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Shenango Township faces split leadership after Tanner case
The Shenango situation highlights ongoing discord at the township level after former secretary treasurer Brian Tanner pleaded guilty to theft and forgery. Supervisors plan a lawsuit against Tanner, Deno DeLorenzo, and William Phillips to recover missing funds, while Phillips and Rishel push back with separate suits and criticisms. The turmoil coincides with business departures on Ellwood Road and fiscal strains in Shenango Area School District, which faces a failed millage plan and costly repairs, underscoring the need for decisive leadership.
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Sunshine Week and the FOIA Improvement Act push openness
A national reflection on Sunshine Week urges Congress to advance the FOIA Improvement Act of 2015 to modernize access to government records. The piece notes past FOIA shortcomings, cites examples like the Flint water crisis and veterans benefits, and calls leaders to enact reforms for transparent governance. David Chavern of the Newspaper Association of America is cited.
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Virginia Tech University
David Chavern
Newspaper Association of America
Remembering Nancy Reagan Gridiron Club performance
The Gridiron Club’s 1982 show featured Nancy Reagan in a mismatched outfit, to the astonishment of the president and audience, turning her public image from frumpy to admired. The incident helped shift national opinion and boosted her later reflections on White House years. Tribune News Service
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Nancy Reagal
Tribune News Service
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