The City of Jamestown has announced its annual Streets Program, with work already begun. Due to increased state aid, the city will be aggressive in implementing an expanded program. The plan focuses on the greatest areas of need for the City, and works to improve the city’s aging […]
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May Building Permits City of Minot | News, Sports, Jobs
— Alberto Castillo, AEC Construction, 1 Mulberry LP NE, single-family home with attached garage, $204,000. — Alberto Castillo, AEC Construction, 61 Mulberry LP NE, single-family home with attached garage, $158,000. — Clinton and Linda Wolf, Kens Construction & Home Improvement, 703 24th Ave. NW, garage addition, $12,000. — […]
‘Below-average’ hurricane season predicted for Hawaii | News, Sports, Jobs
A couple walks in a rainstorm amid heavy traffic in Paia on Sept. 11, 2018, as Tropical Storm Olivia approached Maui. Weather forecasters are predicting a “below-average” hurricane season of two to four tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific basin. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. The […]
There’s a new owner for the Newell Bridge | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW OWNER — The historic Newell bridge has been a fixture of life in the Upper Ohio Valley since its construction in 1905. Long maintained by the former Homer Laughlin China Co., it changed ownership on Wednesday. — Stephen Huba NEWELL – The Newell bridge, a […]
US added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation | News, Sports, Jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs. Friday’s jobs report from the Labor Department showed that last month’s hiring kept the […]
New Williamsport policeman on slate to start May 16 | News, Sports, Jobs
The Williamsport Bureau of Police will have another officer on the streets in two weeks following approval by the City Council. Officer Jacob Huling, 25, who is certified, is expected to begin work as of May 16. That will bring the department complement back to what […]
Contractor challenges Shadyside on bid award | News, Sports, Jobs
SHADYSIDE — Litman Excavating & Construction is challenging Shadyside Village Council’s decision in February to award a bid for a water upgrade to Ohio-West Virginia Excavating. During a bid protest hearing Monday following regular business, Litman’s attorney, Erik Schramm Jr., argued that the bid criteria was, […]
John C. Allen | News, Sports, Jobs
John C. Allen, highway contractor and philanthropist, died at his home near Coalton on April 21. A native of Clarksburg, Allen led J.F. Allen Company as its president and chairman for more than 55 years. During that time, J.F. Allen Company built highways and bridges in Virginia and West Virginia. […]
Stolen checks land Warren man in state prison | News, Sports, Jobs
A Warren man is headed to state prison after he stole and cashed checks from a woman’s home while working as a contractor. Judge Gregory Hammond handed down the sentence against Lee Jordan, 49, on Friday morning. Assistant Public Defender Francis Waweru told the court that his client […]
Over the Edge back at high rise | News, Sports, Jobs
The “Over the Edge” fundraising event will again send people rappelling down the side of the William Hepburn High Rise following approval of a resolution by the Lycoming County Housing Authority board. The resolution approves the partnership with the authority, YWCA Northcentral PA, the local YMCA, […]