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Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate John Hanger visited Bradford this morning as part of his Save Our Schools bus trip across the state. But he talked to WESB about more than schools. The former head of both the state Public Utility Commission and Department of Environmental Protection says he has a proven track record of saving Pennsylvanians money. Hanger says his new “Zero Tuition College Plan” will save students thousands of dollars by not having to pay for one year of college – or two years of community college – and then paying into a state fund after they graduate and start working. Listen to Hanger's talk with Anne Holliday here . Pictured, Hanger steps off his bus on Main Street in Bradford. WESB photo The news leader of the Twin Tiers ... since 1947

DEP Secretary John Hanger has warned state senators of serious consequences for the natural gas industry if companies are caught sacrificing safety for profits. Hanger spoke during a senate committee hearing today and said the industry must improve its performance and stop gas migration, water pollution and well blowouts. Hanger declined to reveal the results so far of the investigation into the blowout of a well in Clearfield County earlier this month, but said an investigator hired by the state to look into the incident is expected to have his report finished in three weeks. Speaking with WESB and The HERO this afternoon, US Senator Bob Casey said he’s glad Hanger is taking the situation seriously. “That’s good news that Secretary Hanger knows how important it is to get answers here because people are really worried about that.”