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14 Stepping Up to the Plate
Greensburg resident Bob Bozzuto receives PSADA Robert Buckanavage
Citation for his devotion to North Allegheny athletics.
17 Special Section: Real Estate
If you’re ready to move, here are 10 ways to be a strong competitor
in the real estate market.
22 Special Section: Personal Finance
Saving doesn’t always come easy, but with a little planning, determination
and self-control, you can get out of the red.
27 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at one of the
local farmers markets in your community.
33 Endless Summer Fun!
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on the cover
Hutchinson students incorporate creativity and problem
solving with technology as they think, make, and share.
Pictured clockwise from top left: Mrs. Michelle Sparrow,
Alec Hissem, Mia Hoffman, Mrs. Cheryl Carnicelli,
Alexxus Reynolds, Regan Lennert and Sophie Graft.
See story on page 41. Photo by Primetime Shots.
Our 2016 Summer Events Guide is packed with community festivals,
outdoor concerts and movies, family-friendly destinations and other
summertime treats.
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Industry Insights
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Divorce and Family Law: Strassburger McKenna Gutnick &
Gefsky Attorneys at Law
Your Hearing: Advanced Hearing Center
Pipe Repair: AK Pipe Lining Co.
Insurance: Rupp Fiore Insurance Management, Inc.
Health & Wellness: Onyx Wellness
Dealing with Addiction: Gateway Rehab
departments
2 From the Publisher
6 IN the Loop: What’s News in Greensburg-Salem
8 IN Good Taste: Anthony Spinola, Owner,
Acropolis Gyro House & Grille
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IN Person: Jewelry Designer Brian Nicklaus
IN Events: The WSO’s Denim and Diamonds Gala
Greensburg Hempfield Area Library News
School District News
IN Focus: Greensburg-Salem at a Glance
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gifts of the people who live and work here. Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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