Internet Sabotage Under Investigation
Meadville – The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an act of sabotage that caused widespread internet service outages for Windstream customers in Crawford County. At some point between Thursday night and Friday morning, a large communications line was severed at the 6800 block of Pettis Road in East Fairfield Township. The destruction of the cable knocked out internet service for many of the area’s residents. Anyone who may have information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police in Meadville at (814)332-6911.
I-376 Reopens from Weekend Closure
West Middlesex – PennDOT Reopened Interstate 376 near West Middlesex early after the successful demolition of a bridge that carried Route 318 over the highway. In December 2023 the bridge was severely damaged by a boom truck that struck the underside and supports of the structure; the damage was so severe that the bridge needed to be replaced. Construction of a replacement bridge that will be raised an additional two feet over the Interstate will soon begin leading to future lane restrictions and closures.