WaterFire Sharon event honors military with family activities
The WaterFire Sharon event on August 19 will feature a military themed program with a veterans area on Chestnut Street. Free paper U S flags for kids, CPR and safety tips, kids crafts, and yoga will be offered by Primary Health Network and Sharon Regional Health System. Aerialist Diane Zizka returns September 23 with multiple shows, and live bands will perform. Torchbearers invited from veterans, active duty, police, and firefighters, with no torch fee this year, as organizers aim for 75 to 90 uniformed participants. Volunteers welcome to help all day.
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Primary Health Network
Sharon
Diane Zizka
Cleveland
Chestnut Street
America United
Janet Stanko
WaterFire
Stanko
Silver Star awarded posthumously to Albert Gettings for Fallujah heroism
David Gettings described how his son Albert P Gettings earned a Silver Star for gallantry in Fallujah after previously being awarded a Bronze Star and nominated for the Silver Star in 2006 The award was presented amid tributes from Lt Col Marcus Mainz and Gen James Dunford who praised Albert's courage and leadership during Fox Company's quick reaction force action He collapsed from wounds but displayed resolve rallying his team before dying in surgery The Gettings family noted the annual Albert P Gettings Award honors selfless service within the battalion and was presented at Spartan Games noting Daniel Dellinger as the 2024 recipient
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Marcus Mainz
Gettings
Albert
Fallujah
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Albert P. Gettings
Fox Company
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Lawrence County
Richards
Daniel Dellinger
Woman rescues piglet in Lancaster raises funds for surgery
Francesca McAndrews saved a piglet darting through morning traffic in Lancaster and seeks help from local businesses to finance its hernia surgery. Veterinarians warn the hernia could rupture if untreated, with two local fundraisers organized to cover medical bills.
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Pennsylvania
Francesca McAndrews
LNP
Lancaster
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