Apr 7, 2008 | Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Penn Out As Clinton Senior Strategist
“After the events of the last few days, Mark Penn has asked to give up his role as chief strategist of the Clinton Campaign”
Mark Penn, a lightning rod for controversy throughout Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign, retained considerable influence in the operation almost solely because of the candidate's loyalty to him. via Reading Eagle/Reading Times
There oughta be a law, boy says
Twelve-year-old Brad Vassallo of Richland Township wants to change the world. But for now he'll settle for requiring ignition interlock systems on vehicles owned or driven by first-time drunken driving ... via The Morning Call
Wawa wants to become destination for dinner
“We've definitely beefed up staffing for the promotion”
When people think Wawa, they usually think of a quick cup of coffee. Or a short stop for gas. via CourierPostOnline
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
Group receives environmental award
The partnership of Iron Oxide Recovery and the Sewickley Creek Watershed Association landed one of nine Environmental Excellence Awards in the state. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Clarion University Hosting Regional Science Olympiad
Six hundred high school students will travel to Clarion University on March 18, for the Pennsylvania Northwest Regional Science Olympiad. via GantDaily.com
New approach will help families take control of their futures
“One of the biggest hurdles was getting the case workers to buy in (to the process)”
New approach will help families take control of their futures By SHEILA BOUGHNER The Family Group Decision Making process is a valuable tool to human services groups. via The Derrick
former philadelphia official in line for DRPA post
“Im concerned about her ability to lead, administer, and do what shed have to do here. Her political abilities count more with me with a little p than a big p. ”
A former aide to former Philadelphia Mayors Ed Rendell and John F. Street is a leading candidate for the $180,000-a-year job of chief operations officer at the Delaware River Port Authority. via Philly.com
Mostly cloudy and breezy, 27F, feels like 13F, wind is from the west at 23 gusting to 28 mph, visibility is less than 1 mile TUESDAY: Health TUESDAY: We have 1684 guests online Written by The Indiana Gazette ... via Indiana Gazette Online
Clymer Proposes Tax on Strip Clubs
People who patronize strip clubs in Pennsylvania may have to cough up more cash to get in. via WFMZ
Another casino, another no-show guv
The big event is over. After the cheering, backslapping and ribbon-cutting has ceased, Hollywood Casino at the Penn National Race Course is number seven in a series of casinos flooding Pennsylvania with slot ... via The Lebanon Daily News
'The Simpsons' goes back to the '90s
Cartoon characters never age. For most two-dimensional characters, this does not present a problem. via MergeDigital
WBRE-TV announces midday news scheduling changes
“We are very excited about branding our stations separately”
WBRE will move its midday newscast to 11 a.m. effective Monday, Jan. 28, the station announced. via The Citizens' Voice
“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
Union High gets national recognition
“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
Long time pastor of Shiloh Presbyterian Church retiring
Pictured here is long-time pastor of Shiloh Presbyterian Church, Bill Milligan and his wife Edie. via The Daily Press
Ex-Indiana Co. Cop Gets Probation In Solicitation Case
A former Indiana County police officer accused of soliciting favors from a college student has been placed on probation. via ThePittsburghChannel.com
“While it's too early to tell if the worst is over in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the November numbers certainly indicate that the two states' housing markets are faring much better than housing markets in many other areas of the country”
Foreclosures in Pennsylvania and New Jersey declined in November from the previous month and from October 2006, RealtyTrac, of Irvine, Calif., reported today. via Philly.com
Indiana's new DA hopes to balance work, family
“He's one of our big success stories.”
Indiana County's incoming district attorney doesn't have much free time. Tom Bianco said the last movie he and his wife, Jennifer, got to see in a theater was "Titanic", released in December 1997. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Three Indiana County students win scholarships to study at IUP Cook Honors College
Leisure SUNDAY: We have 663 guests online Written by IUP News Service Friday, 14 December 2007 PHOTO SENT BY EMAIL Three students from Indiana County have been selected for the First Commonwealth Scholarship ... via Indiana Gazette Online