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Storm cleanup could be hampered by additional snowfall (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Many school officials across Western Pennsylvania didn't wait to check conditions this morning before declaring a snow day. Thousands of children rejoiced, even as adults scrambled.Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Officials Update Storm Recovery Progress (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh) As residents of western Pennsylvania dig out from a weekend snowstorm, temperatures have dropped and has added ice to the list of problems affecting the region.
Utilities, buses slowly restore service (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Utilities and transportation officials struggled to come back online this morning as the region continued to dig out from nearly 2 feet of snow.
Be careful when fending off the cold (North Penn Life) Keeping warm doesn’t have to burn a hole in your pocket — or burn your house down.
Some Allegheny County roads improve, downed trees close others (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Driving conditions continue to be challenging in some areas of Allegheny County where roads remain snow and slush covered and in areas where, due to heavy snow and ice on branches, trees and power lines and trees continue to fall.
Nurse practitioner joins LIFE Lutheran Services (Chambersburg Public Opinion) CHAMBERSBURG -- LIFE Lutheran Services Inc. is pleased to announce Sarala Crist as its new nurse practioner.
Online school caters to busy entrepreneurs (The Arizona Republic) The International School of Entrepreneurship, a new online institution based in the Phoenix area, offers a curriculum of more than 40 online classes that are two-hours long and can be accessed for $49.
Obituary update (Daily Journal) Sidney L. Brody, 87, of Vineland, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, in the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday from the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave., Vineland.
Massive recall over gas pedal problems doesn't slow Toyota browsers at Pennsylvania Auto Show (The Patriot-News) View full size Visitors check out a new Toyota at the 2010 Pennsylvania Auto Show at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. JOE HERMITT, The Patriot-News
Veterinarian was known for hard work, empathy (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Dr. Robert James Woods of McCandless, former owner of the Perry Animal Hospital in Ross, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in UPMC Passavant in McCandless. He was 85.