Wolf taps Beemer to finish Kane term as attorney general
Gov. Wolf nominates Bruce Beemer, Kane’s former top deputy, to serve as acting attorney general through the end of Kane’s term after her conviction and resignation. Senate confirmation expected within weeks. a permanent successor will be chosen in November and sworn in January. Beemer previously led Kane’s office as first deputy and has clashed with her, including testimony at her trial.
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Allegheny County
Attorney General’s Office
State Supreme Court
Philadelphia Daily News
Quick fire response saves apartments at 511 Florence Ave
New Castle firefighters arrived in two minutes to contain a Thursday blaze at 511 Florence Ave. One apartment was destroyed but seven others remained unharmed. No injuries. About 15,000 dollars in damage. Red Cross aiding residents. Building owned by Bevan Properties.
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New Castle
Tom Bulisco
Florence Ave
Bulisco
Red Cross
Bevan Properties
Grants Open for Environmental Education Projects in 2017
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced expanded education grants from 3000 to 50000 dollars for schools nonprofits and other groups. A September workshop in Mercer County and a September 29 webinar will guide applicants on matching funds deadlines and priorities including climate change water education and environmental justice.
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Uber to test self driving cars for Pittsburgh riders
Uber will offer autonomous Ford Fusion rides in Pittsburgh with a human backup driver. The test, free to participants, marks the first public access to self driving cars on city streets and raises questions about regulation and cost advantages.
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Kalanik
Associated Press
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Lyft
General Motors
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Google
Alphabet Inc
Bryant Walker Smith
University of South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Walker Smith
Police say sex offender fails to register address change
New Castle man Jesse Ray Shelton, 29, cited for failing to register a new address after his last known address at 1012 Delaware Ave. was vacated in July. Megan's Law requires notice to state police within 72 hours of an address change. District Judge Melissa Amodie received the complaint.
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New Castle
Jesse Ray Shelton
Delaware Ave
Shelton
Pennsylvania
Melissa Amodie
Rabies Clinic Set for September in Lawrence County
Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund sponsors a rabies clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24 at the Lawrence County Housing Authority maintenance garage located at 321 White Street. Cats must be in carriers and dogs on leashes. Rabies shots cost $10 and microchips are offered for $14.
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Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund
Lawrence County Housing Authority
White St
Income Inequality Shapes U S Economic Debate
The wealthiest 1 percent hold about 22 percent of personal income, twice the postwar level. Hillary Clinton advocates tax increases on the rich, higher minimum wage, universal pre-K and free college. Donald Trump emphasizes factory jobs and new trade deals but backs a tax plan favoring the wealthy. Obama calls inequality the defining challenge, while experts warn it slows growth and fuels distrust in government and business leaders.
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Donald Trump
Trump
Barack Obama
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India
Europe
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Intel
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United States
Enon Valley official accused of forged lottery receipts
Police report alleges Harris, president of the organization, knew a 626 lottery ticket was never sold and forged a receipt claiming a grand prize of 2500 dollars. She allegedly forged another receipt for a 500 dollar prize involving a 43 year old woman who denies any cash prize. Harris denies involvement though acknowledges meeting the grand prize winner and delivering prize money, while admitting to about 3200 dollars in unclaimed funds taken home.
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