Patronage alleged in Allegheny County row offices
A Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report found 133 of 978 county row office workers, or 14 percent, had political ties or relatives in the Democratic party. County Executive Jim Roddey, a Republican, pushes merit based hiring while row officers defend autonomy. Names include Gary Matta and Heather DeFazio among others. many workers predate current officers.
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Allegheny County
Democratic Committee
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jim Roddey
Roddey
Gary J. Matta
George Matta
Stephen Zappala
Heather DeFazio
Council
John DeFazio
John Weinstein
Nikki
Row
Arabian Enthusiasts Compete At Northeastern Show At Fairgrounds
Dori Wallace and other riders gathered at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds for the 28th annual Northwestern Pennsylvania All Arabian Horse Show. The event featured lead line to dressage classes with participants from Butler, Lily, Johnstown, and Henderson Equestrian Complex.
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Wallace
Butler Memorial Hospital
Renfrew
Shade
Beka
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County Fairgrounds
Paul
Florida
Butler
Kim Simanski
Lily, Pa
Simanski
Lily
Amie
Ali NaBael
Brent Henderson
Henderson Equestrian Complex
Colorado
Ebony Fire
Penny the Pony
Paul Hawthe
Celest
Alejandro
Randolph
Ohio
Peanut
Judges’ race sentencing data kept secret in Pennsylva nia records
The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing will not release judge by judge data showing whether blacks receive longer sentences than whites. The panel has compiled 107,684 1998 sentences and plans a public analysis that omits race or gender breakdowns for defendants but will name judges. Critics argue openness prevents bias, while proponents cite error risk in public analysis.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Commission On Sentencing
Allentown
Richard P Burton
NAACP
National Board of Directors
Mark Bergstrom
Commission
Bergstrom
Associated Press
Esther Bush
Pitts
Burgh
Urban League
Berks County
Linda Ludgate
Robert Dauer
Daughters and Disturbances Reported in Ellwood City Area
In Ellwood City area births were recorded for Erica McNany and Joseph Miller and for Cortessa Rice and Daniel Wilson, both on June 17, 2000. Police logged a Route 224 crash in Mahoning Township with driver Shawn Thornley cited for following too closely. A Laurel Trailer Court disturbance led to arrestee Susan Hill on bond violations. A Pulaski Township accident occurred when a vehicle illegally passed another near the New Castle School of Trades, causing damage to Darla Plumb’s 1996 Dodge Intrepid.
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Mahoning Township
Shawn Thornley
Division St
Ellwood City
Thomas Vaneman
Miller Ave
Thornley
Laurel Trailer Court
North Beaver Township
Susan J. Hill
South Blvd
Brian J. Hill
Lawrence County
Pulaski Township
Darla L. Plumb
Redwood Drive
Pulaski
New Castle
Plumb
Brief Accusation Leads to Pastor’s Ban
AP reports in Beaver County that pastor Scott Edward Gance 27 Aliquippa faced indecent assault and corruption of a minor after deputies found him on top of a 15 year old girl in a park car. He led Crestmont Alliance Church youth groups and Bible classes and admitted an inappropriate relationship. he was suspended and banned from church activity.
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Beaver
Beaver County
Scott Edward Gance
Ganoe
Dave Matthews
Aliquippa
Crestmont Alliance Church
Hopewell Township
Randall Cross
Crestmont
Cross
Transit cops to monitor profanity on Pittsburgh buses
PAT under cover officers will listen for swearing on buses and trolleys. Neal Holmes says profanity annoys riders, especially seniors, spurring the crackdown after Louise Powe urged warning signs. Violators could be cited for disorderly conduct and face a $300 fine.
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Pittsburgh
Port Authority Transit System
Neal Holmes
Louise Powe
Pat
Powe
Judi McNeil
Corry hires firm to fund $14.5 million plant upgrade
ERIE AP The Corry City Council selected Russell Rea and Zappala Inc of Erie to research short and long term funding options for a $14.5 million wastewater treatment plant overhaul and sewer system upgrades. The state ordered improvements after recent plant problems.
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ERIE
Corry
Pennsylvania
Russell Rea and Zappala Inc
Cyber Charter School aims to enroll many more students
Midland AP report says Western Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School expects at least triple its initial 25 student goal. Administrator Nick Trombetta told the board he will seek additional start up funds in Harrisburg on June 30. The chartered school planned a 25 student first year this fall.
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Midland
Western Pennsylvania
Nick Trombetta
Harrisburg
Correction and contact guidance from managing editor Tim Kolodziej
Readers are advised to call Tim Kolodziej, managing editor, at 654 6651 ext 614 with corrections or clarifications between 10 30 a m and 3 p m. The notice lists lottery style numbers and a dial in contact window for newsroom inquiries.
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