Waite cautious on hostage release amid Beirut talks
British envoy Terry Waite expressed cautious optimism about freeing American and French hostages in Lebanon after reports captors may trade them for French terrorist Georges Abdallah. Waite, moving between Beirut and Cyprus, said lives are at stake and offered no details while Reagan said his fingers were crossed.
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10th District hot seat in race for PA House seat
GOP targets the 10th District as former Rep. Ralph Pratt becomes a judge. Jim Gerlach shows $15 600 from the HRCC while Sen Michael Fisher campaigned for him and Gov Thornburgh visited. Democrat Frank LaGrotta touts Pratt ties and district know how amid a Republican lead in campaign effort. Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district by 2841.
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New Castle Voters Face Study Commission Election
New Castle residents decide Tuesday whether to establish a nine member government study commission. Seven ballot names plus six write‑ins vie to form the panel, with candidates from local business, education, law and public service.
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Salvation Army offers energy bill assistance program
Beginning Monday the Salvation Army will accept applications for energy aid under the Project REACH Hardship Fund. Capt. Jerry Stinson says the crisis program helps Penn Power customers unable to pay winter bills due to unemployment, illness, disability, or fixed incomes. Donations support the local fund.
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Western Pennsylvania Weather Update Tonight and Next Few Days
Western Pennsylvania forecast shows tonight cloudy with a 60 percent chance of showers and a low in the upper 40s. Tomorrow mostly cloudy and cooler with a 60 percent shower chance and a high in the mid 50s. Extended outlook calls for mostly cloudy conditions, highs in the 50s, and lows in the 30s through Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Today’s Thought on Trampling Abuse and Loving Friends
A reflective line urges strength against abuse and favor toward those who show love, framing virtue as active protection of kindness and loyalty amidst daily life.
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