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Nichole’s Chic Boutique relocates to East Huntingdon
By Marilyn ForbesThose looking for anything from candles to crafts need look no further than Nichole’s Chic Boutique, which is now located at the Crossroads Plaza in …
Work planned at Scottdale’s Pittsburgh Street Park
By Paul PaterraResidents who live near the Pittsburgh Street Park in Scottdale went to the borough’s parks and recreation commission asking for some improvements to the park. That spurred the commission into action. In fact, it has pushed a plan into motion …
‘Walk Now for Autism Speaks’ set for Sunday at Idlewild
By Cami DibattistaApproximately 1,500 individuals are expected to participate in Walk Now for Autism Speaks — an event being held Sunday at Idlewild Park. The community is invited to participate in the family-friendly event while supporting Autism Speaks — an agency devoted …
Trip to Nickers and Neighs provides exercise, relaxation for Southmoreland Primary Center students
By Kelly VernonAmazing things happened when students in the autism support class at Southmoreland Primary Center experienced the world of therapeutic horseback riding at Nickers and Neighs …
Southmoreland baseball team displays improvement, potential for more
By Paul PaterraWhen Brian Shipley takes a look at the Southmoreland baseball program, he sees a lot of talent and potential. There are just some areas were some improvements need to be made, the coach said, and the program could be on …
Southmoreland students test water in Greenlick Run
By Marilyn ForbesTaking to the outdoors for the second time this year, students from the Southmoreland High School earth and science classes ventured to Greenlick Run to …
Southmoreland sports roundup: Boys tennis season upended in WPIAL quarterfinals
By Paul PaterraThe Southmoreland Boys tennis team had a tremendous season in 2013. The Scotties went through the regular season unscathed and were able to get past a round of the WPIAL playoffs. However, the season came to an end May 7 …
Buddy system aids readers at Southmoreland Primary Center
By Paul PaterraOn recent Fridays, students at the Southmoreland Primary Center could be seen reading to each other. It’s part of a “Reading Buddies” program, which involves …
Southmoreland baseball parents plan golf outing
By Paul PaterraThe Southmoreland Baseball Parents Organization was looking for ways to raise money for the junior varsisty and varisty squads. It still has its annual T-shirt sales and ticket sales for Pirate games, but this year something different is on the …
Finished with college hoops, Southmoreland grad Abel looks overseas to continue career
By Bill TissueWith her basketball career at Duquesne University completed, Southmoreland High School graduate Vanessa Abel will be trying to overcome even more adversity in her career. …
Scottdale library offers kids chance to get dirty
By Rachel BasingerScottdale Public Library Children’s Director Rhonda Allison is hoping the kids won’t mind getting their hands a little dirty with the “Dig Into A Good …
Southmoreland looks for more ways to trim deficit
By Paul PaterraSouthmoreland School Directors approved a potential budget for the 2013-14 school year that if it stands as is would not include a tax increase. The board voted 7-2 at a special meeting April 30 to approve a potential spending plan …
Marnell named Southmoreland’s new business manager
By Paul PaterraA new business manager has been appointed for the Southmoreland School District. School directors voted 6-2 May 2 to appoint James Marnell to the position. Voting in favor of the motion were board President Levi Miller and fellow school directors …
Old classic tale ‘Rapunzel’ comes to Geyer with new meaning
By Marilyn ForbesIt’s always interesting to take a well-known classic and give it a bit of a twist, and that is exactly what the Geyer Performing Arts …
May Mart Plant Sale planned in Scottdale
By Marilyn ForbesJust in time for spring planting and Mother’s Day, the West Overton Garden Society will be hosting its annual May Mart Plant Sale starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. The annual sale will feature vegetables, perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, succulent plants, …
Exploring History: Youghiogheny River Valley, coke industry intertwined
By Miles RichardsDuring the decades following the Civil War, a long-standing occupation within western Pennsylvania suddenly became outdated. For centuries brawny workmen, known as puddlers, had played a vital role in iron industrial operations, by manually stirring out ore impurities, namely sulphur …
Scottdale resident recalls Boston Marathon experience
By Paul PaterraJoe Bierhals had just finished his third Boston Marathon and was back at his hotel room with family members when he noticed a commotion. The …
Southmoreland sports roundup: Girls track qualifies for WPIAL finals
By Paul PaterraTrack What has been a great season for the Southmoreland girls track team continued May 1 when the squad qualified for the WPIAL finals. The Scotties defeated Keystone Oaks 107-43, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 110-39 and Waynesburg 93-57. …
Southmoreland grad Hummel looks to defend national mountain biking title
By Paul PaterraMike Hummel has been involved in cycling dating back to his days as a student at Southmoreland High School. The 1993 graduate of Southmoreland has …
Southmoreland middle schoolers take on Earth Day project
By Paul PaterraSixth-grade students at Southmoreland Middle School continued their tradition of taking a mathematical approach to Earth Day with the Earth Day Groceries Project. Students partake …
