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Pennsylvania mom talks to trailblazer Marjorie Margolies, who inspired her adoption journey, ahead of Mother’s Day
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Jennifer Cornley, a special education teacher in Montgomery County, says she always wanted to be a mother.
In January 2021, she began researching adoption and decided she wanted an international adoption.
In October, there was a match.
“I got to review her file and see her photos, and it was an instant ‘yes’ in my heart,” Cornley told CBS News Philadelphia.
Cornley and her mother flew to Vietnam to meet Cara, who had spent her first three years in an orphanage with hundreds of other children.
Cornley describes the moment she first saw Cara.
“She came over and stood with me and then we went and sat on a little bench and played,” she said. “It was awesome.”
Getting to this point wasn’t easy, Cornley said. There were binders full of paperwork, home visits and interviews.
Then she saw a story on CBS News Philadelphia about Marjorie Margolies, who, at age 25 in 1970, was a CBS News correspondent covering a story on “hard-to-place children.”
The story ultimately led Margolies to adopt a little girl from Korea.
“Just hearing that, you know, she did it, she did it as a single person and that her children are home and thriving was just another reminder that this is the journey that you’re on,” Cornley said. “This is the journey that you want and you have always wanted.”
Just days ahead of Cornley’s first Mother’s Day, she had the opportunity to meet Margolies, who offered some motherly advice.
“Listen,” says Margolies, “there will be incredible challenges, but [being a mother], it’s such a wonderful experience, the highs and the lows, just go with it.”
Cara is now focused on learning English. Cornley has some positive words of advice for anyone hoping to become a mother.
“It’s so worth it,” she said. “Every second of her is absolutely worth every second of crying that happened before she came home, you know, every second of waiting and worrying. She is the best.”
PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — Wegmans Food Markets is recalling a cheese product that has been sold in Pennsylvania recently due to a potential presence of Listeria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese with Wegmans’ scale labels is the product in question. FDA officials say it could potentially contain Listeria monocytogenes, an “organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.”
Otherwise health individuals may experience the following symptoms if infected:
- High fever
- Nausea
- Severe headache
- Stiffness
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
In addition to Pennsylvania, the product was sold at stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. between Nov. 14 and Nov. 24.
It is packaged in a plastic tub.
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All lot codes have been recalled and removed from shelves, the FDA said on its website.
Customers who bought Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese can return it for a full refund.
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The Pennsylvania high school football playoffs are on to the state semifinals, with fans being treated to postseason PIAA games all over the state Friday and Saturday.
One of the top games to watch is Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa on Friday night in the Class 4A state semifinals.
- WATCH LIVE: Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa football is streaming live on NFHS Network
The winner will take on either Cardinal O’Hara or Southern Lehigh in the PIAA 4A state championship game next week.
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Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28 in Highland Park, Pa., with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.
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Aliquippa knocked out Kemon Spell and McKeesport two weeks ago for the Class 4A WPIAL championship, then got past Oil City last week. Twin Valley beat Susquehanna Township in the District 3 4A title round last week.
In the most recent PennLive Class 4A rankings, Twin Valley (13-0) is No. 1 and Aliquippa (10-3) is No. 3.
The quest for a trip to the 2025 PIAA state championships is nearing an end. The finals in all classifications will be played Dec. 4-6 at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg.
How to watch Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa football livestream
What: Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa in Class 4A Pennsylvania high school football state semifinals
When: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28
Where: Mifflin County High School | Highland Park, Pennsylvania
Watch live: Watch Twin Valley vs. Aliquippa live on the NFHS Network
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — A Pennsylvania artist is honoring Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow, through a moving tribute — a powerful painting inspired by her service and sacrifice.
Jonny Castro created the piece, and he is a police officer and forensic composite artist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Castro has created more than 2,000 portraits of fallen first responders, and his most recent is Sgt. Sweeting-Mashkow’s.
“What makes it so special is just the fact that she was given that sergeant rank for giving her life in the line of duty,” said Castro. “Her selfless service and her heroism.”
Sgt. Sweeting Mashkow was shot and killed Friday while serving an eviction notice in the Bermuda Club Community off A1A. Castro ties in his roles as a police officer and forensic composite artist into his work.
“You’re constantly working, constantly drawing facial features, so about 10 years ago, coming up on 10 years, I did my first one and everybody seemed to enjoy it,” said Castro.
He said after learning about Sgt. Sweeting Mashkow’s tragedy, he was deeply moved. He learned about it on social media and immediately began sketching.
“It’s sad to think that she was on the job for 25 years,” said Castro.
He also created a portrait for the three fallen Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies last year.
“What do you hope loved ones say or feel when they see this portrait that you created?” asked WPTV’s Zitlali Solache.
“I hope they know there are people like me all the way up in Pennsylvania and as far west as California that are praying for her family and wishing them the best during this tragic time — especially around the holidays,’ replied Castro.
The goal is for the art to be a piece that the family holds dearly. Castro said he will also begin sketching David Long’s piece on Tuesday. Long is the locksmith also involved in the fatal eviction call.
“I think that’s what makes it special, just because she doesn’t have any photos. She will never have a photo as a sergeant,’ said Castro. “This may be the only one, so I just hope to know the family enjoys it and they hang it proud on their wall.”
Castro says he will be in touch with Sheriff Eric Flowers to ship the painting over.
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