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Penn State filing attacks McQueary lawsuit claims

January 15, 2013, 9:49 am
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State's lawyers are asking a judge to throw out a whistleblower and defamation lawsuit filed by a former football assistant who's testified he saw Jerry Sandusky attack a boy in a school shower more than a decade ago.

The university made a court filing Tuesday that says Mike McQueary's lawsuit is too vague and doesn't meet legal standards to support claims of defamation and misrepresentation.

The school's lawyers say it's not enough for McQueary to have been embarrassed or annoyed in order for defamation to be valid. The filing says he also has to have suffered harm that "has grievously fractured his standing in respectable community."

McQueary is suing the university for millions of dollars, saying former president Graham Spanier made him a scapegoat after Sandusky's arrest.

 

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Homeowner shoots two breaking into SUV

January 15, 2013, 10:24 am
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SAN ANTONIO -- A homeowner shot two men, killing one, when he heard someone breaking into his SUV.

It happened on Lightstone Drive near Stone Oak and Hardy Oak Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. Police say the owner of a parked SUV heard someone attempting to break into it. That's when, according to police, he went outside and spotted someone inside his vehicle.

As he approached the vehicle the owner thought he spotted a gun. The SUV owner then fired at the suspect, hitting him one time in the upper torso. Police say the getaway driver then sped off. The SUV owner fired through the windshield killing the driver.


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Two robbers shot dead by intended victims

January 15, 2013, 10:27 am
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By SCOTT HIAASEN
shiaasen@MiamiHerald.com

A pair of would-be robbers were shot and killed by their victims in separate incidents in Hollywood and North Miami-Dade.

In Hollywood, a store clerk shot and killed one of two hooded robbers who broke into the store at an Exxon gas station at 5190 S. State Road 7 on Monday just before midnight. One of the attackers fired several times at the clerk, and the clerk returned fire, killing the gunman, said Sgt. Pablo Vanegas of the Hollywood Police Department.

“There were lots of rounds shot,” Vanegas said. “The clerk was a real cool cat.”


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York City residents offered free flu shots

January 15, 2013, 12:43 pm
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We've been telling you that this year the flu is severe, and can be deadly.  Many places are trying to combat the flu with free flu shots.

The most important thing to know right now about the vaccine is, it is not too late.  Flu season can run through March or April, so experts are saying take advantage of flu shot clinics now.

Debbie Stoops is an Immunization Nurse Coordinator at Albert S Weyer Health Clinic in York.  She says the epidemic is spreading.  "There have just been a lot of flu cases out there."

In the past two days, about 80 people have shown up to get a free flu shot.  This Thursday and Friday the center will hold two clinics, and flu vaccines will be give to any York City resident or free, no appointment is necessary.

The clinic on Thursday will be held from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and the clinic on Friday will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Stoops is encouraging anyone and everyone to get one this year.  She's also putting a stop to stories that the vaccine can actually give you the flu.  "Total myth, you can not get the flu, it is a dead virus, so it cannot do that."

Instead, she says it will fight the virus if it tries to attack you.  "It does take two weeks to work but flu season can stick around until March or April, so it's not too late to protect yourself now."

If you can't make either of those clinics but want a free flu shot, just call.  Pinnacle Health has a toll free line you can call to help with symptoms. You can call 231-8340 or toll free at 800-814-2413 anytime Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Walmart says they will hire all honorably discharged military members

January 15, 2013, 12:48 pm
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Veterans who have recently returned home are getting the attention of Walmart.

The company says over the next five years, it will hire every veteran who honorably left the military in the last year.

Walmart says more than 100,000 people are expected to find work through the program, making it one of the largest hiring commitments for veterans on record.

The program is set to kick off on Memorial Day.

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Taking care of young children with flu symptoms is important this time of year

January 15, 2013, 12:56 pm
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This year, the flu is hitting early and hard.  And for parents, knowing when your child has the flu rather than a cold can be difficult.

Debbie Stoops is an Immunization Coordinator for the York City Bureau of Health.  She says children transfer germs much faster than adults.  "Kids don't wash their hands.  They touch everything and everybody puts things in their mouth.  So yeah it just travels so much quicker among kids."

Stoops is all too familiar with flu dangers when it comes to little ones.  "Sadly, there have been about 20 deaths in children so far this year.  And honestly, you don't have to have a chronic illness or be sick to get flu and possibly die from it.  Many people who are perfectly healthy get the flu and die from it.  So please, take it seriously."

On average, kids get ten colds a year.  She says there are ways to tell if your child is showing signs of that or the flu.  "The flu generally starts very quickly, usually a 101 fever or higher, and lots of aches and pains, fatigue that sort of thing."

If your child does come down with the flu, there is no miracle drug, but over the counter drugs like Tylenol or Motrin can help.  Stoops says each child is different, and you just have to figure out which one works best. "Some children seem to respond better to one rather than other, so you just have to know your child.  I have heard parents say Tylenol doesn't work as well or vice versa."

To reduce spreading the virus, doctors typically don't want a waiting room filled with flu patients.  But Stoops says you have to also trust your parenting instincts on that one.  "If you feel your child is seriously sick, not eating or drinking, high fever, and are crying but have no tears, then you start to need to worry about it and probably call your doctor."
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Many Harrisburg residents support Mayor Thompson's run for re-election

January 15, 2013, 12:58 pm
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Harrisburg's first black mayor and first female mayor is announcing she's running for a second, four-year term as the capital city's chief executive. Some of Linda Thompson's constituents think she was "dealt a bad hand" and deserves to be re-elected.

Linda Thompson shocked the mid-state four years ago when she beat long-time Mayor Stephen Reed in the Democratic primary. The ‘mayor for life’ ended his 28-year-old reign in a surprising loss.

Mayor Thompson has gone nose-to-nose with City Controller Dan Miller, so it's no surprise he's a candidate to run against Thompson. City councilmember Brad Koplinski hasn't made up his mind yet.

In addition, signs are starting to pop up in neighborhoods. They're teasing the possible mayoral candidacy of activist Lewis Butts.

As she announces her re-election, what are the chances of another four-year term? No official polling is available. But voters are talking.

One response is that they don't know if or who her opponents might be. So it's too early for many to decide yet.

Many of the remaining opinions were supportive of Mayor Thompson.

"The mayor faced an under-strapped, financial-buckled city. She faced a hostile City Council. She faced an uncertain situation with the school board,” explained Nick of Harrisburg. “And with all the items on her agenda she has had to tackle, I think she should be given another chance to get this road straightened out in the long run."

Maurice Lebihan moved to Harrisburg five years ago from New Jersey.

"if Mayor Thompson had more backing from her political friends, her so-called allies, she could make such a major difference," Lebihan believes. "I don't blame her. I blame the other politicians for not stepping in."

"I think she's a good mayor,” commented Alex Allen. “She caught the tail end of a bad situation. She'd be a good candidate for mayor again."

The political race for Mayor of Harrisburg is in its infancy. More Democrats could announce their intentions to run. It's been mentioned that some candidates will run as independents. And it's expected Thompson's republican opponent of four years ago, Nevin Mindlin, will also be a candidate.

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Berks County student stabbed three times at school

January 15, 2013, 1:09 pm
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Schools in the Wilson School District in Berks County, were on lockdown Tuesday morning after a student was stabbed.

Officials say the student is in stable condition after he was stabbed three times with a pocket knife. 

As police swept the Southern Middle School, neighbors weren't sure what was happening.  "I woke up this morning and there were two helicopters hovering over Southern i guess."  Explained neighbor Cameron Powell.  "I didn't know what was happening.  I was shocked, I didn't think this would happen.  I went to this school when I was little."

Inside, police say a 14-year-old Southern Middle School student stabbed another student.  Bryan Ross, the Spring Township Police Chief says he suffered multiple stab wounds.  "The victim was stabbed three times, once in the arm, and twice in the torso."

In less than two minutes, Spring Township Police arrived to the school in lockdown mode.  "The victim was able to provide us a name and the school provided photograph." Ross said.  "They distributed a photograph to the searching investigators. They searched, only to find the suspect escaping the school."

Officers said the student was quickly in custody. "The suspect was a 14-year-old middle school student.  He is currently in custody, and the students at Southern Middle and the adjoining Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, were sent home.

Police are still investigating, but say the motive is unclear.  "I think we're gonna need additional investigating."

CBS 21 News talked to some students off camera, who identified the 14-year-old as a transfer student, but police wouldn't confirm that.

All activities at Southern Middle School are canceled for Tuesday night.

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Attorney General Kathleen Kane sworn-in, says it is time for action

January 15, 2013, 1:15 pm
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A new chapter began Tuesday at the State Capitol for the Office of Attorney General.

Kathleen Kane, the first female ever elected and not appointed as Attorney General in Pennsylvania, took her oath Tuesday in Harrisburg. She called for change to help the people of Pennsylvania.

“It's time for action. It's time to take our streets back,” Kane said after being sworn-in. “It's time to take our children and integrity of those serving in public office. It's no-nonsense time. Time to roll up our sleeves and just get it done.”

Kane also says her office will be aggressive, efficient and focused.

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A look at the myriad of issues Mayor Thompson has dealt with during first term

January 15, 2013, 1:24 pm
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As Linda Thompson announces she'll seek four more years as Harrisburg Mayor, a review of her first four years shows a tumultuous time of city governance, finances, crime and flooding.

Cities across the state are struggling financially. Harrisburg isn't the only municipality under Act 47.

The word ‘bankruptcy’ is no longer whispered in City Hall, but bantered around loudly. It has faced the Mayor in everything she tries to do.

Mayor Linda Thompson got started on the wrong foot. She was proud of the staff that came to work with her. But she also began losing them at an alarming rate.  That included Joyce Davis, Chuck Ardo and other members.

She also struggled in developing a working relationship with City Council, a body she served as president.

The city's financial problems are staggering. The incinerator debt is over $300 million dollars. And the city is running an annual structural deficit of up to $15 million dollars.

The mayor has worked on fiscal recovery under the guidelines of Act 47 and a city receiver. Others prefer bankruptcy.

The Mayor also single-handedly tackled an increasing crime problem.

Even with 12 homicides in the city this year, the mayor created a partnership with the Dauphin County District Attorney. City police bolstered by members of the Dauphin County Special Response Team continues to show promise.

The mayor also battled Mother Nature. Snow and ice, wind and rain and river flooding settled upon the city.

She received praise for how she handled 2012 flooding, but was soundly criticized for her failure to act the year before.

The only thing for sure in elections is there's a winner and the rest of them are losers. And that as an incumbent, Mayor Thompson's actions of the past four years will come under close scrutiny.

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Lance Armstrong admits to doping in interview with Oprah, she tells CBS

January 15, 2013, 1:33 pm
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Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has finally admitted to using performance enhancing drugs.

He made the confession during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, who gave CBS This Morning some details about her much anticipated exclusive interview with Lance Armstrong, which will air Thursday.
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“The answers that people around the world have been waiting to hear were answered and i have to say I was satisfied,” Oprah told CBS This Morning.

Armstrong was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles after the U.S. Anti-doping Agency found overwhelming evidence he took performance enhancing drugs.

Up until now the cyclist strongly denied the allegations. “We were mesmerized, even riveted by some of his answers,” Winfrey continued.

Winfrey chose to talk with CBS This Morning because she's best friends with Anchor Gayle King.

“It's been reported this was an emotional interview,” King asked her friend.

Hours before Armstrong sat down with Winfrey, he apologized to the staff of his Livestrong charity, which raises money for cancer survivors. He stepped down from the board in October after the Anti-Doping Agency report.

Legal expert say Armstrong's admission now leaves him open to lawsuits and possible criminal charges.

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UPDATE(2): Search continues for person who took girl from Philadelphia school, causing statewide search

January 15, 2013, 3:06 am
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In Philadelphia, police are still searching for the person who kidnapped a five-year-old girl from her elementary school, spawning a statewide Amber Alert.

The child was found overnight, partially clothed, hiding under a jungle gym.

A sanitation worker heard her crying for help, wrapped her in his jacket and she told him someone was chasing her.

The child is in the hospital. Meanwhile, investigators are trying to determine whether she was sexually assaulted.

School surveillance video shows a woman, who told school officials she was the child's mother, taking the girl from school Monday morning.

For a lot more information on Nailla Robinson being found and the man who found her, click here: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/01/15/kidnapped-girl-found-in-upper-darby/#.UPXEDvcJ6lU.twitter
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CBS 21 has a breaking news update out of Philadelphia, where officials have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing child.

State Police say five-year old Nailla Robinson was found safe overnight.

We're still waiting on more details, including where she was found.

She was discovered missing at yesterday at 3p.m. when a caretaker from her after-school program came to pick her up.


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The search is on for a missing 5-year-old girl who police say was abducted from a West Philadelphia School Monday morning.

Investigators say the child, identified as Nailla Robinson, was last seen at Bryant Elementary School at 60th and Cedar Avenue.

According to school officials, a little before 9 a.m., an adult dressed in Muslim-style clothing walked into the school and signed in at the front desk, but her name was not legible.

School officials say instead of walking to the principal’s office, the woman walked directly to the classroom and removed the child, claiming she was her daughter.

Police discovered that the girl was missing at about 3 p.m. Monday when a caretaker from the child’s after-school program came to pick her up.

School officials say when a parent or guardian arrives at the school to pick up a child, they must go to the principal’s office, leave an ID and wait for the child to be escorted to the principal’s office.

School district spokesman Francisco Gallard said there appeared to have been a “serious break in procedure.”

It is unknown at this time which way the woman and child went and their method of transportation.

Robinson is described as 4 feet tall, 35 pounds, with a medium skin tone and brown eyes. She was wearing glasses and has curly hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The search is on for a missing 5-year-old girl who police say was abducted from a West Philadelphia School Monday morning.

Investigators say the child, identified as Nailla Robinson, was last seen at Bryant Elementary School at 60th and Cedar Avenue.

According to school officials, a little before 9 a.m., an adult dressed in Muslim garb walked into the school and checked in at the front desk. But school officials say instead of walking to the principal’s office as directed, the person walked directly to the classroom and removed the child, claiming it was her daughter.

It is unknown at this time which way the woman and child went and their mode of transportation.

The child is described as 4 feet tall, with medium skin tone and brown eyes, and weighs about 35 pounds. She was wearing glasses and has curly hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.


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Lebanon Police investigating convenience store robbery

January 15, 2013, 1:42 pm
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Lebanon City Police are investigating a convenience store robbery.

The clerk from the convenience store at 1201 Cumberland Street, told police a man entered the store and displayed what she thought was a handgun.

The man demanded money from the clerk.  He got away with an undetermined amount of cash and cigarettes.

The clerk said the man fled the scene on foot.  He was described as 5'6"-5'10" tall and was wearing all black, a black knit ski hat with eye holes cut out. 

The clerk was not injured during the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lebanon City Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
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State Treasurer Rob McCord sworn in for second term

January 15, 2013, 1:44 pm
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State Treasurer Rob McCord will be serving as treasurer for another four years. He was sworn in Tuesday for a second term.

McCord stressed that although progress was made in his first term, there are many other investments to be made to move Pennsylvania forward.

“We can do better in investing in roads, bridges, and clean water systems,” began McCord. “We can do far, far better than we have been, and we can do better in investing in technology systems and programs that create jobs, really great jobs, and improve our communities and make them durable, wonderful communities.”

McCord promised to maintain his results-driven approach to government.

He has produced $1.6 billion in investment returns for the state and helped prevent millions of dollars in wasteful spending.

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Man arrested for throwing bleach on roommate

January 15, 2013, 1:49 pm
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A Cumberland County man is facing multiple charges after he threw a bucket of bleach on his roommate.

Piao Chunri of Mechanicsburg got into an argument with his roomate Kay Lee. Chunri punched Lee in the face and then threw a bucket of chlorene bleach on Lee.

Chunri was taken to Carlisle Booking Center for processing and arraignment.  He faces charges including, simple assault, reckless endangerment and harassment.


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Local career and technical schools get funding through grant program

January 15, 2013, 3:21 pm
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Information provided by Department of Education:

Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis Tuesday announced that 31 grants, totaling $1.64 million, have been awarded to 25 career and technical education programs through the Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant program.

“Training students to be prepared to enter the workforce after high school requires advanced, hands-on training with the materials and equipment they are likely to face their first day on the job,” Tomalis said, noting that Governor Corbett fully supports career and technical education as an option for students.

“The goal of the Equipment Grant is to provide the resources schools need to ensure Pennsylvania’s students are familiar with the equipment they will encounter in the workplace,” Tomalis said.

Through a competitive grant process, the Department of Education administers the Equipment Grant program to provide funding for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to better prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

This grant program provides funding that must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the school for the purchase of equipment that meets industry standards, which will be used to train students in approved career and technical education programs in Pennsylvania’s high-priority jobs.

The department received 63 applications from school districts and career and technical centers requesting more than $2.94 million in grants. Each application was reviewed and scored based on the program’s plan to integrate the new equipment into its curriculum and a professional development plan to ensure instructors know how to use the new equipment.

“Just as textbooks must be periodically replaced with updated versions, so must the equipment and materials being used to train the students in career and technical education programs,” Tomalis said.

“The Corbett administration recognizes that Pennsylvania employers require high school graduates who can hit the ground running as soon as they are hired. Providing the resources necessary to allow them to become familiar with the equipment they encounter in their field is one way we can ensure our students will have a successful future.”

Below is the list of local schools that have been awarded a grant:

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center #2, Lancaster County, $50,000
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center #3, Lancaster County, $50,000
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center, Berks County, $100,000
Upper Dauphin Area School District, Dauphin County, $12,000
York County School of Technology #2, $50,000
York County School of Technology #3, $50,000

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Governor Corbett announces re-opening of Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University; encourages high school juniors to apply

January 15, 2013, 1:56 pm
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Governor Tom Corbett announced Tuesday, the re-opening of the Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh for the summer 2013 session.

Applications are now being accepted from high school juniors who attend a Pennsylvania public, charter, cyber charter, nonpublic or private secondary school, or participate in a homeschooled program.

The five-week, summer residential program, which was discontinued in 2009, will emphasize cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for 56 talented high school science and math students.

Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship to the program with costs underwritten by a $150,000 state grant and matching funds through donations from the school’s alumni, parents and corporations.

The scholarship includes housing, meals and all instructional materials.

Families are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from the university, personal items and spending money.

Students must commit to living on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus for the duration of the program.

The program runs from June 30 to Aug. 3, 2013.

Applications must be completed and mailed by the applicant’s guidance counselor and received in the program office no later than Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.

For additional information about Governor’s Schools for the Sciences and to obtain an application, visit http://www-pgss.mcs.cmu.edu.



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Governor Corbett invests $10 million for at-risk youth and juvenile offenders

January 15, 2013, 2:05 pm
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Governor Tom Corbett unveiled a new plan Tuesday, that will invest $10 million into proven prevention and intervention strategies for at-risk youth and juvenile offenders.

This strategy came out of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative, established last year to evaluate ways to enhance public safety through the most efficient and effective use of limited state resources. It focuses on the Department of Public Welfare’s Youth Development Centers.

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission and the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) worked collaboratively on the plan. It will redirect investments into:

  • Effective prevention and intervention programs for at-risk children;
  • Strengthening Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system through accurate risk assessment and targeted interventions with high-risk juvenile offenders; and
  • Training programs for juvenile offenders that will help move them into employment.

The plan entails the closure of the New Castle Youth Development Center, a secure 100-bed facility for delinquent boys. Referrals to the center have drastically decreased over the last several years, with only 31 juveniles housed there as of Jan. 1. The facility costs taxpayers more than $19.4 million annually, at a cost of $725 per day per child. The closure of this center on Feb. 15 and relocation of its residents will result in $73 million in taxpayer savings over five years.

A team from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) will be assisting workforce development staff and local PA CareerLinks® in providing services to make this transition as seamless as possible.

The Departments of Community and Economic Development and General Services will work together with local government, community and business organizations to examine and market the property for resale or redevelopment.

Under a larger strategy to achieve better outcomes for Pennsylvania’s youth, the initiative will continue to focus on the specific needs of children by using more effective treatment and prevention methods toward the goal of reducing recidivism. This will include assessing the individual risks and needs of each delinquent youth, ensure community protection, and identify a continuum of high-quality, innovative services for youthful offenders.

For more information, visit http://www.pa.gov.

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York City Firefighter promoted to Captain of York City Fire Department

January 15, 2013, 2:14 pm
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York City Firefighter Jeffery A. Miller has been promoted to Captain in the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services.

Miller was promoted on January 15.  He was appointed to the department as a career firefighter on March 17, 1993.

Captain Miller has received several awards during his 20 year of service. He was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1995.

He has also received several letters of commendation including one in 2000 for performing CPR on a patient while on a plane destined for Hawaii.  He performed patient care for over two hours until the plane could be safely landed.

Captain Miller also received a letter of commendation for his role in the rescue of a person impaled on a fence at the York Fair Grounds in 2007.

Captain Miller had been assigned to D platoon as a firefighter. He will be serving the department in the Fire Prevention Bureau in his new position as Captain.

Captain Miller is married to his wife Pat. They have two daughters and 3 grandchildren.
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Dave Arnold announces re-election for Lebanon County District Attorney

January 15, 2013, 2:45 pm
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During a press conference on Tuesday, at the Lebanon County Courthouse, District Attorney Dave Arnold announced that he intends to seek a third term as the District Attorney of Lebanon County.

Arnold has held the position of District Attorney since 2006.

He personally tried five murder trials while serving as District Attorney and all five ended with convictions, four resulting in life sentences for the offenders.

He helped Lebanon County acquire an Automated Finger Print Identification System which allows fingerprints found on evidence to be analyzed in an efficient matter.
 
Arnold played an intricate role in establishing Lebanon County’s first treatment court, DUI Court.

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