Rendell to unveil bare bones budget in Harrisburg
Gov Ed Rendell will deliver his first budget address to a joint Legislature session. He proposes a balanced operating budget for the year starting July 1, with likely service cuts and a over $2 billion shortfall closed without tax increases. He plans later initiatives to boost public school subsidies and cut property taxes, drawing GOP concern. Senator Robert Thompson notes constitutional requirements.
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Harrisburg
Ed Rendell
GOP
Robert Thompson
R-Chester
Senate Appropriations Committee
Supreme Court weighs forced drugging in fraud case
Washington Missouri dentist Charles Sell, 53, who hallucinates and believes the FBI aims to kill him, is in a psychiatric unit as the Supreme Court weighs whether he can be compelled to take anti psychotic medication to stand trial for insurance fraud. The case tests government powers versus individual bodily autonomy and may affect future public health and education drug mandates.
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Washington
Missouri
Charles Sell
FBI
Supreme Court
High Court
Sell
Theft, Burglary Reported Across New Castle Area
In New Castle, a locker at the Community Y was broken into between 12 30 p m and 5 p m Friday with 238 dollars in cash, bank cards and a driver s license stolen after a male suspect provided false information at the front desk. Burglary incidents include a side door forced open on Hazen Street Wednesday and a burglary at New Castle Recycling where 225 dollars, a printer, a calculator and diskettes were taken between 5 p m Monday and 7 15 p m Tuesday. In Neshannock, a purse theft in a hair salon on Wilmington Road between 3 and 8 p m Friday netted 85 dollars.
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New Castle
New Castle Community Y
Hazen Street
Gardner Ave
Neshannock
Wilmington Road
Tuesday Eugene Hudson Cruises to Uncover County Treasures
Eugene Hudson leads a county treasure hunt drive, exploring places of interest and uncovering hidden hits of local history. He visits multiple sites, collecting stories and small relics to showcase at a community event.
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Eugene Hudson Cruises
Truck Carrying Hazardous Material Crashes on I 80 Near Ohio Border
A trailer carrying about five pounds of tert butyl hypochlorite crashed into a bridge abutment on eastbound I 80 near the Ohio border, causing a fire and the closure of the interstate from Sharon to Hubbard. About 35 homes were evacuated for roughly three hours as emergency crews let the material burn. Westbound lanes reopened by 9:30 p.m. and eastbound traffic was to resume the following morning. The driver was hospitalized with non serious injuries.
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Ohio
Tom Meyer
Mercer County
Meyer
Sharon
Hubbard
West Middlesex
Turkey Sees U S Troop Plan Crumble In Parliament
Turkey’s parliament rejected the U S request to base 62,000 troops on Iraq’s northern border forcing planners to rethink a two front attack strategy against Saddam Hussein. The vote threatens a 15 billion dollar Washington aid package and sent the lira and stock market lower amid regional tensions.
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Saddam Hussein
Turkey
Ankara
Iraq
Abdullah Gultoday
Washington
Turkish Stock Exchange
How To Contact Us For News And Ads
Main switchboard number and department facsimile lines are listed for advertising and newsroom inquiries. The web address ncnewsonline.com is provided for online access.
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Ncnewsonline.com
Local News Staff Directory Emerges At ncnews Online
Publisher Max Thomson and editors led the list including Managing editor Tim Kolodziej and Assistant managing editor Dan Irwin. Obituaries editor Lugene Hudson and Living editor Pat Litowitz are among the listed contacts along with Sports editor Kayleen Cubbai and Advertising director Ed Gaydos.
Nugent Delivers Hunters Convention Speech in Wisconsin
Rocker Ted Nugent headlined the Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association convention before about 560 attendees. The gun rights advocate defended hunting as essential to the American dream, attacked vegetarianism, and warned that anti hunting sentiment threatens society. He praised a meat based diet and linked fieldwork to ecosystems.
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Ted Nugent
Wisconsin
BOW Hunters Association
Nugent
Notable historical milestones and lottery results overview
March highlights across years include Florida becoming the 27th state in 1845, the Interior Department forming in 1849, Minnesota Territory creation in 1849, Hayes inaugurations in 1877, Artie Shaw recording Frenesi in 1940, Apollo 9 launch in 1969, Danny Kaye's death in 1987, and the Rodney King incident in 1991. The page also lists multiple lottery drawings: Powerball numbers 6 7 27 28 41 with 3, Daily Big 4s and other state games with varied results.
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Florida
U.S. Department of the Interior
Congress
Minnesota
Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
Artie Shaw
RCA Victor
Cape Kennedy
Danny Kaye
Los Angeles
Rodney King
Correction Hotline Details for Readers
A notice directs readers to contact Tim Kolodziej managing editor at 724 654 6651 extension 614 for corrections or clarifications. Calls should be made between 10 30 a m and 3 p m to reach the appropriate reporter or department.
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Tim Kolodziej
Wednesday Mitchel Olszak Takes a Trip Off the Beaten Path
Mitchel Olszak details an offbeat journey on a Wednesday, exploring less traveled routes and sharing observations. The piece follows a curious trek through rural lanes, noting landscapes, encounters, and moments of discovery.
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Mitchel Olszak
Thursday Concert Connection Find out where the action is
Community arts brief highlights concert listings for Thursday showcasing local groups and venues. The notice points readers to performance locations and times, with emphasis on featured acts and ticket information.
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Taha
Ayman
Israel
Mohammed Deif
Baghdad
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California
Enron
Sacramento
JIM McKay
Max Thomson
Dan Irwin
Jinn Edman
Widda Willy
Lugene Hudson
Pat Litowitz
Kayleen Cubbai
Ed Gaydos
Kimberly Sipe
DuWayne Nelson
Matthew Kingman
Andrew Rush
Sarah McCrory
Psssst
Ted
Pennsylvania
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Buckeye
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