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Final donors announced for 2026 Good News Fund

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Source: Allied News

As published previously, The Herald/Allied News 2026 Good News Fund campaign officially met its record-high goal of $18,000, drawing contributions from more than 200 generous community readers.Administered by the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, the annual drive works with the Mercer County Food Bank to buy about 1,100 Thanksgiving turkeys for local families in need.The latest donors: • Martin and Victoria Heben, Hermitage• William and Margaret Moder, Hermitage• Jeffrey Moody, Sharon• David and Judith Pringle, West Middlesex• Officer donation, GBU District 2000, Greensburg • Jack and Jean Macom, Hermitage• Sandra Rosati, Farrell, in memory of Lori and Charles Rosatti• Susan Rossi, Sharon, in memory of my husband, Gene “Pie” Rossi• Rita Thompson, Mercer, in memory of my beloved husband, Don• Farrell Lions Club, Farrell• Michael and Nancy Barr, Hermitage• Anthony and Adele Necastro, Estero, Florida• Dead Possums Riding Club

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