McKeesport area students get visit by state police trooper
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March 11, 2026

McKeesport area students get visit by state police trooper

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Allan Bernard recently visited students in the Protective Service class at McKeesport Area Technology Center. He talked about what life in the academy was like and the importance of honesty and honor. MASD

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Isabella Ehrin (left) and Eli Medve work in the greenhouse at California Area Elementary School on Wednesday morning, preparing plants for the school’s upcoming Mother’s Day hanging basket sale on May...
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Pa. House advances Shapiro’s $53.3B budget
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