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Tested by fire, Wendell August will forge on
Twenty-one fire departments banded together Saturday (3/6/10) to put down one of the worst fires in Grove City in years – which has touched countless people in the community, nation and beyond.
Wendell August Forge, an historic business on Madison Avenue, Grove City, was destroyed after it caught fire Saturday afternoon.
Photo slideshow from Wendell August Forge fire
Long-time DARE officer shifts focus
Officer Mark Jaskowak has been a friendly face for Grove City students through much of their school careers.
“I think I have a personality that’s conducive to talking to kids and getting along with them,” he said.
In fact, if district parents were to threaten to “call the police” in the event of their children misbehaving, their kids would think of Jaskowak and be unfazed, added Tom Bell, assistant superintendent.
Red wine and chocolate... but not for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate treats and tastes of wine will make these snow days seem a bit more kind.
DARE-ing to just say no
A Grove City policeman is taking D.A.R.E. to a new level.
Officer Nathan Spiker, 28, began leading the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program for Grove City schools, replacing long-time D.A.R.E. leader, Officer Mark Jaskowak, this year.
“He’s made it pretty easy for me to step in and take over,” Spiker said.
Rock residents want stronger police presence
Local citizens continued to dog Slippery Rock Borough Council at its Jan. 19 meeting about not having locally-provided 24/7 police service.
“We know what we need to do to have 24/7 service. We also know what it will cost,” said Dave Miller, president of council.
Library nets hefty state grant for expansion
Linda Bennett walked into the Grove City Library to a surprise retirement party on Jan. 10; however, a secret was revealed that astonished everyone.
“I’m so happy,” she said, excitedly.
Old man winter’s awake
Seasons come and seasons go, and winter has arrived with a vengeance.
“We’ve had snow nine out of the last 10 days. I don’t think we’ve had that stretch last year, constantly day after day,” said Jim Cochran, a local weather buff in Worth Township, Mercer County.
DOH gives free H1N1 vaccines in Pennsylvania
All Pennsylvanians are urged to take advantage of the increasing supply of the H1N1 vaccine by getting immunized at the upcoming vaccination clinics being offered by the state Department of Health.

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