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“It's been a long, complicated process, but we cut months of processing times by going through Rep. Tangretti's office”

New Stanton's volunteer fire department is getting a new pumper truck that will be used as the first-responding vehicle for structure fires. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“If a police officer stops someone for a traffic violation and uncovers guns or drugs during such a stop, it is very possible that a serious criminal offense was prevented.”

Blairsville's police department has drawn recent criticism from citizens who have complained that officers are overzealous in ticketing for traffic offenses. via PittsburghLIVE.com

More than 100 students from area junior and senior high schools competed in the regional History Day competition at Westminster College April 7 . This year's theme, "Conflict and Compromise in History," was ... via Westminster College

“Franklin's image and name have been used to promote a broad range of products, services and ideas”

By TOM LAVIS TLAVIS@TRIBDEM.COM Benjamin Franklin's portrait is associated with the $100 bill, but even after 300 years, he represents many things in American culture. via The Tribune-Democrat

“Instead of having a rally at Kittanning High School, Bill Clinton should visit the Eljer workers in Ford City”

The town's high school was abuzz Tuesday making preparations for today's visit by Bill Clinton. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Such testimony and evidence would have highlighted the concerns that Nassan and Curry had regarding Michael Ellerbe's dangerousness.”

While the attorneys representing the estate of a Uniontown boy shot to death by a Pennsylvania state trooper are asking state police to pay for more than $1 million in attorney's fees and costs, state attorneys ... via Pittsburgh Tribune

The Penn State Crop Management Extension Group is asking local farmers who rent crop and pastureland to assist in a survey designed to benchmark land rent throughout Pennsylvania and its counties over time. via The Herald

“We have no comment on it at all. The proposal has to be looked at by several committees before a vote. We will need the next 10 days to consider it”

Teachers in Seneca Valley will need at least a week to consider a state arbitrator's report that recommends a contract with wage increases higher than the Butler County district offered. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“Certain proteins, when heated, will form radial structures called Spherulites”

Nine Westminster College physics majors and three physics professors attended the joint meeting of the Ohio Region Section of the American Physics Society , and the Ohio Section and the Western Pennsylvania ... via Westminster College

“You can't tax your way to prosperity”

When voters in the 59th District go to the polls April 22, they won't see a familiar name on the ballot for the state House. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“This year was particularly interesting because of the discussions relating to the recent high mortality among hibernating bats in the Northeast, from what is known as the White-nose Syndrome”

Dr. Shahroukh Mistry , Westminster College assistant professor of biology, was elected co-chair of the Mammal Technical Committee for the Pennsylvania Biological Survey . via Westminster College

“But you don't need a license to engage in the predatory practice of selling subprime loans.”

A couple dozen "Stop Foreclosures Now" signs staked out space along the window sills, walls and hallways, looking a lot like those "For Sale" signs that pop up every weekend and in pretty much every ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Right now, I'm not going to do it and have no immediate plans to do that”

The Pennsylvania Ethics Commission has given the go-ahead for Westmoreland County Recorder of Deeds Tom Murphy to moonlight for an Ohio software vendor doing more than $125,000 in annual business with his ... via Leader-Times

“I think we've got to do everything we can to get the most we can from our fish and not waste them”

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission loses money each year on opening weekend of trout season when it dumps fish into Long Run in Tioga County. via PittsburghLIVE.com

A Slatington bridge will close two weeks from Tuesday and remain impassable the rest of the year, a news release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says . via Easton Express-Times

“Our goal for this is 60 people”

The leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for adults over the age of 65 are falls, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“It was a mind-blowing experience”

Michael McNulty has traveled around the world, but there's no place else he'd rather be than visiting his hometown. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“This will give you the foundation for where you want to go”

The Scottdale Historical Society and Scottdale Town Center Revitalization Committee are continuing their efforts to educate the public about historic preservation and the need for revitalization. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“There was no reason not to believe her.”

An undercover sting that officials say confirmed suspicions of animal cruelty shut down the Tiger Ranch Farm on Thursday night and placed nearly 700 cats, nine dogs and several other animals in the care of a ... via PittsburghLIVE.com

Any veteran needing help with a VA claim, medical benefits or general information is urged to make plans to attend. via The Herald