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Reese wants to make Pennsylvania family and business friendly
Daily American Staff WriterRepublican state Rep. Mike Reese said he is ready for a smooth transition into Somerset County as he will represent 6,200 residents after the November election. Reese of Mount Pleasant, saw his district shift after new maps were signed into law in...Tags: Edward G. Rendell, Hunting, Personal Income, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Politics
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Cold, broke and no heat - what to do?
DAILY AMERICANOn Friday morning the wind chill factor was 2 degrees below zero, but for the first time in months June and Edward Bailey didn't care. They were warm. There was heat in their Acosta home. For the past few years, after paying their house payment, the...Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), Christianity, The Salvation Army, Human Interest, Roman Catholicism
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Chamber holds legislative update
Daily American Staff WriterBusiness leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for a legislative update held by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce. About 75 people packed the Somerset Country Club to hear what the elected officials had to say. The event began with...Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Mark Critz, Donald C White, Politics
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County coroner honored at Pens game
Daily American Staff WriterIt was a dream come true for Somerset County coroner Wally Miller when he was recognized by the Pittsburgh Penguins this weekend. Miller, who oversaw the Flight 93 crash site, was honored for his efforts at the beginning of the Penguins versus New Jersey...Tags: New Jersey Devils, Human Interest, Pittsburgh Penguins
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Bill would change funding process for rural projects
Daily American Staff WriterA bill that changes the way entities apply for Rural Community Assistance Program funding and that lowers the state's debt is on its way to the Senate. The program funds approved economic development projects around the state. The bill calls for...Tags: Somerset County (Maryland), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Hospitals and Clinics, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Health
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Tree tapping presents heritage of making maple syrup
Daily American CorrespondentThe annual tree tapping day, held this year at the Hillegas Camp in Allegheny Township Saturday afternoon, continues one of Somerset County's oldest traditions honoring one of its oldest folk heritages — making maple syrup. "Even the shiniest... -
New (old) district maps make state races in Somerset County unlikely
Daily American Staff WriterIt appears there will be no local primary races for General Assembly seats. Based on the 2001 district maps, state Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township, and Frank Burns, D-East Taylor Township, will not have primary opposition on April 24....Tags: Voting, Donald C White, Politics, Jay Jr Costa, Elections
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Indian Lake may have found solution for water woes
Daily American Staff WriterIndian Lake Borough engineers have submitted plans to resolve the borough's lingering drinking-water problem. Approximately 90 homes within the borough have been under a boil-water notice because of heightened safety regulations. The federal mandate...Tags: Water Supply
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The top stories of 2011
Daily American Staff Writer1. The 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, was chosen as the top story of the year by the Daily American news staff. The Flight 93 National Memorial was dedicated on Sept. 10. Vice President Joe Biden and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton...Tags: Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Donald C White, Westmoreland County, Politics
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MASD and new law passed
I have seen Meyersdale Area School District make some strides to become a better school over the last several weeks. The informal meetings and the family update information and what the school is doing to avoid this from happening again are a few...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice
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Metzgar helps move amendment to include teachers in institutional sexual assault law
Daily American Staff WriterAn amendment to expand the institutional sexual assault statute to teachers and caregivers is on its way to the Pennsylvania Senate. State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township, said he helped place an amendment in a bill that strengthens the...Tags: Prosecution, Health and Safety at School, Laws, Sexual Assault, Sex Crimes
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Redistricting plan forces Critz and Altmire into the same district
Daily American Staff WriterA preliminary congressional district map was released Tuesday and essentially splits Somerset County in half. The map will put Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Critz into a district with Democratic colleague Jason Altmire, who lives in Allegheny County. The map...Tags: Mark Critz, U.S. Senate, Republican Party, Jason Altmire, Politics
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