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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...
Reopened Cyclone Hollow Bridge on Route A and Upcoming Richwoods Creek Bridge Closure in Washington County
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Some Canonsburg residents claim they paid for military banners that never went up
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Those military banners that can be seen hanging on poles in towns throughout the Pittsburgh region are a topic of controversy this Memorial Day weekend. Some residents of a Washington County town say they paid to have their loved ones displayed, only to find the banners were never hung.Typically, the town or city or the chamber of commerce will offer to hang the personalized banners for a fee, and just about everyone likes them. There is, however, a problem in Canonsburg Borough. Some are claiming they paid that fee, but their ordered banners never went up....
South Hills announces free summer concert series lineup
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Dinner and a show is exactly how South Hills is trying to bring the community together again this summer for some family-friendly fun. The school has announced the lineup for its 35th annual Summer Music Picnic Series taking place Sundays from the first week in June until the end of […]
State EMA officials and FEMA tour local counties to determine if a disaster declaration will be made for severe weather
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Several areas of the Northern Panhandle, along with other parts of the Mountain State, are still feeling the effects of the severe weather event that took place last month. Over the past few days, representative from the State’s Emergency Management Office and FEMA have been working with local officials. They […]
Ohio County Virtual Lions Club sets up flags across the area for Memorial Day
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Just in time for Memorial Day, American flags are being set up throughout the area. The Ohio County Virtual Lions Club set several up at Oglebay in front of the mansion museum. Meanwhile, the Wheeling Lions Club set plenty of flags up at Madison Elementary on the island. This tradition […]
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