Headlines people are talking about today over a cup of coffee!
Ex-Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno has died. It is sad from a personal perspective, but probably a good thing. It will save him from further embarrassment in the media and secure his legend status.
Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford announced she will resign from office, saying “I have more work to do on my recovery.”
Newt Gingrich stormed to victory over the weekend in South Carolina primary. This virtually assures the GOP nomination fight will continue for weeks.
Armstrong County GOP Treasurer Randy Cloak has resigned over what he sees as Commissioners Battaglia and Bower ethics issues. Cloak called for an independent audit of Battaglia’s campaign contributions.
Meanwhile, rumors are circulating around the Armstrong County Court House that Commissioner Battaglia requested his wife receive a raise. She also works at the court house.
Speaking about the rumor mill, insiders say that several members of Kittanning Borough Council met to choose a replacement for Councilwoman Cindy Housley who resigned at the beginning of her new four-year term. It wasn’t a quorum nor was it illegal, but definitely noteworthy.
Elderton Borough will hold a special meeting on Monday night to approve a new ordinance to protect property owners. A new ordinance enacted by county planners puts property owners in municipalities that do not have zoning ordinances at the mercy of the county. If Elderton does not approve their own ordinance, the county ordinance would have prohibited renovations of the Elderton elementary and high school complex as proposed by the architect and approved by the ASD school board.
She can talk! Oprah Winfrey was on a tour earlier this month. She was interviewed for 50 minutes. It took her 25 minutes to answer one question! The press reported not about what she was saying but rather how long it took her to say it!
Will Bob Bower run for county commissioner? Only his closest friends are scratching their heads. Whatever decision he is making, he is keeping it quiet for the next few weeks.
Candidates planning to run for election this spring should consider one major question: How do you plan on reducing taxes? Tax payers are not happy with holding the line on taxes… they want them reduced. Those candidates answering that question will have my vote.
Howard Jack is retiring after 36 years of service to Manor Township. There are already two people who plan to run for his seat. We will probably see more challengers emerge as the word is spread of his retirement. Look for him to stay as the appointed municipality representative to Town and Country Transit. No one else wants the job.
Coffee Cup Conversation News | KP NewsDesk January 23, 2012 | 
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