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Former Seven Fields cashier on 'Jeopardy'

Appearance airs Tuesday

Longtime Jeopardy host Alex Trebek posed with Shannon Crock, a former cashier at the Giant Eagle supermarket in Seven Fields, when Crock competed on the syndicated game show. Her appearance will air Tuesday night on WPXI-TV.

MARSHALL TWP, Alleg. Co. — A former cashier from the Seven Fields Giant Eagle will compete on the nationally syndicated TV game show “Jeopardy” Tuesday evening.

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Many benefits to watermelon

One measuring cup of watermelon chunks has just 46 calories plus a healthy dose of vitamins A and C — nutrients that strengthen immune systems and make skin glow.

Using models of various foods (we dietitians always play with our food), I asked a patient to identify which ones contained carbohydrates. She correctly noted bread and rice and pasta. When I held up a piece of fruit, she was surprised.

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RACING HEART

Son to compete in France with family support

Knoch High School graduate Van McCarren, racing previously in a Crow Canyon event in Uhrichsville, Ohio, will represent an American team at one of the oldest off-road motorcycle races, the International Six Days Enduro, in Brive, France, in August.

While most people would consider a trip to France a vacation, Van McCarren views it as a literal endurance test.

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Vacation Bible Schools

The following churches have announced dates for vacation Bible schools:

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McElravy named rodeo queen

NORTH WASHINGTON — The North Washington Rodeo has crowned Faith McElravy as the 2017 North Washington Rodeo Queen.

6/24/2017 Focus Features 0 comments

Bike giveaway set for market

Butler youths will have the opportunity to get a free bike at the Butler City Farmer’s Market.

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Pocketing phones allows attendees to enjoy events

NEW YORK — In a phone-toting, social media-mad age, you might think trying to keep your wedding offline would be crazy.

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Glade Run opens sensory play area

Designed for those with autism

Glade Run Lutheran Services will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon Tuesday to open its unique sensory playground designed to meet the needs of autistic children on its campus at 485 W. Beaver St., Zelienople.

With schools out and summer finally upon us, a local nonprofit is making sure children of all backgrounds have a park to play in.

6/23/2017 Focus Features 0 comments

Sisters have more than 1 mountain to climb

Cranberry Twp. woman diagnosed with cancer

Sisters Deborah Dietzler, left, and Deana Dietzler Chiusano will climb Japan's Mount Fuji in July to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

Cranberry resident Deana Diietzler Chiusano, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma six years ago, is climbing Mount Fuji with her sister Deborah Dietzler in July to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

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Study says obesity up worldwide

NEW YORK — Obesity now affects 1 in 10 people in the world, it is rising in countries rich and poor, and in many countries it is increasing faster in children than adults, according to a new study.

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Family Legacy

Uncle, nephew share a commitment

The Rev. Ward Stakem, 71, left, and the Rev. Gary Stakem, 91, are nephew and uncle who have served as pastors at St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman. Ward Stakem is the current pastor. Both he and his uncle live in the friary in Herman.

HERMAN — The pastorship of St. Mary of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church in Herman seems to be something of a family legacy.

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New priest offers 1st Mass

Gramc celebrates at St. Ferdinand

CRANBERRY TWP — Newly ordained priest the Rev. Thomas J. Gramc will celebrate his first Mass at noon Sunday at St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church, 2535 Rochester Road.

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Ramadan focuses on God and family

Muslims fast every day

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Not one bite of food or sip of water from sunup to sundown. No alcohol. No sex. No tobacco.

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Cardinals press pope to clarify divorce stand

Pope Francis kisses a child as the pope arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Wednesday. Four cardinals are pressing the pope to clarify divorce-remarriage stand.

VATICAN CITY — Four conservative cardinals who publicly questioned Pope Francis’ opening to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics are pressing their case and arguing that the issue is dividing the Catholic Church.

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Vatican says Pope will visit Chile, Peru in January 2018

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will visit Chile and Peru in 2018, the Vatican announced Monday.

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Teens represent wider ag community

3 attending events this summer

As the Pennsylvania State Fair Queen, Madeline McEachin of West Sunbury is one of three teenagers representing Butler County and the state at agricultural events this summer.

Three county teens are serving as state agricultural royalty. They are sharing their Butler County roots as they travel across the state this summer.

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Intrepid Traveler

Man, 87, treks around globe

Robert Mellin shows the view from his apartment in Philadelphia, his home when he’s not traveling the world. Last week at 87, he left for his most recent trip.

PHILADELPHIA — When Robert “Rocky” Mellin was 40 and feeling restless, he met an Australian woman whose tales of adventure became a siren song he still can’t shake.

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A Dog's Life

'Gentle giant' greets customers

Everyday, Gary Kalkbrenner brings his nearly 2-year-old Great Dane, Oz, to work at Gary's Small Engine Service Center in Penn Township — “He's like my shadow,” Kalkbrenner said.

Gary Kalkbrenner, owner of Gary's Small Engine Service Center in Penn Township, brings his Great Dane, Oz, with him to work with him every day. Oz acts as a friendly greeter to customers.

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Pet shelters choose more 'open' adoption

Process results in less pets being euthanized

The Moore family of the Bronx borough of New York City adopted two long-haired kittens, Cobey and Coffee, From the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York City in memory of their previous cat, Muff Muff, 15, who died of cancer.
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Jillian Behram of Burkittsville, Md., has acquired pets in just about every possible way. She found one of her cats as a stray and got the other from a “free to a good home” post on social media. Her dogs have come from a breeder, rescue groups and an animal shelter.

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Prepare pets, supplies for travel

When taking trips with pets, be sure to take along all the necessary supplies, medications and food, said Dr. Brian Silvis, a veterinarian with Harmony Pets. He also suggests having a current rabies vaccination certificate on hand as well.

Summer is peak time for vacations, road trips and travel. But for pet owners, travel can be a tricky proposition.

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SNAKE CHARMER

Reptiles captivate jeweler's fancy

Local business owner Robert Emigh holds one of his snakes, an eight-foot-long red-tailed boa constrictor. Emigh has two snakes, including a black and yellow jungle carpet python.

If you meet Robert Emigh at his jewelry store in the Butler Commons Plaza, he may sell you a brilliant rock, but depending on the right conversation, he may also tell you about his unique pets.

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Dogs don’t have all the fun

Some cats enjoy active lifestyle

NEW YORK — At the beach, in the snow or on a hiking trail, heading outdoors for adventures with a “house cat” runs counter to the stereotype that all cats really want to do is eat and sleep.

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Flat-faced dogs have health issues

Owner's don't mind the fuss

The first time Lisha Gonzalez and her husband, Victor, met their bulldog, Buddy, as a puppy, they immediately fell in love with his slobbering, smush-nosed face and stubborn charm.

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Frisky dog finds job in search and rescue

All that energy will be put to use during disasters

Stella, a spirited Lab mix who’s gone through several families, will get the chance to help save lives as a search and rescue dog.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Stella, a spirited year-old Lab mix, had so much energy that five sets of owners couldn’t keep up with her - and each sent her back to a shelter.

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Tips for including your dog in your wedding day

Wedding season is in full swing, and many people like to include their four-legged friends in their big day.

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Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.