Teen slashed after Super Soaker fray at school playgroup
A 16-year-old boy slashed a 17-year-old during a water gun fight at a Pottstown school play area. The assailant was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and possession of an instrument of crime and held at Montgomery County Youth Center in West Norriton.
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Lawmakers Prepare for Budget Negotiations in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg AP reports House and Senate leaders met face to face behind closed doors to outline budget sticking points due June 30. Welfare reform and education are the main obstacles noted by House Minority Leader Matthew Ryan. The two-hour session marked the first private budgeting talks of the summer session.
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Matthew Ryan
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Couple pleads guilty to marijuana possession claim medical use
A Westmoreland County couple pleaded guilty to possessing marijuana, with the wife saying she grew it for her husband who suffers from multiple sclerosis. Under the plea, the man, aged 49, faces six to 23 months in a rehabilitation program for chemical addiction. The chronology references 1982 in error.
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Greensburg, Pa
Westmoreland County
Mrozek
North Hinantingdon
House passes clean air bills in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg legislators approve two measures to bring state rules in line with federal clean air standards. Auto emissions inspections would expand to 22 counties. industrial pollution rules require state permits and fees, with penalties and potential permit withholding. Senate action sought before November 15 to avoid loss of federal highway money.
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Harrisburg
House
Pennsylvania
Senate
Richard Hayden
Philadelphia
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