Bridge Replacement Project Set to Begin in Bradford County
Drivers are advised that a bridge replacement project is planned on Minnequa Main Road (Route 3027) in Alba Borough, Bradford County. The bridge over atributary to Alba Creek, is located just south of Windfall Road. Starting on Thursday, June 18, Minnequa Main Road will be closed between Windfall Road (Route 3028) and McMurray/Seeley Road (T-323), while the contractor replaces the existing structure with a new box culvert. A detour using Route 14, Route 414, and Minnequa Main Road will be in place through July. HP Construction is the prime contractor for this bridge replacement project. Work on the project includes excavation, removal of the existing structure, replacement with a box culvert, back fill, full depth reconstruction of the road, and line painting. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed in August, weather permitting.
Rome Man Sentenced for DUI
45 year old DAVID MICHAEL GEORGE, Rome, PA, was sentenced to the Bradford County Correctional Facility followed by 24 months on an electronic monitor and participation in the Bradford County Drug Treatment Court Program and an additional eight years of probationary supervision, for Driving Under the Influence of Methamphetamine, and Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine. George was charged with the offenses by Trooper Jason Goss of the Pennsylvania State Police. The Treatment Court Program is the strictest form of supervision offered in Bradford County, requiring regular drug and alcohol counseling, random drug and alcohol testing, community service, and weekly Court appearances.
Athens Woman Sentenced for DUI
49 year old MARCIE ANN MILLER, Athens, PA, was sentenced to State Prison to a maximum of 228 months, plus more than $3,000.00 in fines and costs, for multiple offenses. Miller was charged initially by Sayre Borough Police with the offense of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, with a Child in the Car, back in April of 2023. Miller had been sentenced to the Bradford County Treatment Court Program for a period of 20 months as a result of that conviction, together with additional probationary supervision. Miller failed to complete those probationary requirements and the requirements of that Treatment Court Program,
Driver to Face Fines if Using Handheld Devices
A Pennsylvania law banning the use of handheld devices while driving has been in effect since last June, with violators being issued warnings. Starting today violators will instead face fines. Paul Miller’s Law limits the use of handheld cellphones or other communication devices while operating a motor vehicle. The law is named for a young man who was killed in a crash involving a distracted tractor-trailer driver in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, in 2010. Under the law, driving while holding a mobile device is a primary violation, meaning police can pull over drivers solely for the violation. Effective June 6, violators will be issued a summary offense, which carries a $50 fine, plus court costs and other fees. Drivers can still use their phones if using hands-free technology, such as a docking station, Bluetooth or speaker technology. You may also use your phone to contact emergency responders. According to PennDOT, more than 11,000 crashes were the result of distracted driving, leading to 65 deaths and 6,700 injuries in 2023. Pennsylvania joins 28 other states with hands-free laws.