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Postal Service Changes
Instead of moving to close down hundreds of post offices around the nation, the U.S. Postal Service announced plans today to limit the hours of operation of post offices in order to save money in the future. "The plan would keep the existing Post Office in place, but with modified ...
Voters get 'pass' on photo I.D. in primary
With Pennsylvania’s primary election drawing closer, many are asking what kind of impact the state's new photo identification law will have for voters and poll workers. The new law says you must have an acceptable photo I.D. to vote. Although for the primary election, you could get a pass. ...
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Romney Wins Illinois
It was an easy night for Mitt Romney, who finally got to enjoy a Tuesday primary night for the first time in weeks, as he cruised to victory in Illinois over Rick Santorum, wining by over 11 percent. Romney built a big lead in Chicago and the rest of Cook ...
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Santorum's Southern Shot
From Montgomery, Alabama - Arriving for his fifth and final stop of Monday just down the street from the Alabama State Capitol, Rick Santorum deviated from his normal hour-long stump speech for a simple reason - he had to be on TV with Sean Hannity. "I can only talk for ...
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Santorum Looks for Momentum
After winning three of ten Super Tuesday states, but narrowly losing to Mitt Romney in Ohio, Rick Santorum will try to generate some new momentum on Saturday in Kansas with GOP Presidential caucuses in that state. 40 delegates are at stake in the Sunflower State - 12 delegates are handed ...
WWII vet, local lawmaker to retire after 19 terms
Following 38 years of public service and countless commutes from Clearfield County to the state capitol, Rep. Camille “Bud” George said he’ll retire at the end of the year. The 84-year-old, who happens to be the last remaining World War II-era veteran serving in the State House of Representatives, ...
Altoona Council To Hold Public Meeting On Act 47
Johnstown, Pittsburgh and Scranton are all on the list of cities that have filed for Act 47; the distressed city status. According to city officials, Altoona could soon be added to that list. Altoona has been in financial trouble for years, but city council has always managed to balance ...
Dems, GOP, weigh endorsements in statewide races
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's Democratic and Republican state committees are preparing to vote on candidate endorsements that could play a crucial role in the state's April 24 primary. Democrats are slated to meet on Saturday in State College and Republicans two weeks later, on Jan. 28, in ...
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How to save a tree house from a zoning board
It was supposed to be a "slice of Americana and of childhood dreams" says U.S. Army Specialist Mark Grapin, who lives in Fairfax County, Virginia. He's talking about the treehouse he built for his two sons after returning from his latest tour of duty in Iraq.
Two county emergency departments merge
Two departments in Cambria County are merging and according to county officials the move is be a win-win, not only for the county but also for the community. After a month of talks, the Emergency Management Services and the 911 center have merged, now being known as the department of ...
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