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Conservation District concerned with Corbett's budget proposal
staff writer, @damichellegAn absence of money for conservation districts in Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget could spell the end of the local district, according to manager Len Lichvar. “Legislators typically reinstate all or most of the funding,” he said....Tags: Environmental Issues, Conservation, Tom Corbett, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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State to hold hearing on Route 281 railroad crossing in July
Daily American Staff WriterThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. July 30 and 31 in the Somerset County Courthouse to determine what should be done at a railroad crossing on Route 281. The intersection, which separates Somerset Borough and...Tags: Railway Transportation, Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Health care follow-up
One of our readers contacted our editor to let him know that Gov. Corbett sent a letter to Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicating that PA would be opting out of the Medicaid Extension portion of the...Tags: Health Insurance, Regional Authority, Government Health Care, Executive Branch, Medicaid
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Tree tapping at Baer Brothers Camp under sunny skies
Daily American CorrespondentUnder sunny skies otherwise forecasted for rain, the annual tree tapping ceremony officially heralded the start of the maple sugar season at Baer Brothers Camp in Somerset Township on Saturday afternoon. Maple royalty — Queen Hannah Taylor and...Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Arts and Culture, Festive Events
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Local legislators offer opinions on governor's proposed budget
staff writer, @damichellegLocal lawmakers wasted little time Tuesday before dissecting Gov. Tom Corbett's $28.4 billion budget proposal. State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township, said he was reviewing the administration's plan. "It's a starting point for...Tags: Regional Authority, John N Wozniak, Executive Branch, Edward G. Rendell, Government
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Employers may want to create marijuana policies
bruces@dailyamerican.comAs states across America adopt more lenient marijuana laws, area employers may want to pre-emptively set their own pot policies before things become hazy. Melissa Sabus — director of drug and occupation health screening with HR Plus, based in...Tags: Daylin Leach, Employees, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Employment
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State Rep. Metzgar defines his role on 'DA Live'
Staff Writer, @DAAlyssaCState Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township, talked to residents about gun control, the coal industry and his role as representative during the first episode of "DA Live." With Somerset schools discussing security after 26 people were...Tags: Sandy Hook Elementary School, Media Industry, Coal, Government, Mining
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Metzgar first subject of 'DA Live'
The Daily American is starting a new digital feature to help readers connect with local officials. The inaugural "DA Live" will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 and run the third Thursday of each month. Similar to the virtual town halls the newspaper...
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State initiates investigation into Route 281 railroad crossing
Daily American Staff WriterThe Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission will launch a formal investigation into the railroad crossing on Route 281 in Somerset Township. Press secretary Jennifer Kocher said the commission decided to investigate the crossing at its Dec. 5... -
Shuster named transportation committee chairman
Daily American Staff WriterAt 2:31 p.m. U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster was named chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Not that I was glancing at my watch at all,” Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, quipped in a conference call with reporters...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Democratic Party, Bill Shuster, Transportation, Highway Transportation
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Weaver-Pritts
Marcia Ann Weaver and Robert (Bob) L. Pritts were married Sept. 22 at their residence in Rockwood. The bride is the daughter of James Weaver and the late Margaret Weaver, Rockwood. The bridegroom is the son of the late Robert and Rena Pritts,...
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Somerset County residents cast hundreds of write-in votes during election
Daily American Staff WriterSomerset County election results show that while some write-in votes were reserved for real people, others were cast for Disney characters. In Somerset County Berlin resident Paul Ritchey ran a write-in campaign in the 9th Congressional District...Tags: Rick Santorum, Entertainment, Hillary Clinton, Mark Critz, Parties and Movements
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