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It's time to prepare - Mercer Memorial Day 500
Dominick Veverka, son of Doug and Tammy Veverka of Mercer, is the nephew of Staff Sgt. David Veverka, who was killed in action in Kiwaniyah, Iraq, in 2006. Preparations for this year's Mercer Memorial Day 500, set for 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 28, include the hanging of Killed-in-Action banners at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, the posting of 500 flags at 9 a.m. May 26 and the decoration of the Mercer County Liberty Tree that morning at 10. Info: www.mercermemorialday500.org; call 724-662-2786; email parade500@me.com
Published May 9, 2012, in Allied News. Pick up a copy at 201 A Erie St., Grove City.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
Unique GCHS reunion set for June 16
With his strong Southern drawl, Tim Bannon doesn't sound like a Grove City native.
However, the Tennessee transplant is organizing a unique reunion for any Grove City Area High School graduate next month - simply because he misses home.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
What will happen to Har-Mer school?
The committee charged with collecting information about Har-Mer Elementary School in Slippery Rock Area School District is ready to put the building's future in the board's hands.

May 23, 2012
Record Day of Caring
The Grove City United Way saw the largest number of volunteers for Day of Caring service projects on Saturday.

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
Swabbing for stem cells
May 11, 2012 2 Photos
Art show highlights new GC gardens
Elementary kids in Grove City adopted Grove City Community Gardens to highlight at their spring art show, and were given a unique garden of their own by a local sculptor.

May 11, 2012 1 Photo
Walmart paperwork deadline extended
Springfield Township supervisors have agreed to extend the letter of credit and highway occupancy permit for the proposed Walmart Supercenter, but they still don't know when the store might be built.

May 11, 2012
Civil Air Patrol aims high
Relatives of Civil Air Patrol Lt. Nichole McCandless beamed as the 22-year-old directed a group of cadets during the organization's recent open house, where visitors learned the numerous opportunities offered to the young adults.

May 11, 2012 1 Photo
Something to crow about
A 12-year-old Grove City boy's knowledge and amiable personality may win him his heart's desire - a coop full of city-slicker chickens.

May 11, 2012 1 Photo
Mercer teen's wish makes difference for Houston pets
It didn't take long for Mikayla Thompson to figure how she wanted to fulfill her Make-A-Wish request.

May 4, 2012 2 Photos
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