Pact era late fee penalty plan faces challenge in Harrisburg
Harrisburg officials propose drastic cuts to late payment penalties by Pennsylvania utilities. The Public Utility Commission votes 22 to 2 in favor of lowering to half a percent, replacing the current five percent monthly rate. A final decision awaits public hearings after the commission publishes the proposal. Supporters cite consumer relief. critics say higher borrowing costs for utilities.
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Harrisburg
OPI
Publicily Commission
Pennsylvania
PUC
Michael Johnson
Louis Carter
Melen O'Bannor
James Kelly
Robert Hroom
Kelly
Steelton Homes Burn In Two Hour City Fire
A two hour blaze destroyed four row homes in central Steeltun. Fire units from Harrisburg High Spire and five Steelton companies responded after a 11:45 a.m. report. Police say no one was hurt, several residents were evacuated and a person was treated for shock.
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Steelton, Fa
UPI
Steelt UN
Harrisburg
High Spire
Steelton
Steelian
Teens Arrested In Sandalism Incident At Conneaut Valley High
State Police in Meadville Pa arrested two teenagers connected to sandalism at Conneaut Valley High School on February 1. Investigation aided by district officials. parents allegedly uncooperative. Juvenile Court charges expected later this week as damage was estimated at 9000 dollars.
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Meadville
UPI
Conneaut Valley High School
Crawford
T Hanks
Conneaut
Focal
Crayford County
Pennsylvania tag deadline set for March 31 date
Harrisburg UPI reports the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicles Bureau will extend Thursday hours to 6 p.m. for auto tag applicants through March 31 2031. About one million motorists have not yet applied.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Pennsylvania
Jinter Vehicles Bureau
Philadelphia Newspapers End 22 Day Strike
The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News return Friday after a 22 day strike ended with a ratified contract by the Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia. The agreement raises top weekly salary from $430 by 23 dollars immediately, then 22 dollars in year two, and 12 dollars in year three, addressing wage and medical insurance contributions.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia Tquirer
Daily News
Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia
Iisiwalh
Connecticut House upholds landlord right to refuse cohabiting couples
The Connecticut House rejected Rep. Margaret Murlan's bill to require landlords to rent to an unmarried man and woman living together. The 63 to 5 vote preserves a law that allows denial of housing based on cohabitation. Rep. Timothy Moynihan argued morality varies and landlords should not be forced to rent to couples who do not meet his standards.
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Hartford
Conn
UPI
State House
Margaret Murlan
Bridgeport
Tanddard
Connecticut
Eales
T Regan
Timothy D. Moynihan
D-Rast
Memorials Lighted Again in Washington After Short Blackout
Washington monuments including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials were turned off Feb 4 to conserve energy. Park Service says lights will go back on following strong public appeals and a milder East Coast cold spell, with all letters arriving from outside DC.
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Washington
UPL
Washington Monument
Park Service
Mary Krug
National Capital Park Service
Comic book fraud charges in Houston target teen dealer
Simon Sinclair, 18, of Altoona Pennsylvania, surrendered after being charged with felony theft for taking 1700 from collectors of rare comics. Investigators say he advertised in a collectors magazine under an alias and did not deliver the books. He was released on 30000 bond while authorities pursue further details. A separate fatal hit run near Mercer, Pennsylvania, left Bruce Manna 22 dead as the car fled the scene. police described a dark green 1968 or 1969 Ford involved.
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Houston
Simon Sinclair
Altoena
Spell
Sinclair Wed & Houston
Alichael Lacampo
Sincair
Altoona
Alvin
Tex
Mercer
Bruce Manna
Fredonia
Mercer County
Hanna Ys
Merner County
John Mohtey
FBI chief Kelley cites changes and retirement plan
Kansas City reports that FBI Director Clarence Kelley outlined significant improvements aimed at ending Hoover era practices. He described internal reforms, enhanced career development, a focus on impactful federal violations, and a plan to retire in January with replacement considered by the Carter administration.
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Kansas City
UPL
Clarence Kelley
J. Edgar Hoover
Kelley
Griffin Bell
Carter Administration
Richard Nisan
Hoover
FHI
FBI
FBC
Ministerial talk links health to faith at City Rescue Mission
Dr Jol Munsell of Teu Wilmington spoke at the Greater New Castle Ministerial Fellowship in the City Rescue Mission Chapel on health factors influencing well being. He covered diet exercise and mental health, cautioned gradual exercise, and urged regular days off. The Rev Earl Bowers led the meeting, with Rev Jonathan Gibbs announcing future programs and a family units topic set for April 6.
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Greater New Castle
Jol Mansell
Tew Wilmington
City Rescue Mission
Cam
Earl Bowers
Munsell
Jonathan Gibbs
Francis Shaffer
van Hunter
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Wewey
Jane McCreary
Carl Sacherich
Friends of the Wing
David Cowles
Almira Home
Greater Pittsburgh
Mt. Lebanon
Secerich Tald
Siasses
Cybe
Good Shepherd Uitheran Church
Josh Massaro
Massaro
Hev.ry Dicksutr Marshall
Mansell
City Mission
Gibbson
Tense atmosphere at YDC unsettled staff and delays
Union leaders report three staff quit amid overcrowding at the YDC as officials promise new facilities and repositioned units. They fault transferred ITU staff to Oakdale and warn conditions risk civil rights. Waddington cites spring influx. responses slow. one student death linked to safety concerns.
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Page Wb
YDC
Cerhan
Itn
Exsach
Intensive Treatment Unit
ITU
ATL
Puerto Rican folk hero returns home amid funeral protest
Puerto Rican figure Lolita Lebron, freed on furlough for her daughter’s funeral, is welcomed by flags and supporters in San Juan. Authorities note her long jail term for the 1954 attack on Congress while Independence advocates plan pro independence demonstrations.
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Lote Lebron
Congress
San Jdéon
Fuerte Rica
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Lotta Lebron
House of Representatives
Barceloneta
Lebron
Alderson
W.va
Carter
Gladys Mendez
Carlis Ramera Barcelo
Sands and Virfil discuss redevelopment tax exoneration request
City Councilman Angelo Sands met with County Commissioner Frank A Virfil to review a 15 City Redevelopment Authority tax exoneration request. The encounter clarified that Sands neither declined nor accepted the invitation, contrary to a mistaken headline. Virfil urges abolishing the Redevelopment Authority, calling the move a threat to the city’s property tax base. Sands called Vitil's request absurd and a political cheap shot.
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Tor News
Sands
Virfil
Angelo Sands
Frank A. Virfil
City Redevelopment Authority
Vitri
Vitil
Dispute Sparks Walkout on Penn Power Job
Nineteen workers quit their positions on an anti pollution project at the Penn Power generating plant in West Pittsburg in support of their foreman. The crew, part of a 100 man team, walked off after the foreman was told to join general laborers or resign. The labor clash centers on union stance and foremanship, with company representatives declining to comment. The foreman, respected by his crew, faces potential reassignment or departure if the dispute remains unresolved.
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West Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Power Co
Lenny Burton
Laval
Ivan Youngstown
John G. Ruhlin Construction Co
Akron
Burton
Penn Power
West Pitsburg
Horton
Hublin
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