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• Baseball Report: ALCS And NLCS Dominated By Pitching So Far

  14-10-2019 23:37
  (CBSNY/CBS Local) — Pitching wins championships, and in MLB’s American League and National League Championship Series that’s certainly been the case. All four games so far have been dominated by pitching, with expected and unexpected names toeing the rubber and delivering when it mattered.
  Masahiro Tanaka opened the ALCS with a one-hitter that the New York Yankees bullpen ensured remained a shutout. Justin Verlander answered for the Houston Astros in Game 2, with yet another st
  
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• Police Need Assistance Following Hit-And-Run Crash At Connellsville Walmart

  14-10-2019 23:16
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — Officials need help identifying a man allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash in Fayette County.
  It happened at the Walmart in Connellsville on Friday, the Fayette County police announced.(Photo Credit: Fayette County Crime Stoppers)
  If you recognize the man or the vehicle, call Fayette County Crime Stoppers at 724-320-2042.
  
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• Armstrong Co. Crash Closes Route 1004 In Both Directions From Madison To Mahoning Townships

  14-10-2019 23:05
  ARMSTRONG, Pa. (KDKA) – A crash has closed State Route 1004 in both directions and PennDOT expects the closure to last into the evening.According to PennDOT, a crash has closed down Route 1004 in Armstrong County beginning at Deanville Road in Madison Township and ending at Alen Road in Mahoning Township.They expected the road to open back up at 6 p.m. Monday, but now officials are saying it will be open at 7 p.m. at the earliest.
  PennDOT says the crash involved a propane truck. A leak has
  
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• 2 Transported To Hospital After Crash On Route 136 At Rostraver Road

  14-10-2019 23:04
  ROSTRAVER (KDKA) — Two people were transported to a local hospital by officials after a crash on Route 136 at Rostraver Road on Monday.
  The Rostraver Fire Department also said one patient was extricated following the two-car crash.(Photo Credit: Rostraver Central Fire Department)
  There is no update on the condition of those transported.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Retired Diocese Of Greensburg Priest Accused Of Sexually Abusing A Minor Dies

  14-10-2019 22:52
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – A retired priest from the Diocese of Greensburg who was placed on administrative leave after credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor has died.Michael W. Matusak, who retired in July after he was placed on administrative leave due to accusations of sexually abusing a minor, died at age 69 at the diocese’s residence for retired priests.
  The Diocese of Greensburg says law enforcement did not make the results of their investigation known to them at the time of
  
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• Pa. Game Commission To Hold Public Meetings On Chronic Wasting Disease

  14-10-2019 21:15
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The state Game Commission is holding a series of public meetings about “chronic wasting disease,” a disorder that can be deadly to deer and elk.
  Those meetings will begin this week.
  They will be held across the state, with several locations in western Pennsylvania.
  Those locations include:North Versailles, Allegheny County: Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 7-8:30 p.m.
  Indiana, Indiana County: Monday, Oct. 28 from 7-8:30 p.m.
  Berlin, Somerset County: Thursday, Oct. 17
  
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• New Barriers In Place On Crosstown Expressway For CAP Project Construction

  14-10-2019 20:03
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New barriers are in place on the Crosstown Expressway.
  It’s part of the ongoing CAP Project, which is underway to build a park on top of part of Crosstown Boulevard downtown.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Work was done over the weekend to mark newly narrowed lanes on the northbound side of the road.
  This is between the 7th Avenue off-ramp, which is currently closed, and the ramp to Bigelow Boulevard.
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• Pa. Department Of Aging: Free Insurance Counseling Available During Medicare Enrollment Period

  14-10-2019 19:52
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – As the enrollment period for Medicare approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging wants to remind residents of a free Medicare counseling program.
  The APPRISE program has counselors that are trained to answer questions about Medicare, the state Department of Aging says.
  “We encourage seniors to take advantage of the free counseling services available through APPRISE, whether they are a new beneficiary or simply revisiting their coverage, because navigating an
  
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• 10 Dogs Rescued From Fire In Moon Twp., House A Total Loss

  14-10-2019 19:37
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Flames and smoke engulfed a home this afternoon in Moon Township.Moon Township Police confirmed the fire which is in the 500 block of Moon Clinton Road.
  We’re on the scene of a fire in Moon Township in the 500 block of Moon Clinton Road. This is as far as crews are letting us get at the moment. I’ve counted at least 20 emergency vehicles on scene. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/GPCUzsKVCA
  — Shelby Cassesse (@ShelbyCassesse) October 14, 2019
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• Water Main Break On Liberty Ave. In Front Of Wyndham Grand Hotel Floods Road

  14-10-2019 19:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Water gushed onto the sidewalk and road due to a water main break on Liberty Avenue Monday afternoon downtown.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The water main break, which is in front of the Wyndham Grand Hotel, is causing significant flooding.
  However, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority does not anticipate an interruption of water service for customers in the area.#BREAKING: A water main break is causing significant flooding on Liberty Avenue in front of the Wyndham Grand Ho
  
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• CBS Sports Announces 2019-2020 College Basketball Schedule: Key Dates, How To Watch

  14-10-2019 19:07
  (CBS)- The college basketball season is right around the corner, with the first games of the year just three weeks away. As the tip-off of a new seasons nears, CBS Sports has released its schedule of coverage for the 2019-2020 season.
  Entering its 39th year of broadcasting college basketball, CBS Sports will broadcast 275 games across the network and CBS Sports Network over the course of the season. That includes coverage of 12 automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament being punched on CBS airwaves
  
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• State-Wide Contest Looking For Pennsylvanian To Sing National Anthem At Pa. Farm Show

  14-10-2019 18:50
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – A state-wide sing-off is asking Pennsylvanians “Oh Say, Can You Sing?”
  Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the competition on Monday, which will see singers compete for the chance to sing the National Anthem at the Pa. Farm Show.
  The Department of Agriculture says the competition is open to residents of all ages. Individual singers, as well as groups, are allowed to compete.To enter, participants have to upload a video to the Pennsylvania Farm Sh
  
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• Woman Shot During Dispute In North Braddock

  14-10-2019 18:26
  NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are investigating a late-night shooting in North Braddock.
  Glass was shattered on the front storm door of a home on Grandview Avenue in North Braddock. The victim’s sister, who lives next door, said her sister was shot twice in the leg during some sort of dispute.
  Investigators gathered evidence outside of the home Sunday night. Police were called to the scene around 9 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  A neighbor
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby Named NHL Third Star Of The Week

  14-10-2019 18:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a successful road trip, Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby is being recognized for his great play.Sid was named the NHL’s Third Star of the Week by the NHL.“Connor McDavid (@EdmontonOilers), Patrik Laine (@NHLJets) and Sidney Crosby (@penguins) named “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 13.”Connor McDavid (@EdmontonOilers), Patrik Laine (@NHLJets) and Sidney Crosby (@Penguins) named “Three Stars” for the week ending Oct. 13.
  
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• 2 People Injured In Buffalo Twp. Rollover Crash

  14-10-2019 18:17
  BUFFALO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — At least two people have been seriously injured after a rollover crash in Butler County.
  The crash was first reported around 11:30 a.m. at Route 356 and Butler Road near the 2nd Street Bridge in Buffalo Township.
  According to emergency officials, two people were ejected from the vehicle when it rolled over.
  Officials have not released their conditions or what caused the crash.
  Multiple emergency units have been called to the scene.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on
  
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• These States And Cities Are Ditching Columbus Day To Observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day Instead

  14-10-2019 18:12
  (CNN) — Columbus Day has been a political lightning rod for states, cities and municipalities around the US for years now. Some have decided to do something about it.
  Michigan, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia are among the most recent states and areas to change the October holiday to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” to recognize the native populations that were displaced and decimated after Christopher Columbus and other European explorers reached the continent.
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• Study: Pittsburgh Drivers Are The 20th Best In Country

  14-10-2019 17:52
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Despite Pittsburgh’s reputation as a difficult city to drive in, a new study ranks Pittsburgh drivers as the 20th best in the U.S.A study by QuoteWizard analyzes insurance quotes from drivers in the country’s 75 top cities.The 2019 study says it used four factors to determine the rankings. Accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs and citations were taken into account.Pittsburgh drivers are apparently the 20th best in the U.S., right after Dallas and before Las Vega
  
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• Lawn Mower Slides Into Creek And Overturns, Killing Landscaper

  14-10-2019 17:06
  CORNWALL, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say the co-owner of a landscaping company died when his mower slid into a creek and overturned while he was working at a retirement community in Pennsylvania.
  Cornwall Police say 66-year-old Ralph Schreiber was cutting grass with a zero-turn mower when the accident occurred Saturday at the Alden Place community. He apparently became trapped under the mower and was later found by an employee around 12:20 p.m.
  It’s not clear how long Schreiber was trapp
  
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• Decorating With Levin

  14-10-2019 16:51
  Mikey Hood & Celina Pompeani go shopping for PTL's new set compliments of Levin Furniture.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Roller Coaster Ride Of Temperatures Expected This Week

  14-10-2019 16:18
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Welcome to the annual “Mother Nature can’t decide what season it is” week.
  It’s going to be a roller coaster of temperatures this week.Highs today will be back near 60 degrees after we hit 65 degrees Sunday.
  Morning lows will be a good 10-15 degrees warmer than the frosty start we had on Sunday morning.Tuesday’s morning lows will drop back to around 40 degrees as we get a brief burst of cooler air this afternoon that sticks around through t
  
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• PTL Links: October 14, 2019

  14-10-2019 15:28
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Bellevue House Tour
  Neubauer’s Flowers
  Levin Furniture
  KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
  Nightmare on Forbes Pop-up Bar
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:
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• Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash In German Twp.

  14-10-2019 15:18
  GERMAN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A two-car crash left one man dead and two other people injured in Fayette County.
  State police say a pickup truck struck the drivers’ side of an SUV at the intersection of McClellandtown and Bukavitz Farm Roads in German Township.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The SUV rolled, throwing the driver and passenger from the vehicle.
  The passenger, a 60-year-old man, died from his injuries.
  His name has not yet been released.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing
  
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• Work Begins To Fix Reis Run Rd. Landslide, Raze Condemned House

  14-10-2019 15:05
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Work to reopen a road in Ross Township shut down by a massive landslide is beginning today.
  Reis Run Road has been closed since May because of a landslide.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Crews, today, are beginning the process of removing debris from the road and part of the condemned home above Reis Run.
  “As soon as we start working on the hillside, the house may fall down,” PennDOT District 11 Executive Cheryl Moon-Sirianni said. “That’s just a danger
  
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• 1 Person Hospitalized, Police Investigate Incident In North Braddock

  14-10-2019 14:26
  NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are investigating an incident late Sunday night in North Braddock.
  Officers were called to the scene on Grandview Avenue near Bower Street shortly before 9 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  They cordoned off a home there with police tape.
  Emergency officials say one person was taken to the hospital from the scene.
  Police have not yet said how that person was injured.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing sto
  
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• Us: He called Roberto Momen; Clemente called him Chaguito

  14-10-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The owner of the Clemente Museum thought he had heard everything about Roberto Clemente. Then he met Santiago Gotay.
  
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• The House Next Door: Where does Mr. McFeely get his mail?

  14-10-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  David Newell, best known as Mr. McFeely on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” offers a look inside his O’Hara home. So who delivers his mail? 
  
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• 'Stronger Than Hate' designer's creation endures as a reminder as well as an inspiration

  14-10-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Trailblaze Creative’s Tim Hindes is working on a book about his experiences after creating the popular symbol.
  
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• Rabies cases have risen, but this level may become routine

  14-10-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County rabies about the same last year.
  
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• Police: Father With Autism, 2 Children Located After Disappearing In Central Pa.

  14-10-2019 13:12
  CARLISLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Central Pennsylvania say a missing man with autism and his two young children have been found.
  According to Carlisle Police, 26-year-old Cody Combs and his kids, Acacia and Tate, were located safe.Combs was last heard from around 5:50 p.m. Saturday.
  (Source: Carlisle Borough Police Department/Facebook)
  He left his home along Pine Road with his two children around 2 p.m. the same day.
  Authorities say he was likely headed to Butcher Tot Lot to meet with an un
  
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• Man With Autism Disappears With His 2 Children In Central Pa.

  14-10-2019 13:12
  CARLISLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Central Pennsylvania are searching for a missing man with autism who they say has disappeared with his two young children.
  According to Carlisle Police, 26-year-old Cody Combs was last heard from around 5:50 p.m. Saturday.
  (Source: Carlisle Borough Police Department/Facebook)
  He left his home along Pine Road with his two children around 2 p.m. the same day.
  Authorities say he was likely headed to Butcher Tot Lot to meet with an unknown female.
  He was drivin
  
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• Walkabout: Old Stone Tavern could be colonial tourist mecca for this region

  14-10-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Vivid, realistic plan inspires hope that rebel spirit, and spirits, can return to West End landmark  
  
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• A mother's recovery story relies on new brand of medical relationship

  14-10-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pregnancy Recovery Center and Parent Partnership Unit at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital wrap support around women with opioid use disorder.
  
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• Banking on blighted properties

  14-10-2019 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  While the Tri-COG Land bank has taken 2 years to bring a property to sale, the Pittsburgh Land Bank has zero properties for sale in 5 years.
  
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• Man Recovering After Late-Night Shooting In Homewood

  14-10-2019 12:04
  HOMEWOOD (KDKA) — One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting late Sunday night in Homewood.Police say they responded to a ShotSpotter notification just before 11 p.m. in the 7700 block of Frankstown Avenue.(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Officers found one man with a gunshot wound in the abdomen.He is currently in critical but stable condition.There is no word on a suspect at this time.Police are investigating.Stay With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• Parishioners React To St. Peter Church Possibly Closing

  14-10-2019 06:07
  SOUTH SIDE (KDKA) — Members of a Catholic Church on the South Side received bad news on Sunday.Their church could close meaning they would have to move to another.The future of St. Peter Church was outlined in a meeting with the congregation and some members were disappointed by a recommendation that the 61-year-old church could be closed.“It’s just wonderful here like I said, my whole family is from here from 50 years ago,” said parishioner Chris Norkus. “I’m
  
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• Devlin Hodges Gets First NFL Win, Steelers Beat Chargers 24-17

  14-10-2019 05:28
  CARSON, Calif. (AP) – James Conner scored two touchdowns, Devin Bush recovered a pair of turnovers and Devlin Hodges won his first NFL start as the Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17 on Sunday night.
  Conner had his first game with both a rushing and receiving touchdown and accounted for 119 scrimmage yards (41 rushing, 78 receiving).
  Hodges, who was elevated into the starting spot after Mason Rudolph suffered a concussion last week against Baltimore, didn’t l
  
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• Steelers Running Back James Conner Questionable To Return With Quad Injury

  14-10-2019 05:04
  LOS ANGELES (KDKA) — Steelers running back James Conner is questionable to return to the game with a quad injury.
  #Steelers RB James Conner has a quad injury. His return is questionable.
  — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) October 14, 2019
  Conner scored two touchdowns in the game against the Chargers on Sunday night.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Aston-Reese, Lafferty, Guentzel All Score Two Goals, Penguins Beat Jets 7-2

  14-10-2019 04:27
  WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Zach Aston-Reese, Sam Lafferty and Jake Guentzel each had two goals to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night.
  Dominik Simon also scored and Aston-Reese also had an assist for the Penguins. Tristan Jarry stopped 27 shots.
  Mathieu Perreault and Mark Scheifele had goals for the Jets, and Laurent Brossoit finished with 21 saves.
  Both teams were playing back-to-back games and lacked zip in the first period. Perreault scored th
  
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• Steelers Linebacker Devin Bush Briefly Leaves Game With Injury, Expected To Return

  14-10-2019 03:26
  LOS ANGELES (KDKA) — Steelers linebacker Devin Bush suffered an ankle injury during the game against the Chargers, but is expected to return.Devin Bush (left ankle) is okay. Expect to see him in the second half.
  — Missi Matthews (@missi_matthews) October 14, 2019
  He was able to walk off the field under his own power and was being tended to on the sidelines.
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• Fortnite Goes Down For The Afternoon, Confusing Thousands Of Players

  14-10-2019 02:21
  (CNN) — A special event to end the tenth season of Fortnite actually ended the game altogether — at least for the afternoon.
  Players logged in Sunday to participate in an event called “The End” as the game prepares to launch its next iteration. But around 2 p.m. ET, a rocket on the island where Fortnite is set blew up the landscape in the game and dragged all of the players into a black hole, leaving nothing but a mostly dark screen and a spinning black hole and no way fo
  
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• Hotel Indigo Evacuated Early Sunday Morning, Crews Trying To Determine Cause Of Water Leak

  14-10-2019 01:48
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dozens of people were evacuated from an East Liberty hotel early this morning due to water leaking from the ceiling.Crews at the Hotel Indigo are working to determine what caused the leak.Initially, it was believed to be a water pipe but crews and staff have determined that was not the cause.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Fans Gather In Schenley Plaza For ‘Mazeroski Day’

  14-10-2019 01:20
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hundreds gathered in Schenley Plaza for “Mazeroski Day.”
  Today marked the 59th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Pirates 1960 World Series victory when Bill Mazeroski hit a walk-off home run, the first in World Series history.Mazeroski’s home run gave the Pirates a 10-9 victory over the New York Yankees in game seven at Forbes Field.From noon until 3:00, the “Game 7 Gang” gathered to listen to the original radio broadcast of the Pirates and Yan
  
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• Furry Tails: Hershey, Bean & Charlie Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  14-10-2019 00:28
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Hershey
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• Crews Battle Massive Early Morning Fire In Unity Township

  14-10-2019 00:26
  UNITY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Crews were called to a large house fire in Unity Township on Valleyview Drive just after 4:00 a.m. Saturday morning.According to the Lloydsville Fire Department, the fire started in the rear of the home and ended up extending to the entire house.Photo Credit: Murrysville Medic One
  The occupant of the home was able to evacuate the house safely along with their dog.Crews remained on scene for nearly four hours in order to ensure the fire was completely out.While on th
  
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