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New Commission Gathers Residents' Input on Gas Drilling
The creation of the panel is in response to the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, which was set up by Gov. Corbett earlier this year.

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The creation of the panel is in response to the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, which was set up by Gov. Corbett earlier this year.

Facing reduced state funding, salary freezes, increased health insurance costs and more duties, North Hills School District Teachers started their first official day back to school determined to overcome challenges.
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This year’s theme is “Make the World Smile” and will highlight ways that people can work for peace and a healthy environment. Along with a free potluck at the park, the event features entertainment and local speakers.
The club helps stay-at-home and part-time moms during the day and provides camaraderie.
The following information was supplied by the Ross Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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The announcement was made Friday in advance of inclement weather expected from Hurricane Irene.
To date, 16 cases of Yersinia enterocolitica have been reported as a result of the outbreak − nine from Beaver County and seven from Allegheny County.
The Ross Township Board of Commissioners agreed during a committee meeting this week to have the township solicitor draft proposals for the board’s review.
A new Byzantine-style church will be built on 10 acres at Cumberland Road and Babcock Boulevard. The church purchased the property from La Roche College. In the meantime, services are being held in the former Northway Elementary School.
He might be shy at first, but after a few pats he's your buddy for life.
Registration is open to students in grades three through nine in the North Hills School District.
It was approved unanimously — but only after one commissioner floated the idea of conditioning the approval on the installation of an alcohol Breathalyzer in the facility.
The board of commissioners agrees in a committee meeting this week to have the township solicitor draft proposals for the board’s review.
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A 5.9 earthquake sent shockwaves along the east coast as far south as North Carolina and as far north as New York City.
The North Hills varsity football team played a scrimmage game at Norwin Saturday. The infected players participated in the game.
The plaque was presented in the name of William Jones, a private first class with the U.S. Army Reserve and a student at Robert Morris University.
Friends will be received 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the T.B. Devlin Funeral Home.