Divided America and unity shine in a Virginia factory
In South Boston, Annin Flagmakers workers knit the flag as a symbol of national unity amid deep political divides. The piece highlights ordinary Americans like Emily Bouldin and Ed Haney, who share faith, family, and patriotism despite differing party loyalties. It notes broad consensus on veterans care, renewable energy, Medicare, Social Security, entrepreneurship, and gun background checks, while acknowledging divides on abortion and immigration.
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Pew Research Center
Motorcycle fatalities rise with engine size and lax helmet rules
The GHSA notes 2014 deaths show 32 percent of riders used bikes over 1,400 cc, up from 9 percent in 2000. Helmet laws vary by state with 19 states plus DC mandating helmets in all cases. In 2014, 62 percent of fatally injured riders wore helmets. ABS is highlighted as cutting fatal crashes by 31 percent, and riders show strong interest in upgrading safety gear.
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Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
Mercer County to shift magistrate offices closer to annex
Mercer County plans to move magistrate court operations to be within 25 miles of the annex in Princeton. Commissioner Mike Vinciguerra said cost savings are secondary to proximity and convenience for having all magistrate courts together. The move received state Supreme Court approval. The commission meets August 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the county courthouse meeting room.
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Mercer County 911 Fee Hearing Highlights Aging Tech Needs
Mercer County considers increasing 911 fees as aging equipment including the 7 year old telephone system and 6 year old CAD hardware threatens service. Next gen 911 with text video data sharing could replace current tech. Public turnout at hearings has been low with limited opposition noted by Commission President Mike Vinciguerra.
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Ehrenfeld plan taps funds to reclaim abandoned mines
The Ehrenfeld project uses a federal $90 million economic development fund split among Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky to reclaim 62 acre mine waste sites created 1903 1971. It aims to rehire 40 Rosebud Mining Co workers and build a regional park linked to the Path of the Flood Trail while boosting Johnstown area tourism.
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Rachel Gleason
Pennsylvania Coal Alliance
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Hal Rogers
R-Ky
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