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Layton Bridge back in business…for the moment

After being closed for most of the summer for repairs, the Layton Bridge in Perryopolis is once again open for travel. It’s unlikely to be the last time the 125-year-old structure undergoes repairs, as it will remain a placeholder until a new bridge is constructed and hopefully opened by ...

A winged delay

The latest delay related to the replacement of the historic Layton Bridge has some people going a little batty. About a half-mile away from the single-lane bridge that takes traffic across the Youghiogheny River sits a hibernaculum - a place animals seek winter refuge - of endangered ...

Safety and economic impact concern with bridge

For the third summer in a row the one-lane Layton Bridge has been closed for repairs. For some travelers, the detour is an inconvenience; however, for Stephanie Romanishan and Don Hasch the closure is having an impact on their bottom line. “Our operation is just in shambles,” said ...

Perry Township man accused of owning chop shop

Greene County Regional Police charged a Perry Township man last week in connection with an alleged chop shop operation. Jimmy Lee Butterfield, 43, faces felonies of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, destruction of vehicle identification numbers, owning a chop shop, ...

Perryopolis, Perry Township bracing for bridge closure

The Perryopolis and Perry Township communities are bracing for a challenging four months as the historic Layton Bridge, which carries Layton Road over the Youghiogheny River and the River Trail, closes next Tuesday. “It’s a huge impact to the community,” said Perry Township Volunteer ...