A diesel fuel spill that occurred this week at a Talisman gas well pad location on Fallbrook Road in Armenia Township impacted a wetlands and Fall Brook, according to Dan Spadoni, spokesman with the state Department of Environmental Protection.   On Tuesday, Spadoni said, the work involved the use of a vacuum truck to try to suck up some of the diesel fuel. In addition, some interceptor trenches were excavated and petroleum absorbent booms and pads were used. The focus now, he said, is to make sure the clean-up is done properly and completely. He added that Talisman has been very cooperative. In terms of gas well spills, according to Spadoni this one was a "fairly significant" spill.

Motorists traveling the secondary road system in the northern tier counties, especially Bradford, Tioga, Sullivan and Lycoming, are advised to be alert to deteriorating conditions along some of those roads due to the normal freeze-thaw cycles that occur at this time of year compounded by heavy-truck traffic. PennDOT is aware of the deterioration that is occurring and is working with the responsible parties to coordinate roadway repairs as fast as possible.  If a motorist encounters a sudden and marked change in a state road's condition, please call 1-800 FIX ROAD to report it.

Retired State Senator  Roger Madigan (R-Bradford County) has endorsed Tom Marino in his campaign for United States Congress in the 10th Congressional District. Madigan cited his extensive experience as a prosecutor, common-sense conservative message, and ability to defeat liberal Chris Carney in November as reasons for this support.