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August 5, 2026

Elk County municipalities awarded $200,920 for traffic signal upgrades

By Sara Furlong

s.furlong@bradfordera.com

HARRISBURG — Ridgway and St. Marys will receive a combined $200,920 through Pennsylvania’s Green...

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