Times Observer Photo by Josh Cotton The Warren County Commission presented retiring Kevin Reagle (left) with a plaque recognizing his 26 years of service to the county. Warren County Commissioner Ken Krakamp said Riegl worked as a corrections officer at the jail and as a deputy sheriff before being transferred to the 911 center. Public Safety Director Ken McCorrison thanked Riegle for his service on 911 and for “all the lives he touched throughout his career.”
Internet service providers with pending grant applications for state broadband funding may face unexpected challenges.
Three local internet service providers, WestPA.net, Breezeline and Verizon, have submitted grant applications to fund broadband projects in the county. He pledged $700,000 in matching dollars to help the county government fund these projects.
Commissioner Tricia Durbin said during Wednesday’s meeting that she heard from providers: “I am expressing my concerns.” Regulations associated with funding, including the possibility of having to pay prevailing wages, which could increase the cost of the project.
“The people who put in the grant money on behalf of the county in the most recent round of funding are still thinking about that.” Durbin said.
“We hope we don’t lose these providers as a result.”
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Commissioners approved a contract with McCutcheon Enterprises to provide hazardous materials services in Warren County.
This cost is paid by the local emergency planning committee, not the county.
Public Safety Director Ken McCorrison said the company is providing cleaning services. The regional representative is based in St. Mary’s.
“We have equipment here that takes a long time to get, so we keep it on hand.” McCorrison said.
