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Scotty Adams of Braden Street had heard the wind and rain pick up and was just closing the front window when leaves and tree branches smacked hard against the glass.

Good Morning, welcome this Newschannel 34 Daybreak Update. I'm Colleen McCoy. Today is Friday, May 30th.3 Broome Community College will likely have a new president by July.

Lots of sun early then showers late Friday. Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Showers likely Saturday with highs in the low 70s.

"I want to cut one log and see if I remember how," Pete Crawford of Mather said, beaming as he eyed the freshly painted gears and pulleys of the big machine in front of him.

Philadelphia homicide detectives are investigating two unrelated homicides and two other shootings that occurred early Sunday. via KYW-AM Philadelphia

“If a police officer stops someone for a traffic violation and uncovers guns or drugs during such a stop, it is very possible that a serious criminal offense was prevented.”

Blairsville's police department has drawn recent criticism from citizens who have complained that officers are overzealous in ticketing for traffic offenses. via PittsburghLIVE.com

Westminster College recently hosted a reception for 45 students selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities . via Westminster College

“He has been a teacher, as well as an administrator in several school districts ... . He has a very wide range of experience as well as education.”

The Penn-Trafford School Board has hired a new administrator to replace one who is retiring. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Franklin's image and name have been used to promote a broad range of products, services and ideas”

By TOM LAVIS TLAVIS@TRIBDEM.COM Benjamin Franklin's portrait is associated with the $100 bill, but even after 300 years, he represents many things in American culture. via The Tribune-Democrat

“Instead of having a rally at Kittanning High School, Bill Clinton should visit the Eljer workers in Ford City”

The town's high school was abuzz Tuesday making preparations for today's visit by Bill Clinton. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“I was getting several inquiries a month about Irwin postcards”

The Irwin Business and Professional Association has begun selling a series of picture postcard reprints. via PittsburghLIVE.com

The Penn State Crop Management Extension Group is asking local farmers who rent crop and pastureland to assist in a survey designed to benchmark land rent throughout Pennsylvania and its counties over time. via The Herald

“I think it's important that people know how much people make. I think that information should be made available”

Changes to the state's Right to Know Law are putting the burden on political subdivisions to prove why a record may not be made available, spurring public officials to learn more about regulations going into ... via The Valley Herald

Full week of events planned at Thiel College World-renowned science, technology and environmental writer Eugene Linden and singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer will headline a series of events during Thiel ... via The Herald

Old Economy Village in the Beaver County community of Ambridge is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as a National Historic Landmark site. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Thirty-three Westminster College students were recently selected for membership in Mortar Board , an honor society that recognizes seniors with leadership, scholarship, and service skills. via Westminster College

The Daffodil & Hosta Society of Western Pennsylvania will have its annual Daffodil Show from 1 to 5 p.m. April 5 at the Washington Crown Center, Washington County. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“This is where we hit the wall.”

An accident that claimed the lives of three Dunbar men last June was avoidable, a Fayette County coroner's jury ruled Friday, and was attributable to excessive speed and alcohol use. via Pittsburgh Tribune

Steve Jensen, organizer of Cadogan Field and Stream's 25th annual Youth Trout Derby, said he hopes even more kids sign up for this year's event than the 383 who did last year. via PittsburghLIVE.com

A Mexican man arrested in Mercer County pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge of re-entry of a deported alien and was sentenced to the time he already has served in custody. via The Herald