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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.

 

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Range Resources: Let's Set the Bar Higher

The natural gas company asked Cecil to keep drilling as a permitted use -- and presented recommended conditions it said addresses resident and board concerns.

Range Resources: Let's Set the Bar Higher
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Steelers vs. Packers: Mayors Face Off

Canonsburg Mayor David H. Rhome gently reminds Green Bay counterpart about which team has the most Lombardi Trophies.

Steelers vs. Packers: Mayors Face Off
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All I Want For Christmas

Rep. White wants a chopper, a comfortable night's sleep and a little holiday cheer (for you) this Christmas

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The Nativity Is Back!

Councilman A.J. Williams said Knights of Columbus members moved the display back Wednesday morning.

The Nativity Is Back!
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How Cute?!?

We've put out a call for the cuteness -- namely, your pets all decked out for the holidays.

How Cute?!?