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Freeport man shares patriotism with annual reading of Declaration of Independence
Jul. 4—Nick Triveri of Freeport wears his patriotism on his sleeve every Fourth of July. For the 14th year, the 71-year-old organized a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Riverside Park in Freeport. "I feel the Fourth of July is a whole lot more important than just shooting off fireworks and eating hot dogs and watermelon," said Triveri, whose strong voice and colonial attire added ...
Western Pennsylvania celebrates Fourth of July with parades, fireworks
MONROEVILLE, Pa. — Pittsburgh's Action News 4 also stopped by Monroeville's annual Fourth of July parade. That parade started at 9 a.m. at the Miracle Mile Shopping Center and proceeds down Route 22 toward the convention center. The Monroeville Parade has been a tradition for more than 45 years.
Saltsburg Borough Council accepts member resignation, declines appointing regional representative to county emergency authority
SALTSBURG — In its monthly meeting Monday, Saltsburg Borough council, regretfully, accepted the resignation of president pro-tempore Lorrie Johnson. Before this, council had decided to decline to appoint a candidate for regional representative to the county emergency authority. Council members expressed confusion over the purpose, cost and public participation...
Lower Burrell considers ordinance on fireworks
Lower Burrell is looking to establish rules for fireworks, but it won’t be in time for the upcoming holiday. “The city wanted to enact a fireworks ordinance to make it clear to residents what they can and cannot do,” Mayor Chris Fabry said. “Since the state legalized so much a few years back, there has been a lot of confusion on specifics.
Oakmont Country Club work could produce harmless natural gas odor
If residents near Oakmont Country Club catch a whiff of natural gas this summer, it’s probably nothing to worry about. The club, which will host the 2025 U.S Open golf tournament next June, has construction underway, including some projects involving natural gas work. The club insists members and nearby...
New Kensington-Arnold superintendent's contract extended despite proposal to shorten it
One board member’s effort to shorten a contract extension for New Kensington-Arnold Superintendent Chris Sefcheck failed Tuesday night. The board ultimately voted 8-0 to give Superintendent Chris Sefcheck a new five-year contract that will run from Tuesday through June 30, 2029. It replaces his previous and initial five-year contract that would have ended on June 30, 2026.
Oakmont's vegetation-control goats back to work after escape
Phyllis Anderson has jokingly referred to herself as “the GOAT,” (Greatest of All Time) since Oakmont brought in working goats two years ago to clear brush along the Allegheny River. But the assistant borough manager wants residents to know that the goats’ escape from their enclosure this week...
Art sale to support Monroeville library
Friends of the Monroeville Public Library are inviting patrons to own a piece of library history during this month’s art exhibit, which includes a showing and sale of artwork that was donated and previously displayed at the library. The sale will run from through July 29 at the Elaine...
Software set to modernize Springdale Township water service
Springdale Township commissioners continue their push to modernize the township’s water distribution system with a recent software purchase. The township bought software from Diversified Technologies of Bloomsburg that will run numerous functions in the water system. It will be integrated with the remote-read water meters the township is in...
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