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December 2008 Vol. 5, Issue6
Elrama Sewage Project Groundbreaking Set For December 15 By Paul Chasko Union-Finley Messenger writer pchasko@unionfinley.com
SPECIAL SECTION: Education Page 36 LOCAL NEWS: Mon Valley YMCA News Page 10
Residents in and near Elrama will see construction beginning on the long-anticipated Elrama Sewage project around December 15, according to Guyer Brothers Project Manager Fred Mellott. The Union Township (UT) Board of Supervisors awarded the contract to Guyer Brothers several months ago. Legal details that are now resolved held up an earlier start. A public meeting was held at the Elrama VFD Social Hall on October 29 so residents would have a final opportunity to ask questions prior to groundbreaking. All members of the UT Board of Supervisors, the Township Secretary/Treasurer, and UT Solicitor Dennis Makel were on hand to answer questions from residents. Also present were representatives
Union Township (UT) Board Vice Chairman Larry Spahr, Supervisor George Cheplic, Supervisor Linda Evans, UT Board Chairman Steve Parish, Joe Yankovich representing Congressman Murtha, State Representative Dave Levdansky, UT Supervisor Scott Tkach, and UT Solicitor Dennis Makel attended the groundbreaking announcement for the Elrama Sewage Project.
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Daytime Break-Ins Reported in Nottingham By J.R. Brower Union-Finley Messenger writer, news@unionfinley.com
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Over the years, Nottingham Township has always had one of the lowest crime rates of any community in Washington County. That is why it is surprising that lately there have been a number of break-ins taking place in the township, mostly during daytime hours when many residents are away from their homes at work. One of these recent break-ins occurred at a residence on Munntown Road, and another took place at a home on Sugar Run Road, according to Board of Supervisors Chairman Ray Barley. Barley has told residents who have called him that he is prepared to call the State Police to request additional patrols for
Nottingham. He also suggested that residents keep an eye on their neighbors’ property when they are gone. If possible, get descriptions and license numbers of suspicious vehicles on neighbors’ property. Now that house numbers are required by township ordinance, it would be of benefit to State Police responders to be able to get to crime scenes quicker to nab drive-by home invaders. Public awareness of the rash of break-ins is certainly important, said Barley. Nottingham Township would not have enjoyed so many years of having the lowest crime rate in the county if residents had not looked out for each other. If you witness any break-ins or have knowledge of any previous home robberies in Nottingham, you are urged to call the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-223-5200.
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