
West Suburban team’s run to championship gives boost to civic
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Laurel Auto Group has been a key sponsor of West Suburban Little League for years, as part of the business’ mission to support local early childhood education and youth sports.
The commitment is so deep that the league’s Upper Yoder Township facility is called the Laurel Auto Sports Complex.
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