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'Christmas In Village' May Be Last For Old Economy

Share + Dec 4, 2009 10:43 pm US/Eastern Reporting Ralph Iannotti AMBRIDGE 1 of 1 Despite having to cancel public tours recently because of funding problems, at Saturday's Christmas Season Celebration, there will be tours along with homemade German fare and site tours of the decorated village.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Former Beaver County legislator's trial postponed one day

The trial of a former state House member from Beaver County was postponed until Wednesday, the judge overseeing the case said today.

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Mon Nov 30, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune

Old Economy on the ropes

Two events are planned to raise money for Old Economy Village in Ambridge. The state closed the site this month because of a 43 percent cut in state funding.

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Sun Nov 29, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

First Bonusgate trial set to open

Nearly three years since word first surfaced of lawmakers giving publicly funded bonuses for campaign work, the first case in the Bonusgate corruption scandal is coming to trial.

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Thu Nov 26, 2009

York Dispatch

Economy and health both inundate young Pa. family

The pain exploding in John Goucher's chest could not be ignored. "How am I going to pay for an ambulance?" the 34-year-old thought, as he lay on the living room floor of his home in the Poconos.

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Tue Nov 24, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Disharmony: Budgetary Judgment Day comes to Old Economy

Calling all benefactors: Old Economy Village needs you. Because of severe state budget cuts, this site -- part of the Historic Landmark District of Ambridge -- is being closed permanently, with most of its staff members already furloughed.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

Times Leader

Economy has Vegas losing out

After he scored a room at the Excalibur online for $24 a night, Mario Ellis hopped in his car and headed for Sin City.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

State of misery: Jobs, oversight and heritage become budget victims

The passage of the state budget, which involved hard choices forced by a sour economy, has come home with a vengeance.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Kdka.com

Lack Of Funding May Close Old Economy Village

Share + Nov 17, 2009 1:01 pm US/Eastern AMBRIDGE The Old Economy Village is in danger of closing because of state budget cuts.

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WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

New Economy Forces 'Old Economy' To Shut Down 37min

A Beaver County landmark will have to close its doors because of statewide budget cuts and layoffs that were announced on Monday, according to a Sewickley Herald report .

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

PittsburghLIVE.com

Volunteers may run Old Economy Village, scheduled to close

A Beaver County legislator has vowed to explore all options to save Old Economy Village, a state-run historic site in Ambridge slated for closure because of funding problems.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Old Economy Village faces closure

Old Economy Village in Ambridge will be shuttered temporarily because there will be no employees to staff the historical site or give tours.

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Fri Nov 13, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Expert: Taking advantage of taxpayers becomes ingrained in politics

During the past 16 months, three of Pennsylvania's most powerful state legislative leaders fell from grace on accusations of taking advantage of taxpayers to satisfy their lust for power, finance campaigns or enrich their lifestyles.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Sentinel

Economy forces a few more layoffs

Once again the state of the economy has forced the Mifflin County Commissioners to make some tough decisions.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

POP City

Pop Star: Esther Barazzone

"Our core mission of educating women," says Dr. Esther Barazzone, Chatham Unversity president, "both undergraduate and graduate, is extremely important for the economic development of the region." Leaning forward in her well appointed office in Andrew Mellon's former home, a large, faux-Tudor structure that once housed the Secretary of the Treasury ...

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Discover a lesser-known piece of Western Pennsylvania history

A little history never hurts. So for this Great Date, we will be heading north from Pittsburgh on the trail of one of the more interesting, but obscure, migrations to Western Pennsylvania.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Times Leader

Economy central to Ohio casino fight

Backers of a casino proposal on the fall ballot are counting on Ohio's abysmal economy to shift the winds in one of the nation's most stubborn antigambling states.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bell Acres considering wind turbine, solar array site

Three local businesses that want to showcase two wind turbines and one solar panel array on property in Bell Acres will have to wait at least a month before learning whether the controversial project can move forward.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

The Lebanon Daily News

Palmyra board officially adopts Lingle name

It's now official: Palmyra's fourth elementary school will be called Lingle Avenue Elementary.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune

Old Economy plans workshop on holiday paper cutting

On Oct. 17, Old Economy Village will host Scherenschnitte, a holiday paper-cutting workshop that aims to teach participants how to create holiday artwork through scissor cutting.

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