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  • Bells Across America kicks off Ingram’s Scully Bell restoration project
    The Scully Bell, which currently resides across from the Ingram Borough Building, will be rung Saturday, July 4, as part of the Bells Across America program. (Photo courtesy of Ron McClellan)

    Ron McClellan’s neighbor — a 1,500-pound cast iron bell — will be rung for the first time in 30 years during Saturday’s Bells Across America event. Local efforts aim to restore and enhance the bell, revitalizing community awareness and celebrating its historical significance by next July 4.

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  • Community urges AHN to revive closed Kennedy hospital
    An online petition is calling for Allegheny Health Network to reopen the closed Heritage Valley Kennedy hospital. (File photo)

    The merger of Allegheny Health Network with Heritage Valley Health System has led to a petition for reopening the closed Heritage Valley Kennedy hospital, which gathered nearly 1,500 signatures. Community members emphasize the need for accessible healthcare services in Kennedy Township.

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  • Moon Area and Sto-Rox school districts approved 2026-27 budgets with property tax increases, joining Carlynton and Cornell. Moon Area raised taxes by 3%, generating $1.95 million, while Sto-Rox increased by 1.58%, adding over $352,000. Both districts face financial challenges.

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  • Extreme heat advisory: Protect yourself and your power
    The National Weather Service expects temperatures to climb into the mid-90s this week. (Image courtesy of Duquesne Light Co.)

    Duquesne Light Co. warns Western Pennsylvania customers of extreme heat and potential power outages. With temperatures soaring into the mid-90s, the utility is increasing staffing and urges preparedness, including using cooling centers, emergency kits, and checking on vulnerable individuals.

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  • Rep. Valerie Gaydos plans to enhance career readiness in Pennsylvania through House Bill 2481, which aims to expand apprenticeship opportunities for high school students. This legislation would update outdated regulations, helping students gain practical skills while addressing workforce shortages.

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