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.
In the wake of raids on nearby Washington County businesses selling it, Dr. Neil Capretto of Gateway Rehabilitation said that he's treated patients from Washington County—but that the problem is 'all over.'
The state Commonwealth Court issued its opinion on the Marcellus shale legislation, calling it unconstitutional.
In the wake of raids on a dozen local businesses selling it, Dr. Neil Capretto of Gateway Rehabilitation said that he's treated patients from Washington County—but that the problem is 'all over.'
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A Canonsburg store was one of a dozen raided Wednesday.
State Reps. Rob Matzie and Brandon Neuman made a bet Friday stipulating that the loser wear a pink feather boa on the House floor.
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Canonsburg police, state police and members of the county's drug task force were all on scene—and a member of the district attorney's office said it was one of 'many' warrants being executed Wednesday.
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The study will culminate in a detailed report with recommendations on how to make the fire services in the two communities more efficient and cost-effective.
The Montour Trail Council will hold a ceremony at noon Saturday to open the two bridges over Morganza and Georgetown roads in Cecil Township
Here's what North Strabane and Cecil police are working on.
The study will culminate in a detailed report with recommendations on how to make the fire services in the two communities more efficient and cost-effective.
First responders said there was one minor injury in the crash. Two people refused treatment at the scene.
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Leonard Lenkiewicz was jailed Monday on $25,000 straight bond.
The Washington Area Humane Society is hosting the event next month, and participants have a chance to win $25,000.
The department announced the news in a release Monday.