Lock Haven Area District Justice Office closed due to report of Flemington gas leak
FLEMINGTON, PA – The report of a nearby natural gas leak has caused the temporary closure of the Lock Haven area District Justice office at the county emergency services office in Flemington.
The temporary closure word came Tuesday afternoon from the county court house:
Clinton County Magisterial District Court 25-3-01 Temporarily Closed
LOCK HAVEN – Clinton County Court Administration today announced the temporary closure of Magisterial District Court 25-3-01, 301 Frederick Street, Lock Haven, PA, after being advised of a potential natural gas leak in the area.
The office staff received emergency notifications to evacuate the building at approximately 2:45 PM Tuesday. The office will remain closed until the evacuation order has been removed by UGI-Central Penn Gas Company.
However, it is expected that the office will be open for business on Wednesday at 8:00 AM as usual.
Magisterial District Judge John W. Maggs of District Court 25-3-02, 385 Beech Creek Ave, Mill Hall, PA, will respond to any emergency situations if the need arises. You can reach Magisterial District Judge Maggs’ office at 570-726-4064.
Clinton County Emergency Services earlier Tuesday afternoon had posted word of an evacuation in the vicinity of the nearby Frederick and Huston Streets intersection in Flemington.
That alert came just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The initial report said the leak occurred at the intersection of the two streets when a contractor ruptured a natural gas line. Affected residents have been told they may seek shelter at the Goodwill Hose Company on High Street in Flemington:
