Allegheny Neighborhoods News
Schools crucial in keeping patriotism, flag etiquette alive among nation’s youth
By Adam Brandolph 9:35 p.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
Christy posts easy win in Fawn
By Chuck Biedka 10:50 p.m.Incumbent Fawn Township Supervisor Garry Christy won handily in Tuesday’s primary election. Christy, a supervisor for 18 years, defeated political newcomer Carrie White by a 2-1 margin, garnering 74 votes to White’s 37. He said he also received 17 write-in …
- Brackenridge mayor gracious in victory 10:42 p.m.
- Tarentum mayor takes big step to 2nd term 10:42 p.m.
Your Carlynton News
Kids get down and dirty at Green Tree Public Library
By Megan Guza 9:39 p.m.Children 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 …
- Carnegie Memorial Day parade kept alive 9:11 p.m.
Your Cranberry News
Postcards bring the world to Connoquenessing classroom
By Dona S. Dreeland 9:40 p.m.For 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 McGee 9:42 p.m.Sharpsburg 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. …
- Sharpsburg residents can name boat ramp 9:11 p.m.
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
Lattanzi survives triple challenge in Clairton race
By Michael DiVittorioIncumbent Rich Lattanzi out-polled three challengers to win the Democratic nomination in Clairton’s mayoral primary on Tuesday. According to complete but unofficial returns from Allegheny County Elections Division, Lattanzi’s 672 votes bested the two councilmen in the race — Richard …
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
Challenger posts stunning upset in Monessen mayoral race
By Tribune-ReviewThe city of Monessen will have a new mayor in 2014 after challenger Lou Mavrakis seized the Democratic nomination Tuesday in a stunning landslide over incumbent Mary Jo Smith. With 10 of 13 precincts reporting, the 75-year-old challenger garnered more …
- PNC Bank in Bentleyville robbed this morning 10:26 p.m.
Your Mt. Pleasant
More than 100 Mt. Pleasant students to display art
By Linda Harkcom 9:02 p.m.The 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-Review 9:42 p.m.A 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 …
Your Norwin News
National Road Festival takes to Western Pa. streets this weekend
By Natalie Beneviat 7:03 p.m.Those looking for a day trip or weekend getaway can take a historical journey to the National Road Festival, a series of celebrations to be held Friday through Sunday in various communities along the United States’ first federally funded highway. …
Your Penn Hills News
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT… The Summer Playground Program
By Patrick Varine 7:27 p.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 …
- Vocollect zoning hearing postponed 7:21 p.m.
- Tai Chi in the Park 7:33 p.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 Zapf 7:36 p.m.Superintendent 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 Barron 8:16 p.m.Alfred “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
Upgrades completed at Becks Run Pumping Station
By Stephanie Hacke 8:18 p.m.A large tan building stands at the base of East Carson Street, next to the nearly 100-year-old structure that now mainly is crumbled bricks. The new Becks Run Pumping Station, with backup generators and new river intake system, that abuts …
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” …
