Rick Shrum

pittsburgh, pennsylvania, united states

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Award-winning newspaper journalist with extensive backgrounds in news, sports and feature writing and editing; have split career between news and sports departments; covered high school sports for nearly 20 years; currently a business reporter in an area with a vibrant business climate.

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Celebrating agriculture - Observer-Reporter

Celebrating agriculture It’s showtime! The 110th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show opened this weekend in Harrisburg with a full complement of events, exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and food selections. And to be sure, there will be more than a full c... See more

observer-reporter.com•Rick Shrum•Jan 6, 2026

Business notebook: Kotula joining state chamber board - Observer-Reporter

Business notebook: Kotula joining state chamber board Jeff Kotula, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, has been selected for the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. The appointment should enhance Wa... See more

observer-reporter.com•Rick Shrum•Dec 11, 2025

Twin Brook Dairy's partnership with Millie's Homemade ice cream continues to be sweet - Herald-Standard

Twin Brook Dairy’s partnership with Millie’s Homemade ice cream continues to be sweet A farm off Interstate 70, and the family who owns it, are savoring a sweet taste of success from their roles in the production of sweet treats. Twin Brook Dairy Co., a 4... See more

heraldstandard.com•Rick Shrum•Oct 31, 2025

84 Lumber builds duplex on National Mall - Herald-Standard

84 Lumber builds duplex on National Mall 84 Lumber has capitalized on an opportunity to help people in need while enhancing its reputation in central Washington, D.C. The North Strabane-based company partnered with a familiar partner, Structural Building ... See more

heraldstandard.com•Rick Shrum•Oct 2, 2025

cfsbank can bank on award winner - Observer-Reporter

cfsbank can bank on award winner Sara Hough is more than the employee engagement and development manager of Charleroi-based cfsbank. She is a state champion. Hough was recently selected a winner of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s 2025 Future Under ... See more

observer-reporter.com•Rick Shrum•Sep 18, 2025

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Bachelors, Writing, English at Touro UniversityGraduated: 1975

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Writing at University Of PittsburghGraduated: 1975

English at Community College Of Allegheny CountyGraduated: 1972

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Celebrating agriculture - Observer-Reporter

Business notebook: Kotula joining state chamber board - Observer-Reporter

Twin Brook Dairy's partnership with Millie's Homemade ice cream continues to be sweet - Herald-Standard

84 Lumber builds duplex on National Mall - Herald-Standard

cfsbank can bank on award winner - Observer-Reporter

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Celebrating agriculture - Observer-Reporter

Business notebook: Kotula joining state chamber board - Observer-Reporter

Twin Brook Dairy's partnership with Millie's Homemade ice cream continues to be sweet - Herald-Standard

84 Lumber builds duplex on National Mall - Herald-Standard

cfsbank can bank on award winner - Observer-Reporter