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'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 ...
20 years after rescue, Quecreek miners, Schweiker honored at Jennerstown Speedway
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 17—JENNERSTOWN, Pa. — On Saturday evening some of the Quecreek miners sat with former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker at Jennerstown Speedway and took in the races. The group of men didn't ...
“It was Hallelujah”: Former Pa. Gov. Mark Schweiker recalls Quecreek Mine rescue 20 years later
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 years ago“That’s as triumphant as it gets right there Mark,” remarked Channel 11′s Rick Earle while looking at a picture of former Gov. Mark Schweiker at a news conference relaying news that the nine Quecreek Mine miners had been found alive.
Three PA governors encourage Erie to celebrate history as nation's 250th birthday nears
Erie Times News via Yahoo News· 8 months agoTom Ridge, Mark Schweiker and Tom Corbett are honorary co-chairs of America250PA, an initiative that...
Erie's Tom Ridge, four other former Pa. governors push to open state's closed primaries
Erie Times News via Yahoo News· 7 months agoAs former Pennsylvania governors, we are writing today in full support of current legislation in...
Five former Pa. governors want to allow independents to vote in partisan primaries
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSpotlight PASign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s five most recent former...
6 of 9 Quecreek miners rescued 20 years ago gather for reunion
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSix of the nine Quecreek miners who were rescued from a collapsed mine in Somerset County gathered...
Events planned to mark 20th anniversary of Quecreek rescue
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJul. 14—Events planned across the area will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Quecreek Mine Rescue by honoring the men who survived the tragedy-turned-"miracle," the responders who came ...
How to join in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Quecreek Mine Rescue
The Daily American via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEditor's note: This story is the first in the Daily American's ongoing coverage of the Quecreek Mine Rescue 20th anniversary. Check back next week for more! The first of several public events ...
Pennsylvania is 'keystone' to America's 250th birthday celebration
The Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 25—WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright said on July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary. "And I can't think of a better state to lead the celebrations than ...
