Pennsylvania News

Spc. Kurt Krout was remembered Tuesday as a family man who loved playing video games with his children and taking trips to the Jersey Shore.

HARRISBURG - A conservative group seeking a repeal of lawmakers' pay raises has begun a publicity campaign criticizing state legislative leaders, including Senate Majority Leader David J. Brightbill of Lebanon ...

I see where Marple Newtown's lovely Nicole Marie Brewer has been crowned Miss Pennsylvania and will represent us in the Miss America Contest.

SARAJEVO, August 17 + More than 100 leading world intellectuals and human rights practitioners ... McWorld", and Pennsylvania University Professor, Mr.

Susquehanna Independent Weekend - News - 08/17/2005 - Ms. Foster goes to Washington Wednesday 17 August, 2005 News Local News Local Sports School/Military Obituaries Editorial/Opinion Weather What's Happening ...2.7

It read like the script for some cheesy, rags-to-riches made-for-TV drama ... Now 4-10 against Reading this season, including 0-5 at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Thunder have two more cracks at the Phillies here in central Pennsylvania.3.1

Pennsylvania farmers had a chance to let U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns know which issues they would like the upcoming farm bill to address during a forum Tuesday at Ag Progress Days.2.7

Felony criminal charges were reinstated Monday against two men for a nightclub pier collapse that killed three women and injured dozens of others.2.7

PORTSMOUTH , During the days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, when the Coast Guard was desperately seeking ways to increase security at the nation's ports, it had few tools to do the job.2.7

The city cop struggles through an early breakfast with his temporary neighbors - the Pennsylvania ... Even in trash like Hollywood Homicide he finds a way to use his macho charisma for positive effect.

Pennsylvania's governor will argue in federal court next week that the Pentagon's plan to close a military base near Philadelphia is unconstitutional because he has ultimate authority over state militias and he ...3.2

HARRISBURG, Pa. - Catching drunken drivers at police roadblocks may cost more money and result in ... In upholding the Superior Court, the justices acknowledged that Pennsylvania Department of Transportation statistics show the percentage of DUI arrests among drivers who are pulled over - 7.2.7

Layne "The Doctor" Roberts got an e-mail from the Pentagon yesterday. But it had nothing to do with the military or national security.2.7

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has rejected the latest challenge to the use of DUI checkpoints.2.7

Local duo scales state's mountains to locate, and help, rattlesnakes. By Ad Crable Lancaster New Era Published: Aug 16, 2005 2:20 PM EST Subscribe to Home Delivery Article Tools LANCASTER COUNTY, PA - Jason ...1.7

Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty today kicked off DEP's renewable energy ... Governor Rendell has made it one of his top priorities to fund projects that use indigenous energy resources and preserve the character of rural Pennsylvania.2.7

With gas prices skyrocketing, some drivers are looking for ways to cut the cost of gas - including ... Toyotas and Hondas have a reputation for getting better gas mileage, Lawrence said.2.7

The Show Offices have been the setting for more comedic premises than almost any other workplace, at least partially because one has to have a sense of humor to survive its mind-numbing boredom.1.3

Ask most people about the war in Iraq and they're liable to let loose with their take on why it's either vital to American security or an epic blunder the likes of which this country hasn't seen in a ...2.7

Pike County has one of the smallest attendance-drawing fairs of the 166 operating in the state, and the lowest of Northeastern Pennsylvania's nine fairs.2.7

Young Conservatives of Pennsylvania is attacking State Senate President Pro-tem Bob Jubelirer and four other top state legislators who voted for those pay raises of 16-to-34 percent during the early morning ...2.7

A Philadelphia state lawmaker is taking another shot at winning approval of a twice-a-year state "sales tax holiday" for back to school supplies.2.7

WASHINGTON , The Washington Post is withdrawing its offer of free advertising for an organized ... The Post backed out of the agreement after critics said the event, scheduled to take place four years after the attacks that hit New York and Washington and resulted in the crash of a commercial airliner over western Pennsylvania, would have a ...3.5

A New Castle County man showed up on July 30 at Diamond State Coins & Currency in Booth's Corner Market in Bethel with a $10 gold coin, offering it for sale.2.7

Salone is an entrepreneur and head basketball coach at Penn State Dubois. , Pa. , Quaker Steak & Lube has signed with a contract with Larry Salone to open three restaurant locations in Central and Eastern ...2.7

I'm a heterosexual and I want to give somebody hope. I want to say, 'I did it, you can do it, ... The couple has three children, two of them students at the University of Pennsylvania, and a happy marriage that Cohen said belies their turbulent early years.2.9

Many older adults appear to receive only a portion of the medical care that is recommended for them, and those who receive more care are more likely to stay alive over a three-year period, according to new ...2.7

It wasn't supposed to happen this way. Major banks were predicting as recently as five years ago ... Banks in the Pittsburgh region and nationwide, though, have begun to build branches again.2.7

Car stolen State police said Glenn R. Armel reported that his silver 2004 Kia Optima, bearing ... Jacobs, 26, of Pittsburgh were involved in an accident on Chalk Hill-Ohiopyle Road at 10 a.2.7

Consumers continue to embrace Twinkies, Slurpees, Jell-O Instant Puddings, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Pillsbury Doughboy and more.2.7

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Our immune system protects us from disease, destroying invading microbes with ... In the August issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology + Head and Neck Surgery, researchers reports results from a study of 63 people with rapidly progressing hearing loss in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana, and 20 people with normal hearing.3.1

The Pittsburgh Technology Council today announced the region's 50 leading technology-oriented companies in the 13-county area of southwestern Pennsylvania for 2005.2.7

A small plane crashed short of the runway at Erie International Airport in Pennsylvania tonight, killing three people and injuring a fourth.2.7

Well if you're the Pennsylvania state legislature you do it during the midnight hours when you hope no one is watching.3.1

Large manufacturers and other heavy users of electricity will face some hard decisions this fall.2.7