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BRADFORD, Pa – Grammy award-winning classical musician Sharon Isbin, whose recordings include the soundtrack to Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film “The Departed,” will perform on Nov. 8 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.
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Residents wary of wind-energy plan
Attorney General Corbett announces street-level drug sweep in Northumberland County; 21 dealers arrested
Attorney General Tom Corbett said the investigation began in July 2008 and focused on low-level dealers who were operating in the Sunbury area.
"Like many Pennsylvania small towns, an influx of drugs and drug related activity can cause serious quality of life issues for residents," Corbett said. "Every drug dealer and user that we take off the streets is important, whether it is large-scale distribution rings, or small time users such as these individuals."
According to agents, these individuals sold small amounts of various types of drugs, including Oxycontin, morphine, heroin, crack cocaine, mushrooms, LSD and marijuana.
"Today's arrestees were in the drug business to feed their habits," Corbett said. "The drugs they sold were typically for personal use and not intended to make serious profit." More...
Police in Chautauqua County are looking for another missing person. 54-year-old Steven Gehret of Ellicott was last seen leaving Lakeshore Savings Bank in Jamestown at around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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The Shinglehouse T.R.A.C.K. organization will be hosting a Haunted House on October 31 from 7-10 PM at 
* Kimberly Ann Mulhollen, 47, of Quimby Road in Coudersport, was charged Oct. 21 with driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop on Dutch Hill Road in Homer Township.
* Nanette S. Mercer, 47, of Roulette, was charged Oct. 25 with driving while intoxicated after a traffic stop.
Attorney General Corbett and PSP announce criminal charges against former Cumberland County Commissioner
HARRISBURG - Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that Pennsylvania State Police have filed criminal charges against a former Cumberland County Commissioner, who is accused of using hidden surveillance throughout his home to videotape sexual encounters with young men.
Corbett identified the defendant as Bruce Barclay, 49, 253 Brindle Road, Mechanicsburg. Barclay served as Cumberland County Commissioner from January 2004 to April 2008. More...
Attorney General Corbett announces arrest of former Bucks County Assistant District Attorney for corruption of minors, furnishing alcohol
Corbett identified the defendant as Anthony Cappuccio, 31, 16 Country Road, Perkasie. Cappuccio was a Bucks County Assistant District Attorney until his resignation from the position on Sept. 6, 2008.
According to the criminal complaint, the investigation began on Sept 5, 2008, when Richland Township Police officers discovered Cappuccio and a 17-year-old male, both partially-dressed, inside a vehicle at a shopping center located at 225 N. West End Blvd., Quakertown.
Corbett said that as a youth leader at the First United Methodist Church in Perkasie, Cappuccio allegedly took the three juveniles to various concerts in the area starting back in 2005, smoked marijuana with two of the juveniles and provided all three of them with alcohol on different occasions. More...
By Terrie Morgan-Besecker tmorgan@timesleader.com
Law & Order Reporter---Times Leader---
SCRANTON – An attorney with the state Office of Attorney General was charged Friday with drunken driving and other offenses after police said he crashed his car and then became belligerent with officers and hospital staff. More...
Civil War historian Chris Mackowski, a professor in St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has co-authored a 16,000-word article for the spring issue of Blue & Gray magazine.A Gannett News Service investigation in July revealed dozens of allegations from residents in small towns in which wind-farm companies were accused of running roughshod over ill-prepared town boards and specifically entering agreements with town officials to grease the process. More...
| Governor Edward G. Rendell reminds Pennsylvanians to exercise the most fundamental right by voting in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Department of State reports a record 8.7 million people are registered to vote. Voting is Easiest at Off-Peak Times Because of expected high turnout, voters are encouraged to visit their polling place at an off-peak time – late morning or early afternoon – to help reduce waiting times. Voting for the First Time? Bring ID |
| How Do I Vote? to be afraid of. In Pennsylvania, there are many different types of voting systems in use. You can familiarize yourself with the system used in your county right here. located, you can find out here. Or, contact your county elections office listed in the government section of your local phone book. prepared for a record-setting election. Poll workers monitor the election process and play an important role in ensuring a secure election. The Department of State has worked with counties all year to train poll workers. Need More Information? You can also call the toll-free voter hotline, 1-877-VOTES-PA (1-877-868-3772) or call your county board of elections. |
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"Solomon's words" editor endorses Corbett
By James Jones
Tom Corbett, 59, of Shaler, a Republican, is seeking a second term as PA Attorney General in the Nov. 4 election and has been reported as a possible candidate in the governor's race in 2010.
He's aggressively campaigning on a record of prosecuting drug dealers, shady contractors, child predators and officials linked to wrongdoing. So far, in an illegal state General Assembly bonus scheme called Bonusgate, he's arrested 12 people and promises there will be more.
A commentor on the Philly Blog writes: "In the four years Corbett has been the Attorney General he has proven up to the task. Refusing campaign contributions from those he has to oversee shows he is willing to use his position impartially when investigating and prosecuting violators of Pennsylvania’s Laws."As editor of Solomon's words, I have noted, in almost daily press releases, from the Attorney General's office, the effectiveness of the Tom Corbett's efforts as Attorney General, in the record of arrests and prosecutions. His office reaches out all over the state to right wrongdoings. He even had a representative at Rep. Martin Causer's Senior Expo in Roulette, and a program on Senior Fraud in Port Allegany.
I would urge you to vote for Tom Corbett for another term as PA Attorney General on November 4th. He has proven his ability to do the job and will continue to work for a better Pennsylvania.
Attorney General Corbett announces arrest of Chester Township Police Chief
Attorney General Tom Corbett identified the defendant as Booker T. Wilson, 47, 18 E. 17th St., Chester.
Evidence and testimony regarding the case was presented to a statewide investigating grand jury, which recommended the criminal charges being filed today.
The investigation, which began in January 2008 was initiated after the Department of Treasury was notified that several SWIF checks, which had been issued from June 2007 through December 2007, were never received by the intended recipient.
The grand jury found that the checks were mailed to a minimum security corrections facility, located at 201 East 12th St., Chester and intended for one of the facility's former inmates, Vaughn Moore.
Corbett said that Wilson was a part-time weekend security guard at the facility and allegedly had access to any mail left at the security desk during those weekends.
The charges state that three SWIF checks were sent to Moore at the location, despite him not residing at the facility since 2006. During the time that Wilson worked at the facility, at least three checks were allegedly forged and cashed, including a check in Moore's name, dated June 1, 2007 for more than $6,600. More.....
Attorney General Corbett announces arrest of Central PA insurance agent in $80,000 senior financial fraud case
Corbett identified the defendant as Scott Michael Powell, 49, 36 North Grant St., Palmyra. Powell allegedly conducted business as SMP financial Services, of Palmyra.
Corbett said that Powell allegedly targeted older consumers, including seniors that he contacted while presenting an insurance and investment program at a retirement community in Lancaster County. Powell allegedly sold bogus "Certificates of Deposit" (CD's) and non-existent mutual fund investments to at least 11 different victims from Lancaster, Lebanon, Hershey, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg and other Central Pennsylvania communities - including a 97-year old woman from Lancaster who believed she has "invested" $24,000 with Powell.
"This scheme targeted seniors across central Pennsylvania, selling thousands of dollars worth of fictitious investments to a list of unsuspecting victims in their seventies, eighties and nineties," Corbett said. "These victims trusted Mr. Powell with their money and their financial futures, only to learn that these 'investments' were allegedly part of an elaborate plot to steal clients' money for personal use." More....
PORT ALLEGANY — Paul J. Gerhart of Laninger Creek Road, Roulette, died Wednesday (Oct. 29, 2008) at his home after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home.
ULYSSES — Mary L. Gray, 44, of Harrington, Del., died Monday (Oct. 27, 2008) in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Del. Arrangements are under the direction of the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Complete obituary previously published here.
New York State Police are investigating the disappearance of Corrie L. Anderson of Ashville, NY.
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