Volkswagen has emissions-cheating fix ready DETROIT (AP) Volkswagen's plan to fix most of its 2-liter diesel engines that cheat on emissions tests includes a computer software update and a larger catalytic converter to trap harmful nitrogen oxide, and it may not hurt mileage or performance, according to dealers who were briefed by executives on the mat- ter. Limited details of the plan were made public last week at a regional dealer meeting in Newark, New Jersey, by Volkswagen of America Chief Operating Officer Mark McNabb, said two deal- ers who asked not to be identified because the plan hasn't been made public. One dealer said the group was told that early testing of a small sample of repaired cars showed that the fix made "no discernable difference" in the cars' mileage, horsepower or torque. Both deal- ers said they were told that more testing was needed and that the plans still had to be approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.
Desperately seeking drivers, Uber and Lyft offer car options (AP) No car? No problem for ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft. These companies are offering rentals, leases and financing deals aimed at getting more drivers on the road. After all, the more drivers they sign up, the more rides are available and the more money they make. But critics say drivers are paying high and even predatory prices. The deals have also caught some regulators' attention.
The California Public Utilities Commission is probing whether some of these leasing and renting arrangements run afoul of its require- ment that ride share drivers use a "personal vehicle." The post-Ailes Fox News may have bigger problems NEW YORK (AP) Roger Ailes built the Fox News Channel into a ratings juggernaut, one that successfully presented a con- servative alternative to mainstream news and garnered a large new audience in the Age of Trump. But you don't have to look too far down the road to see big challenges that have nothing to do with Ailes' untimely departure. While Fox has been the top-rated U.S. cable-news channel for 14 years, overall cable news audiences have been shrinking out- side of presidential elections. More than half of Fox's viewers are over 65, says data tracker Nielsen, compared to just 15 percent of Americans as a whole.
They're also more conservative than the general public, at a time when younger generations are trending more liberal, according to Pew. And it's lagging in the digital efforts that many analysts consider key to attracting young people. How went from prank to phenomenon SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The origin of "Pokemon Go" is as peculiar as any of the Voltorbs or Snorlaxes that players track and capture in the surprise hit game. Its hybrid DNA flows from a digital mapping pioneer's fasci- nation with the world around him, Google's affinity for offbeat ideas, Nintendo's comeback quest and a 20-year-old menagerie of animated monsters so popular that it spawned a company just to be its talent agency. Then all it took was a prank to hatch a mobile video game that has turned into a cultural phenomenon.
IMF head calls for quick end to Brexit uncertainty BEIJING (AP) The head of the International Monetary Fund called Friday for quick action to end uncertainty over Britain's vote to leave the European Union, which she said is dampening global economic growth. The IMF cut this year's global growth forecast by 0.1 percent- age points to 3.1 percent in a report released this week due to the shockwaves of the British vote. Investors are watching this weekend's meeting of the G20 and finance officials for any sign the United States, Germany, China and other major economies may agree on joint action to accelerate a weak global economic recovery. 18 states see significant job gains, but unemployment rises WASHINGTON (AP) Unemployment rates ticked up noticeably in six states in June, even as employers continued to add jobs and the hiring outlook improved. The unemployment rate in 21 states is now significantly below the national figure of 4.9 percent, while it's higher in 14 states.
In Colorado, the rate jumped 0.4 point from May to a still-low 3.7 percent as more of its population began looking for work without being hired, a positive for the economy as it suggests greater opti- mism that these people will find jobs. Employers added a significant number of jobs in 18 states last month, while three states lost a meaningful level of jobs. This also matches the national figures that showed an increase of 287,000 jobs in June, after lackluster hiring in April and May. Another creep higher sends 500 to record high, again NEW YORK (AP) Another day, another lazy creep higher for stocks and another record high. The Standard Poor's 500 index rose 9.84 points, or 0.5 per- cent, to 2,175.01 on Friday.
It surpassed its prior record set Wednesday by 0.09 percent, the latest nudge higher for a market that has taken a decidedly slow-and-steady path to all-time highs in recent weeks. Telecom and utility stocks led the way, as they have for much of this year. Boom times for airlines: $3.9 billion in 2Q profits FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Compared with their check- ered track record, major airlines are enjoying boom times. Planes are full, and jet fuel is still much cheaper than it was last year. The four biggest U.S.
carriers just reported a collective sec- ond-quarter profit of $3.9 billion. And yet investors seem to be looking past the bottom line. They have become obsessed with fare prices falling now for more than a year that may foreshadow thinner profits in the future. Stock Market Report (AP) The Dow Jones industrial average rose 53.62 points, or 0.3 percent, to 18,570.85. The Standard Poor's 500 index rose 9.86 points, or 0.5 percent, to 2,175.03.
The Nasdaq composite rose 26.26, or 0.5 percent, to 5,100.16 The price of U.S. crude fell 56 cents to settle at $44.19 a bar- rel. Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell 51 cents, or 1.1 per- cent, to $45.69 a barrel in London. Wholesale gasoline rose 1 cent to $1.36 a gallon, heating oil fell 1 cent to $1.36 a gallon and nat- ural gas rose 9 cents to $2.78 per 1,000 cubic feet. INVITATION FOR BID Sealed bids will be received by the City of Parker at the Arm- strong County Department of Planning and Development, 402 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 until 12:00 P.M.
E.S.T. or E.D.T. as applicable, on Thursday, August 4, 2016 for the City of Parker Community Center Exterior Renovations Project. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at the City of Parker Community Cen- ter Building located at South Wayne Avenue, Parker, PA 16049.
The project generally includes upgrades to the existing facilities consisting of, but not limited to, a front entrance roof, gutters, downspouts, storm sewers, site lighting, painting, and exterior metal panel replacement. Bid documents, including plans and specifications, are on file at the office of KLH Engineers, 5173 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15205. Copies of the plans and speci- fications are on file for review at all Accu-Copy Reprographics locations. Pittsburgh North Pittsburgh East 302 Thomson Park Drive 616 Beatty Road Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 Monroeville, PA 15146 Phone: 724-935-7055 Phone 412-457-0717 Fax: 724-935-0250 Fax: 412-457-0718 Copies of the bidding documents may be purchased at these lo- cations or online www.accu-copy.com at a non-refundable cost of $150.00 per set plus the cost of shipping. Each deposit is non-refundable.
Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose name and address are on record at KLH Engi- neers, Inc. as having obtained the Contract Documents. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bond, or cer- tified check or check, in favor of the City of Parker in the amount of not less than ten percent of the total of the bid. The City of Parker reserves the right to waive any informali- ty in and to accept or reject any and all bids. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of open- ing bids.
David Bacon Wage Rate requirements will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirement addressing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practi- ces, goals for minority and female participation, MBE and WBE participation, participation by Section 3 residents and business- es and related matters. The City of Parker and the County of Armstrong do not discrimi- nate in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disa- bility, familial status, ancestry, or age in the provision, admis- sion, employment, or access to any services and programs. William R. McCall, Jr.
Mayor City of Parker EQUAL HOUSING LOGO LT842 INVITATION FOR BID Separate and sealed Bids will be received by the County of Arm- strong on behalf of the Cowanshannock Township Municipal Authority at the Armstrong County Department of Planning and Development, 402 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201 at 12:00 P.M. EST or EDT as applicable on August 10, 2016 for the fol- lowing projects: Village of Margaret Well Development Project, Village of Margaret Well Telemetry System Improvement Project and Village of Margaret Water Treatment Plant Improvements and Water Interconnect Project. All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on August 10, 2016 at the Department of Planning and Development, 402 Market Street, Kittanning, PA 16201. Contract The Village of Margaret Well Development Proj- ect shall include development of an existing new drilled water well, installing electrical wiring and controls, installing approxi- mately 280 L.F.
of 1 pipeline, and related appurtenances. Contract Village of Margaret Well Telemetry System Im- provement Project shall include replacement of the pressure transmitter, radios and antenna, remote terminal unit and solar equipment that senses water levels in the tank. Contract The Village of Margaret Water Treatment Plant Improvements and Water Interconnect Project shall include an emergency interconnect with the Kittanning-Plumcreek Water Authority along with upgrades to the water treatment plant in- cluding chlorination equipment replacement. Bid Documents including plans and specifications for each proj- ect, may be examined at the Bankson Engineers, Inc. office lo- cated at 267 Blue Run Road, Suite 200, Cheswick, PA 15024 where bid documents may be obtained by depositing $75.00 for each set per project.
All checks should be made payable to Bankson Engineers, Inc. Each deposit in non-refundable. Ad- denda, if any, will be issued only to those persons who name and address are on record at Bankson Engineers, Inc. as having obtained the Contract Documents. Each proposal shall be accompanied with a certified check or Bidder's Bond in the amount of ten percent of the propos- al, in favor of the County of Armstrong.
No faxed Bids will be ac- cepted. The County of Armstrong reserves the right to waive any informality and to accept or reject any and all bids. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of opening bids. David Bacon Wage Rates will apply to this contract. The con- tract documents contain requirements addressing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goals for minority and female participation, MBE AND WBE par- ticipation, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses, and related matters.
The County of Armstrong does not discrimi- nate in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disa- bility, familial status, ancestry, or age in the provision, admis- sion, employment, or access to any services and programs. Pat Fabian Chairman County of Armstrong Equal Housing Logo LT860 NOTICE The Freeport Borough Council intends on acting on the within Ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on August 1, 2016. AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FREEPORT, ARM- STRONG COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ENTERING INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION AND FREEPORT BOROUGH AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OFFICERS TO EXECUTE SAME. Sec.1 The Council of the Borough of Freeport hereby enters into an Agreement with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission whereby Freeport Borough leases 1.5 acres of land more or less along Buffalo Creek, commonly known as Fish Commission Boat Launch for a period of 25 years from effective date which shall be the date upon which the Executive Director of the Penn- sylvania Fish and Boat Commission executes said Agreement. Sec.2 The appropriate officers of the Borough of Freeport are authorized to execute the Agreement.
Sec.3 Upon execution by the Executive Director of the Fish and Boat Commission a copy of the Agreement shall be appended to this ordinance. ORDAINED and ENACTED this day of 2016 Borough of Freeport Richard Hastings President of Council LT863 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Kiskiminetas Township will deliberate and make a deci- sion on the Variance request of Greg Krug, to establish a Porta John Storage Rental business at the same location as his commercial auto shop on property located at 1798 St. Rt. 26, Spring Church, Pennsylvania on Monday, Au- gust 1, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. pre- vailing time, at the Kiskimine- tas Township Municipal Build- ing, 1222 Old State Road, Apollo, Pennsylvania.
All interested parties are invit- ed to be present. This notice is being given in accordance with the provi- sions of the law of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, particularly the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and the provisions of the Zon- ing Ordinance of Kiskiminetas Township. James A. Favero, Esq. Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor LT801 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Kiskiminetas Township will hold a public hearing on Mon- day, August 1, 2016 at 7:15 P.M.
prevailing time, at the Kiskiminetas Township Mu- nicipal Building, 1222 Old State Road, Pennsylvania, to act on the request of Daniel Walker, for a variance to con- struct a parking lot on proper- ty located off Kings Road near the Municipal Building and the Kiski Township Volunteer De- partment, Apollo, Pennsylva- nia. The property is located in Residential Zoning District. All interested parties are invit- ed to be present and air their views on the matter. This notice is being given in accordance with the provi- sions of the law of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, particularly the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and the provisions of the Zon- ing Ordinance of Kiskiminetas Township. James A.
Favero, Esq. Zoning Hearing Board Solici- tor LT799 NOTICE The regular meeting of Kittan- ning Borough Council will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016, in the Council Cham- bers, Municipal Building, 300 South McKean Street, Kittan- ning, Pa 16201, at 7:00 P.M. If you are a person with a dis- ability and wish to attend this meeting, and require an auxil- iary aid, service or other ac- commodation to participate in the proceedings, please con- tact the Kittanning Borough Office at (724) 543-2091 to discuss how Kittanning Bor- ough may best accommodate your needs. Betty Thompson, Secretary Kittanning Borough Council LT831 PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Hearing Board of Kiskiminetas Township will hold a public hearing on Mon- day, August 1, 2016 at 6:45 P.M. prevailing time, at the Kiskiminetas Township Mu- nicipal Building, 1222 Old State Road, Pennsylvania, to act on the request of HGW, LLC, for a variance to estab- lish a firearm sales and manu- facturing business at the same location as the wood- business on property located at 1269 School Road, Avonmore, Pennsylvania.
The property is located in the A-R Zoning District, and the proposed use is an expansion of a non-con- forming use. All interested parties are invit- ed to be present and air their views on the matter. This notice is being given in accordance with the provi- sions of the law of the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, particularly the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and the provisions of the Zon- ing Ordinance of Kiskiminetas Township. James A. Favero, Esq.
Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor LT800 MEETING NOTICE Ford City Municipal Sewage Authority will conduct a spe- cial meeting on August 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm to discuss the Pension Plan. The meet- ing will be held at the Ford City Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 17th Street and Allegheny River in Ford City, PA. Terry Tokarek Authority President LT861 BIDS WANTED LEGAL NOTICE The Southmoreland School District, Transportation De- partment, 2351 Route 981, Box Alverton, PA 15612, request bids on the following: One (1) Conversion Window Van Manufacturer's Seating Capacity 10 (9 driver) New 2016 or newer Specifications, bid instructions and conditions, and all infor- mation pertaining to bids on the above item can be se- cured at the Transportation Office at the above address. The Southmoreland School District Board of Education reserves the right to: 1. Reject or accept all or portions of the bids; and 2.
Waive any technicalities or informalities in any bid. Bids must be in the hands of the board secretary or deliv- ered to the Transportation Of- fice prior to 2:00 P.M., July 29, 2016. 18, DC812 BIDS WANTED INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received in the Office of the Westmore- land County Controller, Court- house Square, Suite 111, 2 North Main Street, Greens- burg, PA 15601, until 2:00 P.M. on August 9, 2016 for LAUNDRY CHEMICAL CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR WESTMORELAND MANOR. Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:15 P.M.
that day in the Commission- Conference Room. The County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. An original and two copies of the complete Bid must be submitted in a sealed enve- lope, and addressed to the Westmoreland County Con- troller and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the name and address and the designation: BID: LAUNDRY CHEMICAL CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR WESTMORELAND MANOR. Interested bidders must ob- tain specifications via West- moreland County Website (www.co.westmoreland.pa.us, Keyword or by con- tacting the Office via one of the other options listed below. Jeffrey Balzer County Controller Phone: (724) 830-3115 email: moreland.pa.us Fax: (724) 850-6124 299 MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Auction That on the 28th Day of July, 2016 at 9:00 am, a public Auction will be held at Body Shop, 669 Bridge Street, Fairbank, Pennsylva- nia 15435 This Public Auction will be for the following vehi- cle.
2008 Dodge Dakota VIN: 1D7HW38K88S577129 Color: Silver Mileage: 83,374.0 All charges must be paid on the day of auction acceptable payment shall be in cash or credit card. DC864 Monday, July 25, 2016 Page 15 Use the Classifieds to sell your items FAST! USINESS IGHLIGHTS Drought hits Northeastern US, could last months CONCORD, N.H. (AP) At Farm in New Hampshire, beans and corn broken through the ground yet and fields of strawberries are stunted. The drought that has taken hold in the Northeast is especially felt at John farm in Hollis, present- ing him with some tough choices. Irrigation ponds are drying up, forcing him to choose between tomatoes and berries or apple and peach trees.
Lavoie decided to hold off watering the fruit trees so he could quench the tomato and berry plants before they succumb to the heat. need some rain pretty Lavoie said. is just some corn that make it. A lot of things we would like to give water to, we The dry blast in New Hampshire is being felt throughout the Northeast, from Maine to Pennsylvania, driven by a second year of below-average rainfall. Though not as dire as the West Coast drought of five- years running, the dry, hot weather has stressed farms and gardens, prompted water restrictions and bans in many towns and threatened to bring more wildfires than usual.
In the hardest hit areas of western New York, Massachusetts and southern parts of New Hampshire and Maine, been dryer than in a decade or more. And national weather experts predict the drought will persist at least through the end of October. Northeast is a little bit of a mixed bag, but the bottom line is that the conditions have deteriorated over the past several weeks to a couple of said Rich Tinker, a drought specialist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. If there were a drought epicenter, it probably would be Massachusetts. More than 74 percent of the state, according to the United States Drought Monitor, is experiencing some degree of drought and almost the entire state is dry.
Many Massachusetts farmers are hurting, said Katie Campbell-Nelson, a vegetable production specialist with the UMass Extension. Yields and quality are down, and irrigation costs are up. farmers are abandoning crops because not worth the financial risk of harvesting Campbell-Nelson said. The dry conditions have raised the risk of wildfires in Massachusetts, said Dave Celino, chief forest fire warden for the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Typically, the state records about 1,600 wildland fires a year.
But this year, already seen more than 1,000. Meanwhile, some wells are going dry in Connecticut. And the blueberry crop in Maine will be slightly smaller this year than the past two, said Nancy McBrady, executive director of the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine..
