McConnell-Serio Returns to Court in WNBA Auditions
Suzie McConnell-Serio, a Pittsburgh native and Olympic gold and bronze medalist, reconsiders playing after 31 years and joining about 80 women auditioning for the WNBA. The Seton-LaSalle and Penn State star, mother of four, stands out as she contemplates a path to the league with the draft set for April 29.
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Suzie McConnell-Serio
Seoul
Barcelona
Suzie McConnell- Serio
Pittsburgh
Seton-LaSalle High
Penn State University
U.S
Oakland Catholic High
McConnell-Serio
WNBA
Peter
Jordan
Amanda
Madison
Penn State
Chicago
The Quiet Erosion of Civility by Technology
A feature discusses how front porches and neighborly chats faded as grab-and-go meals and digital devices rise. Experts contend television and the Internet tempt people away from real-life socializing, reducing interpersonal time and civility. Dr Bruce Russell notes less face to face interaction due to computers. Please see CIVILITY, page 7.
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Bruce Russell
Slippery Rock University
Nepal’s oldest man dies amid doubt over age claim
Bir Narayan Chaudhuri, a regu lar smoker who never visited a hospital, reportedly died at 141 in Katmandu. He offered no birth certificate to prove the age, drawing questions about his claimed years. No confirmation from authorities.
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Katmandu
Nepal
Bir Narayan Chaudhuri
Tanui Wins Kenya's Eighth Boston Marathon Title
Laelatt M Moses Tanui wins Kenya's eighth straight Boston Marathon yesterday in a duel with compatriot Joseph Chebet. Chebet pushes hard but Tanui holds the lead to the finish on Patriots' Day.
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Moses Tanui
Kenya
Joseph Chebet
Ridge plans fix for state nursing homes after delays
Gov. Tom Ridge says the state Health Department delayed handling nursing home complaints and promises to add 1.4 million to the department budget for more staff training and software. An administration probe found 14 substantiated cases of jeopardy due to late responses, with one instance 67 days late over a bed sore and neglect.
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Health Department
Harrisburg
Tom Ridge
State Health Department
Robert P Casey Jr
Ridge
Casey
County nursing home privatization debated amid audits
Editorial notes that privatizing Hill View Manor and similar facilities may not harm residents. Audits show health investigators lag on high-priority complaints, with many deemed lower priority. Casey defends thorough review while Ridge orders a separate statewide evaluation of emergency responses. Hoffmann calls the audit misleading yet says reforms are underway.
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Casey
Ridge Administration
Health Department
Ridge
Daniel Hoffmann
Hoffmann
Ellwood City council meeting ends after disruption
Ellwood City police and several officers were called to restore order at a borough council session that was abruptly adjourned after 50 minutes. Council president David Stramella left for personal reasons, with Vice President George Celli resuming and then adjournment motions passed amid heated exchanges. Visitors pressured officials while investigators attempted to maintain calm. Stramella could not be reached for comment.
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Ellwood City
David Stramella
George Celli
Stramella
Celli
Joe Mazzani
Edward Seymarie Jr
Sam Kasper Jr
Committee For Peoples Rescue
Joseph Santillo
Kasper
Leymarie
Committee For
Ece Rescue
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Winfield
Kan
Albert C. Cubellis
Epworth St
Nancy Jane Fair
West Pittsburg
C. Dwight Moose
Reisterstown
Dean E. Reed
Hazelcroft
Donald D. Statti Sr
Laelatt
Michael Olton
Fx State
Hill View Manor
Elllwood City
NEL
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