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Perdix Fire Company files suit against Penn Twp.

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By Thom Casey
Perdix Fire Company files suit against Penn Twp.

Perdix Fire Company has filed a lawsuit against Penn Twp. supervisors, nearly a month after supervisors adopted an ordinance abolishing the fire company. The suit, filed Jan. 27, asks the Perry County Court of Common Pleas to stop the agreement between Penn Twp. and Duncannon Fire Company until its legality is determined, and asks it... »

‘Hometown Heroes’ remain on display

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By Wade Fowler
‘Hometown Heroes’ remain on display

A mother of 10 has taken on corporate America and won the right to perpetuate a tribute to local members of the armed forces. The death four years ago in Iraq of Lance Cpl. Jason Fry, a West Perry High School graduate, inspired Laurie Brenneman... »

Newport School District proposes 3-mill tax hike

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By Thom Casey

Ever since the Newport School District’s budget woes were made public in September, residents said they understood taxes probably would need to be increased. They were right. The district’s 2010-11 preliminary budget calls for a 3-mill real estate tax increase, in addition to deferring debt payments... »


Greenwood boys rout Juniata and E.J., reach 16-1

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By John Alvanitakis
Greenwood boys rout Juniata and E.J., reach 16-1

Like a pack of feral cats, the Greenwood boys basketball team continues to feast on its Tri-Valley League opponents. Last week, the Wildcats gorged themselves on the Juniata County-based Indians... »

Reassessment resumes

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By Thom Casey

After being postponed for a year, a countywide reassessment will resume this year, with new values to be reflected next year. Perry County commissioners authorized the process Jan. 25 to... »

Blackhawk wrestlers reach 15-5, earn 11 seed into D-3AA duals

Thursday, February 4, 2010
By John Alvanitakis
Blackhawk wrestlers reach 15-5, earn 11 seed into D-3AA duals

The Susquenita wrestling team is on a serious tear. Blackhawk coach Rusty Wallace Sr is counting on continuing that excellence. Last week, Susquenita secured a tie for second place in the... »