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At 84, his ‘Taps’ salute is ‘final goodbye’ at Washington Crossing National Cemetery
The Southampton man has played “Taps” more than 4,000 times at the National Cemetery, part of an honor guard that assures each veteran is given a dignified military sendoff.
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Struggling to afford clothes? This Mercersburg church can help
The Tuscarora Lutheran Parish is launching a new ministry, the Community Closet, which will provide free clothing to residents of the Tuscarora School District and surrounding areas.
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Therapy dog sworn in by York police, further softening the image of police dog history
Reacher, a hospital therapy dog, was sworn in as the newest K9 York City Police Officer with his partner Officer Jonathan Hatterer on May 27.
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Want to buy an old Wawa?
A former Wawa in Levittown is on the market, as long as any prospective new owners aren’t interested in opening a 7-Eleven or an Exxon Mobil station at the busy intersection.
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How to help family of ranger Alec Campbell who died on duty at Tyler State Park in Bucks
A fundraising effort is underway for the family of a Pennsylvania park resource ranger whose body was recovered two days after his kayak capsized on the Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park.
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‘We can’t keep going through this.’ Pa. Gov. Shapiro visits flood sites in Somerset County
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited southern Somerset County on recently to speak with residents and see first-hand the flood recovery efforts that are underway in Garrett and Meyersdale.
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Centennial hires Abram Lucabaugh as superintendent. The vote wasn’t unanimous
The 5-4 roll call vote, which crossed political lines, was immediately followed by loud boos, promises to vote out board members and catcalls.
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Pa. angler gets bucket list fish of a lifetime over his birthday holiday weekend in Erie
Scott Bielanin, of Harborcreek, turned 52 on May 21, but he didn’t get his gift until May 25 when he hooked into a 53.5-inch, 42-pound musky.
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What you need to know about the new law banning handheld devices while driving in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania law has barred drivers from reading, writing or sending text messages while driving since 2012, but other handheld cell phone uses were permitted; a new law that takes effect June 5 expands the ban to all handheld device use while driving.
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Shapiro Administration requests SBA help for flood survivors. How residents can get money
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has requested the U.S. Small Business Administration make financial aid available to individuals, families and businesses affected by the May 13 flooding in Somerset County.
