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Death warrant signed in 2000 Jefferson County slayingWed, July 23, 2008Clearfield County Doctor Accused Of Prescribing Drugs For Personal Use Wed, July 23, 2008INDIANA IN A NUTSHELLWed, July 23, 2008Rossiter man sentencedWed, July 23, 2008WEDNESDAY FOOD PAGE, Part 2Wed, July 23, 2008Ex-Pirate Fogg injured in batting practiceWed, July 23, 2008Maholm, Pirates wear down AstrosTue, July 22, 2008Downed power lines block Saxonburg Blvd.Tue, July 22, 2008Jefferson County Bank Robbed Again Tue, July 22, 2008INDIANA IN A NUTSHELLTue, July 22, 2008Pirates 9, Astros 3Tue, July 22, 2008SENIOR LEGION: Young Twp. 8, Indiana 3Tue, July 22, 2008MIDDAY REPORT: Penn Stater to captain U.S. gymnastics team; voters debate term limits; bar faces citationsTue, July 22, 2008Pirates launch three home runs in ninth to win, 9-3Tue, July 22, 2008Penguins sign Taffe to one-year dealTue, July 22, 2008Pirates halt skid on ninth-inning breakoutTue, July 22, 2008TodayTue, July 22, 2008Punxsy Legion teams dumps DuBoisTue, July 22, 2008Penguins re-sign forward Taffe, two othersMon, July 21, 2008Penguins re-sign Filewich, Taffe and BissonnetteMon, July 21, 2008

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Recent local news from Punxsutawney and surrounding areas

Turnpike bidder extends deadline on offer to September (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 5:08 PM

The private consortium that wants to lease the Pennsylvania Turnpike for 75 years has extended its offer to the state for a second time period.
Flight 93 temporary memorial forced to move (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 4:55 PM

Work to relocate the Flight 93 temporary memorial across the street continues this week and should be completed by mid-August.
Suspect faces trial in slayings of wife, children (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 4:55 PM

A Washington County man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he killed his wife and two children
McKeesport homes and apartments evacuated after gas line break (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 4:08 PM

Nearly 20 residences in McKeesport were evacuated this morning after a natural gas line was ruptured
Radio reporter to stand trial in courthouse handgun case (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:53 PM

Former KDKA radio reporter Rob Milford will stand trial on firearms charges after allegedly taking a handgun to the Allegheny County Courthouse last month
City Council refuses to restore its mileage reimbursement (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:08 PM

An effort to restore mileage reimbursements for Pittsburgh elected officials failed today.
Hurricane Dolly slams into Texas with 100 mph winds (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 2:54 PM

Hurricane Dolly gathered strength and slammed into the South Texas coast Wednesday with punishing rain and winds of 100 mph, blowing down signs, damaging an apartment complex and knocking out power to thousands.
Hospice-care aide accused of stealing from dying patient (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 2:38 PM

CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. -- A hospice-care aide faces a preliminary hearing on charges she stole more than $12,000 from a dying cancer patient
Chairman of Pa. education board resigns (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 2:34 PM

The chairman of the State Board of Education is stepping down at the request of Gov. Ed Rendell following months of criticism of a board proposal that Pennsylvania students pass a series of tests before they can graduate high school.
Regional airports get state funds for upgrades (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 2:23 PM

Allegheny County will receive a total of $217,000 from the state for improvements at the county airport in West Mifflin
Death warrant signed in 2000 Jefferson County slaying (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 2:23 PM

Gov. Ed Rendell has signed a death warrant for a Punxsutawney man who killed a night watchman at a Jefferson County business during a robbery to get money for Christmas presents
Father, Son Accused Of Trying To Hire Hitman (WJACTV.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 1:56 PM

Two Bedford County men who police said tried to hire a hitman appear in court.
Clearfield County Doctor Accused Of Prescribing Drugs For Personal Use (WJACTV.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 1:50 PM

Man killed in Bedford County crash (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 1:38 PM

A Schellsburg man was killed yesterday when he lost control of his vehicle and was struck while attempting to pass a vehicle in front of him on Route 96 in Napier, Bedford County, according to state police
Idlewild Park fires Peeping Tom with cell phone camera (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 1:23 PM

A 15-year-old boy has been fired from his job at Idlewild Park in Ligonier for allegedly taking cell phone pictures and video of a woman undressing in a water park changing room
Weekend I-579 traffic restricted, Downtown ramp to close (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 1:08 PM

Traffic will be limited to a single lane in the northbound direction this weekend on the Interstate 579/Crosstown Boulevard from the Liberty Bridge to Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Police Investigate Cambria County Church Vandalism (WJACTV.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:45 PM

Police say someone broke into a Cambria County church and used fire extinguishers to ruin the sanctuary.
Police: 7-Year-Old Killed Infant In Pittsburgh Day Care (WJACTV.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:39 PM

Idlewild Worker Fired Over Phone Pics Of Female (WJACTV.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:06 PM

DOlly upgraded (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:01 PM

^BC-APNewsAlert,0017^ MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Dolly strengthens to Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds...
INDIANA IN A NUTSHELL (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 PM

This morning in Indiana County, some downpours in the area to start out. A 50-50 chance of more thunderstorms and...
Hurricane Dolly front edge hits Texas-Mexico coast (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 PM

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Dolly strengthened early Wednesday as its leading edge lashed the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Mexico...
Back in the saddle (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 PM

A brick porch on South Fifth Street, a parking meter on Church Street, a parked car on Philadelphia Street and...
Fire Engulfs Vacant McKeesport Home (WPXI.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 11:53 AM

Firefighters in McKeesport are battling an intense house fire.
One injured in school van crash near Philipsburg (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 11:52 AM

A school van taking a child to a school near Philipsburg went off the road and down an embankment off U.S. Route 322, about 1 1/2 miles east of Philipsburg at about 8:30 this morning.
Rossiter man sentenced (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 11:15 AM

An Indiana County resident was sentenced Monday to probation in federal court for passing a fake $20 bill to a...
WEDNESDAY FOOD PAGE, Part 2 (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 11:15 AM

The Indiana County Fair will be the first stop for four state baking contests this year. Angel Food Cake...
Storm brings high winds to three northern counties (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 11:08 AM

A severe storm that prompted a tornado warning last night produced at least one suspected funnel cloud, high winds and hail, brought down wire and trees and sent residents for cover. ...
NICHOLAS KRISTOF: Geezers doing good (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 10:50 AM

This month Bill Gates starts his new full-time career as a humanitarian, leaving behind the software bugs to swat the...
WEDNESDAY FOOD PAGE, Part 1 (Indiana Gazette Online)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 10:20 AM

Fruits, veggies star in these main-dish saladsTo experience the fresh flavors of the season, try these creative recipes.
1 Dead, 3 Injured After SUV Plunges Off Overpass In Hempfield Twp. (WPXI.com)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 9:01 AM

One person was killed and three others were injured in a crash late Tuesday night in Hempfield Township.
13-year-old leads police on chase in Clinton County (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 8:26 AM

A 13-year-old was taken into custody state police at Lamar said he led them on a chase, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph, while driving a stolen car.
Mom: Charges needed in Pittsburgh daycare killing (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 7:31 AM

The mother of an infant killed at a Pittsburgh daycare center last month says an adult should be held responsible for the crime.
Pa. man faces prison for wounding police officer (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 6:37 AM

Police Officer Matthew Illich says nerve damage suffered when he was shot by a man holding a woman hostage in Delaware County may prevent him from returning to his law enforcement job.
1 dead, 3 hurt in Westmoreland crash (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 4:25 AM

One person died and at least three others were injured last night when a car drove off an overpass in Hempfield, Westmoreland County dispatchers said.
Diamond journal (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:34 AM

Israeli player Alex Yosef Bentley, 15, will be keeping a diary during the 14th annual Freeport International Baseball Invitational this week.
Pa. collectibles dealer charged with deception (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:26 AM

Prosecutors say a Cumberland County dealer is being accused of deceptive sales including autographed baseballs that have been forged and sports card packs that have been tampered with.
Freeport invitational schedule (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

14th Annual Freeport International Baseball Invitational schedule
Israeli teams highlight cultural differences (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

Military service is compulsory for all 18-year-olds in Israel, but Moshe Hyde received a rare delay, so he could keep his baseball career going at least a little longer.
A-Rod signs with prestigious agent (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

Alex Rodriguez signed another big-league contract, joining the William Morris Agency in an attempt to extend his brand beyond the baseball diamond.
Ex-Pirate Fogg injured in batting practice (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Josh Fogg has received 30 stitches for a split upper lip after being hit in the mouth by a ball during batting practice.
Bucs to be represented in Beijing (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

Left-hander Dave Davidson next week will take a leave of absence from Double-A Altoona so he can compete for the Canadian Olympic team.
Sanchez savors inside-the-park HR (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

As he rounded third base, his legs and lungs burning, the crowd screaming, Freddy Sanchez realized he had been in this spot before.
How they scored: Bucs 8, Astros 2 (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

The offense came out in support of a strong performance by Paul Maholm, as the Pirates beat the Houston Astros, 8-2, Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
Trio of Ravens QBs begin friendly competition (Tribune-Review Sports)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 3:00 AM

All three Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks seem to genuinely like each other, which makes for a rather friendly competition in their bid to claim the starting job.
Son of Philly Eagles coach sentenced to drug rehab (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:26 AM

The son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid was sentenced Tuesday to two years in a state drug rehabilitation program after he was caught smuggling almost 90 pills into a county prison.
In brief (Times Leader)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

The Sheetz chain of convenience stores is implementing a new “Pump First†card in an attempt to cut down on the number of gas thefts. Offered now in parts of West Virginia, Maryland and southern Virginia, the cards will be introduced later this summer in parts of Pennsylvania, including Luzerne County, said company spokeswoman Monica Jones. Eventually all 200 Pennsylvania stores will participate.
Pa. court OKs forced drugging of death row inmates (WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday said the state may force two death row inmates to take anti-psychotic medication in order to render them mentally competent to proceed with their...
Local gas prices fall (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

]The average gasoline price this week across Western Pennsylvania fell 2.6 cents a gallon, and slipped under the $4 a gallon benchmark, AAA East Central reported.
Wholesale-electricity market flaws must be fixed (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

Pennsylvania
GOP challenger out-raises Murtha in quarter (Lebanon Daily News)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON—A Republican challenger to Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania has raised more money than the incumbent in recent months, but also has more debt and has raised less overall.
Treasurer Unveils Database (WTAJ-TV Altoona)
Wed, July 23, 2008, 12:00 AM

(Harrisburg, PA) Pennsylvania Treasurer Robin L. Wiessmann unveiled a searchable database that allows the public greater access to state government contract information through the Pennsylvania Treasury Department
Tornado Warning Expires, Minor Damage Reported (WPXI.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:18 PM

Strong Storms Forced People North Of Pittsburgh To Run For Cover Tuesday Night
Maholm, Pirates wear down Astros (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:12 PM

The offense came out in support of a strong performance by Paul Maholm, as the Pirates beat the Houston Astros, 8-2, Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
No jail time for ex-Rep. Habay (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 7:38 PM

Former state Rep. Jeff Habay will serve the remaining four months of his corruption sentences in a halfway house or under house arrest, instead of reporting to jail, Allegheny County Judge Jeffrey A. Manning ruled today
Allegheny County Council Delays Drink Tax Vote (WPXI.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 7:12 PM

Allegheny County Council members decided Tuesday evening to put off a vote on the drink tax.
State has new online database of government contracts (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 7:08 PM

HARRISBURG -- State Treasurer Robin Wiessmann unveiled a new Web site today that features a database of state government contracts that the public can access
Blvd. of Allies ramp to Liberty Bridge closed tonight (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 6:53 PM

PennDOT announced that the ramp from the inbound Boulevard of the Allies to the Liberty Bridge will be closed overnight tonight, from midnight to 5 a.m. tomorrow
Officials fear Dolly could break Rio Grande levees (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 6:00 PM

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Coastal officials worried Tuesday that Tropical Storm Dolly may bring so much rain...
Fannie and Freddie: Getting to know powerful pair (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 6:00 PM

CHICAGO (AP) — Behind their down-home names, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are so vital to the...
Scientists swap moon, Mars exploration plans (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 6:00 PM

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — NASA scientist Christopher P. McKay has one overriding question for the future of...
AP IMPACT: Traffic deaths fall as gas prices climb (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 5:16 PM

Rising prices at the gas pump appear to be having at least one positive effect: Traffic deaths around the country are plummeting, just as they did during the Arab oil embargo three decades ago.
Youngstown State picked to finish third, poll finds (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 5:04 PM

The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its preseason poll today, and Youngstown State was chosen to finish third in voting by coaches and sports information directors of the conference.
AK Steel profits rise 32% (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 4:38 PM

AK Steel said today second quarter profits rose 32 percent on record sales and shipments
Auditor General wants sex offenders to wear GPS bracelets (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 4:38 PM

HARRISBURG -- State Auditor General Jack Wagner, state Sen. Jane Orie and other officials are urging the Legislature to require convicted sex offenders to wear ankle bracelets containing global positioning system technology for five years after being released from jail.
Council debates ways to spend refinancing savings (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 4:23 PM

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl???s administration has asked City Council to approve a proposed $72 million debt refinancing, and council members have begun debating the use of the anticipated $3 million in savings.
Zoning hearing on billboard postponed until September (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 2:38 PM

City Planning staff has informed Pittsburgh City Council that a long-awaited hearing on a Downtown billboard permit will likely be postponed from Thursday to Sept. 4, at the request of attorneys for Lamar Advertising.
Downed power lines block Saxonburg Blvd. (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 2:08 PM

Saxonburg Boulevard in Indiana Township is expected to be reopened before noon today after crews finish repairing power lines that fell across the highway south of Harts Run Road
Centre County Votes To Buy New Voting Machines (WJACTV.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:56 PM

The debate over whether or not to spend millions of dollars on voting machines continues in Centre County. INSIDE: Video coverage and previous article
Bedford County Fair Celebrates 135th Year (WJACTV.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:47 PM

For the 135th year, residents from across the Alleghenies headed to the Bedford County Fair.
Son guilty of beating dad over euthanized dog (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:38 PM

A Westmoreland County man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to beating and robbing his elderly father over a dog that was put to sleep 20 years ago
White men sue housing authority over firings (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:38 PM

Three white men who used to work for the Pittsburgh Housing Authority are suing the agency, claiming they lost their jobs due to age, gender and race bias
Wind damages 30 mobile homes in Fayette County (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:38 PM

UNIONTOWN, Pa. -- Crews are cleaning up at a Fayette County mobile home park where 30 homes have been damaged by high winds
Police: DNA links Pa. man to 1999 murder case (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:32 PM

A man suspected of raping and murdering an Elk County hairdresser nearly a decade ago was linked to the crime recently through DNA evidence, police said.
Jefferson County Bank Robbed Again (WJACTV.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 1:15 PM

Jefferson County police are reviewing surveillance video after a lone robber held up a Punxsutawney bank Monday afternoon.
17 arrests made in Philly-area mob-related bust (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:52 PM

State officials have announced the arrest of 17 people in a bookmaking, gambling and loan-sharking organization in Philadelphia and suburban Delaware County.
County to buy new voting system (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:37 PM

BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioners approved buying an optical scan voting system today at an estimated cost of $924,500.
Higbee to join Diamond Rio at FOP show (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 PM

Chris Higbee, founder of the Povertyneck Hillbillies in 2000, has a reputation for playing his fiddle in some unusual places...
Texas, Mexico prepare for Tropical Storm Dolly (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 PM

McALLEN, Texas - Residents along the Texas-Mexico border kept a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Dolly on Monday, stocking up...
INDIANA IN A NUTSHELL (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 PM

This morning in Indiana, another mild one. A touch of muggy. A chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and overnight.The Gazette...
Pirates 9, Astros 3 (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:30 AM

HOUSTON - Freddy Sanchez was tagged out going for an inside-the-park home run last season. He refused to let that...
SENIOR LEGION: Young Twp. 8, Indiana 3 (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:30 AM

sports@indianagazette.net Starting pitchers Garrett Mack and Mike Violi settled down after frustrating starts in the second game of the...
ICL: Apollo 7, Ford City 6 (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:30 AM

APOLLO - Alex Bonelli went 4-for-4 with four RBIs as Apollo topped Ford City, 7-6, in the opening game of...
Police seeking 3 in strong-arm robbery at Premier Theatre (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:22 AM

STATE COLLEGE — State College police are looking for three people they said first caused a disturbance at the Premiere Theatre Monday night then, after they were ejected, forcefully robbed a theater clerk as he tried to refund them their money.
TEEN SPEAK: Summer jobs for everyone (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:20 AM

Between school, home, friends and extracurricular activities, life as a teenager can be chaotic. So, when summer rolls around a...
Local briefs (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:15 AM

MARION CENTER - The Marion Center Community Park Association will hold a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday...
Reunions planned (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:15 AM

* The 63rd annual Greene Reunion will be held for the descendants of James Bab and Chloe Medella...
Reunions planned (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:15 AM

* The 63rd annual Greene Reunion will be held for the descendants of James Bab and Chloe Medella...
MIDDAY REPORT: Penn Stater to captain U.S. gymnastics team; voters debate term limits; bar faces citations (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 11:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Tan, who is heading to Beijing with a big role.
Blackwater plans shift from security business (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 10:45 AM

MOYOCK, N.C. - Blackwater Worldwide said Monday that it planned a shift away from the security contracting business that earned...
Fired Philly TV anchor charged in e-mail scandal (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 10:25 AM

PHILADELPHIA - Fired TV newscaster Larry Mendte was charged Monday with hacking into the e-mail of his glamorous younger co-anchor...
TUESDAY HEALTH PAGE: Take fitness with you on vacation (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 10:25 AM

ALBANY, N.Y. - Last month, my husband and I took my 4-year-old to Disney World for the first time. Usually...
Charges Possible For Sister In Wilkinsburg Baby Mystery Slaying (WPXI.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 10:22 AM

Authorities were weighing whether to file charges against the sister of a suspect charged with killing a pregnant woman and cutting a baby from her womb.
TUESDAY HEALTH PAGE: A summer checkup for you, your car (Indiana Gazette Online)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 10:20 AM

The summer travel season is upon us. When planning to travel by car to your vacation destination, a bit of...
Strong Storms Damage Parts Of Fayette County (WPXI.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 8:29 AM

People in Georges Township, Fayette County, are cleaning up after strong winds move through and damaged at least 30 homes.
Charges possible for sister in W.Pa. baby mystery (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 8:29 AM

Authorities were weighing whether to file charges against the sister of a suspect charged with killing a pregnant woman and cutting a baby from her womb.
Crash investigation reveals stolen car (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 8:23 AM

Patton Township police responded at 1:19 this morning to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 100 block of Ghaner Drive to find that the driver of the vehicle involved had left the scene on foot.
Six illegal immigrants detained after I-80 traffic stop (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 8:18 AM

State police at Rockview said a Mercedes Benz SUV that was stopped after it was observed traveling 80 mph in a 65 mph zone along Interstate 80 in Snow Shoe Township was carrying half a dozen illegal immigrants.
Export man guilty attacked dad over euthanized dog (Centredaily.com: Breaking News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 7:32 AM

A Westmoreland County man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to beating and robbing his elderly father over a dog that was put to sleep 20 years ago.
Man shot in McKees Rocks (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 4:26 AM

Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating the shooting of a man in a McKees Rocks housing project last night.
Man shot on North Side dies (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 4:26 AM

A man shot last night on the North Side died early this morning.
Pirates launch three home runs in ninth to win, 9-3 (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 4:25 AM

The Pirates took one early round of batting practice, then another late. ...
West Point routs Washington Twp. (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

With a storm looming, it was the West Point bats that provided the only lightning.
Israel makes Freeport debut (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Israel made its debut in the Freeport International Baseball Invitational by taking on the Freeport Colt team Monday evening at South Buffalo Elementary School field.
American Vande Velde quietly chases Tour title (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Somehow, Christian Vande Velde has slipped under the radar at the Tour de France.
Wie returns to PGA Tour (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again.
Harrington says fear motivates him (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Padraig Harrington stared at the claret jug after winning his second straight British Open, and thanked his greatest motivator: fear of failure.
Panthers add lineman from Bronx (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

If Fernando Diaz can push around defensive linemen the way he does a sport-utility vehicle, Pitt has found a future stud on its offensive line.
Center Howard ready for Olympic Games (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

U.S. starting center Dwight Howard participated in practice as Team USA opened a four-day training camp on Monday.
Peters Township cyclist meets president (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Peters Township cyclist Mike Friedman has had several amazing moments recently, beginning when he was named to the U.S. Olympic team on July 1.
Players like Taffe important to Pens (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Players such as Jeff Taffe rarely generate headlines, particularly when they sign well after the big names have landed the big money. But when an opportunity arises, they can help win games.
Penguins sign Taffe to one-year deal (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Once again, forward Jeff Taffe has signed a free-agent contract with the Penguins in the heat of July.
Braves shut out Marlins (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Rookie Jorge Campillo pitched seven innings, and two relievers completed a two-hitter to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins, 4-0, Monday night.
Today in Major League Baseball (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

July 22, 2008
Nady boosts bases on balls (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

This year Xavier Nady is on pace to draw 40 walks, which would easily be a career high.
How they scored: Bucs 9, Astros 3 (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

The Pirates rallied with three home runs and seven runs in the ninth inning to trounce the Houston Astros, 9-3, on Monday night at Minute Maid Park and end a five-game losing streak.
Pirates halt skid on ninth-inning breakout (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

The Pirates rallied with three home runs and seven runs in the ninth inning to trounce the Houston Astros, 9-3, on Monday night at Minute Maid Park and end a five-game losing streak.
Saints acquire Shockey for twp draft picks (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Jeremy Shockey caught more passes for more yards as a rookie -- the one season when New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was his offensive coordinator in New York -- than any other.
Flacco the center of attention at Ravens camp (Tribune-Review Sports)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 3:00 AM

Rookies, quarterbacks and injured veterans reported to Baltimore Ravens training camp on Monday, though first-round draft pick Joe Flacco remained the center of attention.
Customers in Oakland and Carrick get their power back; some areas still out (Local News from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Yahoo! News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 2:23 AM

Duquesne Light has restored power to customers in Oakland and Carrick after a thunderstorm tonight downed tree limbs and caused outages. ...
Gas prices dip below $4 in Pittsburgh area (Pittsburgh Business Times)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

The average price of gas in western Pennsylvania went down by nearly three cents, dropping below $4 a gallon.
Montgomery County woman gets West Nile (Centre Daily Times)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

State health officials say they have this year
Feds seek more info on I-80 tolling plan in Pennsylvania (The Patriot-News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

Federal highway officials are getting more information about Pennsylvania
Adolescent bald eagle escorted from Kinzua Wolf Run Marina by Game Commission to rehab center for treatment of ... (The Bradford Era)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

WARREN — An adolescent bald eagle on Monday was escorted from the Kinzua Wolf Run Marina by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to a rehabilitation center in Sagertown, where it was treated for exhaustion and food deprivation.
Bill would OK electric cars here (The Patriot-News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

Philadelphia-area businessman Barry Bernsten wants to sell the first mass-produced electric car in the U.S. And he wants to build his plant in Pennsylvania.
Game Commission urges support for license fee increase (The Bradford Era)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe on Monday offered support for Senate Bill 1527, sponsored by state Sen. Charles T. McIlhinney Jr., R-Bucks, Senate Game and Fisheries Committee chair, which proposes to increase certain license fees beginning with the 2009-10 license year.
NEW LOCAL: Bridge, overpass to be meeting topic (New Castle News)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will conduct a public meeting about the State Street Bridge and Edinburg Overpass replacement project.
Shotgun-only deer hunting area could be expanded soon (The Morning Call)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

The Pennsylvania Game Commission
Pa. Lottery Sees Record Sales Despite Economy Slowdown (KYW News Radio 1060)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

Pennsylvania Lottery officials say they notched another sales record in the just-concluded fiscal year, despite economic troubles and potential competition from casinos. 
Pa. Greening Group Pushes Neighborhood Tree Care (KYW News Radio 1060)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society wants to teach people how to tend the trees in their neighborhoods. 
Lawsuit filed over knockoff caskets (UPI)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

HOUSTON, July 21 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania casket maker has filed a lawsuit to prevent some Texas stores from selling cheap Chinese knockoffs of its funerary boxes.
PA auditor general to make Megan’s Law recommendations (Philly.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

State Auditor General Jack Wagner will hold a news conference in Harrisburg this morning to release a special report on Megan
Today (Courier-Express)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

TUESDAY, July 22 Baseball Federation League Playoffs Quarterfinals Sykesville at Brookville, 6 p.m. NAPA at DuBois, 6 p.m. Jefferson County Legion Championship Game 6: Clearfield vs. Punxsutawney, 5:30 p.m.
Punxsy Legion teams dumps DuBois (Courier-Express)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

Punxsutawney advanced to the Jefferson County Legion final by defeating DuBois, 13-1, in seven innings Monday in the completion of a suspended game at Showers
3rd Circuit Strikes Down Law Criminalizing Sale of Animal Cruelty Depictions (Law.com)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

An en banc panel of the 3rd Circuit struck down as unconstitutional a federal law that criminalizes the sale of depictions of animal cruelty, overturning the conviction of a man who sold videos of dog fights -- the first prosecution in the nation under the 1999 law. The majority opinion rejected the comparison of depictions of animal cruelty to child pornography and found that the U.S. Supreme ...
Man charged with shoving woman from car (Centre Daily Times)
Tue, July 22, 2008, 12:00 AM

A Pennsylvania Furnace man is being held on $200,000 bail after Ferguson Township police said he shove his girlfriend — and the mother of his child — from a moving car on West Whitehall Road Friday.

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