Amanda Gillooly is a 2002 Point Park University graduate and former reporter for The Valley Independent, The Beaver County Times and Observer-Reporter newspapers. She was also a freelance writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, www.pa2010.com and The Innocence Institute of Point Park University.
Amanda has been dubbed a "crazy cat lady" by her friends because of the three felines who share her home.
Amanda also has the distinction of being the Best Aunt in the Universe for the past nine years straight. The award, bestowed by her nephew Nicholas, 9, and her niece, Lilly Belle, 3, is on her mantle next to her Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editor's first-place award for enterprise reporting, a Pennsylvania Keystone Press second-place award for a special project, and a Pittsburgh Press Club Golden Quill award for culture writing. She was also a national finalist for an investigative reporting project she co-wrote for the Innocence Institute.
Amanda enjoys humor, cheesy horror and kung fu flicks and is a jukebox champion.
More than 13,000 people have signed a petition calling for elections officials to 'say no' to enforcing the state's voter ID law.
The Oscar-nominated director of “Moneyball” will be at Canon-McMillan High School casting a movie about Olympic gold-medalist wrestlers Dave and Mark Schultz—and real wrestlers are needed!
Seminars about obtaining photo identification for the upcoming election will be held.
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Jason Montani is in Washington County Jail on $10,000 bond.
The Oscar-nominated director of “Moneyball” will be at Canon-McMillan High School casting a movie about Olympic gold-medalist wrestlers Dave and Mark Schultz—and real wrestlers are needed!
First responders said a woman was treated at the scene by members of EMS.
Hey music lovers, here's a way to volunteer!
Directors meet tonight. Here's what to expect.
State Rep. Brandon Neuman on Friday called on the state Department of Transportation to expand office hours to ensure those who need ID to vote can get it.
Local nonprofit Familylinks is celebrating the initiative by offering two free workshops this month.
The eatery opened its doors to hungry customers earlier this week!
The Oscar-nominated director of “Moneyball” will be at Canon-McMillan High School casting a movie about Olympic gold-medalist wrestlers Dave and Mark Schultz—and real wrestlers are needed!
Dr. Victor Prisk is also an NCAA All-American gymnast, and a frequent guest on both local and national television and radio programs discussing the benefits of sports nutrition.
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The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on Oct. 17.
Raymond Geracitano was remanded to the Washington County Jail Thursday.
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Raymond Geracitano was remanded to the Washington County Jail Thursday.
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments on Oct. 17.