Jul 5, 2011 | The Tribune-Democrat
In brief: Warden hired for Somerset jail
The Somerset County commissioners gave the job to Gregory Briggs of Roxbury. He will start today at a salary of $43,000. Six candidates were interviewed, the commissioners said.
Police say 8-foot python on the loose in western Pennsylvania
A roving 8-foot python discovered slithering up the banister inside a western Pennsylvania home has since made another escape and residents were warned to be on the lookout, authorities said on Friday.
In brief: Library plans Flag Day program for public
Members of the Nanty-Glo and Twin Rocks VFW posts will speak on the flag's history, meaning of the colors, folding and proper procedure to discard a flag.