http://www.alliednews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:55:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_268095955.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_268095955.html Abraham Lincoln wouldn't bail out AIG.Or would he?It was Lincoln, the Republican, who signed the National Bank Act of 1864, creating a new system of banks and a federal government agency to regulate it. Just four years earlier, the country had a hodge-podge of currency, with more than 10,000 different bank notes circulating; banks failed; the economy struggled. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:40:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_183144110.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_183144110.html Mercer Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Hendley D. Hoge, will present a Red, White and Blue concert in honor of America’s 232nd birthday at 7:30 p.m. July 4 on the historic Mercer Courthouse Square. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_107092248.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_107092248.html The story of two Peregrine falcons that have nested on the ledge of Harrisburg’s Rachel Carson State Office Building since 2005 will continue this year before a worldwide audience now that the cameras that broadcast their experiences are live online. Two cameras will chronicle the falcons round-the-clock while streaming the footage live via the Web to interested viewers around the world. The video is available on the Department of Environmental Protection’s Web site, www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Falcons. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:04:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_289120452.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_289120452.html Slippery Rock University students and borough residents are partnering to “Polish the Rock.” Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:48:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_206134808.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_206134808.html It happens much too often.A beautiful summer afternoon glittered with sunshine and blue skies sneaks its way into western Pennsylvania. It becomes the quintessential day for a group of friends to spend their picture perfect afternoon riding their dirt bikes, periodically slipping into tricks frequently performed by the members of their clique as they hop like bunnies over enlarged mounds of dirt. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:47:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_187214714.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_187214714.html July 7, 2007. Brides such as Michelle DesSureault who booked the date in record numbers may not need something borrowed and something blue to bring them luck on their big day. They've got the calendar on their side. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_171135942.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_171135942.html Each time Michael M. Cooney’s unemployment compensation case has been appealed, the previous decision has been reversed.Unfortunately for Cooney, 58, of 142 Harvard St., Grove City, the latest ruling — by Commonwealth Court — went against him. Wed, 30 May 2007 15:41:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_150131849.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_150131849.html Gray clouds passed over the athletic field at Slippery Rock University on May 12 as graduating seniors and their families and friends awaited the start of commencement.One father in the stands used technology to keep an eye on the weather, constantly checking his PDA, while others used cell phones to communicate their locations in the stands. Wed, 30 May 2007 15:39:00 +0000 http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_150131516.html http://www.alliednews.com/webonly/local_story_150131516.html Although he’s got a powerful title in Washington, D.C., the “most cherished” title for Paul McNulty is “Dad,” he said at Grove City College’s 127th commencement.McNulty was grateful to his alma matter for ”giving me the opportunity to speak at my daughter (Katy’s) graduating class,” he said. “It’s a great day.”