UGI bills going up slightly

UGI Utilities Inc. has announced a smaller-than-expected increase in the purchased gas cost rate beginning on Dec. 1. As a result, the average residential heating customer receiving gas supply from UGI will see their total bill increase 0.9%, raising their total average monthly bill from $118.43 per month to $119.49 per month.

Utilities are required by law to pass the cost of the natural gas they purchase directly through to customers without any markup.

UGI Utilities Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company that serves more than 760,000 customers.

Dutch’s Hauling sold

Dutch’s Hauling has been sold to Burgmeier’s Hauling Inc.

“It has been a privilege to serve this community for many years. I want to personally thank all of you who have been customers with us. I chose Burgmeier’s to sell my business to because I believe they will continue to provide the quality service that you expect. I’m sure you’ll be in good hands with them,” owner Dutch Fornari said in a post on Dutch’s Facebook page.

Fornari said Burgmeier’s will keep his customers’ rates the same, any credit with Dutch’s will be honored and collection days will stay the same.

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AmeriServ makes donation

AmeriServ Bank has donated $5,000 to the Windber-based Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center as part of its annual October account opening campaign. The donation will help fund the Center’s Pink Ribbon Care, a program that assists patients who are unable to pay for breast-related health services including mammograms, follow-up diagnostic services and genetic counseling.

Since introducing its account opening campaign in 2020, AmeriServ Bank has donated $30,000 to the Joyce Murtha Breast Care Center.