NW PA NEWS
3-11-2010
TEEN VIOLENCE TRAINING
A bill that would boost education about teen dating violence advanced in the Pennsylvania state House yesterday. The Demi Brae Cucia Law, named for a suburban Pittsburgh teen killed by her ex-boyfriend, is awaiting final approval in the House. If passed, it would mandate dating violence education in public schools from seventh to 12th grade. Currently, seven other states have similar laws.
AG WANTS EXTENSION OF PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
State Auditor General Jack Wagner has asked Governor Rendell to extend the deadline to file for property tax relief. Homeowners had until March 1st to apply for the rebate but Wagner is asking to push back that deadline to April 15th. Wagner said the state's confusing application process has kept tens-of-thousand of owners from getting the tax cut, which is funded by slots casino revenue. Though the extension has not yet been approved, Wagner is encouraging homeowners to download an application form, available online at revenue.state.pa.us.
ANOTHER OPINION ON TOLLING I-80
Everybody wants the infrastructure maintained but nobody wants to pay for it. That's Representative Joe Markosek's take concerning ongoing resistance to the tolling of Interstate 80. The Monroeville Democrat says those who oppose tolling the east-west corridor have been getting a free ride for some time. Markosek adds highway funding, enabled by Act 44, will be cut nearly in half this summer on July 1st. Lawmakers representing constituents and businesses near I-80 have lobbied against the tolling asserting it will harm economic development.
HIT AND RUN CRASH
A hit-and-run accident leaves a four year old boy from Conneautville with minor injuries after debris flew off the side of the passing vehicle. Police believe it was some type of bungee cord that snapped and broke the boys window on the school bus. Happened Wednesday afternoon in Hayfield Township, Crawford County. Meadville Area Ambulance Company responded.
USE THE IRS WEBSITE
Fortunate taxpayers who are in line for federal refunds can use the Internal Revenue Service website to get information about the status of the money. The "Where's My Refund?" feature can be used about 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of an e-filed return. More useful tips available at www.irs.gov.
CRUDE PRICE
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil gained 60 cents Wednesday, settling at 82-dollars-nine-cents a barrel.
DRAKE WILL READY FOR SPRING
Sure signs of Spring are popping up all over the place and this weekend in Titusville will be yet another example. Sunday is Charter Day at Drake Well Museum, and admission will be free from noon until 4. The actual museum itself won’t be opened until next year, but there’s still alot to do...
That’s Helen Boemmel (Bemmel) with from Drake Well, saying that they are sending the results of the vote to the State’s Capital because of the severe cut in funding to PA’s museums. Families are welcome to take a tour of the outside where the smell of oil and gas is all around. Visit Drakewell.org for details.
SCAMMERS SAY THEY ARE WITH THE POLICE
The Pennsylvania State Police in Puxsutawney are issuing a warning about telemarketing callers. Scammers have been recently calling and saying they are linked to law enforcement agencies like the state police, when in fact they are not. Police are state funded and do not solicit phone calls. Any such calls should be reported. End the call as soon as possible because the longer you stay on the line, the longer they have to convince you otherwise.
