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Rep. John Murtha Dies
Democratic Rep. John P. Murtha, who represented Pennsylvania's 12th district for 36 years, died today at the age of 77. He died in an Arlington, Va. hospital with his family at his side after suffering complications from gallbladder surgery.
Murtha earned considerable influence in Congress as head of the powerful House Defense Appropriations subcommittee. He used his position of power to secure billions in federal tax dollars for his district, which has struggled with the widespread loss of coal and steel jobs, but came under intense scrutiny for his ties to companies for which he has secured earmarks.
Murtha, who joined Congress in 1974, was the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to the House. After 19 terms, he was one of the longest-serving members of the House and the eighth-most senior member. He was also the longest-serving member from Pennsylvania.
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Imel Sentenced to Full 8 Years
Dennis Imel, Jr. was sentenced this afternoon to 8 years minus time served in the reckless homicide conviction stemming from his father's death.
For more, see tomorrow's editon of the Greensburg Daily News
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Tressler Arrested in Son's Death
Courtney Gail Tressler was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 18 on charges of neglect of a dependant, a Class A Felony, and reckless homicide, a Class A Felony.
- Greensburg Man Killed In Motorcycle Collision
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Imel Jr. Convicted of Reckless Homicide
The jury deliberated for nearly four hours before returning with a guilty verdict of reckless homicide in the case against James Dennis Imel Jr. The charge was added during the second day as an additional consideration to the murder charge.
For full reaction and details see tomorrow's edition of the Greensburg Daily News.
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Local Man, 20, Charge In V ista Village Murder
James LaFramboise, 20, was officially charged with the murder of his great aunt, Mary Alice Simonson, 76, this afternoon. According to police reports, LaFramboise slit Simonson's throat then called for EMS around 9 a.m. He was taken into custody at the scene and charged about 3 p.m. Thursday.
Check the Greensburg Daily News for more.
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Imel Sentenced to Full 8 Years
