Law-enforcement teamwork applauded

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Surrounded by her children, Jacob and Rebecca, Deputy District Attorney Deborah S. Ryan listens as First Assistant District Attorney Michael G. Noone explains her selection as Prosecutor of the Year.

Murder, assault, and fraud surrendered to tenacity, justice and teamwork on Friday afternoon in Courtroom One of the Justice Center. Dozens of members of law enforcement were recognized for contributions toward prosecuting some of the county’s most heinous criminals – a litany that ranged from sex abusers to assassins. Amid the mayhem, the county’s law enforcers consistently excelled, said District Attorney Tom Hogan. He added…

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Storm prompts Super Bowl warning

With another snowstorm threatening on Super Bowl Sunday, PennDOT is warning football revelers to avoid mixing alcohol and travel. PennDOT data shows that last year in Pennsylvania on Super Bowl Sunday there were 287 crashes, with two fatalities in those crashes. Seventeen of the crashes were alcohol-related. “Many people celebrate with friends and family for the Super Bowl, but no matter the day, we need…

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