Commodore News

Commodore Perry School District officials will raise real estate taxes 3 mills if a preliminary budget passed in May doesn't change by the June 30 deadline.

Two men are facing criminal charges in connection with area metal thefts in April and May.

Jeremiah Tribley and Mercer County Career Center classmates discuss the robot they built as part of the curriculum in three different center programs.

While thoughts of Disney World, the beach and other vacation venues may be on many minds this summer, not everyone in Indiana County has the luxury of making travel plans.

The Coast Guard suspended its search late Monday night for two boaters who went missing after their boat capsized near the Commodore John Barry Bridge Monday evening. via NBC 10

“The $525,000 includes construction management fees and a $25,000 contingency in case anything goes wrong.”

TUESDAY: We have 907 guests online COMMODORE - The Purchase Line School district's boiler plant renovation project will cost the district about $7,000 less than originally anticipated as construction bids ... via Indiana Gazette Online

Should the government cut subsidies to Big Oil companies? Yes, profits are already too high Yes, the money would be better used to find alternate sources of energy No, they need it for exploration and ... via Indiana Gazette Online

We have 1846 guests online CLYMER - Several defendants have been named in charges filed in the Clymer district court before Magisterial District Judge George Thachik. via Indiana Gazette Online

Na, 36F, feels like 30F, wind is from the west at 7 mph, visibility is 10 miles SUNDAY: USA Weekend talks spring cleaning with today's Mr. via Indiana Gazette Online

This is a seriously old shot. The photograph here shows two stone balls that were, to quote the inscription on one ball, "hurled from catapults by the Turks in their engagements with the Christians in the XVth ... via Daily News

“It'll be interesting to see what the consultant comes up with”

Mercer County school districts have the highest rate of participation in Pennsylvania's Common Cents Initiative. via The Herald

“It was already burning pretty good anyhow.”

THURSDAY: FRIDAY: We have 870 guests online Jamie Empfield/Gazette photo 11.50" to copy edit 0902 WED 27 FEB 08: caution: pokes at sacred cow GREEN TOWNSHIP - A fire started in a garage and spread to a house ... via Indiana Gazette Online

“Toll authorities should be in the business of running toll facilities, not building soccer stadiums”

Gov. Rendells proposal to use Delaware River bridge tolls to help build a soccer stadium complex in Chester comes just weeks after the toll authority said it was out of the stadium-building business - and just ... via Philly.com

“They bring a wealth of experience and foresight that will benefit the Canadian Forces over the short and long-term.”

The Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, is pleased to announce the senior Canadian Forces promotions and appointments for 2008. via Market Wire

“It is indeed gratifying to see that Indiana County's first responders are taking advantage of this important grant program”

Fair and breezy, 27F, feels like 12F, wind is from the southwest at 24 gusting to 30 mph, visibility is less than 1 mile THURSDAY: The Gazette takes a look at the area's business climate in a special ... via Indiana Gazette Online

“I don't think he sees it as, as big of a deal as other people do.”

Josh Calvin is a typical teenager. The 17-year-old is a member of the Commodore Perry High School wrestling team and National Honor Society. via The Herald

“The puppy was returned to us unharmed, and we got some of the money back”

A Clairton couple faces charges of dognapping a Chihuahua and taking more than $1,200 in cash and merchandise from the North Huntingdon kennel where they worked. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“They feel we've done a good job in providing equal opportunities for all students, based on our students' performance in the state assessment tests”

Union High School is among the country's best, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking. via The Herald

Several defendants have been named on criminal charges filed in the Clymer district court before Magisterial District Judge George Thacik. via Indiana Gazette Online

“The stage is set to showcase the best of Pennsylvania agriculture, our state's No. 1 industry”

Sydney Baker, 11, of Commodore, and Jelly Bean, her sheep, will be among the more than 400,000 people and 8,000 animals traveling to the Pennsylvania Farm Show this week and next. via Indiana Gazette Online