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School board briefs
Announcement on school board, union dispute expected later this month The Washington County Board of Education is expected to make an announcement regarding the dispute between the board and the union for the school system’s support personnel...Tags: Employees, Human Interest, Politics, Washington (U.S. state), Teaching and Learning
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Snyder to head W.Va. Senate panel
matthewu@herald-mail.comState Sen. Herb Snyder has been tapped to chair one of the Senate’s four most powerful committees, joining fellow 16th district Sen. John Unger in landing a top leadership job in the upcoming Legislature. When the first regular session begins next...Tags: Local Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Joe Manchin III, Politics, Walt Helmick
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Pa. lawmakers sworn in, Smith named House speaker
By The Associated PressThe Pennsylvania General Assembly launched its new legislative session Tuesday by swearing in new and returning members and electing Republican veterans to lead each chamber. Twenty-one freshmen Republicans and eight new Democrats were sworn in to the...Tags: Jay Jr Costa, Long Term Care, Joseph B. Scarnati, Crime, Law and Justice, Pennsylvania
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Franklin County libraries caught in a tight spot
billk@herald-mail.comPublic libraries across Pennsylvania, especially those in Franklin County, are walking a tightrope. Circulation is at record levels, and foot traffic is the highest it’s been in years. Meanwhile, state funding is down by $250,000 from what it...Tags: Employees, Pennsylvania, Executive Branch, Politics, Amazon.com Inc.
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Mubarak transfers power to vice president but remains as president
The Associated PressPresident Hosni Mubarak refused to step down or leave Egypt and instead handed most of his powers to his vice president Thursday, enraging protesters who warned the country could explode in violence and pleaded for the military to take action to push...Tags: Demonstration, Democracy, Egypt, Coup d'Etat, Constitutional Issues
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A presidential reminder about freedom
Most Americans, with the possible exception of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall, were happy to hear the news of the death of Osama bin Laden last week. Congratulations are certainly in order to President Obama, his advisers and the...Tags: Death of Osama bin Laden (2011), Pennsylvania, Guerrilla Activity, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Central Intelligence Agency
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W.Va. farmers discuss process of getting their food to local tables
richardb@herald-mail.comBeef cattle graze in abundance in fields around Betsy Heath’s restaurant but they don’t end up on her customers’ plates. Heath and her husband, Damian, own Lot 12 Public House, an upscale eatery at 117 Warren St. in Berkeley Springs, W....Tags: West Virginia, Lifestyle and Leisure, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Contracts, Consumers
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Medicare expo provides information, but raises questions for some
davem@herald-mail.comA discussion Thursday afternoon about how to control federal spending — specifically how it relates to Medicare costs — seemed to raise more questions than answers during a expo sponsored by U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett. The expo, held at the...Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Government Health Care, Maryland, Crime, Law and Justice, Entertainment
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Cardin says Democrats will protect Medicare, Medicaid
andrews@herald-mail.comWashington County Democrats gathered Thursday night to dine, mingle and get a shot of political adrenaline. Speaking at the Washington County Democratic Central Committee’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, D-Md., promised...Tags: National Institutes of Health, Government Health Care, Labor Legislation, Medicaid, Charlie Sheen
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Bonnie Amalfitano
janeth@herald-mail.comBonnie Amalfitano was the mother of four children, but by all accounts, she was a mother to many more in the community, known for feeding and providing emotional support to many of her children’s friends. “Our house was open to all their...Tags: Graduation, Psychology, High School Sports, Rentals, Physical Conditions
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Democrats using debt for political gain
timr@herald-mail.comDemocrats are fond of being outraged when the opposition party distorts reality for political gain. See: Burning, Flag; and Crime, Soft On. So, as it pertains to our discussion of the national debt, certainly Democrats would never dream of using...Tags: Government Health Care, Jimmy Carter, Republican Party, Economy, Business and Finance, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Berkeley Co. accepts donation of old brick-making plant site
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comThe Berkeley County Council Thursday agreed to accept the donation of an old brick-making plant site on 78 acres near Hedgesville, W.Va., for recreational use. Council members voted 4-0 to authorize Council President William L. "Bill" Stubblefield to...Tags: Real Estate, Science and Technology, Plant Openings, Washington, DC, Politics
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