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features
14 Funny Side Up
Kevin Glavin finds success in opera as a basso buffo.
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.
23 Summer’s Local Harvest
Take advantage of this season’s vibrant organic bounty at
one of the local farmers markets in your community.
27 Endless Summer Fun!
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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The Ross Township Police Department Ceremonial Unit is composed
of a Color Guard and an Honor Guard. The officers assigned to the
Ceremonial Unit perform both functions. The Ceremonial Unit was
chosen by the Ross Township Board of Commissioners to lead the
annual 4th of July Parade in 2002 and has lead this annual event
every year since. Officers assigned to the Ceremonial Unit have put
in numerous hours of training to ensure that their performances
exemplify the pride and dedication of the Ross Police Department.
Pictured (l to r): Patrolman David Horak; Sargent Randy McAllister; Sargent
David Eckels; Detective David Sciullo and Patrolman Donald Sypolt.
Photo by Primetime Shots.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News
in Ross Township
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IN Good Taste: Michael Remes,
Corporate Chef, Burger21
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IN Events: Pineapple
Pizzazz with the North
Pittsburgh Quilters Guild
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Business Spotlight
26 Scott & Christie
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North Hills School District News
Ross Township News
IN Focus: Ross Township
at a Glance
Industry Insights
9 How Healthy is Your Home?:
Bactronix
13 Your Hearing: Swift Audiology
16 Plumbing: Matt Mertz Plumbing
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