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Holdup


The Provident Savings Bank on the 3100 block of Greenmount Avenue was robbed early afternoon, Tuesday, Sept. 15, by three male suspects who ransacked several teller cages, police said.

The three suspects, one wearing a red hat and jersey and one wearing red tennis shoes and another in a white fishnet shirt, were armed with a .22 caliber sawed-off rifle that was later dropped east along the alley on the north side of the bank during their escape. The rifle was pointed at the male bank manager while the other suspects leaped over the counter.

Four employees and two customers were in the bank at the time and were told to lie down on the floor. After covering the witnesses, the robbers stuffed the money into two white pillowcases before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash and disappearing from sight.

Police are still investigating the incident and there are no reported injuries or arrests.

Sports as a lifestyle (Post 3)

For some people, being involved in sports is much more then a hobby; it is a lifestyle.

"I have been involved in all types of sports for my entire life," said David E. Starleper, 14, a halfback on the Fallston High School soccer team. "I just made junior varsity lacrosse and I cannot wait to get started!"

David loves to try new sports and plays everything from basketball to soccer. Being active and keeping a healthy body doing something he loves is important to him. He is also very competitive and playing sports is a way to channel that energy and excitement.

"Before a game, I get pumped up and try to get my team pumped up too," Starleper said.

Encouraging teammates to get excited about playing a game is a great way to spread encouragement about sports and the importance of being active at a young age.