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Newspaper
Pennsylvania Clearfield Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2009
Page
1
Democratic senators propose a nationwide ban on texting while driving to avoid loss of federal highway funds. The push follows studies on driver distraction as fourteen states and the District of Columbia have already made texting illegal.
The Progress News provides office locations and hours for Clearfield Philipsburg and Curwensville. Addresses include 206 E Locust St in Clearfield 109 N Front St in Philipsburg and 460 State St in Curwensville with morning to afternoon weekday service times. Online presence listed as j.thepr snews co and www.theprogressnew
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Matt Adams shines in the minor leagues with strong hitting and solid defense. The report highlights notable power at the plate and athletic fielding, detailing recent performances and potential call ups.
Clearfield County Commissioners designate August as Big Brothers Big Sisters month after a presentation by Val Swales and Linda Saggese. The program serves over 280 county children, with 30 matched and 35 waiting. Fundraisers are planned a clay shoot and a month long business tag drive to raise awareness and support. The board also approves applying for 374,629 in Homeless Prevention funds under the Recovery Act to aid households at risk of homelessness, administered by the state and local agencies.
Murray Cohen of RRI Energy outlined the Shawville plant’s status under a long standing thermal discharge exemption and the plan for a 316(a) study when the stream recovers. He cited biennial aquatic surveys, habitat driven fish changes, and ongoing watershed restoration funds and collaborations with groups like Ducks Unlimited to reestablish brown trout and restore wetlands.
Lawrence Township Wolf Run Industrial Park Authority curbed a sale at its quarterly meeting. Vision Quality Components will pay 410000 for the speculative building, while a mortgage satisfaction reduces debt and forgives 500000 from the Clearfield Foundation. Net proceeds total 403676 to satisfy lines of credit and mortgages.
Hundreds of state workers protested outside the Capitol over missing paychecks amid a month-long budget impasse. With 33,000 workers due partial pay on July 17 and none for many others, angered staff urged Gov. Rendell and lawmakers to fast-track funds. Financial strains include zero-interest loan commitments and loan-debt conflicts, as some workers fear debt from stalled payroll. The budget stalemate keeps Pennsylvania without an enacted budget five weeks into the fiscal year.
Orders for durable goods dropped 2.5 percent in June, the largest decline in five months, driven by a 38.5 percent plunge in aircraft orders and a 1 percent fall in motor vehicles and parts amid GM and Chrysler plant shutdowns. Excluding transportation, June orders rose 1.1 percent, beating expectations.
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