Winter weather woes haunt western Pennsylvania
The 1995-96 winter lingered in western Pennsylvania while spring warmed. Roofing scams surged as Better Business Bureau officials urged caution, offering complaint forms and guidance. They described steps from complaint to mediation or arbitration and noted law enforcement involvement for fraud cases.
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Pennsylvania
Jennifer Boero
Better Business Bureau
Pittsburgh
Suite
Sixth Ave
Spond
FBI
Attorney General's Office
BBB
Taxes top agenda for lawmakers in capital
In Harrisburg the Legislature weighs tax cuts and how to raise revenue as it reviews a 1996 97 budget and a local tax overhaul. A conference panel may send Ridge budget plans to a wary General Assembly while a constitutional amendment seeks property tax relief by permitting exemptions up to 50 percent of home values to aid fixed income homeowners.
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Harrisburg
House-Senate
General Assembly
Ridge
Stephen Drachler
House
John Perzel
Philadelphia
Conservation Camper of the Year at SNPJ Camp
Matt Book, 14, of Hickory Township won Lawrence County Conservation Camp’s top title after scoring highest on conservation knowledge tests. The Laurel High School ninth grader will attend the state youth conservation camp at State College next summer. He enjoys canoeing on Slippery Rock Creek, fishing trout, and activities at SNPJ, Smithport, Castlewood Rod and Gun Club, and with the Laurel Conservation Club.
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Matt Book
Lawrence County
SNPJ
State College
Book
Laurel High School
Jo- Anne
Richard Book
Hickory Township
Lawrence County Council of Conservation Clubs
Bob Miles
Laurel Conservation Club
Slippery Rock Creek
Smithport
McKean County
Wayne Anderson
Bessemer
Castlewood Rod & Gun Club
Princeton
Nathan
Hook Road
Harrisburg Lawmakers Vote Tally June Week Summary
Harrisburg lawmakers faced votes on workers compensation reform, liquor licensing for catering halls, helmet law repeal, and mental competence rules. Key roll calls show SB 801 passing both chambers and heading to the governor, HB 928 advancing, and helmet repeal supported by Sen. Shaffer.
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Harrisburg
House
Frank LaGrotta
Ellwood City
Chris Savnato
New Castle
Senate
LaGrotta
Sainato
Tim Shaffer
Prospect
Gerald LaValle
Rochester
LaValle
Shaffer
Lupus Group Hosts Pampered Chef Program Tonight
The Lupus Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the St. Francis Education Center at 2024 E Washington St for a Pampered Chef presentation. A weight control program runs at 3, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. at Jameson Rehabilitation Center of Neshannock. Call 658-2801 to register. Dr. Richard Duerr leads an informal Crohn's and Colitis Foundation discussion.
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St. Francis Education Center
Washington St
Jameson Rehabilitation Center
Neshannock
Richard Duerr
Crohn
Arthritis and health programs in the Lawrence Village area
Calendar notes a 7 p.m support group at Jameson Health Place, Duerr from University of Pittsburgh speaks, wellness program at Epworth Church and St Francis Center, 2024 E Washington, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open exercise for 55 and over at McGill Presbyterian Center 9 to 10 a.m., walking gym time before sessions. Call-654-0130 to register.
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Dation
Jameson Health Place
Lawrence Village Plaza
Duerr
University of Pittsburgh
St. Francis Hospital
Epworth United Methodist Church
St. Francis Community Education Center
E. Washington St
St. Francis
McGill Presbyterian Center
Albert St
Berner International wins woman-owned business category
Berner International of New Castle led by Georgia Berner won the Success of a Woman-owned Business award in the Entrepr neur of the Year contest in Pittsburgh. The 30 employee plant was praised as Berner thanked staff for the achievement. The firm manufactures air doors and hosted a celebratory lunch for workers.
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Berner International
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Keystone Jackpot to reach at least five million next Saturday
Harrisburg AP reports no player matched the six Keystone Jackpot numbers plus the key ball in this Saturday's drawing, guaranteeing a minimum five million dollar prize for next week's game. The result leaves multiple numbers drawn and notes overall lottery activity in Pennsylvania.
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COME
Isd
Canta
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Keystone
Correction and contact guidance for newsroom edits
The notice instructs readers to call Tim Kolodziej managing editor at 654 6651 for corrections or clarifications when reporters are unavailable. Calls should be made between 9 30 a m and 3 p m.
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