Winter Forecast Sees Cooler North But Less Severe Warms Elsewhere
The National Weather Service in its December February forecast predicts a 65 percent chance of colder than normal temperatures in the far northern United States, a 50-50 chance in the central region and Mississippi Delta, and a 65 percent chance of warmer than normal conditions in the Southwest and Southeast. It warns against a repeat of last winter’s severe conditions but notes more precipitation may return to several regions, with Northern California Pacific Northwest and northern Great Plains favored for above-average rain and snow.
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No Help For Parochial Grade Schools
Erie Diocese allocates 260000 to ten area high schools while grade schools like St. Thomas receive little or no state aid. Rev John Lucas says local grade schools face cuts and rely mainly on minimal state books. diocese cites Supreme Court ruling on reimbursement as reason for current subsidy structure.
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St. Thomas School
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St.Thomas Church
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Corry
Erie Area
Homer DeWalt
Rogram
Cathedral Preparatory School
St. Benedict Academy
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Villa Maria Academy
St John Kanty
Sey
DeWalt
Bradford
Saint Marys
DuBois
Oil City
Sharon
U.S. Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Girl, 6, Dies Trying To Save Burning Brothers
Debra Umberger, six, rushed back into a two story farmhouse fire to save her brothers Michael two Daniel three and Mark nine. Fire officials suspect a coal stove caused the blaze. Father Marlin was injured but in good condition and the mother Melodie and Diane escaped without harm.
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Marlin Amberger
Pottsville
Debra
Pine Grove
Debra Umberger
Pottaville
Michael
Daniel
Mark
Schuylkill County
Marlin
Good Samaritan Hospital
Umberger
Melodie
Diane
Likely February Opening for Rec Center
Officials say the new community recreation center near completion should open by early February with Johnson city engineer and Downey recreation director noting final finishing touches and equipment bids. The center will offer gym facilities, a kitchen serving 100, a game room and meeting spaces for local groups while hours and fees are still under council review.
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David Johnson
Jack Downey
the Journal
Johnson
Downey
Next Time Ruth Should Be Careful Elects Wattsburg Mayor
Democrat S Gene Combs was elected mayor of Wattsburg after a court drawing due to a misdrawn county ballot. Ruth L Keep and Combs tied 66 votes each on election day. A lottery at the courthouse chose Keeps number two while Commissioner Flatley drew one for Combs, making him the winner.
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S. Gene Combs
Wattsburg
Vomas
Ruth L. Keep
Combs
Keep
Michael Flatley
Students Smoke In Class In New Hampshire Experiment
In Manchester at West High School New Hampshire high school pupils smoke under supervision to study health effects. Monitored before and after smoking the tests show increased heart rate and carbon monoxide with decreased skin temp. Students and parents report changes in attitudes and some quit smoking.
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Manchester
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Lung Association
West High School
Karen Klop
James Hall
Pa Ranks 49th In Highway Spending Revenue
Harrisburg AP Pennsylvania ranks 49th of 50 states in federal highway spending for the latest year, at 88.5 million dollars and a 58 percent drop from the prior year. Connecticut fared worse with a 76 percent decline. PHIA notes Maryland and New York increased road funding, while surrounding states also saw drops. PHIA's Robert Royer warns of continued loss of federal highway revenues to other states without higher highway user funding.
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New York
Maryland
Ow York
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New Jersey
Oho
West Virginia
No Slack In Search For Rapist Here
Police in Corry pursue a grim rape beating investigation of a 63 year old woman on November 19. Chief Nichols says witnesses or passing motorists could provide crucial leads and notes the suspect may have attacked locally before and could strike again. He warns the assailant may be capable of killing and considers locals, military on leave, or outsiders as possible suspects while coordinating with other chiefs, including in Daytona Beach.
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Corry
Kenneth Nichols
Nichols
Daytona Beach
Florida
Two Hunters Die as Pennsylvania Deer Season Opens
First day of hunting in Northwestern Pennsylvania yields two fatalities in Clarion and Ridgway Townships. Norman Hart, 23 or 24, died from a hunting accident in Highland Township. Floyd Bond, 56, collapsed from a heart attack in Mill Creek, Ridgway Township. A Sylvania man was injured by an accidental discharge. Searches for Conrad Baer and Arvo Lillvis dominated police effort as 50 hunters were involved in the daylong operation.
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Clarion County
Ridgway Township
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Paman
Robert Burns
Norman Hart
Midland
Highland Township
Evans City
Mill Creek
Elk County
James Constanza
Floyd Bond
Ohio
Titusville
Forest
Warren
Pleasant Township
Conrad Baer
Lenhart Run
Pleasant
Baer
Arvo Lillvis
Lillvis
Watson Township
Tidioute
Kane
Sound Off Tonight column guidance for Corry readers
Tonight readers are invited to call the Sound Off column at 665 8291 between 5 and 9 for topical comments on issues that should be publicly addressed in Corry. Share community concerns or problems for potential discussion in the column.
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Opening day deer kill sets state record in Potter County
Potter County proves deer hunting capital as statewide tally exceeds 34 600. Porter County alone yields 2 250 bucks on opening day amid snow and ideal tracking conditions. Hunters endure cold for peak season as eleven days remain. Notable catches include Bob Stahlman's 12 pointer and Lyons' six pointer.
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Potter County
Pennsylvania
Porter
Harrisburg
Leroy Lyons
Warren
Ohio
Lyons
Bob Stahlman
Stahlman
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