Clearfield Borough Council Updates and Legal Action Sparks Debate
Clearfield council discusses storm pipe progress on Third Street and next week’s conduit installs and a contractor meeting. Pay estimates total 132,150 to St Marys Paving with a 3,378 change order for manholes and risers. Mayor Gilliland challenges police policy and council authority with a preliminary injunction sought in Clearfield County Court.
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Third Street
Banks
Shade Tree Commission
Council
St. Marys Paving Co
Kim Kesner
Patty Gilliland
Gilliland
Court of Common Pleas
Clearfield County
Wal-Mart
Fire Department
Kittanning
Veolia
John Naddeo
Rodger Baumgardner
Larry Mack
Trial Under Way in Sextortion Case at DuBois Courthouse
The trial covers allegations that Mr. Henry forced a woman into sex acts, signed a contract surrendering rights, and threatened her. Prosecution presented DNA findings linking Henry to vaginal and rectal swabs and condoms. Forensic testimony described duct tape, scratches, and a nurse’s photos from the emergency room. Jurors heard testimony from Vincent Hart and Thomas Selvage, who testified to Henry’s actions and coercion. Verdict expected today as witnesses detailed the night’s events and the evidence collected.
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Mr. Henry
Henry
DuBois Regional Medical Center
Shaw
Ryan
Steve
Vincent Hart
Thomas Selvage
DuBois
Mr. Hart
Brian Selvage
Mr. Selvage
Ted Williams
Erie Crime Lab
Williams
Bradley McLaughlin
Greensburg
Micah Kelly
Cirology
Ms. Kelly
Alex Glessner
Glessner
Selvage Brothers
Ridge ties Bush White House pressure to terror alert timing
Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge says Cabinet pressure to raise the terror alert level before the 2004 election influenced his decision to quit. He notes Rumsfeld and Ashcroft urged action while Townsend denies political influence. the alert level remained unchanged.
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Washington
Homeland Security
Tom Ridge
George W. Bush
Ridge
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
John Ashcroft
Orange
Bermuda braced as Bill strengthens and Bermuda under storm warning
Hurricane Bill churned across the Atlantic threatening Bermuda with coastal flooding and dangerous surf while a tropical storm warning was issued. Forecasters noted winds near 120 mph with the storm expected to weaken Saturday though rough seas and rip currents would affect the eastern U.S. coast. Leaders urged residents to secure boats and finish storm prep as beach warning signs went up along the south shore.
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Miami
Bill
Atlantic
Bermuda
U.S
Bill Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Political Picnic Highlights Pennsylvania Race and Education Plans
Pennsylvania residents heard Rep. George outline budget, electricity and water issues with emphasis on affordable higher education. U.S. Sen. Specter praised bipartisan work with Sen. Casey, and attendees from Clearfield and surrounding counties joined speeches by officials and local supporters.
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Harrisburg
Bud
Wagner
Pennsylvania
U.S
Arlen Specter
D-Pa
Rep. George
Sen
Casey
Rep
George
Ray Savel
Quehanna
Rodney Bowers
Evelyn Bowers
Oil near 73 as U.S. data show slow demand recovery
Oil prices hovered around 73 dollars a barrel amid mixed U.S. data pointing to a slow demand recovery. Benchmark crude rose modestly while reports of rising unemployment claims and mortgage delinquencies tempered optimism, offset by a weekly storage drop and regional factory gains.
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George John
Associated Press
Vienna
U.S
New York Mercantile Exchange
Stephen Schork
Schork
Labor Department
Mortgage Bankers Association
Ben Westmore
National Australia Bank
Melbourne
Energy Information Administration
Flood plain hurdle blocks business loans in DuBois bidding update
DuBois officials seek FEMA clearance after a planning error by Hibner and partner delays expansion plans. Consultant Nasuti has sent extra data to Michael Baker at FEMA. City also opened earthmoving bids for the former DuBois Brewery site with Baker Concrete lowest at 34,897 and Hawbaker highest at 92,900. Council to appoint committees next. next meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m. at the city building.
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Hibner
Schaffer
Suplizio
Chris Nasuti
Lee Simpson & Associates
Michael Baker
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Penn Central
FEMA
DuBois
Baker Concrete Construction
Knoxdale
Groves
Falls Creek
Terra Works
Clarion
Henry Industries
Ellenberger Engineering
Luthersburg
Briggs Earthwork Inc
Ridgway
Dave Roman
Reynoldsville
Ken Shaffer
Dennis Fleeher
Corrections on School Board Report and Borough Work
Corrections note Everyday Math was piloted in kindergarten through fifth grade last year and is implemented in those grades this year. The program is being piloted in sixth grade and possibly seventh and eighth grades. Jenea Eric McKinney, chairman of the Street Committee in Chester Hill, says the borough is not doing electrical work citywide as reported.
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Philipsburg-Osceola Area
Jene A
Eric McKinney
Chester Hill
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America Under
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Madera
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Irvana Borough
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Bill Churns
Rhindeville Federal Reserve
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