Flanagan case hears testimony on contraband monitoring
Capt. Eric Tice of SCI Houtzdale testified that information suggested Flanagan would receive drugs during a visit, prompting a monitoring flag on his visits. He said flags exist for many inmates and that the note with the tip was not saved. The defense pressed on informant identity and notes procedure as the judge noted Flanagan’s medical condition may prevent testimony for now.
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Lucas Kelleher
Capt. Tice
Kelleher
Capt
Pa Senate votes to extend unemployment benefits
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved a bill to extend unemployment benefits by seven weeks with a federal pay for workers and state local government costs for their employees. The measure, tied to an amendment, must go to the House before Rendell can sign.
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Mare Levy
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State
Senate
House
Ed Rendell
Rendell
Robert J
Mellon
D-Lackawanna
John Gardner
Labor and Industry Committee
Gordner
Columbia
Dominic Pileggi
Delaware
Pileggi
State Treasury
Rendell faces budget stalemate as talks drag on
The joint conference committee of three Democrats and three Republicans bicker over chairing and agenda as budget talks widen the gap. Rendell insists on about 2 billion more for the fiscal year, while Republicans seek to cap spending and avoid tax hikes. Education funding fights threaten property tax rises if funds remain limited.
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Lic
House
Sam Smith
R-Jefferson
Rendell
Uniform Parcel Identifier system eyed for Clearfield County
Solicitor explains a Uniform Parcel Identifier system to be in place by September after the commissioners approved advertising the ordinance. The system assigns a numeric ID to each parcel and ties deed records to a UPI number, improving identification for transfers, taxes, and mapping. The assessment office will manage the system. deeds cannot be recorded without a UPI.
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Wendy B. Lynn
Clearfield County
Commissioners
Kim Kesner
Pennsylvania General Assembly
Weekend Events Series of Free Activities in Philipsburg Area
Community listings include free clothing at the church on 912 KE Pine St Philipsburg with hot dogs and drinks. Spaghetti supper at Big Run Park Saturday 5 p.m. off Deer Creek Road. A benefit concert for Doug Haney Saturday 1 9 p.m. at Grange fairgrounds Centre Hall with a $7 donation. proceeds to Bellefonte High School Rock Studio Class and a Model UN scholarship.
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Pine St
Philipsburg
Big Run Park Association
Deer Creek Road
Big Run Road
Doug Haney
Grange Fairgrounds
Centre Hall
South Entrance
Bellefonte Area
Doug
Jackie Vaux
Osceola Mills
Water project nears completion after long village effort
Residents gathered as officials outlined easement widths of 30 feet reverting to 20 after construction, with property rights intact except for permanent structures over the easement. Costs depend on distance and contractor, urged to get multiple bids. Meters, pit locations, and maintenance bonds were discussed.
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Stiffler, McGraw & Associates Inc
O'Shanter
Lawrence Township
Wendy B. Lynn
Mr. Duttrow
Duttrow
Pike Township
Stiffler
McGraw
States turn to gimmicks to patch budget holes
Washington used pension timing to save about 45 million while California sped up withholding and deferred payroll costs. Alabama cut classroom supplies, Wyoming shifted losses into a savings fund, Illinois delayed bills, Minnesota stalled aid, and Colorado delayed Medicaid funds. The pattern shows short term fixes risking bigger future costs if the economy stalls.
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Curt Woodward
Associated Press
Olympia, Wash
Washington
Richard Briffault
Columbia University
Alabama
Wyoming
Joe Meyer
Illinois
Minnesota
Colorado
Ilinois
Pat Quinn
Rhode Island
Don Carcieri
Kansas
New Hampshire
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