Either way, at Wednesday night's meeting many parents said they'd like to see the school board make a decision soon. Some local residents say they don't want their town to be a dumping ground. They took their fight to the Department of Environmental Protection Wednesday night. A public meeting was held in Dysart to discuss a possible permit for Bio Gro. Bio Gro would dump sewage sludge on 330 acres of state game lands near the village of Dean.
Residents are concerned about the effect on the environment.
The D.E.P says it will take their comments into consideration when filing for the permit application. If you've had a heart valve replacement at an area hospital, you don't have to worry about the quality of your valve. Both Altoona and Conemaugh Medical Center say they did not use valves with silzone coating. Those valves were recently recalled. Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers For national and world news, visit our page at .