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Yesterday | Valley News Dispatch

Not all write-in candidates' efforts fall short

Democrat Janine Remaley lost her write-in bid for Gilpin supervisor but took encouragement from how many votes she collected given that she didn't launch her campaign until mid-October. Remaley was among a handful of write-in candidates in Alle-Kiski Valley elections who failed to defeat their balloted opponent, according to unofficial election ...

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Valley News Dispatch

Leechburg considers raising fees, asking churches for help

By Brian C. Rittmeyer , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Friday, November 6, 2009 Last updated: 10:01 am What's the secret? Leechburg Council held a portion of its budget discussions last night behind closed doors.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Pittsburgh Tribune

Leechburg could cut police coverage, increase taxes

By Brian C. Rittmeyer , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Thursday, November 5, 2009 Last updated: 9:11 am Scaling back police coverage and raising taxes are options that Leechburg officials are considering as they confront a deficit that could be as high as $250,000 - roughly a fourth of its annual budget.

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Valley News Dispatch

Leechburg Area School District to abolish pair of $10 taxes

By Brian C. Rittmeyer , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Thursday, November 5, 2009 Last updated: 8:29 am The district will stop collecting two $10 tax levies next school year.

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GantDaily.com

All Three Accused of Home Invasion Waive Hearings

All three who have been accused for their roles in a Sept. 27 armed home invasion in Glen Richey waived their right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday during Centralized Court at the Clearfield County Jail.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Leader Times

Armstrong County 911 calls

Gilpin Township and Leechburg fire departments responded to a report of a blown transformer at Grant Avenue and Pitt Street at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

O-R Online

Within 60: On this farm, they always talk turkey Suburban Living

Within 60: On this farm, they always talk turkey By Liza N. Beale, Editor The Pounds family thinks turkey all year round.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

Valley News Dispatch

Three off to prison for purse-snatching that injured woman

Three people have been sentenced to prison for injuring an elderly woman while trying to steal her purse in Allegheny Township last year.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Valley News Dispatch

Ground to be broken Friday for Vandergrift outpatient facility

Kiski Valley residents used to traveling to Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison for services such as X-rays and blood work will soon have a shorter trip.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Valley News Dispatch

Stitch by stitch: The nearly lost art of sewing draws interest again

To find a local chapter or group of the American Sewing Guild, visit the Web site at www.asg.org . * The Springdale Free Public Library, 331 School St., Springdale, is offering free classes in sewing and other domestic arts running through next year as part of its series, "Skills Your Grandmother Should Have Taught You." Contact the library at ...

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Leader Times

Six candidates seek four open Leechburg Area School District seats on board

By Brian C. Rittmeyer , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Sunday, October 25, 2009 Last updated: 6:32 am There will be at least one new face on the school board after this year's election.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

Leader Times

News to Use

Ford City Library sets book sale The Ford City Public Library Friends of the Library will hold a different type of book sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Valley News Dispatch

Leechburg Area wants to change contract or leave

Leechburg Area School District has formally requested the options of changing its contract with Lenape Technical School or withdrawing from the vo-tech's governing body.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

Leader Times

News to Use

Divine Redeemer holds luncheon There will be a soup and salad luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday at Divine Redeemer School Cafeteria, Fourth Avenue, Ford City.

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

Leader Times

State police reports

Julie Otell Johnson, 39, of McGrann, was charged with driving under the influence after she lost control of her car along Byron Street and struck a utility pole at 2:53 p.m. Oct.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

Leader Times

Armstrong County Jail commitments

The following people were committed to the Armstrong County Jail on Wednesday and Thursday, according to jail records: * Dustin David Walker, 26, of 201 Pitt St., Leechburg, by the court, on a bench warrant for failure to appear.

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Thu Oct 15, 2009

Leader Times

Convenience store robbery suspect arrested by police

Borough police are charging a Ford City man with robbing a Vandergrift convenience store after they found clothes he allegedly wore discarded in the trash outside of the house where he was staying.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Leader Times

Armstrong County Jail commitments

The following people were committed to Armstrong County Jail during the weekend, according to jail records: * Bryan Charles Feitknecht, 24, of 225 East Brady Road, Kittanning, by the probation office on a probation/parole violation.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

Valley News Dispatch

Leechburg jeweler strikes on idea to help others with breast cancer

Charlie Ban is a freelance writer for the Valley News Dispatch. As Diane Krutz prepared for chemotherapy/radiation therapy, she could look to her pinkie finger and see not just a ring she designed herself, but the idea that would sustain her through a punishing cancer treatment.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Leader Times

News to use

The next Armstrong Reality Tour Drug Prevention Program will be held at 6 p.m. Oct.

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