Georgia K. Wickline (1936-2024)

Georgia K. Wickline, 88, passed away on October 1, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Laura Vogler Merriman and Dale Merriman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Effie Merriman, and Sarah and Charles Vogler. She is survived by her…

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Charles Mitsak (1946-2024)

Charles J. Mitsak, passed away August 11, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona after a long illness. He was born on October 11, 1946, a son of the late Dimitri & Julia Mitsak. He was born and raised in Sewickley. He is survived by his loving son, Ezra Michael Mitsak of Austin, Texas, grieving siblings Michael Mitsak,…

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(In)Accessible: ‘When vanlife meets abortion access ‘

Pennsylvania Department of Health data from 2020 shows a high safety profile for abortions, with only 239 complications reported out of 32,123 procedures performed. (Longfin Media/Adobe Stock) Danielle Smith – Keystone State News Service In Pennsylvania, a unique mobile van brings reproductive resources to communities across Western Pennsylvania. A new podcast, called “(In)Accessible,” explores the…

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Railroads must provide details of hazardous cargo immediately after a derailment under new rule

East Palestine Train Derailment (Curtis Walsh) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new federal rule finalized Monday aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train almost immediately after a derailment so they can respond appropriately. Too often in past disasters like last year’s fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, firefighters…

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