TRR photo by Tom Kane Pike resident Lisa Lawson speaks to Public Utility Commissioners at a public hearing held at the Delaware Valley High School on February 27. Over 250 residents complained about exorbitant electricity rate increases.

PUC gets an earful at public hearing

Pike residents warn that businesses will close and people will do without

By TOM KANE

MATAMORAS, PA—A phrase repeated frequently by the chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) during the protracted public hearing on the exorbitant electricity rates in Pike County was “don’t get your hopes up.”

It didn’t exactly engender confidence in the hearts and minds of the over 250 residents who crowded into the Delaware Valley High School auditorium, to testify about double- and triple-digit electricity rate increases on Monday, February 27.

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‘License plate readers’ coming to Wayne County?

Technology would help fight growing car-theft trend

By FRITZ MAYER

HONESDALE, PA—The population in Wayne County is growing, and an increase in crime is inevitable. According to district attorney Michael Lehutsky, one of the problem areas is an increase in car thefts.

“Not because of organized rings,” he said, “but simply because more people are moving to the area.”

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Horsemen and raceway agree to binding arbitration

Dispute puts tracks’ license at risk

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—With millions of dollars and the tracks’ license at risk, the horsemen and Monticello Raceway have agreed to binding arbitration to settle a contract dispute. The New York State Racing and Wagering Board will conduct the arbitration.

Joe Faraldo, the lawyer for the horsemen, said he expects the process to be completed by June. He said the horsemen are looking forward to a resolution.

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Other stories in this issue:

• PA game commission supports atlatl use
• Bethel board passes six-month building moratorium
• Feagles dam awaits repairs
• MATHCOUNTS Orange-Sullivan chapter competition
• On the edge of something
• Pike seeks block grant
• Voter ID cards: a hot button political issue in PA
• Making a difference overseas
• Students create winter Olympics sports for SCIL

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