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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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Guntown Boards Opens in Canonsburg

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new West Pike Street store Tuesday afternoon.

Guntown Boards Opens in Canonsburg
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Cecil: Seismic Testing Company 'Willfully Violated' Ordinance

Township officials say Dawson Geophysical, which last week filed suit against the township on a separate issue, failed to comply with the community's local ordinance governing seismic testing activity on state roads.

Cecil: Seismic Testing Company 'Willfully Violated' Ordinance
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'Save the Canonsburg Parade Chairs' Group Created

The Facebook group was created to revise Canonsburg Council's decision Monday to restrict the placement of Fourth of July Parade chairs to 6 a.m. the day of the holiday.

'Save the Canonsburg Parade Chairs' Group Created
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Canonsburg Police Seek K-9 Program

Mayor David H. Rhome and members of the Canonsburg Police Department announced plans for the program Monday—and received council's blessing to proceed with fundraising efforts.

Canonsburg Police Seek K-9 Program
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Where in the Patch?

We're highlighting some of the places that make Canon-Mac the b-e-a-utiful area it is. Do you know where this photo was taken?

Where in the Patch?
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50th Anniversary 4th of July Book Still Available

Did you celebrate Canonsburg's 50th Fourth of July parade last week? There is a book available to relive the past half century of the event—here's what you need to know to get your hands on one.

50th Anniversary 4th of July Book Still Available
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Kennywood Day Slated for July 18

The Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring the event again this year.

Kennywood Day Slated for July 18
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Road Work to Begin Today

Live in Canonsburg? Here's what to expect this week.

Road Work to Begin Today