George David

George David Weiss dies at 89; songwriter co-wrote 'What a Wonderful World,' 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'

2010-08-26 00:00:00

George David Weiss, a prolific songwriter who co-wrote "Can't Help Falling in Love," "What a Wonderful World," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and many other pop hits, has died. He was 89. Weiss, a former longtime president of the Songwriters Guild of America,...

Wife divorcing ex-CEO: $43 million not enough

2009-03-18 00:00:00

Former United Technologies Corp. chief executive George David and his wife are doing battle in Hartford in a divorce trial that shines light on the couple's extravagant lifestyle. David and Swedish countess Marie Douglas-David married in 2002. They...

Stock broker handed seven-year prison term in stock fraud case

2013-05-17 07:44:02

A stock broker who prosecutors say was "critically involved" in a conspiracy that defrauded as many as 17,000 investors out of a total of about $44 million was sentenced Thursday in Tulsa to seven years in prison. Joshua Wayne Lankford, 39, fled to...

$44 million stock fraud conspirator sentenced to seven years in federal prison

2013-05-17 00:00:00

A man who prosecutors say was "critically involved" in a stock conspiracy that defrauded as many as 17,000 people of a total of about $44 million was sentenced Thursday in Tulsa to seven years in prison. Joshua Wayne Lankford, 39, fled to Costa Rica...

READER SUBMITTED: Flight Day Takes Off At Renbrook

2013-05-09 16:10:03

On May 3, Neal Keating, chairman, president and chief executive officer at Kaman Corporation descended on Renbrook's Williams Field in Kaman's HH-43 "Husky" helicopter, piloted by Chief Helicopter Test Pilot Frank Gallagher. Mr. Keating is a current...

Appeals withdrawn in sheriff-county court dispute

2013-05-08 11:14:02

An attorney representing the Beaver County sheriff has withdrawn appeals in two ongoing court disputes between the sheriff and the county. Beaver County Chief Solicitor Joseph Askar said the county received notice of two withdrawals that were filed with...

5 Things to know for Friday for news reports across Pennsylvania

2013-05-03 04:13:49

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Friday. CLOSING ARGUMENTS SET IN TRIPLE-MURDER TRIAL FOR WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESSMAN Westmoreland County prosecutors say 53-year-old...

Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment

2013-04-30 20:56:18

LIQUOR PRIVATIZATION Pa. senators hear criticism of liquor bills HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state Senate committee's first hearing on Gov. Tom Corbett's effort to liberalize Pennsylvania's beer, wine and liquor laws featured broad criticism of the...

Opa! Pistons could be intrigued by 6-10 Greek point guard Giannis Adetokunbo

2013-04-30 02:34:02

A few minutes into watching the scouting tape on Giannis Adetokunbo, you start thinking about the possibilities. Adetokunbo, an 18-year-old Greek, who some forecast as a 6-foot-10 point guard, marvels with his ball-handling, court vision and passing...

Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press

2013-04-30 01:25:13

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A coroner says an inmate in central Pennsylvania has committed suicide in his cell. Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni says it happened Saturday at Lancaster County Prison. Investigators say the man, whose name has not...

Pa. sheriff heading to trial on charges he said he'd cut off worker's hands, shoot reporter

2013-04-29 14:41:55

BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A judge says a western Pennsylvania sheriff accused of threatening to cut a political campaign worker's hands off and shoot an online news reporter should go to trial. Judge Michael L. Gerheim heard nearly five hours of testimony...

Pratt Wraps Up Program For F119 Engine That Powered F-22 Raptor

2013-01-17 05:46:00

It was April 23, 1991, when Pratt & Whitney's future changed in an instant. The Air Force that day announced that its new advanced tactical fighter jet would be built by Lockheed Martin and powered by Pratt's F119 engine, a decades-long production...

David L. George accepts the Zane A. Miller award Thursday during the Franklin County Area Development Corp.'s Industry Appreciation Dinner in Greencastle.

2012-09-27 17:34:00

George David Coontz

2012-03-17 20:21:52

Marie Douglas-David arrives to Hartford Superior Court Monday. The estranged wife of George David wants $99 million in their divorce.

2009-07-13 00:00:00