Guns in Limbo Stall Public Sale in Lawrence County
More than 100 confiscated firearms remain in the Lawrence County district attorney's office after two judges blocked their sale to the public. District Attorney Bier Panella says they are still there as plans to dispose of them are unclear. County Commissioner Vern Eppinger notes no action is planned, leaving the weapons in limbo after a prior auction freed other county guns and rifles.
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Vern Eppinger
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Cities End Gun Sales From Seized Police Firearms
Cities and the federal government move away from selling seized or retired weapons. Phoenix joined others in destroying firearms instead of selling them, amid national debate on gun control. Vienna Virginia discarded 40 surplus handguns, forfeiting revenue to destroy guns. Seattle melted seized weapons after legal changes.
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Laurel school board faces Sunshine Law violation
Laurel school directors violated the Sunshine Law by not disclosing the specific reason for a closed session. The state law requires clear purpose for executive sessions citing six legitimate areas and case law demands explicit public notice of the session reason. LAUREL, page 9.
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Vandalism at Westminster College Portrait Under Investigation
Westminster College security officials still do not know who splashed red paint on the nude portrait "Pippa" by Carolyn Arnold in Patterson Hall. The painting was moved behind partitions. A Rosemary Clooney Christmas concert and a Christmas vespers service were scheduled for Orr Auditorium.
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Pippa
Massachusetts
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Rosemary Clooney
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Jeff Salamon
West
Old fashioned winter lingers with ground snow
Unlike recent years this winter shows the signs of a real old fashioned season. The snow from a week ago remains on the ground due to persistent cold temperatures and is likely to stay until spring.
Weather Outlook For Wednesday To Saturday
The forecast calls for Wednesday highs around 30 to 35 with overnight lows in the 20s. Snow showers and squalls are expected Friday with highs near 5 to 15 and lows around 0 to 5. Continued cold dominates Saturday with snow showers and highs about 5 to 15 and lows at minus 10.
Hafer ends bid for governor or senator in 1994
Barbara Hafer, Pennsylvania attorney general, will not run this year for governor or U.S. Senate. Her decision boosts Rick Santorum’s GOP bid and reshapes the Pennsylvania primary, with Hafer from Pittsburgh area impacting southwestern votes. Santorum gains footing while opponents include Robert Morahan and Ellen Harney in a regional primary battle.
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Gettysburg
Robert Monahan
Philadelphia
Ellen Harey
Heidi Fleiss Seeks Retraction Over Vanity Fair Story
Heidi Fleiss demands Vanity Fair retract a February article titled Heidi Does Hollywood citing quotes about her alleged use of expensive call girls. Her lawyer Anthony Brooklier asserts the magazine distorted her interview and names several figures including James Caan Charlie Sheen Robert Evans Jon Peters Steve Roth and Susie Sterling. Fleiss awaits trial on pandering charges.
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