This weekend is commencement weekend at my alma mater, Allegheny College. Two years ago I was moving forward cautiously, trying to absorb all of the fun from my experience. I had no clue what was in store for me. I knew I wanted to go into the field of student affairs and higher education, but becau ...

1 day ago · Politics of the Common Good · commongoodpolitics.wordpress.com by Craig Berger

I wonder if it is actually going to take a line of duty death before Ross Township realizes that this "Ross Township Radio System," if it even deserves to be called an actual radio system, needs to be taken out of service. Folks, this is going to kill someone. If this audio file does not demonstrate ...

6 days ago · Chip Deutsch: His thoughts,... · chipdeutsch.blogspot.com by Chip ()

by Tim Potts Protect Yourself: A Guide to Election Breakdowns and Scams The bare-knuckled tradition of PA elections is showing the nation how ugly things can get in the birthplace of American Democracy. Candidates unleash last-minute smear campaigns while those who seek the high road are cast as hop ...

22 days ago · "7.62mm Justice" ™ · 762justice.com by PA Pundits 34 references

tomorrow at Allegheny. There’s only one explanation: President Clinton is stalking me.

23 days ago · erin-go-blog! · eringoblog.net by erin 24 references

Been getting in some ride time, some people call it miles in the bank, junk miles if you are a roadie, time in the saddle, only time will tell if its working. Moraine last Sunday, Kennerdell on Tuesday, and a big 65 give or take a few yesterday started in Slippery Rock hit up the 58 in Harrisville t ...

24 days ago · Kopko · kopko.blogspot.com by kopko

Scottdale Borough Council needs to decide on its next garbage carrier since its contract with Waste Management of North Huntingdon expires May 31. Under the current contract, residential customers pay $15.33 per month for weekly collection. The borough provides monthly recycling pickup at no charge. ...

39 days ago · vaprl.com · vaprl.com by Stafford

Truck Company, 4th Marine Division, the USMC Reserve Unit based in Erie will be coming home on Monday March 31. Welcome Home Marines! Funeral services for Erie PA native the Rev Dr James R Bailey, Jr will be held on Friday in Erie. Rev Bailey was murdered in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday March 22. He was ...

46 days ago · Erie Blogs · erieblogs.com by Dennis 7 references

Candidate for Congress Kathy Dahlkemper was to speak today at Gannon University. The engagement was canceled. An official with the school said that they didn't want an individual candidate to speak as it might appear that they were supporting one candidate over another. Sounded reasonable. You still ...

47 days ago · Erie Blogs · erieblogs.com by Dennis 7 references

The new owners of the former Weston State Hospital want to host mud-bog races on the complex's grounds to generate revenue for repairs and asbestos removal. Morgantown asbestos contractor Joe Jordan bought the massive hand-cut sandstone building and a surrounding 306-acre tract in August for $1.5 mi ...

51 days ago · limblr.com · limblr.com by Raven 6 references

By VICKI SMITH – 2 hours ago WESTON, W.Va. (AP) ? It’s an intriguing and provocative name that translates to Web hits, phone calls and tour tickets: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. To some, the title acknowledges history by readopting one of the many names previously held by the long-vacant, 19t ...

51 days ago · zaprl.com · zaprl.com by Abigayle