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Jack Milton Metzgar, 81, of Stoystown
Jack Milton Metzgar, 81, of Stoystown, died April 24, 2012, at Somerset In Touch Hospice House of Journey’s Rest. Born March 7, 1931, in Stoystown, son of Charles and Lena (Dinning) Metzgar. Preceded in death by parents, sisters Wanda Harned and...Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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State dismisses petition to change 814 area code
Daily American Staff WriterThe region's 814 area code should be safe at least through 2018, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced Thursday. The PUC board voted 5-0 to dismiss a 2009 petition filed by third-party group Neustar on behalf of the telecommunications...Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania)
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Further scrutiny
A bill that helps make sure projects that apply for government funding are good for the economy is on its way to the senate. The bill will change the way entities apply for Rural Community Assistance Program funding. The program funds approved economic... -
Bill would change funding process for rural projects
Daily American Staff WriterA bill that changes the way entities apply for Rural Community Assistance Program funding and that lowers the state's debt is on its way to the Senate. The program funds approved economic development projects around the state. The bill calls for...Tags: Somerset County (Maryland), Hospitals and Clinics, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Health, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Tree tapping presents heritage of making maple syrup
Daily American CorrespondentThe annual tree tapping day, held this year at the Hillegas Camp in Allegheny Township Saturday afternoon, continues one of Somerset County's oldest traditions honoring one of its oldest folk heritages — making maple syrup. "Even the shiniest... -
Where to Go Feb. 23
Tree tapping Tree tapping ceremony sponsored by Somerset County Maple Producers, 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at Hillegas Sugar Camp, 538 Dividing Ridge Road, Fairhope — off Route 31 in Allegheny Township, approximately 14 miles east of Somerset. Watch for signs....Tags: University of Pittsburgh, Lifestyle and Leisure, Jefferson Airplane (music group), Restaurants, Music
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Kyle Hillegas camp to host tree tapping on Saturday
Daily American CorrespondentEven though maple producers started tapping early this year, the heralding of maple season officially comes with the tree tapping ceremony at Kyle Hillegas Sugar Camp at 2 p.m. Saturday. That's when the first official tree will be tapped amid maple...Tags: Natural Resources, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Environmental Issues, Forests
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New (old) district maps make state races in Somerset County unlikely
Daily American Staff WriterIt appears there will be no local primary races for General Assembly seats. Based on the 2001 district maps, state Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township, and Frank Burns, D-East Taylor Township, will not have primary opposition on April 24....Tags: Jay Jr Costa, Frank Burns, Kim L. Ward, Crime, Law and Justice, Dominic Pileggi
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New lawmakers attending chamber reception
Daily American Staff WriterThe Somerset County Chamber of Commerce is holding a Legislative Update & Reception Thursday at the Somerset Country Club. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. with a reception following at 5 p.m. Registration will begin at 3:15 p.m. The purpose of the event...Tags: Mark Critz, Frank Burns, Crime, Law and Justice, Bill Shuster, Justice System
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Local legislators weigh in on proposed state budget
Daily American Staff WriterLocal lawmakers have mixed feelings on the budget Republican Gov. Tom Corbett released Tuesday morning. Corbett announced that his $27.14 billion budget closes a projected shortfall of $700 million and reduces spending by $20 million. It meets the state'...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, John N Wozniak, Executive Branch, Budgets and Budgeting
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Supreme Court tosses out new state House, Senate maps
Daily American Staff WriterAlthough Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision on the General Assembly’s maps has left more questions than answers, one thing is clear: The court found the plan “contrary to law.” Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday to...Tags: Frank Burns, Jay Jr Costa, U.S. Senate, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Dominic Pileggi
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Reese wants to make Pennsylvania family and business friendly
Daily American Staff WriterRepublican state Rep. Mike Reese said he is ready for a smooth transition into Somerset County as he will represent 6,200 residents after the November election. Reese of Mount Pleasant, saw his district shift after new maps were signed into law in...Tags: Hunting, Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Edward G. Rendell, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Personal Income
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