Biden sets Aug. 31 Afghanistan withdrawal date
President Biden announced the U S military mission in Afghanistan will end on August 31. He argued the goals were met, citing bin Laden and al Qaida defeats, while acknowledging uncertain postwithdrawal control and urging peace talks with the Taliban. He defended ending the war as overdue and not winnable.
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Former FirstMerit Building Heads To Tax Sale
The five story FirstMerit Building on North Mill Street is set to enter the tax sale after owner Thomas Wilson of 2B orNet2B indicated plans to proceed. Wilson noted $110,000 paid on a $50,000 purchase with $80,000 still in taxes due, comparing costs to the Temple Building as the building has waited for demolition since 2019.
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Health Department blocks county level data on marijuana patients
The Pennsylvania Health Department cites 357,839 patients and 127 dispensaries with 24 in Philadelphia and 11 in Pittsburgh while withholding per county counts. It identified 10 rural counties lacking dispensaries yet refuses to disclose patient totals by county, citing confidentiality. CNHI newspapers have appealed the decision.
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Salary Board blocks new CYS program specialist
The Lawrence County Salary Board rejected creating a new CYS program specialist seat by a 2 to 2 tie. Commissioners Vogler and Spielvogel supported the post while Chairman Boyd and Deputy Controller Prestopine voted against. Gettings was absent but guided the vote. State would fund 80 percent of a 39,530 salary. county share about 13,306.73 plus about 27,003 in family benefits.
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David Prestopine
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