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May 9, 2013: Redistricting Fight is Over, Time to Move On

May 3, 2013: Efforts to Stem Hunger Go On Year Round

April 25, 2013:  Collaborat​ion over Confrontat​ion at Duke Lake

April 18, 2013: Remembering Smokey Bakewell

April 11, 2013: Dedication of the new “Smokey” Bakewell Memorial Bridge

April 4, 2013: State Could Save Millions with Natural Gas Fleet

March 28, 2013:  Bill Honoring Local Soldier Clears

March 21, 2013: Keeping First Responders Ready and Trained

March 14, 2013: 911th Proves Its Value, Will Remain Here

March 7, 2013: Work Ahead on Transportation Funding

February 28, 2013: Adjutant General Discusses Budget Needs

February 21, 2013: Important Appropriations Hearings Begin

February 14, 2013: Starpointe to Receive $1.5 Million State Grant 

February 8, 2013: New Bill Will Fix Small Games Law

February 1, 2013: Good News for Patients and Health Workers

January 25, 2013: Mediator Seeks Input on Duke Lake

January 18, 2013: Complications Push Bridge Opening to Summer

January 11, 2013: Appropriations Appointment Brings New Responsibility

January 4, 2013: Organizations Get Reprieve from Small Games Reports

December 28, 2012: Happy New Year

December 21, 2012: Season’s Greetings

December 14, 2012: State Should Put Small Games Deadline on Hold

December 7, 2012: Remembering Robena

November 30, 2012: A Grieving Mother’s Idea Now Reality

November 21, 2012: Happy Thanksgiving

November 9, 2012:  Events Will Honor Veterans Across the Region

November 1, 2012: Crazy Election Year Ends in More Confusion

October 26, 2012:  Forecast is a Reminder that Winter Looms

October 19, 2012:  Nearly $20 Million Coming to Local Communities 

October 12, 2012: Educators Step Up in Changing Local Economy

October 5, 2012: Hundreds Attend First Greene Senior Expo

October 2, 2012: Judge Blocks Voter ID Law for Nov. 6 Elections

October 1, 2012: Pipeline Agreement Opens Markets for Local Gas  

September 24, 2012: After Upgrades, Monessen Coke Plant to Re-Open

September 19, 2012:  Food Bank Donation UPDATE

September 18, 2012: Food Bank Needs Emergency Help

September 14, 2012: Savings Extended for College Tuition Program

August 31, 2012: Energy Symposium Examines Opportunities, Challenges

August 27, 2012: Waynesburg Celebrates Olympic Medalist 

August 17, 2012: Pony Baseball and Softball Turns 50

August 10, 2012: Roosters Seized Over Suspected Cockfighting

August 3, 2012: Voter ID Goes from Bad Idea to Embarrassment

July 27, 2012: Count of Local Homeless Population Needs Help

July 13, 2012: Education Policy Threatens School Districts

June 29, 2012: Concerned Citizens Make Bad Budget Better

June 21, 2012:  Both Business and Labor Support Shell Tax Credits

June 15, 2012: Saving Coal, Saving Jobs

June 8, 2012:  Free Money at the Click of Your Mouse

June 1, 2012: Voter ID Compliance Gets a Little Easier

May 25, 2012:  Set Aside Some Time to Remember

May 18, 2012:  Firefighters Get Bookkeeping Help

May 11, 2012: Officer’s Family Visits the Capitol 

May 4, 2012:  Bill Honoring Local Hero Passes Senate

April 27, 2012: Grants Will Help Ensure Clean Water

April 20, 2012: Bridge Re-naming Set for May 4 in Donora 

April 13, 2012: W&J to Host Youth Environmental Camp

April 2, 2012:  Forum for Educators Focuses on Energy Jobs

March 26, 2012:  Marcellus Shale’s Broad-Reaching Economic Impact

March 16, 2012:  Canonsburg to Host Free Document Shredding

March 12, 2012:  Health and Safety Fair this Thursday

February 24, 2012:  Employment Help for Returning Heroes

February 17, 2012:  Smith Township Solar Park to Receive Grant 

February 10, 2012:  Compromise Means Help for Local Communities

February 3, 2012:  State Aid for Economic Development Effort

January 27, 2012:  Help on the Way for Key Development Project 

January 20, 2012:  Honoring a Fallen Police Officer

January 13, 2012:  Energy Industry, Local Educators Discuss Jobs 

January 6, 2012:  More than $1 Million in State Grants Headed Here

December 30, 2011:   A Happy and Safer New Year

December 23, 2011:   A Season for Reflection and Hope

December 16, 2011:  Redistricting: Politics over Process

December 9, 2011:  Penn State Makes Good Use of Bowl Proceeds

December 1, 2011:  Seats Still Available for Holiday Bus Tour

November 17, 2011:  Shale Tax Debate Produces Progress

November 10, 2011:   Southpointe II to Receive $600,000 Grant

November 4, 2011:  Redistricting Plan Comes as a Surprise

October 28, 2011:  Voucher Bill is a Very Expensive Gamble

October 21., 2011:  Bill Will Save Money for Local Police

October 13, 2011:  Busy Fall Session Expected in Harrisburg

October 7, 2011:  Drug Testing Convicts Who Apply for Welfare

September 30, 2011:  Unemployment on the Rise; Jobs Plan Needed

September 23, 2011:  Senior Expo 2011

September 20, 2011:  Educating Science’s Next Generation

September 1, 2011:  Zero Tolerance for Hazardous Drivers

August 26.2011 Governor Tom Corbett Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Irene

August 17.2011 High-Tech Solution for Fracking Concerns

August 5, 2011:   Monessen Receives $500k for Public Safety Building

July 22, 2011:  A Call to Get Back to Work

July 15, 2011:  Budget Effects Already Being Felt

July 1, 2011:  Budget Update

June 30, 2011:  Fly the Flag…and Follow-Up

June 13, 2011:   Pressure Builds for a Better Budget

May 26, 2011:  Take Some Time to Remember

May 16, 2011:   Democratic Policy Committee to Convene in Washington County

May 6, 2011:  No Matter Where, No Matter When

April 24, 2011:  Solobay Hosts Economic Summit

April 14, 2011:  Senate Leaders to Meet Local Business Officials

March 3, 2011:  Putting Pennsylvania Back to Work