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George Michael: The biggest threat to our freedoms
It is a sad day in America when using the word “patriot” results in extra scrutiny and harassment by the IRS. Could it be illegal to educate people about our history and Constitution? We are expected to believe that the misuse of IRS powers...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Tea Party Movement, Taxation, Politics, Republican Party
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Charles Town Councilman wins re-election by one vote
Incumbent Charles Town Councilman Don Clendening won re-election Thursday night by one vote, according to unofficial results. The outcome of the Ward Three race could change once any provisional ballots are counted, according to city officials....Tags: Politics
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Scouts' decision to open ranks to gay boys met with heated reactions
Associated PressAfter lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA’s controversies are far from...Tags: Youth Organizations, Protestant Convention, Social Organizations, Lobbying, Gays and Lesbians
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Berkeley County awards security camera bid to Inwood firm
matthewu@herald-mail.comBerkeley County Council on Thursday passed over the lowest bid for security cameras and instead awarded the contract to a local firm offering a warranty. On a 3-2 vote, the council awarded the contract to Inwood, W.Va.-based RCS Security Inc., which bid...Tags: Services and Shopping, Politics, Photography and Video, Photography Supplies and Services
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Letters to the Editor - May 24
Let us do more than just change gun laws To the editor: A look at the world through gun ownership will confirm that a higher percentage of gun availability increases the murder rate. For example, I traveled to Morocco and was told that gun ownership...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Murder, Tea Party Movement, Disasters and Accidents, Parenting
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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: Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Patrick Leahy, Unrest, Conflicts and War, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, White House
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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: Local Elections, Politics, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Primaries, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia)
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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, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Politics, 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: Local Elections, Politics, Voting, Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Primaries
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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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