon, Greentown, PA; Nadia Haroun Mahdavi, Scranton, PA; Matthew Thomas Hartz, Hazleton, PA; Brady Robert Hebden, Greenfield Twp., PA; Christian Andrew Herbster, Nanticoke, PA; Tyler Kenneth Hewett, Scott Township, PA; Allison Jade Hewitt, Meshoppen, PA; Sierra Grace Holbert, Stroudsburg, PA; Jason L. Holman, Taylor, PA; Emily Kate Holtsmaster, Moscow, PA; Marilyn M. Hoskins, Moosic, PA; Madison Kayle Marie Howell, Scranton, PA; Samantha Ann Humen, Archbald, PA; Corey Jeffrey Iyoob, Jessup, PA; Ty Matthew Jackson, Olyphant, PA; Gabriel Paul Jenceleski, Nanticoke, PA; Ava Jones, Scranton, PA; Evangeline M. Kelly, Milford, PA; Aiden James Kelly, Fell Township, PA; Brigid E. Kennedy, Scranton, PA; Shaun Michael King, Throop, PA; Rebecca Lynn Klemovitch, Waymart, PA; Andrew John Kohut, Dickson City, PA; Brianna Lynn Kohut, Jessup, PA; Ian Michael Kovatch, Archbald, PA; Nina Elisabeth Kozar, Clarks Summit, PA; Kathryn Marie Kraycer, Peckville, PA; David C Kuzmick, Blakely, PA; Seung Hyun Lee, Factoryville, PA; Anthony John Leggin, Scranton, PA; Kamryn Liuzzo, Carbondale, PA; Christian Jude Maldonato, Scranton, PA; Vanessa M. Mancuso, Olyphant, PA; Aubrey Marie Mangan, Scranton, PA; Marissa Lynn Manza, East Stroudsburg, PA; Gianna Maria Manzo, Olyphant, PA; Kelsey Martin, Honesdale, PA; Nelly Martinez, Scranton, PA; Lindsey V. Marushock, Throop, PA; Stephen Cyril Mason, Scranton, PA; Noah Michael Mauro, Carbondale, PA; Sara Mitchell McCormack, Scranton, PA; Allison Marie McDermott, Lake Ariel, PA; Grace Elizabeth McDonald, Avoca, PA; Jordyn M. McDonough, Spring Brook Twp., PA; Kayleen Grace McHale, Scranton, PA; Lyndsey Marie Medric, Throop, PA; Kirsten Nichole Melton, Shickshinny, PA; Kaileigh Lynne Miller, Effort, PA; Lilli Margaret Millon, Waymart, PA; Jonathan R. Mistishin, Waymart, PA; Nevica Lee Molinaro, Taylor, PA; Jillian Shae Mooney, Dunmore, PA; Amanda May Morgan, Greentown, PA; Kerri Ellen Mulligan, Forty Fort, PA; Samantha Diane Mushak, Scranton, PA; Shania Celine Nelson, Scranton, PA; Bethany Jane Newell, Mountain Top, PA; Mackenzie Rose Nickol, Scranton, PA; Thomas Roland Niemiec, Moosic, PA; Nicholas J. Notari, South Abington Twp., PA; Thomas Michael O’Keefe, Milford, PA; Celeste Magdalena Orchard, Lake Ariel, PA; Gabrielle Rose Pagnotti, Scranton, PA; Jessica Palauskas, Scranton, PA; Zachary Ross Parkhurst, East Stroudsburg, PA; Polina Pastushenko, Hawley, PA; Tej Patel, Scranton, PA; Janvi G, Patel, Scranton, PA; Priya R. Patel, Scranton, PA; Ripal Patel, Swoyersville, PA; Matthew Nathan Pehala, Dallas, PA; Krista Noelle Perdomo, Hawley, PA; Angel Elizabeth Popko, Dickson City, PA; Savannah Regiene Purdy, Sweet Valley, PA; Siena Rainey, Clarks Summit, PA; Jacob Francis Rasimovich, Scranton, PA; Brandon Michael Reed, Taylor, PA; Lacey Elizabeth Rinaldi, Madison Twp., PA; Sawyer Rippon, South Abington Twp., PA; Jalieza Ashlee Rivera-Cordova, Scranton, PA; Abigail Robson, Old Forge, PA; Nikki Jean Rosiak, Scranton, PA; Madelynn Ann Ross, Wyoming, PA; Elizabeth Susan Rothwell, Factoryville, PA; Kelly Elizabeth Royer, Weatherly, PA; Ashley N. Rusinko, Tunkhannock, PA; Maricruz Saucedo, Old Forge, PA; Kaitlyn Savage, Carbondale, PA; Lia E. Schwenk, Elmhurst Twp., PA; Jessica James Schweppenheiser, Peckville, PA; Alexander Alan Shields, Scott Twp, PA; Marcel Sinclair, Moscow, PA; Patrick Leroy Smith, Carbondale, PA; Harley Alison Smith, Honesdale, PA; Julian Paul Sochoka, Covington Twp., PA; Alexandra Solimine, Lake Ariel, PA; Dax Sowul, Tobyhanna, PA Merison Taylor Stecik, Taylor, PA; Gabriella T. Straub, Scranton, PA; Ruiwen Su, Dunmore, PA; Evan Nicholas Tremback, Mayfield, PA; Taylor Joan Van Wettering, Greentown, PA; Nicola Veniamin, Waverly Twp., PA; Anthony Viscomi, Scranton, PA; Elizabeth Marie Vito, Dupont, PA; Lilly Patricia Vito, Dupont, PA; Shawn M. Walter, Scranton, PA; Kimberly Ward, South Abington Twp., PA; Anna E. Warkentin, Dunmore, PA; Isabella Mae Watson, Honesdale, PA; Taylor Jeannette White, Scranton, PA; Samantha Pearl Wilson, Dickson City, PA; Zachary John Witte, Lakeville, PA; Sean Phillip Wolfe, Nanticoke, PA; Katie N. Wolfgang, Wyoming, PA; Claire A. Wood, Montrose, PA; Drew Hartley Yanni, Scranton, PA; Lauren G Youngken, East Stroudsburg, PA; Natalie J Zeglen, Honesdale, PA, and Elizabeth Rosemarie Zuchinski, Old Forge, PA. Area residents named to the Dean’s List from the College of Health and Human Services, as declared by Dean Lori E. Swanchak, Ph.D., include: Kelsey Marie Banfield, Spring Brook Twp., PA; Paige Barillo, Lake Ariel, PA; Brian Barnum, Scranton, PA; Gavin Alexander Beck, Moosic, PA; Caroline Bertha, Moscow, PA; Paige Rebecca Bidwell, Honesdale, PA; Megan M. Bidwell, Honesdale, PA; Elizabeth Buczek, Tobyhanna, PA; Bethany Dalene Burns, Susquehanna, PA; Molly G. Butler, Dunmore, PA; Rylee Joann Cali, Peckville, PA; Maria Ann Castaldi, Moosic, PA; Jocelyn J. Cebrosky, Scranton, PA; Samantha June Christian, Pittston, PA; Jonah Allen Cogliette, Dunmore, PA; Jose Collado, Scott Twp., PA; Hilary Colon, West Hazleton, PA; Cassandra Rose Cooper, Wapwallopen, PA; Meadow Rae Curyk, Scranton, PA; Pasquale D. DeSavino, Peckville, PA; Talia Marie Donati, Wyoming, PA; Sean A. Dowling, Dunmore, PA; Hailey Phoebe Driesbaugh, Clarks Green, PA; Julianne Dunay, Scranton, PA; Ayla R Eckersley, Greentown, PA; Maxine Fabrizio, Exeter, PA; Erika Lynn Freely, Clifford Twp., PA; Donna Elizabeth Frutchey, Clarks Summit, PA; Skylar Ann Gagnon, East Stroudsburg, PA; Sarah Gallagher, Scranton, PA; Hope Geis, Scranton, PA; Dominique Heidy Gomez Juarez, Scranton, PA; Matthew Michael Goodrich, Nicholson, PA; Autumn Grace Goonan, Dickson City, PA; Nina Mary Grushinski, Peckville, PA; Kortney Marie Harry, Noxen, PA; Holly Hughes, Throop, PA; Nicole Jackson, Olyphant, PA; Miya Veronica Jankowski, Bushkill, PA; Juliana Regina Joyce, Jermyn, PA; Sarah Elisabeth Kagan, Hanover Twp., PA; Kathleen Kennedy, Dunmore, PA; Natalie Kerrigan, Forty Fort, PA; Jeffrey Lake, Taylor, PA; Athena Alexis Legates, Thompson, PA; Brooke V. Longstreet, Scott Twp., PA; Bethany Carmella Maby, Susquehanna, PA; Lily Anne Mackarey, Archbald, PA; Kathleen Margaret Magda, Wilkes Barre, PA; Gianna Antoinette Marsico, Old Forge, PA; Gianna Judith Marturano, South Abington Twp., PA; Lindsey Maula, Bartonsville, PA; William R. McDonald, South Abington Twp., PA; Amber Mettin, Dickson City, PA; Brooke Ana Mickavicz, Taylor, PA; Jordyn T. Miller, Nanticoke, PA; Emily Elizabeth Mondak, Peckville, PA; Kelli Marie Moreno, Scranton, PA; Alyvia Paige Mroczka, Dunmore, PA; Allison Mary Nealon, Clarks Green, PA; Emily Marie O’Brien, Montrose, PA; Olivia L. Osborne, Scranton, PA; Elizabeth Pfohl, Scranton, PA; Marzinete Pilch, Archbald, PA; Julia Marie Polt, Damascus, PA; Allison Rempe, Moosic, PA; Camille M. Rillstone, Ransom Twp., PA; Emily Anne Rinaldi, Duryea, PA; Gabrielle Elizabeth Roote, Tunkhannock, PA; Jocelyn Hope Ryan, Mountain Top, PA; Meredith Marie Santiago, Scranton, PA; Taylor M .Seprosky, Archbald, PA; Bethany Marie Serio, Archbald, PA; Brianna Lynn Shea, Scranton, PA; Riley I. Skelton, Honesdale, PA; Sydney Elizabeth Skrutski, Archbald, PA; Joseph Francis Slish, Olyphant, PA; Meghan L. Smith, Duryea, PA; Gianna Lynne Snell, Jermyn, PA; Megan Elizabeth Stledger, Jessup, PA; Allison Strelecki, Kingston, PA; Gesileny Taveras, Scranton, PA; Lillian Barbara Thompson, Moscow, PA; Marissa Torres, Scranton, PA; Rachel M. Totten, Milford, PA; Kira C. Treitz, Clifton Twp., PA; Kirsten Mary Van Louvender, Moscow, PA; Kathryn Veronica Walsh, Spring Brook Twp., PA; Hayley C. Weaver, Dunmore, PA; Leigha June Welsh, Honesdale, PA; Nickolas S. Werkheiser, Bear Creek Township, PA; Amy Lynn White, Waymart, PA; Gabriella Beaba Williams, South Abington Twp., PA; Kyra Stephan Wojtkielewicz, Moscow, PA; Lorna Yushinsky, Archbald, PA, and Ronald Zaykowski, Old Forge, PA. Area residents named to the Dean’s List from the College of Professional Studies, as declared by Dean James J. Sullivan, M.ARCH, RA, AIA, include: Rye Ahronson, Scranton, PA; Alex Joseph Amorine, Lake Ariel, PA; Adam Jackson Anderson, Berwick, PA; Anthony J. Antonitis III, Throop, PA; Michael K. Aronica, Scranton, PA; Andrew John Babinski, Scranton, PA; Mai Bach, Wilkes Barre, PA; Kayla Barbara Becchetti, Scranton, PA; Daniel Becker, Honesdale, PA; Morgan Amelia Bialy, Scranton, PA; Kiarra Rose Bonning, Harding, PA; Emily Borosky, Scott Twp., PA; Maxwell Ellis Brewer, Scranton, PA; Jennifer Irene Brown, Wapwallopen, PA; Kailey Browning, Scranton, PA; Caitlyn Marie Burdick, Waymart, PA; Colin James Burke, Carbondale, PA; Jacob C. Burkhart, Old Forge, PA; Brennan Patrick Burnside, Scranton, PA; Joseph Burridge, Swoyersville, PA; Oneisha Cabrera, Scranton, PA; Brianna Elizabeth Campbell, Jessup, PA; Enzo Dennis Cicco, Scranton, PA; Jake Gabriel Ciullo, Scranton, PA Ashdon Mary Clark, Gouldsboro, PA; Isabella Louise Coleman, Factoryville, PA; Nicholas Colombo, North Abington Twp., PA; Tyler J. Connor, Scranton, PA; Courtney Connors, Old Forge, PA; Douglas Allen Cooke, Throop, PA; Julianna Cotroneo, Blakely, PA; Nickolas Racht Curtis, Waymart, PA; Vincent Anthony D’Auria, Scranton, PA; Matthew B. Davis, Saylorsburg, PA; Joel Christopher Decarli, Archbald, PA; Collin Patrick Dougherty, Shavertown, PA; Nicholas Dubinski, Mountain Top, PA; London A. Durkin, Peckville, PA; Collin Raymond Eisenhower, Sugarloaf, PA; Grace Deanna Feeser, Dummore, PA; Dominique Rae Ferraro, Jessup, PA; Landon James Firmstone, Waymart, PA; Lucas D, Flederbach, Honesdale, PA; Alison Dorothy Fortuner, Carbondale, PA; Jolie M. Fraggetta, Milford, PA; Abagaile Brittany Gerba, Scotrun, PA; Bryanna Gifford, Scranton, PA; Hadley Grace Gilbert, Mayfield, PA; Paige M. Gill, Honesdale, PA; Josh Godlewski, Taylor, PA; Estrella Gonzalez, Scranton, PA; Nathan D. Grosvenor, Kingsley, PA; Madison Guelho, Stroudsburg, PA; Caleb James Hamm, Scranton, PA; Joseph Anthony Harrington, South Abington Twp., PA; Rae Kimberly Hatala, Old Forge, PA; Samantha Madison Howey, Honesdale, PA; John Louis Iacobacci, Scranton, PA; Julia Loraine Kanavy, Archbald, PA; Connor Kelleher, Clarks Summit, PA; Iain J. Kerrigan, Old Forge, PA; Megan G. Kielar, Taylor, PA; Sarah Judith Kinback, Factoryville, PA; Michael J. Kobierecki, Dickson City, PA; Victoria R. Kotcho, Jermyn, PA; Kaylee Marie Kresge, Clarks Summit, PA; Matthew J Kubasti, Hunlock Creek, PA; Madison Shelby Kuzdro, Peckville, PA; Becca Laboranti, Olyphant, PA; Cydney Peyton Lahr, Scranton, PA; Connor T. Laity, Lake Ariel, PA; Matthew John Lastauskas, Waverly Twp., PA; Trynity Virginia Lehman, Scranton, PA; Kathleen Bridget Lynott, Scranton, PA; Connor J. Madsen, Matamoras, PA; Brooke Dove Manley, Old Forge, PA; Nina Lee Markle, Scranton, PA; James William Marsh, Duryea, PA; Sarah Martin, Archbald, PA; Lauren L. Matarazzo, Milford, PA; Alexandra Matyjevich, Spring Brook Twp., PA; Tyler McAlpine, Scranton, PA; Kaitlin Ann McConnell, Mayfield, PA; Ann Marie McGrogan, Hazleton, PA; Nicolas A Mendez, Mount Pocono, PA; Christina Kelly Brinley Mercadante, Duryea, PA; Shayne Robert Mizok, Scott Township, PA; Lauren Paige Munch, East Stroudsburg, PA; Maria Francesca Nicastro, Scranton, PA; Caitlin N. Nicodemus, Mehoopany, PA; Eimi Nishihira, Scranton, PA; Rachael S. North-Mozda, Olyphant, PA; Caitlin M. Pagnotti, Scranton, PA; Jarrod Daniel Palmer, Scranton, PA; Karen Pan, Stroudsburg, PA; Casey Michael Penzone, Jermyn, PA; Ava Marie Perrins, Throop, PA; Kinsey M. Petcavage, Dalton, PA; Sara J. Petrochko, Elmhurst Twp., PA; Logan Nathaniel Pfaff, Scranton, PA; Victoria Ruth Potoski, Throop, PA; Michael Paul Prebola, Monroe Twp., PA Tyler Joseph Prudente, Scott Twp., PA; Ashley Ann Reddock, Eynon, PA; Dimitri Steven Reggie, Lake Ariel, PA; Elizabeth Catherine Rembecki, South Abington Twp., PA; Erik Rinkunas, South Abington Twp., PA; Dylan Rudisail, Lake Winola, PA; Haneet Saini, Scranton, PA; Amanda Sakulich, Jessup, PA; Abigail Maria Sankus, Wilkes Barre, PA; Autumn Elizabeth Savitski, Shavertown, PA; Molly Maureen Schaefer, Scranton, PA; Christian Demarco Scotti, Tunkhannock, PA; Mackenzie Sarah Semken, Dalton, PA; Mackenzie Morgan Senatore, Dunmore, PA; Kathryn Shea, Scranton, PA; Jada Vinness Siino, Newfoundland, PA; Gradon Michael Silva, Spring Brook Twp., PA; Amandeep Singh, Hawley, PA; Matthew Gary Smith, Old Forge, PA; Olivia Noelle Smith, Archbald, PA; Miranda R. Smith, Exeter, PA; Gabrielle Snee, Olyphant, PA; Sara J. Sorensen, Scranton, PA; Elizabeth A, Stone, Old Forge, PA; Katelyn Stoppe, South Abington Twp., PA; Milana Straub, Shickshinny, PA; Ryan Joseph Strony, Dickson City, PA; Molly Rose Sweeney, Archbald, PA; Alexandra Christina Taffera, Moscow, PA; Brooke Elizabeth Thomas, Scott Twp., PA; Gabrielle Lee Troch, Newfoundland, PA; Faith Elizabeth Ursich, Union Dale, PA; Robert Anthony Van Brunt, Covington Twp., PA; Ethan M. Verne, Covington Twp., PA; Jillian Frances Vito, Dupont, PA; Lauren Ann Walsh, Jessup, PA; Natasha Rose Walton, Moscow, PA; Victoria Evelyn Weber, South Sterling, PA; Dylon White, East Stroudsburg, PA; Elizabeth Williams, Honesdale, PA, and Rachel R. Yackobowitz, Moosic, PA.
The Scranton Cultural Center Presents FREE Concert Enjoy a concert given by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on February 13 at 2:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. For eight decades, the USAF Heritage of America Concert Band has educated, inspired and entertained over 1.5 million people annually, by providing music for events that support Airmen and their families, honor our Nation’s veterans and build relationships of trust between the American people and their Air Force. The Concert Band is comprised of over 40 professional Airman-musicians who captivate audiences on regular tours throughout the East Coast with a variety of renditions of great orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, movie music and patriotic favorites. PLEASE NOTE: As per the guidelines of the United States Air Force, all attendees eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination must show proof of vaccination to gain entry to the performance. All non-vaccinated attendees must show proof of a negative FDA-approved COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance to gain entry. Additionally, masks are required inside the Scranton Cultural Center for all patrons. The United States Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band concert is presented by Gibbons Ford and sponsored by LT Verrastro. It is supported by Lackawanna County and the PA Council on the Arts. The concert will take place in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at 2:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets are free to the public and are required for admission. They can be acquired at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. Convenience charges apply when claiming online or by phone. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
The Wright Center Appoints Infusion Therapy Nurse The Wright Center for Community Health recently appointed Cyndi Colman, a registered nurse, as an infusion therapy nurse at its Mid Valley Practice in Jermyn to improve the health and welfare of the community. A Clarks Summit resident, Colman’s role will support physicians to carry out a variety of treatments and procedures in nursing care, including COVID-19 positive patients. Colman will assist in assuring effective and efficient coordination of nursing activities within the Scranton Practice by preparing, administering and managing infusion therapy of monoclonal antibody therapy in an outpatient infusion suite. “As an infusion therapy clinician, I always keep in mind that our patients are the reason I do what I do,” said Colman, who has 40 years of experience in the nursing field. “I am grateful to have the qualifications to provide this needed service and have no doubt that our efforts will have a positive impact toward the care of our patients and in our clinics.” The Wright Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike. All patients are provided access to health care regardless of their ability to pay. People who are not insured or lack adequate coverage might be eligible for the sliding fee discount program, which allows The Wright Center to reduce fees for eligible patients, depending on household income and family size. Visit thewrightcenter.org/sliding-fee-scale for more information. A comprehensive medical home to more than 30,000 patients, The Wright Center provides services at eight primary care practices to patients primarily from Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties. To make an appointment, call 570-941-0630 or go to thewrightcenter.org.
Meals on Wheels Community Services of NEPA Receives Blanket Donation Meals on Wheels Community Services of NEPA received a donation of blankets and sanitizing products from Ocean State Job Lot. “We are grateful for the tremendous support that we’ve seen from the community for this year’s Holiday Blanket Drive,” said Kristen L. Kosin, executive director of Meals on Wheels of NEPA. “This donation from Ocean State Job Lot helped to bring us to our goal. We appreciate their continued support the agency.” “The Ocean State Job Charitable Foundation has a tradition of supporting organizations that are able to make a positive impact on the local communities,” said Edward Stephens, Store Manager of Ocean State Job Lot. “Meals and Wheels has a long tradition of doing just that in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ocean State Job Lot of Dickson City is proud to support them in their annual blanket distribution for seniors in our community.” The Holiday Blanket Drive has provided comfort to the elderly and homebound clients of Meals on Wheels of NEPA for more than six years. The program distributes donated throw blankets, socks, and toiletries to elderly and homebound clients living throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania during the holiday season. The core programming of Meals on Wheels Community Services of NEPA is the Home Delivered Meals program, which serves elderly adults and adults with disabilities in our community. Individuals whose life circumstances make it difficult or impossible for them to prepare needed nourishment receive a hot meal delivered to them by volunteers and caring staff. In addition to keeping the senior well-nourished, Meals on Wheels often provides the only human contact many homebound individuals experience each day. Meals on Wheels of NEPA has been in existence since 1969, and to date, has served over 5 million meals.
Wolf Administration Invests in Rail Infrastructure Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across Pennsylvania. “Keeping goods moving efficiently has proven to be more important now than ever,” said Governor Wolf. “These investments in Pennsylvania’s rail system create jobs, support efficient freight travel and help keep the business community connected to the global economy.” Pennsylvania has 65 operating railroads, which is more than any other state. PennDOT is committed to working with private rail operators and rail-served businesses to construct new rail lines and assist in maintaining and improving Pennsylvania’s roughly 5,600 miles of freight lines. The State Transportation Commission voted to approve $33 million for the following projects through the Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP) and the Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP). Following is a list of the 25 approved rail freight projects with the state share: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clearfield, Elk, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, and McKean Counties: Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad: $1.8 million to replace approximately 5.5 miles of worn rail on curves to improve rail conditions and safety. Allegheny and Washington Counties: Pittsburgh and Ohio Central Railroad: $693,000 to rehabilitate two at-grade rail crossings, replace a turnout, and repair the Greer Tunnel. Berks County: Redevelopment Authority of Berks County: $1.4 million to replace approximately 1,600 feet of track and construct a ½-mile siding to the Boyertown Foundry including rehabilitation of the 4th Ave bridge. Blair County: Everett Railroad: $309,000 to rehabilitate three bridges with new deck ties and pier repairs; andMcCabe Group: $87,000 to replace ties and rail on their siding and rehabilitate a small rail bridge. Bradford County: RJ Corman Railroad, Lehigh Line: $700,000 to replace approximately 5,000 ties and rehabilitate an at-grade crossing. Bucks County Bucks County Railroad Preservation & Restoration Corporation: $490,000 to install four turnouts, replace approximately 800 feet of rail and ties, and construct 800 feet of new track. Cambria and Clearfield Counties: RJ Corman Railroad: $3 million to improve the Cresson Subdivision and Clearfield Yard with spot tie and rail replacement and rehabilitate five at-grade crossings. Centre County: SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority: $1.5 million to rehabilitate nine railroad bridges. Chester County: East Penn Railroad: $700,000 to rehabilitate the Octoraro Branch by replacing approximately 7,000 ties, 1,100 feet of rail, and three mainline switches, as well as 10 miles of surfacing; andInternational Paper Company: $371,000 to construct approximately 500 feet of new track to their plant and rehabilitate 1,200 feet of track with new ties and ballast. Fayette and Westmoreland Counties: Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway: $9 million to replace approximately 19 miles of rail, improving the track from jointed rail to continuous welded rail Greene County: Smart Sand: $565,000 to construct a new turnout and replace four mobile conveyors. Lackawanna County: Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad: $699,000 to replace six turnouts on Bridge 60 on the Strawberry Hill rail line. Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties: Redevelopment Authority of Luzerne County: $511,000 to replace approximately 4,000 ties and one switch. Lancaster County: Reist Popcorn Company: $178,000 to rehabilitate and extend their rail siding and construct an unloading pit with conveyor. Lycoming County: Bulkmatic LLC: $166,000 to rehabilitate their yard tracks and extend their siding by 150 feet. Mifflin County: Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation – $157,000 to rehabilitate approximately 600 feet of track within the industrial park.Standard Steel – $700,000 to build ¼-mile of new track with a turnout and replace ¼-mile of track and two turnouts. Philadelphia County: CSX Transportation: $6 million to rehabilitate their railroad bridge over Washington Avenue and remove an inactive spur bridge along the 25th Street Viaduct, increasing safety and improving access. Somerset County: Corsa Coal Corporation: $349,000 to rehabilitate 10 miles of track at its Cambria Plant, including repairs to the loop track and runaround track. Susquehanna County: Central New York Railroad: $2.3 million to rehabilitate the nine-span 1930 Lanesboro Bridge, improving safety for freight trains as well as vehicles and pedestrians beneath the bridge. Venango County: Oil Creek Titusville Lines: $112,000 to rehabilitate approximately 10 miles of track with spot tie replacements and 1,000 tons of ballast. Warren County: Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad: $1.1 million to rehabilitate approximately 11.5 miles of track between Lottsville and East Columbus. Wyoming County: Procter & Gamble Paper Products: $146,000 to rehabilitate its yard tracks with approximately 1,000 feet of 136-pound rail, ties, and surfacing. For more information on PennDOT rail grant programs visit the department’s Rail Freight and Ports page. Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.
