Taxpayers urge scrutiny of Curwensville school renovation plans
In letters to the editor, residents urge taxpayers to attend tonight's Curwensville School District meeting. They question 4,300 square feet of new office space, note air and heating deficiencies in other buildings, and warn against a blank check amid economic strain. They ask if closing Penn Grampian Elementary could save money and call for public input and possible election remedies.
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Curwensville
Penn Grampian
Robert L. Russell Grampian
Russia
Playground not for horses near Cold Stream Dam
Kelly Watson of Philipsburg asks editor to limit horseback riding on trails around Cold Stream Dam after Rita Knepp and others ride horses and a carriage past pedestrians, speed through a lot, and neglect to clean up manure. Calls for designated riding areas and rails to trails nearby.
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Rita Knepp
Cold Stream
Cold Stream Dam
Rita
Central Pennsylvania gas drilling sparks water concerns
In the mountains of central Pennsylvania residents warn that Marcellus gas drilling may affect spring water near a new site. A Moshannon State Forest camp owner reports salty spring water, while orange lines mark gas exploration routes. Local property owners urge protective action and contact PreserveMoshannon for questions as operations may continue for years.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Huntin Camp
Moshannon State Forest
PreserveMoshannon
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G-20 Summit Disruptions Hit Pittsburgh and Region
Editorial notes Pittsburgh faces mass transit shutdowns, road closures, and a vast security bill during the September G-20 summit. It criticizes voter accountability for the disruption, warns of tens of millions in losses, and highlights limited parking and transport into downtown while urging civic action.
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Pittsburgh
Summit
Amtrak
Greyhound
Golden Triangle
Greensburg
Tribune- Review
Prayer for Today From Roome and Thought for the Day
Message emphasizes mindful speech and life preserving power of words with a Proverbs 18 21 TEV citation. A daily devotional prayer asks Creator God to guide conversations toward holiness and thoughtful communication.
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Creator God
On This Date Highlights from Conemaugh to Irvona
Ten years ago Amy Davis Vereshack graduated from Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center nursing program and joined Ridgeview Eldercare. Also featured 25, 50, and 75 years back are Cynthia Kavelak interning in Tennessee, Army Pvt James M Woods earning expert rifle marks, and local social notes from Reed Street to Irvona with families visiting and traveling.
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Amy Davis Vereshack
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Ridgeview Eldercare
Curwensville
Amy
Joseph Vereshack
Smokerun
John and
Mary Kay Davis
Coalport
Evelyn Davis
Clearfield
Army
James M. Woods
Marjorie
Route 3
Elizabethton
Tenn
46Th Infantry
Germany
Woods
Fort Benning
Europe
Harmony High School
Westover
Donald C. Woods
LaJose RD 1
R.E. Hipple
Reed Street
Snow Shoe
W.A. Thomson
Madera
Wilson
Nearhood
Mitchel Rinehart
Kathryn of
Bigler
Q.A. McGarvey
Helen
Richard
Irvona
Stock prices of area interest
Stock prices of area interest show daily changes from the prior close. Closing prices for local or widely held stocks are sponsored by Advantage Capital Corp., 1200 Village Road, Clearfield.
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Advantage Capital Corp
Village Road
Clearfield
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