Training Drives Shifts of Duty for Volunteer Firefighters
Mary Grzebieniak reports Shenango Fire Chief Dave Rishel notes a nearly 200 hour basic training course. Departments set requirements, with weekly meetings common. Pulaski Township Fire Chief Guy Morse says volunteers handle over 100 calls annually plus extensive training, totaling substantial commitment.
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Shenango
Dave Rishel
County Firefighters Association
Lawrence County
Rishel
Pulaski Township
Guy Morse
Morse
Budget clash looms as corruption probe nears end
In Pennsylvania, as lawmakers face a big budget battle, two former legislators, including former Rep. Mike Veon of Beaver County, are being released on parole this month after receiving the stiffest sentences among 22 people convicted or pleaded guilty in the House corruption investigation. Veon was freed from Laurel Highlands State Prison after a case involving misused state funds and political activity.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Mike Veon
Beaver County
Laurel Highlands State Prison
Porch rebuilt for disabled West Pittsburg veteran
Kenneth Penwell, an 82 year old wheelchair user from West Pittsburg, received a new porch after a dangerous dilapidated deck risked his safety. VFW Mohawk Post 267 coordinated volunteers, led by Sherrie Allison and Scott McCombie of M&T Allison Construction, with donations from 84 Lumber and others. Painting and repairs completed by Carlos Pacheco and crew.
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Kenneth Penwell
West Pittsburg
Pennell
VA Butler Healthcare
Kenneth
Carlos Pacheco
Penwell
Joyce Penwell
VFW Mohawk Post 267
Randy Peace
Penwells
Steve
Sherrie Allison
M&t Allison Construction
Sherrie
The
VFW
84-Lumber
Lowe’s
Modern Builders Supply
Atlas
Scott McCombie
McCombie
Pacheco
d_burcham
Ncnewsonline
Randy Wooley
Sean Novak
Valerie Leasure
M&t Allison
James Campbell
Cause of North Beaver mobile home fire probed
Firefighters were called around 12 30 a m to the Hayes Lane home of Tom Barber and Karina Kent in North Beaver Township where a mobile home was a total loss. Barber escaped with a smoke alarm and three children sleeping nearby in a tent were unhurt while an investigation into the fire’s cause continues. No further information was available yesterday.
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Beaver Township
Hayes Lane
Tom Barber
Karina Kent
Barber
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Mary Grzebieniak
New Castle News
Mike
Veon
Lee Silverman
Joanne Wooley
VFW Neshannock
North Beaver
Gary Church
SMM OU
Catherine A. Mayer
New Castle
Elizabeth Micco
Edinburg
Winston Scott
Nancy Shall Simpson
New Wilmington
Your Jameson
Wilmington Road
Neshannock Township
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