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Citizens' Ambulance juggles a lot of factors seeking to stay afloat
The factors affecting Citizens’ Ambulance Service as it plans to incorporate its for-profit partner Ambulance Service Management Corporation include a problem reported by ambulance services across Pennsylvania and the country. “You get called out to somebody who is having an issue,” said William B. Simmons, Indiana mayor and CAS...
World War II veteran turns 103, celebrates at Boyce Park
PLUM, Pa. — A local World War II veteran had something big to celebrate over the weekend. Frank Pugliano Sr., who served with the U.S. Army, turned 103 years old. His family hosted a birthday party at Boyce Park. Watch the video above. "The greatest day of my life,"...
One more: Defending state champion Oakmont baseball returns to final
HAVERHILL — After recording the final out Tuesday, Oakmont Regional baseball players gathered together to chant 'One more!' — holding up a pointer finger while basking in the second-to-last victory on the Spartans' checklist. A rally sparked in the bottom of the fourth inning was all Oakmont needed...
All aboard for self-advocacy: Group helps people with disabilities grow confidence in their talents
Jason Smierciak, a 29-year-old on the autism spectrum, bends down to control his carefully crafted web of model trains, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his family home in Plum. Smierciak has been a steam train enthusiast since he was a boy. (Photo by Stephanie Strasburg/PublicSource) Self-Advocacy Voices provides a space...
Murrysville will return $623K, put amphitheater project on hold
Plans for an amphitheater and recreation space at Murrysville Community Park have been put on long-term hold after the cost ballooned past $2 million over the past few years. Hays Design Group/Mackin Engineers. When the state gives you $623,000, they want to see it put to good use. But after...
Man Wanted for Criminal Trespass Apprehended
WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A man who was wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police for a felony count of criminal trespass has been taken into custody. Brian Derek Jones, 21, of Kent, PA, was located and taken into custody earlier today, Tuesday, June 11, without incident. Troopers were assisted...
Unlicensed teen charged for hit-and-run crash that injured one in Lancaster Co.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 16-year-old was charged Monday for his alleged role in a hit-and-run in East Hempfield Township. According to East Hempfield Township Police, the charges stem from a two-vehicle crash that happened on June 3 in the 700 block of Rohrerstown Road. Police said the...
Greensburg golfer makes 2 holes-in-one during same round
GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A golfer made two holes-in-one during a round at Mount Odin Golf Park in Greensburg. Bob Ross was golfing with his league when he accomplished the incredible feat. "It started rolling towards the pin, and one of the guys said that has a chance of going in," Ross said. "And it did. It went in."Still on cloud nine from the first hole-in-one on the fourth hole, Ross was then in disbelief after looking around for his ball at the 11th hole. "I said, 'Do you think it might be in the hole?' So, we walked up and there it...
This is Truly the River Life in Oakmont
When moving from Marseilles, France to the “Paris of Appalachia,” this couple knew they needed a special place to call home next. The current owner, who asked to remain anonymous, says when she and her late husband first stepped through the doors of 2 Huston Road in Oakmont in 2015, they were drawn in by the home’s unobstructed views of the Allegheny River.
Brady Koehler & Dezmon Briscoe highlights: Indiana Juniors vs. Seniors All-Star Game
2025 prospects Brady Koehler from Indianapolis Cathedral H.S. and Dezmon Briscoe from Indianapolis Crispus Attucks H.S. participated in the Indiana Juniors vs. Seniors All-Star Game last week at Memorial Gym in Kokomo. Peegs.com was there and we have highlights of the three-star recruits in action. Brady Koehler highlights: Indiana Juniors...
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