Friday, March 9, 2012
The economy, national defense and a return to traditional American values spearhead Rooney's campaign for congress
Following his recent endorsement by the Montgomery County Republican Committee, Ardsley resident Joe Rooney is preparing to battle for a seat in the 13th Congressional District in the upcoming November elections. Rooney is a 23-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves, where he served as a combat pilot flying both the F-4S Phantom and the F-18 Hornet. He and his wife, Beth, have five children, and with two of those children currently serving in the military, the inspiration for a congressional campaign became obvious. "I have a daughter in the Navy and my son is a junior in the Air Force Academy, and basically I looked around and decided that if my kids were volunteering to serve and defend the country, …
Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Sellersville and Perkasie fire volunteer is back home after a year in Afghanistan
Sellersville Fire Department and Perkasie Fire Company welcomed home Army Specialist Greg Nyce after his one-year deployment in Afghanistan Saturday morning. Nyce is a volunteer with both companies. An entourage of fire trucks, police officers and other personnel, including Upper Gwynedd Township Police, Silverdale Fire Co., Harleysville Area Emergency Medical Service, Souderton-Perseverance Fire Co., Hilltown Fire Co., Chalfont Fire Co., and Hatfield Fire Co., led a procession down N. Main Street in Sellersville.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Local soldier Steve Cohen discusses a life that would make even the most seasoned action junkie blush
Most children grow up admiring soldiers, police officers, and firemen. Some of those children grow to pursue a career in one of those fields -- but not many can claim to have a career in each field, simultaneously. That is, of course, unless you are Steve Cohen. "I've always loved working with people, doing different things every day, and helping people. I enjoy the action, but that's just a small part of it. I guess I just really enjoy public service," said Cohen, in reference to his current roles as an army reservist, Montgomery Township fireman and Spring City police officer. "I kind of took everything I dreamed of being when I was a little kid, and just did it," said Cohen, with a laugh. That is an understatement. Cohen graduated …
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Fire Department of Montgomery Township Battalion One
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Fire Department of Montgomery Township Battalion Two
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Recently discharged, Sgt. Dennis Knesz (Ret.) of the U.S.M.C. talks about his service abroad, as well as his future as a civilian
At the age of 22, Sgt. Dennis Knesz (Ret.) made the decision to honor his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Five years and two deployments later, he was honorably discharged, and he's now planning on applying the lessons he's learned in the civilian sector. Knesz served as an airframe mechanic (MOS 6154) with HMLA-469, based out of Camp Pendleton, CA. He specialized in working on the AH-1W SuperCobra Attack Helicopter, as well as the infamous UH-1 Huey Utility Helicopter. Though stationed 3,000 miles away in beautiful southern California, Knesz still missed the tastes of home. "I loved the weather at Camp Pendleton, especially coming from Pennsylvania, but I really missed the food," said Knesz. "Cheese steaks and …
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Third & Walnut Bar
43 W 3rd St, Lansdale, PA
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The Vitamin Shoppe
757 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville, PA
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Jason Reichman
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