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[VIDEO] Emergency docs get front-line training
Johnstown city firefighters provided some hands-on training today for physicians in Conemaugh emergency medicine residency program.
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Midday briefing: "Suitcase baby" mom gets life
A northwestern Pennsylvania woman ordered to spend life in prison is challenging a jury's decision convicting her of first-degree murder in the starving death of her 14-month-old daughter.
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Police hold diamond swallower until evidence moves
Police in the Canadian province of Ontario say they are holding a man who is accused of swallowing a $20,000 diamond as long as it takes for him to produce the evidence.
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[VIDEO] Emergency docs get front-line training
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District debates classroom iPads
Richland School District Superintendent Thomas Fleming has unveiled a plan to put iPads in the hands of all seventh- to 12th-graders by 2014.
His effort was met with skepticism from several board members who worry whether the district can afford more cutting-edge classroom technology in tight budgetary times. -
Zoning draws scrutiny
The Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, supervisors on Wednesday fielded a number of questions from residents regarding a recently submitted request to rezone two parcels of land in the Carpenters Park and Walnut Hill areas.
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Sewage problem looming
During heavy rains, inflow and infiltration overwhelms the 400,000-gallon capacity of the Gallitzin wastewater treatment plant, which has an 80-year-old clay collection system. Federal and state environmental officials have warned the excess flow must stop or huge fines could be imposed for failure to comply.
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Study finds java drinkers live longer
One of life’s simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn’t matter.
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District debates classroom iPads
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Central Cambria senior Tony Risaliti (center) is flanked by his parents, Dave and Anne, as he announces his decision to wrestle for the United States Military Academy. Standing behind them are Red Devils wrestling coach Bob Nikolishen and Athletic Director Ron Stempka.
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Risaliti commits to West Point
Tony Risaliti can fulfill a number of his dreams over the next few years.
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Baker, Bracken are double winners
Bedford’s Carrie Baker and Windber’s Jenna Bracken each brought home double gold from Wednesday’s District 5 Class AA Track and Field Championships at Northern Bedford County High School.
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Ridge wins 2nd straight team title
Matt Dull finished well ahead of the pack in both of his hurdles races and Chestnut Ridge teammate Michael Young won two of the three jumping events on Wednesday at the District 5-AA Track and Field Championship Meet held at Northern Bedford County High School.
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LaRoche, Gonzalez lead Nationals past Pirates 7-4
Adam LaRoche broke open a tight game with a three-run double for his 1,000th career hit after homering for No. 999, and Gio Gonzalez took over the NL strikeout lead from teammate Stephen Strasburg by fanning 10 in seven innings Wednesday night, leading the Washington Nationals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4.
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Bald Eagle bounces Central Cambria
The long blast by Central Cambria’s Aimee Espe was so majestic that even Bald Eagle Area pitcher Megan Dudish had to admire it.
“It was a bomb,” Dudish said of the first-inning drive that hit the stands behind the left-field fence. “It was really a nice hit.”
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Risaliti commits to West Point
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Annual community festival slated for high school
The fun is spreading throughout Johnstown. The fourth annual Johnstown Community Event will be held from noon to 11 p.m. May 26 at Greater Johnstown High School, 222 Central Ave., Johnstown.
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Annual community festival slated for high school
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Paralyzed woman uses her mind to control robot arm
Using only her thoughts, a Massachusetts woman paralyzed for 15 years directed a robotic arm to pick up a bottle of coffee and bring it to her lips, researchers report in the latest advance in harnessing brain waves to help disabled people.
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iPads in Richland classrooms: A pipe dream?
Richland School District Superintendent Thomas Fleming has unveiled a plan to put iPads in the hands of all seventh- to 12th-graders by 2014.
His effort was met with skepticism from several board members who worry whether the district can afford more cutting-edge classroom technology in tight budgetary times. - Facebook investors to cash out more shares
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iPads in Richland classrooms: A pipe dream?





