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Out of an abundance of caution, Freeport police brought in Gilpin police and its police dog Monday to check for weapons after a gun was found in Second Street Park earlier. “At no time was there ever a viable threat to public safety,” said Freeport Police Chief Chris Fabec. A

Freeport officials landed a huge state grant — $11 million — to help pay for a new $16.9 million sewage treatment plant. The borough’s 50-year-old plant discharges partially treated sewage during heavy rains into Buffalo Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River. The plant needs upgrades to meet state and

A retired Plum police sergeant was named Freeport’s new police chief. Council unanimously voted Monday night to hire Matthew Feldmeier to head the borough force in what elected leaders called a transition within the department. Former Chief Eric Belton had resigned to take a job with Plum police while patrolman