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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PennDOT, law enforcement stress driver vigilance at annual Safety Day
PennDOT held its annual Safety Day event, emphasizing the importance of road safety as peak travel season begins across the country. The event, held at the North East Welcome Center along Interstate 90, featured 91 crosses to honor PennDOT workers who have died in the line of duty since 1970. These crosses serve as a somber reminder of the risks faced by road workers and the importance of driver vigilance. WQLN president and CEO speaks on potential loss of federal funds 'It can definitely be tough because of the constant advancement of technology and with what cars are having now,' said Saxon Daugherty, Safety Press Officer for PennDOT District 1. 'We try to stay on top of that and evolve with the times and make sure we're applying what drivers are seeing out on the road to what we're talking about in these educational opportunities.' Safety partners at the event advocated for awareness of the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, work zone safety, litter, human trafficking, the Move Over Law, and pedestrian safety. Simulators were available to demonstrate the risks of impaired driving. A significant focus was placed on Paul Miller's Law, which prohibits the use of hand-held devices like cell phones while driving. The law is currently in a one-year warning period to raise awareness before full enforcement begins. Two-week dredging process begins on Erie's East Avenue Boat Launch Trooper Todd Bingman of the Pennsylvania State Police emphasized the importance of the warning period, stating, 'The big point of the one-year of warnings only is to get the word out and to really let people know that this law is in effect and is going to be taken seriously.' Officials at the event stressed the importance of road safety and encouraged drivers to think of their loved ones when behind the wheel, reinforcing that everyone deserves to return home safely. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Construction coming along at new PSP Summit Twp. barracks
A new state police headquarters nearly 30 years in the making is making some serious headway almost a year and a half after starting construction. In the spring of 2026, 100 state troopers will be stationed at Troop E's new 45,000 square-foot headquarters. It will house both the Erie and Girard barracks, all under one roof. 'The exterior of the building is complete. They're currently completing interior walls, wiring for network connection, phone connection, intercom system, and all of the wiring,' said Trooper Todd Bingman, community service officer with PSP. DUI checkpoints planned in Erie Co. for Easter weekend The initial project price estimates came in at $33 million. Both state police and local elected officials called it a great investment in public safety for the region. Trooper Bingman said they've outgrown their current home in Lawrence Park, and the upgrade in space can help cases be solved even faster. 'Our evidence storage area is going to be much larger. It's very cramped where we're at now. We actually have to have another secure area in the current garage,' said Bingman. 'We'll be able to contain all of the evidence in one centralized area, which is very important for chain of custody in court cases.' The two-floor facility also features a 50-yard indoor firing range, expansive space for cold case investigations, and an enclosed parking area, making a difference in response times during the winter. Fuller Hose Company to host annual Recruitment Open House It's a barracks geared towards future growth and is built to last. 'Policing services does evolve,' said Bingman. 'This building is hardwired for all of that, technology needs, it's all built in and it's all built in such a way that any new technology can easily be integrated.' When the building is ready to house police, both the Girard and Erie barracks will be closed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
