Legendary Steelers broadcaster and overall Pittsburgh icon Myron Cope died today at the age of 79. In addition to being the first football announcer inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame, Cope wrote for Sports Illustrated, the Saturday Evening Post and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. WITF?s Scott Detrow spoke with Western Pennsylvania native, Steelers fan and WITF Morning Edition Host Tim Lambert, who shared some memories of his long-time hero.

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As executive director of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program in Dauphin County, Jennifer Storm works with people who are now where she once was. Storm has survived two rapes, as well as a drug and alcohol addiction that nearly took her life on several occasions. But now, she's celebrating ten years of being clean and sober. WITF's Scott Gilbert talked with Storm about her past, her recovery, and her new book, "Blackout Girl: Growing up and Drying Out in America."

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This summer, midstate residents spoke with WITF about their memories of WWII, which we shared on WITF 89.5 in advance of the premier of Ken Burns' The War on WITF-TV. Harrisburg resident Helen Bender Metzger married her husband on December 6, 1941 -- the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor. She raised their daughter while he went off to war. Pat McIntyre lives in Hershey, but she lived in Buffalo, New York, during World War II. Her father, two brothers, and soon-to-be-husband all saw action in the war. For these two women, memories of the home front during the war are vivid and powerful. They spoke this summer with WITF's Scott LaMar, and their comments were edited here by Craig Cohen.

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This summer, midstate residents spoke with WITF about their memories of WWII, which we shared on WITF 89.5 in advance of the premier of Ken Burns' The War on WITF-TV. Camp Hill resident Arman Leo fought in seven major campaigns in Africa and Germany, and was awarded both the Bronze and Silver Stars. Harold Billow of Mount Joy was one of just a few soldiers to survive the Malmady Massacre, in which German troops executed 88 American prisoners. Paul Lehman of Halifax fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped to capture Hitler's retreat in the Austrian mountains. He, too, was awarded the Bronze Star. Here the three men share their memories of battle. They spoke this summer with WITF's Scott LaMar, and their comments were edited here by Craig Cohen.

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A roundup of the week's news in Pennsylvania. Produced by the Radio PA Network for the weekend of July 28-July 29, 2007.

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(Pottsville) -- For more than a year, a group of developmentally disabled people in Schuylkill County has been trying to lose weight and get in shape. They work out at Slim Gyms Wellness Center in Pottsville -- the first of its kind in the county. It's run by Avenues, the agency formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy. Many are living with conditions like mental retardation and autism and some are wheelchair-bound and have never exercised before. But the nearly three dozen people who hit this unique gym are bound and determined to live a healthier lifestyle. WITF?s Tim Lambert sat in on one of their sessions as they went from machine to machine to work their arms, legs, back and shoulders. A recorded voice reminded them to switch stations every 60 seconds. Tim filed his audio postcard from that visit. Organizers are looking for additional money such as donations and grants in order to add support staff and a specialized scale to weigh those who are wheelchair-bound. More information is available by calling 570-628-5316 or toll free at 866-928-5316.

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(Enola) -- There?s a new sport gaining popularity in the midstate and it?s unlike anything the region has seen since the 1970s. WITF?s Jen Rehill reports that, as the only full contact game just for women, today?s roller derby is a distinctly different pastime.

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(Lancaster) -- Four GOP commissioner candidates are vying for two positions on the fall ballot in Lancaster County. All of them are making a point of distancing themselves from fellow Republicans Dick Shellenberger and Pete Shaub, especially on issues relating to accountability. WITF's Scott Gilbert caught up with the candidates as they finished up their final debate before next Tuesday's primary election.

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(Selinsgrove) -- State environmental officials are expected to announce more results this week from their testing for possible contaminants in Selinsgrove, Snyder County. The state Health Department is also conducting research of its own, after a newspaper article raised concerns about a potential cancer cluster. This publicity comes during a critical time of year for Susquehanna University, where officials are trying to shore up fall admissions for the class of 2011. WITF's Scott Gilbert spoke with university President Jay Lemons about the timing of the investigation.

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(Undated) -- After 22 years with the city of Harrisburg, the last 18 as Mayor Stephen Reed's press secretary, Randy King is stepping down. His last day will be this Wednesday. He's accepted a job with Triad Strategies, a government relations and PR firm. WITF's Scott Gilbert recently talked with King about his boss, his decision, and political aspirations that King plans to act on in the coming months.

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(Harrisburg) -- No more midnight votes, no more last-minute amendments and no more clandestine committee meetings at the state Capitol. Those were some of the calls heard from a bipartisan reform panel, established by the new Speaker of the House, which met for the first time yesterday. As WITF's Damon Boughamer reports from the Capitol, the meeting hinted at some likely difficulties, but lawmakers are enthusiastic about carrying the process forward.

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(Marysville) -- A Perry County soldier who died in the Iraq war was laid to rest today. David Dietrich of Marysville died on December 29th, after the 21-year-old was wounded by small arms fire while on patrol in Ramadi. Earlier this week, some of David's friends and family members held a candlelight vigil outside the Marysville borough building. WITF's Scott Gilbert was there, and assembled this audio postcard.

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