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Obama defends drone strikes, signs new guidelines for their use
Associated PressPresident Barack Obama on Thursday defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no "cure-all" and said he is haunted...Tags: Credit and Debt, Politics, U.S. House Committee on Armed Services, Pakistan, Eric Holder
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Zook, Evans lead primary races for Pa. judgeship
waynesboro@herald-mail.comA Franklin County, Pa., prosecutor was the top vote-getter among Republicans casting votes in Tuesday’s 39th District of the Court of Common Pleas primary race. The 39th Judicial District serves both Franklin and Fulton counties. A vacancy was...Tags: Lawyers, Politics, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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No major problems reported in primary election voting in Franklin Co.
Early polling was going well today in Franklin County, Pa., according to David Keller, chairman of the county commissioners. In Pennsylvania, today's primary election features local races, including those for seats on borough councils and boards of...Tags: Voting, Primaries, Politics, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Local Elections
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Franklin County, Pa., election officials to start counting write-in votes
waynesboro@herald-mail.comFranklin County, Pa., election officials now will turn their attention to write-in votes that could affect several races. The Franklin County Election Board and staff will start evaluating write-in votes Friday. “I’m fairly certain we won&...Tags: Primaries, Politics, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Local Elections
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Gunder holds lead in Quincy
An incumbent Quincy Township (Pa.) Supervisor appears to have held onto his seat in a tight race during Tuesday’s primary election. Robert “Bob” Gunder garnered 286 votes from Republicans, compared to 264 votes for challenger Edward...Tags: Energy Saving, Politics, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Environmental Issues
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Bittinger wins Republican nod for Guilford Township Supervisor
Ted Bittinger edged out the competition in the Guilford Township Supervisors’ race in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Bittinger, 59, of Stanley Avenue Extended, Chambersburg, was the top vote-getter, garnering 908 of the 1,884 votes cast....Tags: Politics
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Brake leads for Republican nomination to retain Peters Township Supervisor seat
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comLongtime Peters Township (Pa.) Supervisor John Brake is positioned for a municipal election race this fall to retain his seat. With all four precincts in Peters Township reporting, Brake led the field of three candidates with 170 votes. Brake, of...Tags: Politics
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Franklin Co. primary had many uncontested races
Dozens of candidates ran unopposed in Tuesday’s primary election in Franklin County, Pa. The Pennsylvania municipal election is Nov. 5. The unopposed candidates include: Franklin County Treasurer David M. Secor, R, incumbent Antrim Township...Tags: Primaries, Politics, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Local Elections
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Big decision looms for W.Va. House
West Virginia’s House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats&...Tags: Earl Ray Tomblin, Politics, Government, Executive Branch, Republican Party
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Letters to the Editor - May 20
During National Bike Month, give two wheels a try To the editor: May is National Bike Month, a perfect time for our community to recognize and celebrate all the benefits of bicycling. Bicycling keeps us healthy, carries us efficiently from Point A to...Tags: Primaries, Politics
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HCC honor society gains regional recognition
The Pi Theta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Hagerstown Community College recently received several awards at the Phi Theta Kappa Regional Convention. The HCC Pi Theta Chapter was awarded the Five Star Chapter Development Award; the 2013...
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Maryland Public Schools seeks to diversify teaching corps
Capital News ServiceMike Williams recalls having only one black, male teacher during his K-12 education in Montgomery County, Md. “I felt a bit isolated. That’s coming from me, and I was fairly popular. I was an athlete,” said Williams, 43, now a social...Tags: Minority Groups, Howard University, Politics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Teachers
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