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Dole Food Company Hosts Peel-and-Eat Banana Challenge at Banana Split Celebration as Part of 125th Banana Anniversary; William Goldfield Comments
CHARLOTTE, NC - A banana-centric event is taking place this Saturday, August 24, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. As part of its 125th Banana-Versary celebration, Dole Food Company will host the inaugural Dole Great American Banana Challenge this weekend during the Great American Banana Split Celebration. Dole agreed to sponsor the annual challenge through 2027.
Prosecutors won’t drop felony charge in case involving old dog’s oozing 10-inch tumor
A Westmoreland County judge Friday questioned a continued push by prosecutors to seek a jail sentence for a North Belle Vernon man charged with failing to get lifesaving medical care for his aging dog. The case against Dan Karbowsky, 55, has languished for more than two years and appears headed...
Contestants participate in banana-eating contest as part of Latrobe's banana split celebration
Contestants got a heavy dose of potassium Saturday at the Dole Great American Banana Challenge in Latrobe. In its inaugural year, the banana-eating contest pitted participants against the clock — they had 125 seconds to see who could peel and eat the most bananas to win the Dole Banana Challenge Belt.
Workplace diversity conference rescheduled for September at Hempfield casino
A workplace diversity conference originally slated for May at Live Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield has been rescheduled for next month. The “Make It Matter Regional Conference” — now scheduled for Sept. 19 and 20 at the casino’s Venue Live event space — will feature a variety of speakers and workshops focused on the role diversity plays in business success.
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