12/15/2011 - Despite what many may think, Hoopie World is not dead.  I thank those that inquired throughout the last few months regarding the status.  The editor was involved with moving to a new home, changing jobs (twice), and dealing with a bunch of other life events that pretty much moved Hoopie World to the back burner. [...] No related posts. Read more...

07/29/2011 - Sunday, August 14th, 2011 – 9am to 2pm Memorial followed by awards at 12pm Location: Pittsburgh’s North Shore near Heinz Field Admission free, rain or shine Registration is $20 for apparatus Fire related vendors, Dalmation contest, pumping, vendors welcome, no fee SPAAMFAA Chapter, contact R. Clifford 412-487-8312, bob.barb.clifford@verizon.net No related posts. No related posts. Read more...

06/08/2011 - Interesting situation in O’Hara Twp involving Guyasuta VFD.  Here is an article from WTAE/Pittsburghchannel.com: O’HARA TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The O’Hara Township Council voted Tuesday night to suspend the Guyasuta Volunteer Fire Department from providing emergency services to the township.Township manager Julie Jakubec said in a press release that she hopes the suspension is “short-lived” and [...] No related posts. Read more...

03/03/2011 - Crews were alerted to a single vehicle accident with injuries in the 4600 block of West Smithfield during the afternoon of March 3rd, 2011. Chief 184 arrived on scene to find a vehicle with a guard rail through the back window with multiple people injured.  Lincoln Engine 184 and Liberty Rescue 183 responded to the [...] Related posts:

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03/01/2011 - This afternoon on March 1st, 2011, Forward Twp Police 1885 reported to dispatch that he got run into in the lot of the Citgo on Route 51 southbound. EMS and Fire requested to the scene. Elizabeth Boro PD arrived on scene and reported air bag deployment and requested a tow for the police car.  The [...] Related posts:

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07/19/2011 -

‎2011 Heritage Days Raffle Winners:

1st Place (5 ft High Back A-Frame Swing): Kathryn Zekan of Philipsburg
2nd Place (5 ft High Back Glider): Wayne Rodgers of Sandy Ridge
3rd Place (High Back Settee): Jason Selfridge of Ramey
$100 Sheetz Gas Card: Laurie Wasilko of Philipsburg

12/02/2010 -

Hope Fire Company Recreation Center
500 Sixth Street
Philipsburg, PA 16866

Saturday, March 19, 2011
Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.

Donation: $10.00 per ticket
1 Guest per Ticket - $5.00 at door

10 Guns

1.     Remington 700, Popular Calibers, Black Synthetic, w/ 3x9x40 Scope
2.     Marlin 917VS, .17HMR, Laminate Stock, Stainless Barrel, w/ Two Magazines
3.     Rossi Matched Combo Set, Trifecta, 3 Barrels, One Receiver, Wood Stock .50 Cal Muzzleloader, .270 Win and .17HMR or .243 Win and 12 Gauge
4.     Savage Edge, Popular Calibers, Black Synthetic, w/ Bases
5.     New England Pardner Pump, 12 or 20 Gauge, Black Synthetic
6.     Mossberg Mod 500 Combo, 12 Gauge Shotgun and .50 Cal Muzzleloader, Pump, Synthetic
7.     New England Excell Auto, Semi-Auto, 12 Gauge, Black Synthetic
8.     Remington 870 Express, 12 Gauge, Pump, Wood
9.     Ruger 10/22, Semi-Auto, .22LR, Synthetic Stock, Stainless Barrel
10.   Savage Mark II, Black Synthetic, Blue Barrel, Bolt Action, .22LR

(All gun prizes will be awarded in the form of a Wal-Mart Gift Card in the amount of the gun, which may be redeemed for any merchandise if winner chooses not to take the prize listed above.)

10 Cash Prizes

1.     $500
2.     $400
3.     $300
4.     $250
5.     $200
6.     $500
7.     $400
8.     $300
9.     $250
10.   $200

Ticket stub must be shown at the door. Winner responsible for all PIC fee's. PA Small Games of Chance License No. 3278

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02/06/2012 - p A long-time, former office manager for a dental office in Hamlin has been charged for allegedly keeping insurance money totaling over $13,000./p Read more...

02/04/2012 - p A long-time, former office manager for a dental office in Hamlin has been charged for allegedly keeping insurance money totaling over $13,000./p Read more...

02/02/2012 - p A superintendent working for the contractor on the Tennessee Gas Pipeline project has been arrested for the theft of nearly $300,000 worth of steel plates./p Read more...

02/02/2012 - p On Tuesday, Jan. 10 between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. a theft occurred in the Chinese Buffet Restaurant parking lot, SR 6, Dingman Township./p Read more...

02/07/2012 - p Frank Betancourt Jr., 33, of Shippensburg was lodged in Franklin County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bail after he reportedly pointed a loaded handgun at Heather Arenyz, Jessica Pfaff, Robert Pfaff Sr. and Zachary College during an incident at 10:46 a.m. Feb. 1 on Interstate 81 at mile marker 17, according to Pennsylvania State Police./p Read more...

02/06/2012 - p Keith Wayne Morris, 29, of Warfordsburg was charged by Pennsylvania State Police with criminal trespass and public drunkenness after he entered a home on Timber Ridge Road at 3:15 a.m. Saturday.br / br / Police said a 56-year-old woman in the house told Morris to leave. He was arrested near the home and following his arraignment, was released on unsecured bond.br / br / Police are continuing their investigation and anyone with information should call 485-3131./p Read more...

02/06/2012 - p Pennsylvania State Police said a 17-year-old Fayetteville boy became distracted by the radio and lost control of a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta as he was traveling south on Mower Road near its intersection with U.S. 30 at 8:48 p.m. Tuesday.br / br / The vehicle left the road and hit a utility pole, according to police./p Read more...

02/04/2012 - p Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of an Army three-day assault pack and related gear from a vehicle parked at 3592 Brook Street overnight Monday.br / br / Anyone with information should call police at 264-5161./p Read more...

02/03/2012 - p Michelle L. West, 23, of Chambersburg was charged by Pennsylvania State Police after she lost control of a northbound 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier on a curve on Warm Spring Road near its intersection with Social Island Road at 3:16 a.m. Sunday.br / br / Her vehicle left the road and struck a 2003 Ford Escape driven by Chad M. Bernecker, 22, of St. Thomas that was stopped at the stop sign, according to police.br / br / Both drivers had minor injuries and were taken to Chambersburg Hospital, police said./p Read more...

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