Bar owners push for legal status of slot machines
State police figures show ongoing uncertainty over illegal gaming in Pennsylvania with estimates ranging from 17,000 to 40,000 machines. In 2009 there were 48 criminal arrests and 174 administrative actions. last year six arrests but 137 administrative actions, and 706 alleged illegal games were seized following April raids on 48 bars and a business.
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Pennsylvania eyes regulate video slots after raids across counties
The article describes raids in Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette and Allegheny counties where 215 illegal machines were seized and over $177,000 in cash taken. Officials discuss legality, gambling device regulations, and calls to legalize and regulate video slots to level the field for bar owners and protect consumers.
Sweetwater seeks PA license for Slippery Rock marijuana grow
Sweetwater Pharmacognosy LLC of Sewickley applies to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for a medical marijuana grow and processing permit in the northwest region. The company plans a 32,112 square foot greenhouse on nine acres along Grant City Road, with land totaling 13.7 acres owned by Mr. and Mrs. Julian Proctor. If licensed, plants will be imported as seedlings, mature in about eight weeks, and be processed on site to final forms sold to dispensaries for eligible patients with one of 17 conditions.
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Pennsylvania
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Sweetwater plans 32000 square foot marijuana facility in Findlay Township
Sweetwater seeks two sites including a 32000 square foot growing and processing plant on a nine acre parcel at West Port Woods Business Park in Findlay Township Allegheny County. Officials approved preliminary and final land development as residents voice erosion and traffic concerns while police collaboration and water use details are outlined.
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Findlay Township
Allegheny County
West Port Woods
Findlay
Zappala
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Allegheny
Beaver
Penn State sex abuse case ends with Sandusky conviction
Jail Spanier said he regretted failing to intervene forcefully and Schultz said it sickens him to think he may have helped hurt children. The case centered on coach Mike McQueary’s claim of Sandusky molesting a boy in 2001 showers. Sandusky was convicted in 2012 of abusing 10 boys and is jailed 30 to 60 years. Penn State has paid nearly a quarter billion dollars in fines, settlements, and costs.
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Schultz
Mike McQueary
Sandusky
McQueary
Penn State
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