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Local News
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Sunday, 01 January 2012 19:49 |
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By Heather Kelley-Latorre
Most local folks may not realize it, but Santa lives here! Shh! Don’t tell the kiddos, but 92-year-old Joseph Zywan of Gastonville has been the acting area Santa Claus for at least 60 years. He has done many community events, but we found his sleigh parked at the Finleyville American Legion Post 613 this past December.
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Business and Merchant News
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Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:03 |
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By Kara Prentice
This past holiday season, travelers to 301 Liberty Street in the quaint town of Perryopolis were sure to find a pleasant surprise that more than met their dining and lodging needs.
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Library News
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Friday, 30 December 2011 10:16 |
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Sales of Glenn Tunney’s latest book, Looking Back: The Best of Glenn Tunney – Volume Two, have so far raised $1,317 to benefit the Brownsville Free Public Library. A portion of the book’s sales proceeds has been donated by Tunney, the longtime author and columnist from Grindstone, and by purchasers of the book.
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Local News
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 14:33 |
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According to state Rep. Peter J. Daley II, D-Fayette/Washington, junior driver’s license holders and learner’s permit holders should be aware of new driving restrictions and requirements that took effect on December 24.
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Municipal News
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 17:37 |
By Ken Askew
Bingo games sure have changed since the 1920s and 30s. Back then, prizes included 25’ X 100’ tracts of land. At the December 12, 2011 South Park Township Supervisors meeting, 45 acres of such land was discussed.
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Local News
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 23:43 |
On Sunday, January 15, Legacy Lanes, 5024 Curry Road, Pittsburgh, will be hosting a bowling fundraiser event from 2 - 4 p.m. The tickets are $15 and include unlimited bowling and shoes. There will be a door prize, 50/50, and silent auction.
The funds are being raised to support several families in their quest to return to Ecuador for a mission trip in June 2012.
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Health & Wellness
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Friday, 30 December 2011 10:04 |
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Licensed clinical social worker Elizabeth Babcock, MSW, LCSW, BCD, will present an Understanding Emotional Eating program at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18 in the McNary Conference Center at Canonsburg General Hospital.
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Sports
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 22:06 |
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The "Bearable Towels” were once again in full force this season, as the 2011 Union Finley Midget Football Association continued its winning tradition, as all four teams once again were either crowned as division champion or conference runner up.
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Local People
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Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:38 |
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Family members of the late Lois Orange Ducoeur and organizers of the annual breast cancer walk named in her honor presented a check for $5,230 to Monongahela Valley Hospital. Pictured are Ducoeur’s son and granddaughter of Charleroi, Thomas O. Ducoeur and Lois Ruschak, along with MVH President and CEO Louis J. Panza, Jr. and walk committee member Donna Angelo.
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Religion
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Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:47 |
Weather permitting, a Grocery Bingo is held every Sunday afternoon at Holy Ghost Church Social Center, 9th Street and Meadow Avenue, Charleroi. No bingo January 1. Donation is $.50 per four-way card. Special, Jackpot, and Winner-Take-All games are for cash prizes. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the games begin at 1:30 p.m. The public is welcome.
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