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Year of change, precedents reviewed
In the closing months of the year just ended, area residents had their attentions riveted by precedent-setting developments on the national scene, as Congress approved bailouts of banks and auto makers amid one of the worst economic downturns in decades. Those financial shocks came as the United States elected the first black man to the Oval Office. (2009-01-02)
Indiana County commissioners approve new projects
The Indiana County Commissioners last week approved using money from the 2009 county liquid fuels budget to fund five projects. (2009-01-02) Sheetz closing in Black Lick
Officials with the Sheetz convenience chain earlier this week confirmed plans to permanently shutter its store in the village of Black Lick, beginning at 9 a.m. today. The store had been in business at Rt. 119 and Main Street for more than 19 years. (2009-01-02) Blairsville native new Main Street program leader
The passage from one year to the next is a natural time of transition. (2008-12-28) Bridge funding, Corps review bolster plans for biking trails
Plans for making the borough a full-fledged "trail town" have come closer to reality with two separate developments this month. (2008-12-28) New Year's traditions span globe, cultures
As Tuesday gives way to Wednesday next week, people in various parts of the globe will be wishing each other: "Feliz Ano Nuevo," "Buon Capodanno" or "Szczesliwego Nowego Roku." (2008-12-28) Blairsville OKs 3-mill tax increase
Mayor John Zedick cast a deciding vote Tuesday to approve a final 2009 borough budget that includes a 3-mill property tax increase. (2008-12-26) Indiana County trims tax hike to 2.9 mills
The Indiana County commissioners Tuesday approved a 2009 county general fund budget with a 2.9-mill real estate tax increase. (2008-12-26) Medical provider to get one-year trial at new jail
The Indiana County commissioners have approved a one-year contract for county jail inmate medical services after rejecting the idea of a proposed five-year deal. (2008-12-26) Opposing sides sound off on Blairsville-Saltsburg project
Supporters and opponents alike aired their opinions last Thursday of a plan to renovate the Saltsburg Middle/High School and expand it with construction of a new elementary wing. (2008-12-26)
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