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Q&A: Charley Shop’n Save owner bikes across U.S. for veterans’ charityVideo

Ray Charley biked 2,000 miles to prepare for his 3,048-mile, 48-day trek across the United States. “The training was a feat unto itself, really,” said Charley, 68, of Unity, whose family owns Shop’n Save locations in Murrysville, Greensburg and Hempfield. Charley left San Diego, Calif., on April 1. He reached...
World War II fighter pilot, retired Leechburg eye doctor promotes recycling, renewable energyVideo

Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. Dr. Arthur Duppstadt owes most of his life to the French. The now-retired optometrist from Leechburg was 20 when his P-51 Mustang, a single-seat fighter plane, was shot down...
At least 1 dead after train strikes vehicle in Lawrence CountyVideo

At least one person is dead after a Norfolk Southern mixed-freight train struck a vehicle late Sunday night in Lawrence County. Norfolk Southern spokeswoman Rachel McDonnell Bradshaw said the incident occurred shortly before midnight at Larchwood Drive in New Beaver. The driver of the vehicle was killed in the collision....
New local stores all set for summer shoppers

The Bridge Gastropub has opened in the former Rumfish Grille location in the Great Southern Shopping Center, Bridgeville. The pub is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sundays. The restaurant offers a private event space, indoor and outdoor dining, craft drinks...
$Experts: Allegheny Township fracking case highlights importance of local elections$

Experts: Allegheny Township fracking case highlights importance of local elections

In Pennsylvania, if a local government decides to open up Marcellus shale drilling throughout a community, even a residential area, it might not be challenged in court because of a recent, precedent-setting case in Allegheny Township. The courts didn’t buy the role of local governments as environmental stewards when it...
Millvale Library providing free summer lunches for children

Children who receive free or reduced-price cafeteria meals throughout the year are at risk for food insecurity during the summer break, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Millvale Community Library aims to address the issue through its federally funded Summer Food Service Program from June 11 through Aug....
Former Ligonier female veteran honored for long military serviceVideo

Growing up in rural Elk County, Deborah L. Wilkins saw joining the military as an opportunity to serve the nation and explore the world, which would open doors to a great career. “I was just a small town girl who got to get out and see the world,” said Wilkins,...
Artists say their work was stolen at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts FestivalVideo

Several artists selling their work at Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival came to their tents Sunday to find some of their pieces missing. “There were four pieces on walls on display and someone must have snuck into the tent somehow, through the back I think, and taken them,” said Chris...
Police: 2 arrested after Larimer woman intimidated, shot at twice

Pittsburgh Police made two arrests Sunday in connection to a shooting in Larimer that resulted in two shots being fired at a woman, with one bullet hitting her house. Police say the two men arrested were part of a group of five that intimidated the woman Saturday night. The shooter...
After decades, Produce Terminal on the cusp of redevelopment

Efforts to save and redevelop the Strip District’s iconic Produce Terminal stretch back decades. The long, low building stretching along Smallman Street was the heart of the wholesale business at the center of the thriving Pittsburgh neighborhood in the 1920s when it was built. The city bought the building in...
Highlands Legion team maintains continuity with high school squad

The Highlands baseball team enjoyed a turnaround season with 11 victories and a trip to the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs this spring after winning only four games last year. Golden Rams first-year coach Jeff Campbell wants to build on that momentum this summer, and a group of underclassmen from the...
Tarentum plans 4 more ‘Trash to Treasure’ markets

More trash, more treasure. Tarentum’s first “Trash to Treasure” flea market was so successful that the borough’s Recreation Board has scheduled four more for this year. The markets will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 in the parking lots...
Smithton Volunteer Fire Department hosts camp for kids with special needs

A fire is always scary, but for some special needs children it can be even worse. The unfamiliar sight of firefighters in their gear and the sound of sirens can be frightening. “Some of this stuff we have here can be overwhelming for them,” said firefighter Lindsey Dawson, of the...
Goodwill continues to grow, opening new store near Mt. Pleasant

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania seems to be in a growth mode, what with the recent opening of an outlet store in Monroeville and the impending opening of a new store near Mt. Pleasant. “We do have a lot of donations,” said Goodwill spokesman David Tobiczyk. “We’re very fortunate and appreciative...
Largest-ever Diocese of Greensburg youth choir kicks off FamilyFestVideo

A choir of more than 60 young people — the largest youth choir ever assembled in the Diocese of Greensburg — sang Sunday at an outdoor Mass that kicked off the diocese’s FamilyFest. The event was held at the Christ Our Shepherd Center in Unity. The honors choir was created...
Boyce Park Wave Pool repaired, set to reopen Monday

The Boyce Park Wave Pool is set to reopen to the public starting Monday after receiving emergency repairs for a week. The Allegheny County Facilities Management and Parks Department closed the wave pool last Tuesday when they discovered the pool was losing water on May 31 due to a malfunctioning...

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