Education dept showcases open records via school profiles
Harrisburg AP reports state watchdogs say access to public records varies. The Department of Education leads by adding school profiles online with finances, dropout rates, SAT scores and class sizes, seen as a model for transparency. Newsrooms tested access statewide and found denials in nearly one third of requests, with police records rejected entirely.
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Harrisburg
Brian Gottlieb
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association
Pennsylvania
Department of Education
Gottlieb
Paprofiles
Secretary of Education
Eugene
Ter
North Beaver Civic Club marks 50 years of service and giving
The North Beaver Civic Club founded in 1949 and joining the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1950 continues a half century of community service. Members fund raise for libraries, fire squads, shelters, literacy, youth programs, and Special Olympics while sponsoring Cub Scouts and high school leadership events. Proceeds fund scholarships and local charities, with volunteers delivering treats and hosting events.
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North Beaver
FD. Campbell
North Beaver Civic Club
Mohawk Area
Hugh O’brien
Mohawk Area High School
Burnside
Mt. Jackson
Lois Berton
North Beaver Civic Club Meets Monthly Schedule
The North Beaver Civic Club convenes on the first Thursday of each month from September to June, excluding January. For more information, contact Barb Burnside at 667-9301.
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North Beaver Civic Club
Barb Burnside
Politicians struggle with abortion controversy in PA race
U S Senate hopeful Ron Klink apologized after implying Allyson Schwartz ran a women’s health clinic that performed abortions. Voters say abortion is a low priority, but the issue unsettles campaigns as Pennsylvania figures clash over rights and conscience.
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Washington
Ron Klink
U.S. Senate
Allyson Schwartz
Pottsville
Republican & Evening Herald
Schwartz
Rick Santorum
R-Pa
Klink
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Montgomery County
Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center For
Pennsylvania
National Democratic Party
Robert P Casey
Robert P Casey, Jr
Casey
Bill Clinton
Caseys
Pittsburgh
Erie
Donald Trautman
Tom Ridge
Ridge
Trautman
National Council of Catholic Bishops
Jameson Hospital births and local police reports in Mercer County
To Lisa Carbone and Rance Jeffries of New Castle a son born March 16 2000. To Holly Zarlingo and Shawn Million of New Castle a son born March 18 2000. Burglary on Enclave Drive. tools valued at 215. rear door forced entry to Haven Point residence. cash from a cabinet drawer at 2902 N Mercer St. Battle Creek police report. Collision at Elmwood Street and Sunny Avenue leaves two seniors treated. Kusnierz cited for careless driving. Mercer County state police report driving under the influence and fleeing eluding by Thomas J. McManus 31 of Volant after high speed chase on Route 19.
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Neshannock Township
Enclave Drive
Haven Point
N. Mercer St
Union Township
Elmwood Street
Sunny Avenue
Josephine Sniezek
Atlantic Ave
Edward F Kusnierz
S. Jefferson St
Sniezek
Kusnierz
Gertrude Valiensi
Smithfield St
Jameson Hospital
Mercer County
Thomas J. McManus
Volant
McManus
East Lackawannock
Springfield Townships
Laurel 85 graduates sought by Classic Laurel High class
Laurel High School class of 1985 seeks information on Chrissy Dean Berberick David Jones Sandra Bromley Andrew Butler Bill Whitehead Jeanie Houk Bean and Barbara Grossman Wilkins Call 654 9592 with any leads to reunite this group.
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Laurel High School
Chrissy Dean Berberick
David Jones
Sandra Bromley
Andrew Butler
Bill Whitehead
Jeanine Houk Bean
Barbara Grossman Wilkins
Double Trouble group to meet and more local notices
The Double Trouble group will meet 6 30 to 9 p m Wednesday at the Lawrence County Client Satisfaction Team Office 119 E North St for education support and advocacy for mental health and substance abuse issues. Also pre entrance testing for the practical nursing program at Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School is set for 9 a m March 27 with the next class starting in July. exam cost 15. For info call 654 2810. Two scams reported to state police include a Miami area collect call scam and a fraudulent hunting trip payment of 300. Penn State trustees named William Cale Jr to be chief executive of the Altoona campus effective July 1.
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Nami-Care
Lawrence County
E. North St
Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School
Miami
Fla
Neshannock Township
Altoona
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Penn State
William Cale Jr
Hershey
Cale
Lamar University
Beaumont
Texas
Correction contact details for newsroom timing given
A notice instructs readers to call Tim Kolodziej managing editor at 654 6651 for corrections or clarifications if reporters, editors, or departments cannot be reached. Calls should be made between 10 30 a m and 3 p m.
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Tim Kolodziej
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Claude R. Marx
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