Spring-Glen News

The Great Pennsylvania Cleanup is a statewide effort to remove litter and trash from Pennsylvania's roadways, parks, forests, riverbanks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. via Dailyitem.com

“We feel betrayed and victimized by the actions of Timothy Hubler and Dennis Campbell, given the trust that had been placed in them within our organization”

A second former executive at a Pennsylvania construction firm has been charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the government's minority set-aside program. via The York Daily Record

Schuylkill County's administrator is suing the county controller, who she said slandered her by claiming in an ''off the record'' comment to a newspaper reporter that she was fired from her previous job as a ... via The Morning Call

“We want them to recognize the songs with the band just out”

BY RUTH RICE RRICE@TRIBDEM.COM Chris Higbee is passionate about his music. The country rocker will help the audience ring in spring at 8 p.m. Friday at the Pitt-Johnstown Sports Center in Richland Township. via The Tribune-Democrat

“We need a 21st-century bridge, with connections to recreation and transportation, not an SUV bridge.”

With just weeks to go before Philadelphia hires a contractor to rebuild the South Street Bridge, a neighborhood group is pressing Mayor Nutter to endorse a menu of detailed architectural changes aimed at ... via Philly.com

“The special-interest groups fighting for the status quo are well-financed and well-represented. I believe it is time to empower Pennsylvania consumers and give them a strong voice in the health-care debate.”

State Rep. Yudichak says advocate's office would give consumers a strong voice. Insurance companies would fund the budget for an Office of Consumer Advocate for Health Insurance, if proposed legislation ... via Times Leader

Jonathan R. Stayer, head of the reference section of the Penn State Archives, will present "Finding 'Lydia's Bottom': Understanding the State Land Records of Pennsylvania." In addition to describing records, ... via The York Daily Record

“I am in favor of the switch, as the 'Swattie' easily falls under the definition of a river”

Rep. RoseMarie Swanger has authored a state House resolution urging the U.S. Geological Survey to change the name of the Swatara Creek to the Swatara River. via The Lebanon Daily News

“I can say there are labor concerns that this is a provocative event. I don't see how it's provocative, but Ed Coryell does”

In City Hall on April 9, owners of big general contracting firms will meet with a bevy of minority construction firms at a "speed-dating" networking event called "Meet the Generals." It's gimmicky and cheesy, ... via Philly.com

Schuylkill County commissioners voted Wednesday to fire the longtime director of the county Solid Waste and Recycling Department, but wouldn't say why. via The Morning Call

“This is a very important case that most people don't know about”

"At midnight on Saturday, June 13, 1942, a German submarine, concealed by fog, prowled the eastern coast of Long Island, 105 miles from New York City." This excerpt from Dennis P. McIlnay's newest book, "The ... via Lewistown Sentinel

“It really is a bonanza for us in a lot of ways”

Dana Edelstein, regional field director for the Hillary Clinton campaign, called it "The Final Four." And she is referring to March Madness, in a sense, but not college basketball. via The York Daily Record

From now until April 22, the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns will be competing to win over the most Pennsylvania Democrats. via The York Daily Record

A fatal crash in Dauphin County shuts down the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 for several hours this morning. via WPMT-TV York

One person died Tuesday morning when a pickup truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer that was parked on the side of Interstate 81 in Dauphin Count, state police said. via WGAL

Want to see, actually see, how traffic is on the Schuylkill between the Conshohocken Curve and the Blue Route? You can. via Philly.com

“We continue to believe that leasing the turnpike will provide the best revenue stream for addressing the state's transportation needs”

Two state House leaders have proposed a bipartisan alternative to fund much-needed road and bridge repairs in Pennsylvania that involves shifting money from the Motor License Fund that currently funds state ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Worship seminar today in Somerset BY JANICE RAINEY JRAINEY@TRIBDEM.COM Worship seminar today in Somerset The Western Pennsylvania Church of the Brethren Spiritual Formation Team in cooperation with Somerset ... via The Tribune-Democrat

“That obviously means that there's a problem with minors going to this bar.”

The owner of a York City bar could face penalties now that police have charged the bar with serving alcohol to underage patrons last year. via York Dispatch

“I believe I was misled, because I trusted those people”

Legislators signaled greater scrutiny for Pennsylvanias slot-machine law as they pressed for answers yesterday after a casino owner was charged with lying to gambling regulators to win his license. via Philly.com