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York County lawmakers say shale bill isn't perfect
Both conservative and liberal members of the state House found parts they didn't like in a bill that would force the natural gas industry in Pennsylvania to help pay for some state and local government programs.   Full Story

 
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  • Sunny in York Thursday, high 42; snow possible Friday
  • Pa. House sends major gas-drilling bill to Corbett
  • 2 pythons stolen from western Pa. school
  • Sources: Pentagon rules shift on women in combat
  • Governor proposes scaling back Keystone Exams
  • President commissioner: York County will 'make do' if Corbett budget passes
  • New law tightens rules about sharing road with bicycles
  • Sandusky seeks State College-area jury for trial
  • SPCA pushes county-wide initiative to keep dogs from a life on chains
  • Police: Man stabbed after he was found kissing a woman
  • Two-mile portion of I-83 northbound reopened in York area
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    Penn State York students prepare for annual THON
    Two Penn State York students are going to the dance. Kaitlyn Dunbar, 19, of Emigsville and Joe Weaver, 18, of West York will represent the campus in the 40th annual Penn State InterFraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, also known as "THON.   Full Story

     
  • York City's Lincoln Fire Station reopens
  • York City wants to extend dog scooping laws to private property
  • York County wants SPCA to help with strays
  • Stay in step with your partner for Valentine's Day
  • Police: Booted bar patron showed gun to bouncers
  • Police: Woman's purse stolen in York City
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    Northeastern boys knock off powerhouse Greencastle team
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    MANCHESTER -- Most teams coming off back-to-back losses might lack a little confidence. Knowing that a 20-1 powerhouse was next on the schedule could lead to a serious crisis in self-belief.   Full Story

     
  • BOYS' HOOPS: York Catholic on roll heading into league playoffs
  • Luge may help Glen Rock teen fulfill Olympic dream
  • York College women roll, unbeaten Mary Washington up next
  • Three York College track and field athletes honored by Capital Athletic Conference
  • First-place Penn State York men cruise to easy victory
  • TROY SMITH: York Dispatch Bowler of the Week
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    Springetts dentist disputes state's account of X-ray flap
    A Springettsbury Township dental center was fined recently by the state's Department of Environmental Protection, but an owner of the facility maintains the state is mischaracterizing the offense.   Full Story

     
  • 28 more airports will test lower-hassle screening
  • York City, unions look ahead to contract talks
  • McDonald's pulls McBite ad after pit bull owners outraged
  • The Lorax to become the new face of green products
  • Bernanke: Job market not as strong as numbers suggest
  • New product gives a caffeine jolt in one deep breath
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    EDITORIAL: Budget spinning
    If enthusiasm were contagious, school districts across the state would be jumping for joy today. Hours after Gov.   Full Story

     
  • EDITORIAL: Get out of our doctor's office
  • OP-ED: The uninspired GOP electorate
  • OP-ED: The Citizens United catastrophe
  • EDITORIAL: Smile this tax season
  • POLL RESULTS: Double candidates
  • OP-ED: A substantive approach to child protection
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    50 Cent visits famine victims in Somalia, Kenya
    NAIROBI, Kenya—Rapper 50 Cent is teaming up with the World Food Program to see firsthand the effects of hunger in Somalia and Kenya.   Full Story
     
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  • Heather Mills says McCartney calls were hacked
  • Jersey City clears 'Jersey Shore' spinoff
  • Blacks Keys, Skrillex, Miller lead Woodie nominees
  • Elizabeth Taylor auctions raise $183 million
  • Berlin festival opens with Marie Antoinette drama
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    PENNSYLVANIA NEWS
    SW Pa. teacher accused of using insulting names
    SALISBURY, Pa.—School board members and administrators say they're still investigating whether a teacher called her eighth- and ninth-grade algebra students names like "retard," "idiot" and "moron.   Full Story
     
  • Audit criticizes NE Pa. charter school
  • Police: Boy, 6, started double-fatal Pa. blaze
  • Police: Pa. parish has financial 'irregularities'
  • Corbett OKs Specter library grant that he bashed
  • Police: Boy, 6, started double-fatal Pa. blaze
  • Board approves table games at Valley Forge casino
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    NATION AND WORLD NEWS
    Assad cousin wins case to unfreeze Swiss millions
    GENEVA—A cousin of Syria's President Bashar Assad has won a legal bid to unfreeze euro3 million ($4 million) held in bank accounts in Switzerland.   Full Story
     
  • Researchers probe 200-year-old shipwreck off RI
  • Police: Boy, 6, started double-fatal Pa. blaze
  • Cops: Ohioan stuck son in dryer, then turned it on
  • S. Dakota inmate pleads guilty in guard's murder
  • NY man pleads guilty over 'South Park' threat
  • Skaters still hold hope for Dutch skating marathon
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