Allegheny Neighborhoods News
Schools crucial in keeping patriotism, flag etiquette alive among nation’s youth
By Adam Brandolph 10:16 a.m.They stand in height order with their right hands pressed firmly over their hearts, left arms tucked behind their backs, and stare at the American flag. When the three-time PIAA class AAAA Mt. Lebanon girls’ high school basketball team lines …
Your Alle-Kiski Valley News
Jefferson Township equine rescue takes in 10 more horses
By Liz HayesThe stalls at Equine Angels Rescue in Jefferson Township already were full of rescued horses, but they made room for 10 more this week. Pam Vivirito, founder of the 3-year-old horse rescue, said her organization took in the malnourished Missouri …
Your Carlynton News
Kids get down and dirty at Green Tree Public Library
By Megan GuzaChildren at Green Tree Public Library’s “Wormy Wednesday” program had no fear when it came to getting elbow deep in dirt full of worms. Equipped with small shovels, magnifying glasses and flashlights, the children dug through compost bins for creepy …
Your Cranberry News
Postcards bring the world to Connoquenessing classroom
By Dona S. DreelandFor first-graders, the word geography is as big as they are small. So to help them find a comfortable place for themselves in this great big world, Stacey Richard’s students at Connoquenessing Elementary School in Harmony read “Me on the …
Your FoxChapel News
Sharpsburg seeks help demolishing old homes
By Tom McGeeSharpsburg officials hope to get help from Allegheny County in removing blighted properties. Council reviewed a list of properties in the borough that will be sent to the county as candidates for grant money that would be used for demolition. …
Your Hempfield News
Hempfield Area OKs tentative plan for 2013-14 budget
By Richard GazarikHempfield Area school directors are dipping into their cash reserves to balance the 2013-14 budget, but that infusion of cash is not enough to stave off a 1.5-mill tax increase. The school board on Monday adopted a tentative budget that …
Your Latrobe News
Councilwoman Wolford wins Latrobe Democratic mayoral nod
By Tribune-ReviewLatrobe Councilwoman Rosie Moff Wolford won an overwhelming victory for the Democratic nomination for city mayor, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary. With five of six precincts reporting, Wolford captured 53 percent of the vote, compared to fellow council …
Your McKeesport News
Western Pa. communities to mark holiday with tradition
By Patrick Cloonan and Jennifer R. VertulloThe region’s observance of Memorial Day began well in advance of Monday’s traditional events. On Tuesday at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, the Financial Planning Association of Western Pennsylvania gave its First Class Patriot Achievement Award to Ernest R. Oatneal …
Your Monroeville News
Autocross benefit created in honor of late North Versailles woman gets on ‘Fast Track to a Cure’
By Natalie BeneviatDrivers who want to learn car control and fine-tune their driving skills can check out the sixth annual Barbara Lee’s Fast Track to a Cure for Huntington’s Disease autocross benefit, to be held Sunday at the North Park swimming pool …
Your Mon Valley News
Mayor’s defeat may spell end of ‘Monessen Rising’
By Kate Wilcox and Richard GazarikA controversial plan to transform Monessen’s blighted neighborhoods into an art colony may have been dealt a death blow when its chief proponent, the city’s mayor, was trounced in Tuesday’s primary election. Mayor Mary Jo Smith lost by a 2-to-1 …
Your Mt. Pleasant
More than 100 Mt. Pleasant students to display art
By Linda HarkcomThe art teachers of the Mt. Pleasant Area School District are inviting the community to join them and several of their students for a Fine Arts Evening on Friday. “The …
Your Murrysville News
Murrysville contractor accused in $10,000 theft
By Tribune-ReviewA Murrysville man waived his right to a preliminary hearing this week on a theft charge for allegedly accepting $10,168 from a woman for work he never started. David L. Langguth, 64, of Murrysville was charged by Westmoreland County detectives …
Your North Hills News
Hampton’s Walter making final pilgrimage
By Deborah DeasyAfter decades of “walking for the Lord,” as “Pilgrim George” Walter describes it, the rugged but soft-spoken Hampton native plans to soon hang up his worn, handmade sandals. Walter’s last religious pilgrimage — a trek across Ohio — began May …
- Shaler officials to lower property taxes 10:34 a.m.
Your Norwin News
Land could be designated as North Huntingdon park
By Brad PedersenTownship officials plan to designate land along Ipnar Road in North Huntingdon as a park, they said. Even if the 22-acre tract of wooded township-owned land, near the Falcon Ridge housing plan, is designated a park, township officials have no …
Your Penn Hills News
Penn Hills Summer Playground Program offers outdoor opportunities for kids
By Patrick Varine 10:24 a.m.What is it? Parents looking for a little peace and quiet around the house once school gets out can enroll their children in the Penn Hills Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Program. Children will have a chance to get outdoors …
- Penn Hills incumbents secure nominations; school board will have at least two new members 10:28 a.m.
Your Penn-Trafford News
Penn-Trafford officials seek input on remodeling
By Chris ForemanPenn-Trafford School Board members are asking residents to share their thoughts over the next three weeks about what should be included in the remodeling of the high school. After reviewing estimated costs for everything from replacing the plumbing to building …
Your Plum News
Timeline set for Plum’s elementary school transition
By Karen ZapfSuperintendent Timothy Glasspool is looking at mid-August as the deadline for the work related to the transition of students to the former Pivik Elementary School. “I want all projects done by Aug. 14,” Glasspool last week told the Plum School …
Your Sewickley News
Sewickley veteran says placing flags a fitting way to honor fallen soldiers
By Joanne BarronAlfred “Sonnie” Abercrombie has a simple answer as to why he has been placing flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day each year for the past 45 years. “It’s an honor to do it — to pay tribute. I look …
Your South Hills News
Volunteers help bring festive atmosphere to Spring-a-Rama
By Stephanie Hacke 11:20 a.m.The sweet, fresh scent of the pastries sizzling in the fryer wafts through the air. The sound of the man on the loud speaker, enticing people to buy that “50/50 raffle ticket,” or to come play bingo in the cafeteria, …
- Trees planted in Snyder Park 10:51 a.m.
Your Twin Boros News
Oakmont, Verona dining options served up at library’s ‘Taste of Two Towns’
By Julie MartinWhile a party isn’t likely the first thing that comes to mind when contemplating a trip to the library, the Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer a delicious opportunity to do just that with its upcoming “A Taste of Two Towns” …
