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York County prison furloughing inmates because of bedbugs
The York County Prison will furlough about 90 male work-release inmates for three days so exterminators can spray infested areas later this week An adult bed bug The Star-Ledger A county prison in...
View ArticleStudy: Multivitamins may reduce older men's cancer risk - PM news links
Also, a woman gave birth on a SEPTA train today. Study: Multivitamins may reduce older men’s cancer risk [washingtonpost.com]Sports, concert venues raise concerns over bill to regulate ticket-selling...
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New Jerry Sandusky abuse accuser comes forward
A 22-year-old man filed a lawsuit claiming Sandusky fondled him at a summer camp on the Penn State University campus in 2005. View full sizeAP Photo | GENE J. PUSKARFormer Penn State University...
View ArticleFBI thwarts attempted bombing of Federal Reserve in New York City
A Queens man was arrested after trying to detonate a fake car bomb at the New York Federal Reserve, located at 33 Liberty St. Federal authorities today arrested a man they said was plotting to blow up...
View ArticlePennsylvania-owned universities under threat of faculty strike
The state system includes East Stroudsburg University and Kutztown University, among others. The union representing faculty at Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities is taking the first step...
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears appeal against woman who bought gun that...
Judges did not indicate when they would issue a ruling, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's office. Emily Gross File Photo The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on...
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Boy Scout leaders' sex abuse of children outlined in New Jersey, Pennsylvania...
Also, Newsweek will halt its print edition at the end of the year; and Newark Mayor Cory Booker closes in on Chris Christie in a governor poll. Kelly Clark, attorney for the Portland man who filed a...
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Joseph Senick, was a past partner of Senick Inc. - Obituaries today
He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan and loved going to the casinos. Joseph Senick Carol Fehnel | The Express-Times Joseph Senick, 84, of Bethlehem Township, Pa., passed away Tuesday at Hospice...
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Garrett Reid died from accidental heroin overdose, coroner says
Reid's gym bag had 47 syringes and 64 needles in it, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli said. Garrett Reid in 2007 AP File Photo The eldest son of Philadelphia Eagles' coach Andy...
View ArticleAppeals court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act; PSU official's attorney...
Also, New Jersey's unemployment rate falls to 9.8 percent. New York appeals court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act [cnn.com]Attorney for Gary Schultz attacks credibility of man claiming to be...
View ArticleFungus behind meningitis outbreak also found in steroid vials
The Food and Drug Administration said the fungus was in one lot of vials made in August by the New England Compounding Center. Health officials have confirmed that a fungus behind a meningitis...
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Lehigh Valley, northwest New Jersey Boy Scout volunteers on list of banned...
The volunteers were expelled from the organization between 1971 and 1991, many for allegedly having inappropriate sexual contact with children. A list released today includes three volunteers each...
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Lafayette Ambassador Bank owner Fulton Financial Corp. reports 5 percent...
The company says it set aside less to cover loan losses, while deposits grew by 3 percent. Fulton Financial Corp. CEO R. Scott Smith Courtesy Photos Local bank owner Fulton Financial Corp.'s...
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Jerry Sandusky asks judge to overturn convictions, grant new trial
The former Penn State football coach's attorneys say there wasn't enough evidence to support convictions. Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is taken from the Centre...
View ArticleLocal Boy Scout leader responds to national list of barred volunteers
The head of the Minsi Trails Council says the list is an important tool and should be kept private to avoid frightening victims from coming forward. Lists released this week of people forbidden from...
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Meg Holland accounting firm joins Morey, Nee, Buck & Oswald
The combined practice will be based in Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VI. Meg Holland is Bethlehem's controller. Photo Courtesy of Meg Holland Two Bethlehem area accounting firms have joined practices....
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Police seek men who stole Rolex watches from outlet store
See a PHOTO of one of the suspects. Anyone with information or identity of the suspects is asked to contact police at 570-629-7200 ext. 214. Pocono Township Police Department said at 1 p.m. Oct. 17...
View ArticleFlood advisory for part of region early today, the National Weather Service...
The advisory covered western Northampton County, Lehigh County, Monroe County and Carbon County. A flood advisory was in place until 6:30 this morning for parts of the region as an area of very heavy...
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As 'fiscal cliff' nears, U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance calls for certainty
Challenger Upendra Chivukula says Lance is part of the federal government that has let the cliff come this near. U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance says business owners need certainty from the federal government...
View ArticlePennsylvania unemployment rate rose to 8.2% last month
The national unemployment rate is 7.8 percent. Pennsylvania’s jobless rate rose again for the fourth straight month in September, although it coincided with the biggest monthly jump in hiring since...
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