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• Accused 4th Of July Shooter’s Hearing Postponed Due To New Evidence

  28-09-2016 23:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say 16-year-old Kishawn Jackson is the man responsible for a shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh on the night of the Fourth of July.
  Four people were injured and a chaotic scene followed.
  Weeks later, police arrested Jackson, charged him as an adult, with multiple counts of attempted homicide, aggravated assault and causing a catastrophe.
  “Kishawn has maintained all along that he was innocent. And that that will come to light at the next and all future proceedi
  
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• Black Man Shot Dead In California 1 Minute After Police Arrived

  28-09-2016 23:37
  
  EL CAJON, Calif. (AP) – Police in the San Diego suburb of El Cajon shot and killed a black man a minute after arriving near a strip mall to investigate a report of a mentally unstable person walking in and out of traffic, an official said Wednesday.
  El Cajon Police Department spokesman Lt. Rob Ransweiler said two officers arrived at the scene at about 2:10 p.m. Tuesday. Ransweiler says the shooting happened at 2:11 p.m.
  He said police received the report about the mentally unstable person
  
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• Developer acquires former Heinz Research Building, plans apartments

  28-09-2016 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Brooklyn developer has acquired the former Heinz Research Building on the North Side, with plans to convert it and two other buildings at the site into 125 apartments.
  
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• NFL Picks Week 4: Vikings Remain Perfect While Jaguars Grab First Win

  28-09-2016 23:31
  
  Bryan Altman
  Every once in a while, a game comes around that reminds you that it’s virtually impossible to pick winners in the NFL on a weekly basis.
  Exhibit A:
  Mondays are better after Bills wins.
  Watch the postgame locker room victory speech: https://t.co/PWgU3Uryib pic.twitter.com/p36AKZXvFy
  — Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) September 26, 2016Man… I did NOT see that coming. I mean, the Buffalo Bills, who gave up 37 points to the Ryan Fitzpatrick-led Jets and then inexplicably
  
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• Etna woman wins $250,000 in lawsuit against Port Authority for leg amputation

  28-09-2016 23:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  An Etna woman will receive $250,000 in damages for losing her leg after she was struck by a Port Authority bus Downtown two years ago.
  
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• Pirates Manager Helps Deliver Coats To Hill District Students

  28-09-2016 23:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There was a little baseball talk Wednesday morning at St. Benedict the Moor School in the Hill District.
  “Hey you have your hair just like Polanco, our guy who plays the outfield,” Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said.
  Hurdle said this is a nice distraction from the recent disappointments of his day job.
  “This is wonderful. Professionally, it’s been a hard week. It has been a hard month. I continue to find ways to get out of myself —
  
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• Report: Newborn Baby Found In Belle Vernon Trash Bin

  28-09-2016 22:59
  
  BELLE VERNON (KDKA) — A newborn baby was found in a Belle Vernon trash bin over the weekend.
  The Tribune-Review reports the unattended infant was found in the bathroom of a BP off Interstate 70 Saturday while paramedics who were treating the baby’s mother.
  Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck says it appears the woman gave birth to the baby girl around 1:15 p.m. and that the infant did not have any injuries.
  The baby has been hospitalized.
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• Newborn Baby Found In Gas Station Trash Bin

  28-09-2016 22:59
  
  NORTH BELLE VERNON (KDKA) — Police in Westmoreland County are investigating after a newborn baby was found in the bathroom of a BP gas station.
  Officials say the baby was found in a trash can at the gas station off of Fayette Avenue in North Belle Vernon.
  According to officials, the mother and the baby are doing okay. It appears the woman gave birth in the bathroom.
  At this point, no charges have filed.
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• Kidsburgh: “First Row” Program Getting Girls Active, Teaching Them Teamwork

  28-09-2016 22:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Extracurricular activities, like sports, are important for kids but are often expensive — too expensive for many families.
  A local program called “First Row” gives girls in Pittsburgh Public Schools the opportunity to row on a team at no cost, using money from grants and private donors.It’s making a difference in girls’ lives — bringing Pittsburgh kids from the inner city and beyond to the docks at Washington’s Landing on the Al
  
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• CBS Sports’ Dan Fouts Talks Dolphins-Bengals On TNF, Bills-Pats Sunday

  28-09-2016 22:42
  
  By Danny Cox
  With this week’s games, the 2016 NFL season will be one quarter over. And a lot of the action already has potential playoff implications. It may seem early, but every game counts. A win in September means just as much as a win in December.
  Week 4 has its fair share of key AFC matchups, starting with the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. The Dolphins and Bengals both look to get their seasons turned around while they still can. The action co
  
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• Michelle Obama rallies for Clinton at Pitt, says we need 'an adult' in White House

  28-09-2016 22:19
  
  The first lady is in Pennsylvania today, rallying votes for Hillary Clinton. She's giving a public speech on the University of Pittsburgh campus.
  
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• Funding battle rages over state intellectual disability services

  28-09-2016 22:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  A dispute between state legislators and Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration over funding for intellectual disability services has left families caught in the middle.
  
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• How Federal Policy Is Paving the Way for Driverless Cars

  28-09-2016 21:59
  A proactive regulatory regime and a cooperative approach from auto makers are the key backdrops of the U.S. government's policy for automated vehicles that was released last week. Time was when auto makers often clashed with regulators over safety requirements, and regulators often responded with hindsight wisdom.
  
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• e2 in Highland Park to close in October

  28-09-2016 21:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  The casual Italian restaurant e2, which is known for its Sunday sauce dinners and commitment to local sourcing, will close its doors at the end of October. But it’s not for lack of support, says its proprietor.
  
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• 'It was a stupid mistake': Cop's Snapchat photo with racial slur costs her 2 jobs

  28-09-2016 21:39
  
  "I'm not a racist. ... I love my job," Melissa Adamson tells Pittsburgh's Action News 4, in response to a social media photo of her with the caption "I'm the law today n____."
  
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• Man accused of killing baby girl beaten in jail

  28-09-2016 21:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  The trial of a Wilkinsburg man accused of killing his 5-week-old daughter was put on hold this morning after it was learned that he was beaten up Tuesday night in the Allegheny County Jail. 
  
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• State Police To Hold ‘PSP Experience’ Events In 3 Counties

  28-09-2016 20:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ever wondered what it’s like to be a state trooper?
  The Pennsylvania State Police will be holding several events to show people how and why certain things are done while making a traffic stop or investigating a crime.
  The troopers will also set up a mock traffic stop and a “shoot, don’t shoot” exercise.
  In Allegheny County, events will be held from Oct. 13 through Nov. 3 at the  YMCA in Homewood. To print out an application, click here.In Be
  
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• Report: Police Responding To Shooting At South Carolina Elementary School

  28-09-2016 20:44
  
  ANDERSON COUNTY, South Carolina (KDKA) — There are reports that a shooting incident took place Wednesday at a South Carolina elementary school.
  WSPA reports that around 2 p.m., multiple law enforcement agencies rushed to Townville Elementary School in Anderson County.
  The Associated Press reports two students and one teacher were wounded.One suspect, reportedly a teenager, has been taken into custody.
  Children have been seen being evacuated from the school.
  The school is located near
  
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• Official: 2 Students, 1 Teacher Wounded In School Shooting

  28-09-2016 20:44
  
  TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) – A teenager opened fire at a South Carolina elementary school Wednesday, wounding two students and a teacher before the suspect was taken into custody, authorities said.
  Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore told the Anderson Independent Mail that authorities were responding to a death “believed to be related” to the school shooting about 1 ½ miles away.
  Shore said the students do not appear to have life-threatening injuries.
  Anderson County emergency
  
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• Authorities: School Shooter Killed Father Before Rampage

  28-09-2016 20:44
  
  TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) – A teenager killed his father at his home Wednesday before going to a nearby elementary school and opening fire with a handgun, wounding two students and a teacher, authorities said.
  The teen was apprehended within minutes of the school shooting in this rural town about 110 miles northeast of Atlanta. One of the students was shot in the leg and the other in the foot, Capt. Garland Major with the Anderson County sheriff’s office said. Both students were male. The
  
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• 2 Women Accused Of Having Sex With 15-Year-Old At Pizza Party

  28-09-2016 20:33
  
  DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Two women have been accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy at a pizza party in Derry Township.
  Tonia M. Simms, 37, and Melissa E. Weaver, 26, are charged with statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, corruption of minors and indecent assault.
  The 15-year-old boy involved told police he met Simms and Weaver through an acquaintance on July 8 and was invited over for pizza at Simms’ apartment in the Holiday Acres comp
  
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• Study: Early menopause symptoms linked to increased risk of fatal heart disease

  28-09-2016 20:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hot flashes and similar symptoms that hit women during their transition into menopause may be more than an annoyance, new research from the University of Pittsburgh reports. When the symptoms begin before a woman is 42, they may warn of an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
  
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• Study: Early menopause symptoms linked to heart risks

  28-09-2016 20:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hot flashes and similar symptoms that hit women during their transition into menopause may be more than an annoyance, new research from the University of Pittsburgh reports. When the symptoms begin when a woman is 42 or younger, they may warn of an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
  
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• On The Rise: Matthew Fitzpatrick And European Tour’s Next Generation

  28-09-2016 20:32
  
  By Dan Reardon
  Play unfolds this weekend in the Ryder Cup matches at Hazeltine Country Club outside Minneapolis with an American team likely favored despite an embarrassing two wins in the last 20 years. Captain Davis Love III, looking for personal redemption after a crushing defeat four years ago at Medinah, turned to hyperbole in describing his team as perhaps the greatest ever.
  For European Captain Darren Clarke, it can only be described as a rebuilding year. His group of 12 is
  
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• Police Investigate Suspicious Package At Allegheny County Jail

  28-09-2016 20:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police were called to Allegheny County Jail Wednesday.
  Around 2 p.m., police officials found a suspicious package at the building.
  Someone left an unattended bag and the jail was put on lockdown while it was checked out. The person who left it returned while police were investigating.
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• Overnight Liberty Bridge, Liberty Tunnel Closures Begin Wednesday Night

  28-09-2016 20:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — PennDOT is announcing overnight closures of the inbound Liberty Bridge and Liberty Tunnel will occur Wednesday through Saturday nights, Sept. 28-Oct. 1.
  Overnight closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.  One outbound lane will be maintained on the bridge and through the tunnel.  Inbound traffic will be detoured at the south portal of the Liberty Tunnel.
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• Inbound Red Line, Blue Line Trolleys To Be Detoured For Several Weeks

  28-09-2016 20:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — All T Red Line and Blue Line trolleys inbound will be detoured around the Mt. Washington tunnel through Allentown beginning Monday.
  The work will last for an estimated 20 days.
  Crews will be replacing the T rails on the bend from the tunnel to the Station Square station platform.
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• Oakland crowd gathers for Michelle Obama speech on behalf of Hillary Clinton

  28-09-2016 20:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Three hours before first lady Michelle Obama was set to speak at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House this afternoon, the audience to see her wrapped from Allequippa Street to Terrace Street, with a highly diverse crowd standing sometimes four across.
  
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• In stumping for Clinton, first lady criticizes Republican nominee

  28-09-2016 20:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Michelle Obama didn't mention Donald Trump by name once during her speech at the Fitzgerald Field House this afternoon. But her 20-minute-long speech lashed him repeatedly anyway.
  
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• First lady Michelle Obama stumps for Clinton in Pittsburgh

  28-09-2016 20:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Michelle Obama never used the words “Donald Trump” during her 20-minute speech Wednesday afternoon at the University of Pittsburgh’s Fitzgerald Field House. But there’s no doubt whom she was talking about.
  
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• WATCH: Bill Murray Tells Touching Story About Arnold Palmer

  28-09-2016 19:29
  
  Bryan Altman
  Even as the Ryder Cup approaches and the world begins to turn its attention to Hazeltine National Golf Course in Minnesota, the golf community is still mourning the loss of arguably the greatest legend in the game’s history, Arnold Palmer, who died on Sunday at the age of 87.
  Among those lamenting the loss of Palmer is a veritable legend in his own right in Bill Murray, who’s also a golf aficionado.
  Murray, who is in Minnesota preparing to take in the Ryder Cup action, s
  
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• Cat Recovering After Being Shot With Arrow In Washington Co.

  28-09-2016 19:23
  
  CALIFORNIA (KDKA) – A cat is reportedly doing well after being treated for an arrow wound in Washington County.
  Veterinarians had to work fast to save the animal’s life. A video sent to KDKA shows the cat purring while being pet.
  Dr. Dimitri Brown, of University Veterinary Specialists, says it appears someone shot the animal intentionally.
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• Accountant for PA Cyber founder pleads guilty

  28-09-2016 19:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  After initially balking at the government's exhaustive recitation of what he did, the accountant for convicted PA Cyber Charter School founder Nicholas Trombetta today pleaded guilty to helping him shield income from the IRS that Trombetta siphoned from the school.
  
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• 'Every day, we lose 10 Pennsylvanians:' Wolf urges fast action on addiction bills

  28-09-2016 19:09
  
  Gov. Wolf tells a joint session of the House and Senate that now is the time for a stand against the opioid and heroin epidemic. He wants state lawmakers to pass a bill that is designed to battle addiction.
  
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• 'He's going to shoot me:' Robber fires gun inside Sunoco store

  28-09-2016 19:05
  
  A robber escapes with cash after firing a gun inside the convenience store at a Pittsburgh gas station early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Pittsburgh Tribune-Review print newspaper going away; over 100 layoffs announced

  28-09-2016 18:54
  
  Trib Total Media announced Wednesday that it will no longer print newspapers in Allegheny County.
  
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• Two Men Charged After Fight Involving Gun At Youth Football Game

  28-09-2016 18:49
  
  ROCHESTER (KDKA) — Two men have been charged with fighting in front of children at a youth football game in Rochester.
  Officers were called Sept. 11 to the Rochester Area High School football field for a fight between a Little Rams football coach and a parent.
  Police reportedly said 36-year-old Jared Wright, who appeared to be intoxicated, was mad because the coach called his son an expletive. Wright reportedly shoved the coach and threatened him.
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• Two Men Charged After Fight At Youth Football Game Involving Gun

  28-09-2016 18:49
  
  ROCHESTER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Two men have been charged with fighting in front of children at a youth football game in Rochester Township.
  According to the Beaver County Times, officers were called Sept. 11 to the Rochester Area High School football field for a fight between a Little Rams football coach and a parent.
  Police reportedly said 36-year-old Jared Wright, who appeared to be intoxicated, was mad because the coach called his son an expletive. Wright reportedly shoved the coach a
  
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• 'Every day, we lose 10 Pennsylvanians to addiction:' Wolf urges fast action on opioid bills

  28-09-2016 18:49
  
  Gov. Wolf tells a joint session of the House and Senate that now is the time for a stand against Pennsylvania's addiction epidemic. He wants lawmakers to pass a bill that is designed to battle the crisis.
  
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• Antonio Brown Says He Was Almost Ejected From Sunday’s Game Over Cleats

  28-09-2016 18:48
  
  Ryan Mayer
  Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is known for having fun on the field during games and generally not caring about any fines that may come his way from the league because of that. He has picked up fines over the years for his various celebrations including recently being fined for his “twerking” celebration in the opening game against the Redskins. However, he has never been kicked out of a game due to his antics. This past Sunday, according to Brown, he was close to be
  
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• Tribune-Review To Become Online-Only Newspaper

  28-09-2016 18:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Tribune-Review newspaper says it will stop putting out its Pittsburgh print edition at the end of November and become an online-only publication.
  Trib Total Media said Wednesday that 106 full- and part-time employees will be laid off.
  The company will continue publishing print editions of its two suburban editions of the Tribune-Review.
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• WWE-NFL Connection: Big E’s Friend Plays For Giants, Is Hilarious

  28-09-2016 18:26
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  Chris Jericho has a best friend. His name is Kevin Owens. Big E has a best friend, too. I’m not sure his name is Adam Gettis. In fact, he may not even be in the top 10, or even top 20 for that matter. But they do know each other. In fact, their friendship — no matter where it ranks — extends back to college where they both played football at the University of Iowa.
  Gettis went on to play guard in the NFL, currently for the New York Giants, while Big E became on
  
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• First Lady To Campaign For Clinton In Pittsburgh

  28-09-2016 18:22
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) – First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Pittsburgh today, campaigning for Hillary Clinton at the University of Pittsburgh.
  The event will be held in Fitzgerald Field House at the University of Pittsburgh. She is scheduled to begin speaking at 3:30 p.m., and doors open at 1 p.m.
  Supporters started lining up early this morning.
  Pennsylvania is a key target for the Clinton campaign and they hope the first lady will be able to help with two key audiences.
  The first is young peopl
  
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• First Lady Campaigns For Clinton In Pittsburgh

  28-09-2016 18:22
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) – First Lady Michelle Obama was in Pittsburgh today, campaigning for Hillary Clinton at the University of Pittsburgh.
  Clinton supporters packed Fitzgerald Field House on the Pitt campus. The First Lady began speaking around 3:30 p.m., and doors open at 1 p.m.
  Supporters started lining up early this morning.
  Pennsylvania is a key target for the Clinton campaign and they hope the first lady will be able to help with two key audiences.
  The first is young people, which largely s
  
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• Dunlap: What Was McCutchen Trying To Say?

  28-09-2016 18:19
  
  What was Andrew McCutchen trying to say?
  I don’t know. I don’t get it. He’s trying to say something, but I just can’t put my finger on the totality or true meaning of it.
  To me, there has to be a deeper meaning in all of this.
  After Monday’s game, McCutchen — a man who during his time here in Pittsburgh has chosen his words ultra-wisely — spoke up about something.
  Those words were printed in Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
  “In order to
  
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• Bus drivier, two passengers injured in Brentwood crash

  28-09-2016 18:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Port Authority bus driver and two passengers were injured this morning when an empty tanker truck struck a bus from behind on Route 51 in Brentwood.
  
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• Bus driver, two passengers injured in Brentwood crash

  28-09-2016 18:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Port Authority bus driver and two passengers were injured this morning when an empty tanker truck struck a bus from behind on Route 51 in Brentwood.
  
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• Tribune-Review to drop Pittsburgh print edition

  28-09-2016 18:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Trib Total Media today said it will stop publishing a print edition of its Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper Dec. 1 and will lay off 106 workers as it continues to downsize its print operations and beef up its digital products.
  
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• Trib Total Media to drop print edition in Pittsburgh

  28-09-2016 18:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  Trib Total Media will stop publishing the print edition of its Pittsburgh Tribune-Review newspaper after Nov. 30 and will lay off about 20 percent of its workforce as it downsizes its print operations and beefs up its digital presence.
  
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• Details Of Public Arnold Palmer Memorial Service Released

  28-09-2016 17:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The public memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Arnold Palmer will be held on Tuesday on the campus of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
  The service will begin at 11 a.m. and people who wish to attend should enter Saint Vincent College via the Brouwers Road entrance, accessible from Saint Vincent Drive off Route 30.
  An important note — there will be a limited number of seats.
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