Mock hearing launches substance abuse awareness at New Castle High
A mock preliminary hearing and trial on December 8 at New Castle High School opens a collaborative prevention program led by Angelo Papa and Summits Coalition Inc. The event pits a student against the Commonwealth’s justice system, based on Graduation Day. The summit aims to educate students, teachers, and administrators about alcohol and drug risks, with a follow-up mock trial planned for February and future district expansions considered in 2016.
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Court keeps cheaper UPMC rates in Highmark Medicare plans
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules 3 2 that about 180000 Highmark Medicare Advantage members will continue to pay UPMC in-network fees through June 2019 under a consent decree. Justice Debra Todd writes for the majority, affirming that UPMC must provide in-network services to Highmark plans. The ruling covers Security Blue HMO and Freedom Blue PPO plans.
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Western Pennsylvania
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Freedom
Cyber Monday sales stay atop but dip from Thanksgiving rush
New York AP reports shoppers shifted from bricks to online on Cyber Monday with deals spanning cashmere sweaters to Star Wars toys. Online sales were shaping up to break records as Thanksgiving and Black Friday draw more shoppers online, with early figures showing strong gains over last year. Target sold out a Swagway hoverboard while drones and Star Wars toys were scarce, signaling high demand.
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Suspect in officer's death refused to drop rifle
State police said Ray Shetler Jr. weapon was not dropped as officers approached a New Florence home after a domestic dispute. Lloyd Reed Jr., a 25 year veteran of St. Clair Township police, was fatally shot in the chest during the gunfight that followed.
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