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David L. Wert Sr.
David L. Wert Sr., 55, of Montrose, Pa., died Monday, May 23, 2011, as a result of a fatal truck accident on I-80 near DuBois, Pa. Born in Scranton, he was a son of Rev. James A. Wert and the late Gene (Keller) Wert. A graduate of Union-Endicott High
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:16A
Ransom discusses Falling Springs plan
The Ransom Township Planning Commission meeting May 16 started out with a moment of silence for 22 –month- old Cole T. Hazelton, of Scranton, who died in a car crash May 9 on Dark Region Road in the township. The Falling Springs Estate Development
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:16A
Physical remembrance
A memorial with flowers, a cross, stuffed animals, notes, a photo of the late Cole T. Hazelton and his mother and other toys was created at the site of a recent crash in remembrance of the toddler. A fatal car crash May 9 took the life of 22-month-old
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:16A
Family of accident victim in inquest appeal for driver
An inspection found the car in an unroadworthy condition because of a severely worn front tyre caused by “multiple contacts” with kerbs, but it had not contributed to the accident. Mrs Cobb had also raised concerns about Mrs Havercroft's driving after
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A
More federal courts needed along border
The situation prompted Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to declare a judicial crisis along the border in his most recent annual report on the federal judiciary. Legislation to create three new federal benches in California, three in Texas and
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A
TYC reforms are good for Texas
A US Justice Department investigation followed. That review found conditions at a TYC facility in Edinburg were so bad that they violated the constitutional rights of juvenile inmates. Those ugly revelations prompted a long process of juvenile justice
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A
Thousands of Texans are alive to know value of seat belts
As a result, experts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, report an estimated 2843 fewer deaths, 48000 fewer serious injuries, and a savings to the state of more than $10 billion in associated costs.
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A
Thousands of Texans are alive to know value of seat belts
As a result, experts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, report an estimated 2843 fewer deaths, 48000 fewer serious injuries, and a savings to the state of more than $10 billion in associated costs.
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A
Councilman gone wild, in a Waffle House
A Warner Robins policitican is accused of throwing food and drinks at a fellow city official at a Waffle House in their hometown. According to the latest police report involing John Williams, the Warner Robins city councilman "lost control of his
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A
Franklin County area police log
HARASSMENT: Megan Noel, 25, Philadelphia, was cited for allegedly punching Carrie Lankford in the chest during an argument Monday at 628 Pleasant St. CRASH: Timothy Kopp, 29, St. Thomas Township, was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a crash
Updated: 05/25/2011 01:15A