Tamaqua NewsLocal news for Tamaqua, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Rush weighs offender rules- June 11, 2008 Rush Township is preparing to adopt an ordinance limiting where convicted sex offenders can live, despite township supervisors saying just six months ago that passing such a law could lead to legal challenges.http://www.topix.net/city/tamaqua-pa/2008/06/rush-weighs-offender-rules?fromrss=1 Plans would unclog Rt. 309- June 9, 2008 By MIA LIGHT Staff Writer The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently unveiled three possible solutions to alleviate traffic congestion on Route 309 as it passes through Tamaqua.http://www.topix.net/city/tamaqua-pa/2008/06/plans-would-unclog-rt-309?fromrss=1 High degree of success- June 7, 2008 It turns out Pennsylvania does a pretty good job of getting its students through high school with a diploma.http://www.topix.net/city/tamaqua-pa/2008/06/high-degree-of-success?fromrss=1 Move to eliminate PA school taxes economy driven- June 5, 2008 Mounting economic woes are driving a renewed effort to eliminate school property taxes and shift more of the burden for funding public education to state sales and income taxes.http://www.topix.net/city/tamaqua-pa/2008/06/move-to-eliminate-pa-school-taxes-economy-dri... Dress codes now in style- June 3, 2008 Panther Valley School District is considering implementing a dress code that would require students and teachers to wear uniforms of similarly colored pants and shirts.http://www.topix.net/city/tamaqua-pa/2008/06/dress-codes-now-in-style?fromrss=1 Tamaqua drivers get to sound off- June 1, 2008 Frustrated commuters who have steamed behind the wheel as they sat in traffic jams on Route 309 in Tamaqua had a chance at a public hearing Tuesday to let the state Department of Transportation know which of three possible solutions they believe would be best.But no matter which one they choose, it probably will be years before any changes are made, said Senior Project Manager Heather Heeter.It's too early to attach a price tag to any of the projects. PennDOT will review the public comments...http://www.topix.net/city/tamaqua-pa/2008/06/tamaqua-drivers-get-to-sound-off?fromrss=1 |