Geisinger to Up Hospital Security
As part of an ongoing investment in patient and employee safety, Geisinger will roll out entrance security screenings at all of its hospitals over the next year. The screening procedures will be rolled out in phases throughout the year, starting with Geisinger Medical Center on Monday, March 30. Once implemented, every visitor, patient and staff member using a public entrance, including labor and delivery, will be screened. Weapons of any kind, including firearms and knives, are prohibited from all Geisinger facilities. People should not bring these items with them when entering a Geisinger hospital or clinic for an appointment or visit. Any weapon found through the entrance screening will not be allowed to enter the facility and must be returned to your vehicle.
Wyalusing New Albany Road Closed
Drivers are advised that Wyalusing New Albany Road (Route 2010) is closed between Route 187 and Route 6 in Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, due to a vehicle striking the Wyalusing Bridge. A detour using Route 187 and Route 6 is in place. The bridge will remain closed until crews can inspect the bridge and assess the damage. Drivers should be alert, slow down, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution.
Natural Gas Expansion Project in Bradford County
The Commonwealth Financing Authority recently awarded Leatherstocking Gas Co. a $877,918 grant through the Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) for a natural gas expansion project in Bradford County. The company will use the funding for engineering and administration costs. The $1.8 million project will install 10,920 feet of natural gas line in Wyalusing Borough along State Route 6 and several streets within the borough. The new line will supply natural gas to 60 commercial facilities and 110 residential households and will serve the entire Wyalusing community. The company also has received funding from the Corning Energy Corp.
33 Year Old Arrested as Fugitive in Pennsylvania
A 33-year-old man is now facing extradition after authorities in Chemung County took him into custody on a fugitive from justice warrant tied to Pennsylvania. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest unfolded Friday after officials were notified by the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office in Pennsylvania that a warrant had allegedly been issued for Roman J. Coston. Authorities said the warrant sought his extradition in connection with an alleged case originating in Bradford County. Investigators determined Coston was already being held at the Chemung County Jail at the time the notification was received. After confirming the warrant with Pennsylvania officials, deputies allegedly processed Coston as a fugitive from justice while he remained in custody. Officials said Coston was subsequently arraigned in the City of Elmira Court. Following arraignment, he was remanded back to the Chemung County Jail, where he continues to be held pending extradition proceedings to Bradford County, Pennsylvania