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In brief: Fundraiser to aid Young Professionals
D.B. Homes Inc. will hold a car wash fundraiser for Young Professionals of the Alleghenies (YPA) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday outside the company’s office at 706 Eisenhower Blvd., Richland Township.
Monetary donations will be accepted with all proceeds going toward YPA’s general operating fund.
D.B. Homes will sell hot dogs and refreshments to raise additional money.
The car wash will be held in conjunction with D.B. Homes’ annual open house for its design center and model home.
Seminars will be held at noon and 2 p.m. for those interested in building a new home.
For additional information, call (866) 794-2626 or visit www.dbhomes.com.
Dairy Queen holding Miracle Treat Day
Dairy Queen will host the fourth annual North American Miracle Treat Day on Aug. 13.
For each Blizzard sold on Miracle Treat Day, participating stores will donate $1 to Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals.
Last year on Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen raised more than $4.5 million for 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
More information about Miracle Treat Day or Dairy Queen may be obtained by visiting www.miracletreatday.com or www.dq.com.
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Critz seeks attendance at ARMTech showcase
U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, D-Johnstown, is urging western Pennsylvania businesses to participate in the 12th annual ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology that will be held Aug. 18-20 in Kittanning, Armstrong County.
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Unemployment rate declines in Somerset
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Somerset County fell by 0.3 of a percentage point in June to 9.9 percent, while the Cambria County rate held steady at 10.2 percent.
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Fun with ‘implied’ warranties
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Do your homework for franchise success
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Challenge to improvise, adapt and overcome
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Firm buys land for gas development
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Ford posts another quarterly profit as sales climb
Ford Motor Co. posted a strong second-quarter profit Friday but trimmed its U.S. sales forecast and predicted weaker results in the second half as the economy slowly recovers.
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