Forest City News

DONICA McGEE DIANE IVES Area residents attending school board meetings in the region will see some new faces as a result of ballots cast in Tuesday's election.

A few sitting council members were defeated in last week's general election while write-ins and ties also proved to be factors in some races.

Oakland borough elected a new mayor in last week's election. Republican Randy Glover defeated Democratic incumbent Wendy Durkin with a 14 vote margin, 59-45. Write-in votes determined the mayor's race outcome in some boroughs.

At its monthly meeting Oct. 21, the Lakeland School District board of directors unanimously voted to pass a resolution supporting a $20 million bond that will be used to renovate the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County.

Next Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. It is a great opportunity to salute those who have defended our country.

Portrayed as a puppetmaster by a mayoral challenger, Cranberry businessman John Verbanac yesterday called the accusations that he's exercised undue influence over Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl "a little bit tiring." Mr.

The city fire department handed out awards Thursday, honored the lone firefighter to die on active duty and christened a gleaming aerial truck.

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With DEPa s Craig Lobins fielding most of the questions at a public forum last Wednesday night in Forest City, Jennifer Means, also of DEP, and Brian Swistock, a water quality specialist at Penn State listen in the wings.

Two Clifford Twp. police officers are accused of unauthorized purchases of at least $3,500 in weapons and ammunition, including a handgun that was allegedly resold to a third party.

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A JR columnist John Morton missed the mark by referring to the small daily newspaper market as less vulnerable to failure than the metro dailies .

The Susquehanna County Commissioners, at the August 12 meeting, signed drug and alcohol provider contracts with Trehab for $247,000 for the 2009-10 fiscal year.

Among the honorees are, front row, from left, Susquehanna County Commissioner MaryAnn Warren, Diana Junior, Father Francis Brushnick, and Sen.

Among the honorees are, front row, from left, Susquehanna County Commissioner MaryAnn Warren, Diana Junior, Father Francis Brushnick, and Sen.

Among the honorees are, front row, from left, Susquehanna County Commissioner MaryAnn Warren, Diana Junior, Father Francis Brushnick, and Sen.

Among the honorees are, front row, from left, Susquehanna County Commissioner MaryAnn Warren, Diana Junior, Father Francis Brushnick, and Sen.

Members of the family of Mary Molly Moraski receive a check from Tripp Park Motorcycle Association for the recent fundraiser, Ride for Molly.

A place that will help the needy is about to open in Susquehanna County. The Salvation Army Service Center in Forest City couldn't have come at a better time.

The county commissioners have enlisted the help of the Central Bradford Progress Authority in an attempt to harness energy conservation funds to replace the courthouse heating system.