Tuesday Congressman Bill Shuster sent a letter to President Obama and Gov. Rendell urging transparency and accountability in the distribution of tax dollars from the stimulus bill and requesting information on behalf of his constituents interested in applying for stimulus funding. More...

To The Editor: Amy Leonard, development coordinator for the Ronald Mc- Donald Charities of Central PA, made the following remarks concerning the recent Food Check Out Day event held on February 10: "We are simply in awe of the cash donations, many gift cards, food and other in-kind items donated this year on Food Check Out Day. More...

Birthday wishes to Charlotte Crouse, a leap year baby, February 28; Adam Culler and Ed Peffer on March 4; Allen Bishop, Jackie Hahn and Josh Horton, March 5; Shannon Dunkle, March 6; Mike Sowers, March 7; Nancy Sipes, March 9; and How-ard Fox, March 10. More...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Kyle Busch grew up in Las Vegas, so it's understandable that winning Sunday's 427 Shelby Cup race was a big experience. "This is probably the biggest win of my career," he said. "This is pretty cool. There's nothing like winning at home. More...

It's the time of year that we think about pruning trees. Pruning is both necessary and beneficial, when done properly. A good pruning can remove dead limbs and promote vigorous, healthy growth while retaining the natural growth structure of the tree. The key to pruning is to create a wound that can be grown over quickly. More...

River Oaks Helpline A Christian crisis counseling/prayer phone line is now available. Caring and compassionate Christian volunteers are available from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily to listen, pray with you and help to find solutions for the challenges you are facing. Help is just a phone call away. Call 717-325-4200. More...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - A private complaint by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a county prosecutor in his office after hours has been rejected by the state attorney general for lack of evidence, but her attorney said he'll push for a judge to approve criminal charges anyway. More...

20 Years Ago From The Files Of March 2, 1989 '89 A cooperative law enforcement effort culminated Monday evening, February 27, in the arrest of two men for operating a clandestine drug laboratory from a Dublin Township, Huntingdon County, farmhouse. Members of the PA State Police Drug Strike Force conducted the raid at a farmhouse about 1.3 miles off Pa. More...

Like most adults, Sara Tree never expected to move back home with her mother. As the parent of grown children herself, she had long prized her independence. But two years ago, after losing her job, she had nowhere to go but her mother's one-bedroom apartment in Santa Barbara, Calif. Although she has been employed since then, her most recent job ended in December. More...

In loving memory of Paula Hess Cross, September 19, 1967 - March 5, 2001: Words cannot express How much I miss you You are in my thoughts every day I love you and miss you. Love, Mom More...

Over the past few weeks, in honor of the Great American Spit Out, The Fulton County Medical Center Tobacco Program has bombarded the three school districts with an anti-tobacco message. Community health educator Lori Bubb coordinated two instrumental programs involving elementary school children as well as teens. More...