Can you belt it out like Streisand? Croon like Sinatra? Wow them like Houdini or crack them up like Cosby? Pennsylvanians over 50 are invited to try out for the sixth annual PA State Senior Idol competition, presented by On-Line Publishers, Inc. All state residents 50 and older are encouraged to show off their...
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Exelon Nuclear announced today that Pete Gardner, currently Operations Director at Limerick Generating Station, will become Plant Manager at the plant. Gardner will replace Ed Callan, who was named Vice President for Mid-Atlantic Operations. In his new role, Gardner will report to Site Vice President Bill Maguire and be responsible for oversight of the...
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Governor Tom Corbett has signed execution warrants for the following two individuals: Dennis C. Reed, of Lawrence County, who was convicted of first-degree murder in February 2008. Reed, 39, shot and killed Wendy Miller in December 2001. Reed is held at the State Correctional Institution at Greene. His execution is scheduled for Tuesday, April...
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Governor Tom Corbett today nominated Linda L. Kelly to succeed him as Pennsylvania’s new Attorney General. Kelly has been a prosecutor for more than 30 years, serving as both an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County and most recently as senior litigation counsel as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. “I...
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Governor Tom Corbett today announced that he intends to nominate Brian Duke, 53, of Washington Crossing, Bucks County, as Secretary of Aging. “Brian Duke has devoted more than a decade of his career to improving the lives of our seniors,” Corbett said. “His knowledge, experience and compassion will be a tremendous benefit to Pennsylvania.”...
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Governor Tom Corbett today announced that he intends to nominate Major General Wesley Craig, 64, of Oreland, Montgomery County, as Adjutant General of Pennsylvania. As such, Craig will lead the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Major General Craig has devoted his career to serving our nation,” Corbett said.“His record of exemplary leadership, along...
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The Montgomery County Commissioners adopted a $403.95 million budget with no tax increase for 2011. The owner of a home assessed at $168,580, the county average, will continue to pay $454.32 for the county portion of their real estate taxes next year. The tax rate for the County portion of residents’ real estate taxes...
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Eleven people were killed and 220 others were injured in the 693 crashes investigated by Pennsylvania State Police during the four-day New Year’s holiday driving period, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today. “Although the number of fatalities jumped from six to 11 compared to last year’s holiday driving period, crashes decreased by nearly 39...
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Pennsylvania State Police motor carrier enforcement officers will be on hand at the 2011 Pennsylvania Farm Show to answer questions about recent changes to the state’s motor carrier safety regulations, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski announced today. Motor carrier enforcement officers will be available in the Cameron Street lobby of the Farm Show Complex and...
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POTTSTOWN, Pa – Residents in the 10-mile emergency planning zone around Limerick Generating Station may hear two siren tests on Monday, Jan. 3, as Exelon Nuclear will conduct a system-wide test of its new, state-of-the-art emergency siren system at 2:05 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3. This siren activation will be in addition to the...
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The life sentences of Tyrone A. Werts, William Fultz and Kevin O. Smith, all of Philadelphia were commuted by Governor Rendell. The three men were recommended for commutation by 4-0 vote of the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons on Dec. 14. A fifth member was not present. None of the men was convicted of being...
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Auditor General Jack Wagner recently stated that he would conduct a special performance audit of the Pa Liquor Control Board’s wine kiosks, which malfunctioned and were shut down Tuesday night. Wagner said his audit would focus on whether the kiosks, which are located in 30 supermarkets across the commonwealth, are delivering the customer convenience...
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Pennsylvania is facing a critical shortage of skilled manufacturing workers, according to a new report released today by the Department of Labor & Industry. The report, “Critical Shortages of Precision Machining and Industrial Maintenance Occupations in Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Sector,” provides details about the manufacturing industry’s need for a skilled and highly trained workforce. There...
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American International Group Inc., AIG, and its workers compensation insurance affiliates have agreed to pay $100 million in fines to insurance regulators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for alleged premium under-reporting, acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Robert L. Pratter announced today. The fines are included under a settlement resolving a multi-state...
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With weather forecasting models offering uncertain outcomes for Christmas weekend, PennDOT is urging motorists to closely monitor forecasts and make smart decisions before deciding to travel. “Anyone with travel plans should be aware that there is the potential for a major winter storm that could have a significant impact on all or parts of...
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“Troop Greetings On Demand” Delivers Nearly 1,200 Greetings To Families Comcast recently announced the launch of “Troop Greetings On Demand,” an annual service that delivers special holiday greetings from military personnel stationed overseas to their loved ones back home to watch whenever and as often as they wish.  For the seventh consecutive year, Comcast...
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HARRISBURG, Pa.,PRNewswire-USNewswire — State investments are helping Pennsylvania small-business owners continue to lower their operating costs by conserving energy and reducing pollution, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today. Hanger announced that 90 small businesses across the state will receive more than $560,000 in grants through the Small Business Advantage program to...
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The Victory Bank has recently promoted some of their staff. In recognition, we would like to congratulate these employees on their success in a local business.  The Victory Bank is a locally owned and operated commercial bank headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania.  The bank was founded to optimize the financial lives of businesses, professionals, and...
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