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Sun, Nov 08 2009

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'We made it': Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial

After years of two steps forward, one step back, ground was broken Saturday for the nation’s newest federal park – the $58 million Flight 93 National Memorial.
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WASHINGTON: House passes health care bill
In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
Book pays tribute to Flight 93 heroes
Murtha issues statements
Fire coverage dispute divides boro, township
Case may expose lack of municipal oversight
Reports conflict in municipal theft case
Penn State president says midyear tuition hike very unlikely
Penn State’s president wants to avoid raising tuition at midyear, but stopped short of promising against a rate hike as the university awaits its long-delayed state funding.
‘Just one more day’: Sisters complete cross-country ride to benefit cancer research
Mammogram voucher program on hold
Fort Hood victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the alleged shooter, a father of three with ties to Laos whose family had a history of military service, a civilian who had returned to work a week after suffering a heart attack, and a psychiatric nurse who arrived at Fort Hood a day before the shooting. Here is a look at some of the victims.
MICHELE M. BENDER | My favorite redhead
In brief: Wireless tower added
Court report 11/08/2009
District Deaths 11/08/2009
Fort Hood shootings: Local native aiding in aftermath, sister says
Fort Hood shootings: Officer’s motive subject of probe
Fort Hood shootings: Pittsburgh woman among victims
United by Flight 93: Groundbreaking highlights local bonds with victims’ families
More downtown dining? Johnnie’s site may house another restaurant, building owner says
Police seek female bank robber
County: Crest sale progressing smoothly
Judge imposes restitution, probation for stolen tickets
In brief: Rival plans health-care rally at Murtha office
District Deaths, 11/07/2009
NEW – Judge rejects former Indiana County trooper’s slaying appeal
Attorneys for 44-year-old Kevin Foley, of White Township, contend DNA samples under Blairsville dentist John Yelenic’s fingernails were matched to Foley using “junk science.”
NRC extends two western Pa. nuke licenses 20 years
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the operating license for two nuclear reactors in western Pennsylvania by 20 years each.
NEW – Fort Hood General: Gunman went on 'measured’ shooting
The base commander at Fort Hood says survivors of the shooting rampage have told him that the Army psychiatrist suspected in the violence carried out his gunfire in “a very calm and measured approach.”
NEW – Fort Hood rampage suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’
Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted “Allahu Akbar!” – an Arabic phrase for “God is great!” – before opening fire, the base commander said today.
12 dead, 31 injured in rampage, Army says
Mass shootings in U.S.
Troubling portrait of Army rampage suspect emerges
Local soldiers trained at Fort Hood
Dingbats closing, veterans store opening at Galleria
Suspect comes forward
Evidence doesn’t warrant new trial, Cambria judge rules
IN BRIEF | Shade Twp. finalizes fire service contract
Candy or prank time in Poland
Berlin man accused of rape
Johnstown resident indicted by jury on federal drug charge
St. Francis offers dual open houses
UPDATE: Soldier kills 11, wounds 31 in Fort Hood rampage
BREAKING NEWS: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood, Army says
BREAKING NEWS: Obama laments ’horrific outburst of violence’
District Deaths 11/06/2009
ELECTION ‘09
Long declining DA post
Kentucky site only one Harley-Davidson considering for possible relocation
Harley-Davidson has announced that a Kentucky location is the only one it is considering if it relocates its York motorcycle plant.
2 convicted in Pittsburgh drive-by shooting death
A jury has convicted two men of first-degree murder in a drive-by shooting death two years ago in Pittsburgh.
NEW – Westmoreland County man killed when pinned beneath mobile home
A Westmoreland County man has died after he was pinned beneath a mobile home he was trying to move from a small trailer park.

Events

• Crime fighters' cause | Auxiliary's annual gala aids critical care unit
• Creative decorations abound at yule bazaar
• EVENTS | Artistic annals
• Feel the beat | Arts center snares Chinese percussion ensemble
• IN BRIEF | Run/walk benefits are food pantries

Editorials

• Send a letter to the readers' forum
• CHIP MINEMYER | Johnstown woman helped shape vet’s stories of war
• ROBIN L. QUILLON | It’s your choice to be gay, but it’s not a civil right
• Managing risk in a dangerous world
• READERS' FORUM 11-8 | Youth team, fans provide ‘aha’ moment

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Business

• Changing hands: Local native purchases funeral home in Portage
• THOMAS YOUNG | Origins of federal courts
• 1st Summit Bancorp earns $1.4M in quarter
• College near Pittsburgh offers midnight welding
• In brief: Workshops for Web site marketing scheduled

At Random

• 'An inspiration': Handicap doesn’t stop teen from pursuing her dream
• ‘It’s in my blood’: Roller skating has always been Richland woman’s passion
• Making music: Retired teacher instrumental in keeping area bands marching
• ‘I enjoy my job’: Server a familiar face to McDonald’s customers
• Yen for yarn: Business owner knits community at Moxham shop

Obituaries

• Today's Funerals 4/4/2009
• Edgar Thomas
• Today's Funerals 09/06/2007
• Today's Funerals 09/05/2007
• Today's Funerals 09/04/2007

Politics

• ELECTION ‘09
• Four seek Conemaugh Twp. supervisors seat
• Several races brewing in Portage-Summerhill area
• Empty seats: Many communities struggle to fill elected offices
• City races for mayor, council heat up

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Breast Cancer

• Community of hope: 2009 Special Breast Cancer Awareness Section
• Breast cancer: Event honors those who survived, remembers victims
• Breast cancer: Advances a ‘triumph of biology’
• ‘It is an exciting field’: Radiologist operates ‘behind the scenes’
• Routine test saved woman’s life

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Sports

• Central Cambria girls win 3rd straight PIAA cross country title
• Blacklick Valley captures first home playoff win
• Pryor leads Buckeyes past Nittany Lions
• Panthers roll past Orange
• Chiefs fall to Nailers in OT

Features

• RELIGION IN BRIEF | Praise Center notes 11th anniversary
• Novel idea | T-D wants readers to become authors
• Crime fighters' cause | Auxiliary's annual gala aids critical care unit
• Creative decorations abound at yule bazaar
• Tailgating is no party for Crutch | TOM LAVIS

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• 'We made it': Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial
• 'We have to create hope': Schools, residents team up, reach out to troubled kids
• Johnstown Halloween Parade
• Steelers end Vikings winning streak
• Food, crafts and history on display at Fort Ligonier

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