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Somerset trooper honored 54 years after his death
Daily American Staff WriterIt took almost 54 years, but Pennsylvania state Trooper Stephen R. Gyurke, who was killed in the line of duty, now has a bridge named after him. Gyurke was assigned to the Somerset turnpike barracks. He stopped a tractor-trailer for a traffic violation...Tags: Carl Walker Metzgar, Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Ceremonies
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Commission approves legislative maps that return Kasunic to Somerset County
Daily American Staff WriterNew Pennsylvania legislative maps were approved Friday afternoon keeping Sen. Rich Kasunic in Somerset County and moving Rep. Frank Burns and Sen. John Wozniak out. The Legislative Reapportionment Commission approved the maps with a 4-1 vote Friday...Tags: Elections, Fayette County, Frank Burns, John N Wozniak, Bedford County (Pennsylvania)
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Friday Morning Coffee: The Weekend Warm-Up.
Capitol Ideas with John L. MicekGood Friday Morning, Fellow Seekers. It's looking to be a scorcher of a weekend here in the seat of power -- and we're not just talking about budget negotiations. Temperatures are supposed to tip up into the mid-to high-80s here...... -
He's back: Kasunic would assume all of Somerset County under new redistricting plan
Daily American Staff WriterState Sen. Rich Kasunic lost Somerset County entirely in a court-rejected redistricting proposal submitted late last year. With the deck freshly reshuffled, the Dunbar Democrat stands to gain not only his existing territory — approximately 85...Tags: John N Wozniak, Kim L. Ward, Donald C White
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Somerset County Democrats gather, gear up for this year's elections
Daily American Staff WriterWhile the delivery was different the message from speakers at the annual Somerset County Democratic spring banquet was the same: Democrats need to be voted into office to turn the country around. The event was held Thursday evening in the Berlin...Tags: Elections, Corporate Crime, Tea Party Movement, Republican Party, Crime, Law and Justice
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New (old) district maps make state races in Somerset County unlikely
Daily American Staff WriterIt appears there will be no local primary races for General Assembly seats. Based on the 2001 district maps, state Reps. Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Allegheny Township, and Frank Burns, D-East Taylor Township, will not have primary opposition on April 24....Tags: Elections, Justice System, Frank Burns, Crime, Law and Justice, John N Wozniak
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Wozniak cites experience in bid for another term
Daily American Staff WriterDemocratic state Sen. John Wozniak announced Monday that he will seek another term in office. Wozniak, 55, was elected to the Senate in 1996 and represents the 35th district. "I think when you look at my overall record, I represent the west central part...Tags: Bill Shuster, Elections, U.S. House of Representatives, Environmental Issues, Democratic Party
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Infrastructure act includes toll credits for Route 219
Daily American Staff WriterThe American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act filed Tuesday would allow the use of toll credits for Appalachian highway projects such as Route 219. The toll credits would provide funding necessary to finish the highway — a project local, state...Tags: Bill Shuster, Democratic Party, Jason Altmire, John N Wozniak, Highway Transportation
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Supreme Court tosses out new state House, Senate maps
Daily American Staff WriterAlthough Wednesday’s Supreme Court decision on the General Assembly’s maps has left more questions than answers, one thing is clear: The court found the plan “contrary to law.” Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday to...Tags: Elections, Frank Burns, Democratic Party, Politics, Carl Walker Metzgar
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Chamber holds legislative update
Daily American Staff WriterBusiness leaders and elected officials gathered Thursday for a legislative update held by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce. About 75 people packed the Somerset Country Club to hear what the elected officials had to say. The event began with...Tags: Bill Shuster, Finance, Somerset County (Maryland), Highway Transportation, Donald C White
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The top stories of 2011
Daily American Staff Writer1. The 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, was chosen as the top story of the year by the Daily American news staff. The Flight 93 National Memorial was dedicated on Sept. 10. Vice President Joe Biden and former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton...Tags: Bill Shuster, Trials, Elephant (animal), Teaching and Learning, Michelle Obama
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Final redistricting plan approved with small changes in Somerset County
Daily American Staff WriterA plan to redraw state House and Senate lines was approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission Monday with a 4-1 vote. The new maps outline 50 Senate districts and 203 House districts for the 2013 session. As expected, Somerset County lost...Tags: Elections, Frank Burns, John N Wozniak, Northampton (Southampton, New York), Politics
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