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Joe Sbaffoni reflects on the operation that saved the Quecreek miners 20 years ago
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFormer Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker called him the “brains” behind the rescue at Quecreek mine 20 years ago. Joe Sbaffoni was one of a handful of experts who devised a risky plan to ...
Quecreek Mine rescue time line
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 14—A time line of moments in July 2002, when nine miners were trapped underground at the Quecreek Mine in Somerset County and eventually rescued: Wednesday, July 24 —3 p.m.: Mine marks ...
'Lasting bond': Ex-Gov. Schweiker looking forward to reunion with Quecreek miners
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 14—When Gov. Mark Schweiker first stepped onto the Somerset County soil where nine miners were trapped 240 feet below his feet in 2002, he had millions of dollars in specialized equipment ...
Somerset County awards $517,757 in Tourism Grants to 40 local recipients
The Daily American via Yahoo News· 1 year agoBusinesses and organizations in Somerset County are encouraged to “think big” in promoting the...
Walker, Zuchelli, 1979 Conemaugh Township team joining Old-Timers Hall of Fame
The Daily American via Yahoo Sports· 9 months agoEditor's note: This is the first of three parts highlighting the members of the 2023 Somerset County Baseball Old-Timers Hall of Fame class. The Somerset County Baseball Old-Timers will host ...
Tractor shows, anniversaries & music: Here are the summer events happening around Somerset
The Daily American via Yahoo News· 2 years agoActivities around Somerset County include tractor and steam engine shows, community celebrations, sports and music festivals, and craft and herb fairs.
Tribune-Review wins multiple Golden Quill Awards, earns additional finalist nods
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa. via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMay 30—The Tribune-Review captured eight Golden Quill Awards and was a finalist for more than a dozen others at the 59th annual awards dinner Tuesday night at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The ...
