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New Cumberland residents come together for Memorial Day
HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The New Cumberland community came together this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The day started with the annual memorial mile followed by a ceremony hosted by the VFW. After the ceremony, the community prepared for the parade, which traveled down Ridge Avenue and ended […]
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies pays tribute to fallen U.S. veterans
BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of the summer, but the true meaning of this weekend is the ultimate sacrifice so many have made for our country. The Nation Cemetery of the Alleghenies honored the fallen on Sunday morning.The almost 300 acres of hallowed ground in the South Hills are now the home of 26,500 people who are buried there."It's just a day that means so much to me. I was one of the fortunate ones," Wayne McGinnis of Bridgeville said.McGinnis served in Vietnam and volunteers at the cemetery. He said the few hours a...
Weirton marks Memorial Day with tribute to steelmaker veterans at historic site
WEIRTON, WV — A solemn Memorial Day was marked at the Weirton Steel Honor Roll, located in front of the Walmart off Park Drive. This site, once the home of Weirton Steel's general offices, holds the memorial wall that honors all the steelmakers veterans who lost their lives in service to the nation.
In brief: Pedestrian safety on Beaver Street, summer reading and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley officials are working with Gateway Engineers to address pedestrian safety issues along Beaver Street. Council received reports of people being stuck by vehicles while in crosswalks at various intersections, including one of a woman who was struck in September and is still recovering. Council president Cynthia Mullins said they have “some good ideas and are getting good guidance” on how to address these issues. However, actual plans on how to improve the intersections have not yet been released.
Follansbee honors fallen heroes with solemn Memorial Day tribute at local Legion
FOLLANSBEE, WV — Mayor David Velegol, Follansbee Chamber of Commerce President Eric Fithyan, and leaders of the American Legion gathered for the Follansbee Memorial Day service. The event took place at the Follansbee American Legion Post 45 to pay tribute to those who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces.
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