Mar 7, 2008 | Washington Times
by Barry Casselman: Buyer's remorse?
Sen. Barack Obama came very close to closing the deal on the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday, as his momentum, after the Wisconsin primary and following primaries/caucuses, seemed to be peaking at ... via Washington Times
Religion in brief | Centennial UM to hold dedication service
BY JANICE RAINEY JRAINEY@TRIBDEM.COM Centennial UM to hold dedication service Centennial United Methodist Church, 426 North Fork Road, Johnstown, will dedicate bells purchased for the Bell Choir during the 9 ... via The Tribune-Democrat
Speck of green is welcome sight in winter
I'm tired of winter, and at this time of the year I look for any speck of green I can find. via Pittsburgh Tribune
“We're pretty much meeting the energy needs of 10,000 homes”
A fourth wind farm is now producing energy in Somerset County. The 23-turbine Casselman Wind Project, located on a 165-acre site that stretches across Summit, Black and Addison townships, is fully operational ... via The Daily American
Rockwood man enjoys working with numbers, people
“The Italian Oven is basically run by Sheila and my wife, Tammy. I have very little to do with it, and nothing to do with the day-to-day operations”
Lee Newell has always enjoyed two things: interacting with others and math. So is it any surprise that the Rockwood man spent 35 years in the banking industry only to later become financial manager for Fearless ... via The Daily American
Charitable groups say local need is on the rise
“Now we have 80 to 100 almost every night”
Howard Baker is seeing a lot of new faces lately. With gasoline more than $3 a gallon and sharp hikes in everything from milk to eggs, many financially distressed people can't make ends meet. via The Tribune-Democrat
Police fine trucking company more than $84,000
“They stopped the first vehicle between 2 and 3 p.m., and it took until midnight to finish”
Pennsylvania State Police stopped eight commercial vehicles hauling components for windmills that had improper special hauling permits. via The Daily American
Eight vie for Rockwood school board
“We had to cut some educational programs”
The school board election Nov. 6 may resemble a game of musical chairs. Eight candidates are running for five seats, and when the votes are tallied, no one wants to be left standing. via The Daily American