A Spring Clean up Day for Pine Grove Township residents will be held on Saturday, May 18th from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Township Garage. No oil, paint or liquid hazardous waste, propane tanks, yard waste, household garbage, tire, batteries or recyclable items will be accepted. Driver’s licenses will be checked to verify township residency. The cost will be $10 for cars and vans and $20 for pick-up trucks and trailers.

The PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), Radon Division has at least one previously recorded radon test in our area greater than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. The PA DEP selects certain areas for increased public awareness and test kit distribution from their guidelines.

Radon is a very serious health concern, causing many lung cancer deaths in the Commonwealth each year. Radon testing is easy and relatively inexpensive; in fact, through a program with the American Lung Association, test kits can be obtained for free while supplies last. Read More…..

Pine Grove Township now has a news correspondent. Steve Horsley of Russell is willing to edit news from the Russell area. Send your news worthy items to sbhorsley@verizon.net or call: 814-757-8077.