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Crafton resident promotes Edgar Allan Poe in film
Thad Ciechanowski of Crafton graduated from Canevin High School (now Bishop Canevin) and then received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Robert Morris University. He has gone on to a career as a video editor, director and camera operator, currently employed at a small ad agency in Pittsburgh. First beginning...
Free college application seminar offered at Northern Tier Library
The college application process can be overwhelming, but a free seminar at Northern Tier Library at the end of the month aims to help parents get an overview of what to expect, what to look out for and what to know as they begin the undertaking with their high school...
Grant allows Fox Chapel to hold sewer fees steady
Fox Chapel officials were able to stave off an increase in the borough’s sanitary sewer fees this year, thanks to a grant awarded in late 2018. Rates will hold steady, with residents paying $4.66 per 1,000 gallons plus a fee of $60 a year. Finance Director Joy Hardt said residents...
Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 4-7 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Alexis Davis, 20, of Verona with criminal mischief and harassment. Charges were filed Jan. 4 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of William Penn Highway.Tenisha Lester, 44, of Pittsburgh with criminal mischief. Charges...
Drug, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jan. 9, 2019
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtShawndia Smith, 29, of McKeesport on charges of retail theft. Charges were filed Oct. 27.Leonard...
DUI, theft cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Jan. 9, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtStephen McDermott, 30, of Leechburg on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief. Charges were filed Nov. 24. Waived preliminary hearingsRobert Bedard, 74, of Plum on...
Northland Library hosting free screening of Fred Rogers documentary ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’
Northland Public Library is hosting a free screening of the documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. The adults only program will include “Mister Rodgers” related activities and refreshments. To sign up to attend, call 412-366-8100 Ext. 113. Directed by Los Angeles, Calif.,...
Plum church reports highest numbers served during holiday brunch
A Catholic church in Plum served around 200 meals to people in need during its fourth annual Christmas Day brunch, said organizer Irene Plutto. Our Lady of Joy Parish along O’Block Road started the brunch event four years ago to offer hot meals and fellowship to anyone who needs it....
Spring on the mind of McCandless officials: Volunteers needed for April 6 roadside cleanup
The region hasn’t had its first winter snowstorm yet, but McCandless officials already have spring cleaning on their minds. Volunteers are being recruited for a roadside cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 6. Residents interested in participating can sign up by calling 412-364-0616 Ext. 118 or by...
North Allegheny, North Hills holding programs for parents of incoming kindergarteners
The North Allegheny and North Hills school districts have scheduled programs to help parents with kindergarten age students prepare them to start school in the fall. North Allegheny NA is hosting a Feb. 7 program called “Blasting Off to a New Beginning” to provide information about the district’s s kindergarten...
Blawnox launches year-round hard-to-recycle collection
Blawnox residents now can dispose of hard-to-recycle items as part of the borough’s garbage hauling contract. A new program launched this month allows residents to get rid of TVs, computers, chemicals and other products typically prohibited from regular collections. Borough leaders said the “At Your Door” pickups are part of...
North Hills student artists’ shine
At North Hills Art Center, the artwork of numerous North Hills students will be on display through Jan. 18. The North Hills Art Center is located at 3432 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh. For details about hours of operation, go to www.northhillsartcenter.com....
North Park site of unique crafting event
For people looking to be creative this winter, check out Over the Log Nature Crafts on Jan. 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Latodami Nature Center in North Park led by assistant naturalist Debra Rudolph. Participants will gather outdoor, natural materials and return indoors to create a Mason...
Murrysville Woman’s Club meeting will feature Mary Kay rep
Proper powder room procedure will be the order of the day at the next Murrysville Woman’s Club meeting. A Mary Kay representative will host a “Make-Up Tips” discussion at the meeting, set for 11:15 a.m., Jan. 17 at the Penn Murry Restaurant, 5089 Cozy Inn Cutoff. Guests are welcome. There...
Franklin Regional cheerleaders headed to state championships this weekend
The Franklin Regional Senior High School cheerleading squad will head to Hershey this weekend to compete in the PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships. The team finished second out of 13 teams in the medium varsity division at the seventh annual WPIAL Competitive Spirit Championships, held the weekend of Jan. 5 at...
Conservancy will organize ‘supermoon,’ lunar eclipse viewing in Murrysville
A 183-acre nature reserve might be one of the best places to see a celestial “two-fer” on Jan. 20: a total lunar eclipse as well as a “super moon.” Westmoreland Conservancy officials are organizing a viewing party at the Morosini Reserve in southeastern Murrysville to view the eclipse as well...
Westmoreland Conservancy announces massive expansion of Flinn Nature Reserve
The Flinn Nature Reserve in south Murrysville will more than quadruple in size thanks to the donation of two parcels of land in Murrysville and Penn Township. Westmoreland Conservancy officials announced the expansion in their January newsletter. While the original 20-acre parcel was gifted to the conservancy by Paul and...
Delmont council balks at instituting sewage rate hike
Delmont residents may have to absorb a $2.39 increase from the Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority. For now, however, they do not have to worry about absorbing an additional $7.50 rate hike from the borough. Council members this week balked at instituting the increase. The money would go toward paying...
The Oaks Theater to host special screening of David Bowie’s Labyrinth
The late great David Bowie lives on not only through his music, but in film. The Oaks Theater at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. host a special screening of “Labyrinth,” the 1986 fantasy adventure flick staring Bowie, Jennifer Connelly and Toby Froud. It shows a 16-year-old girl given 13 hours to...
Delmont officials work to recover money allegedly taken by former secretary
Delmont officials are taking steps to recover money allegedly stolen by a former borough secretary. Borough solicitor Dan Hewitt said former borough secretary and treasurer Karen Shola was bonded, and that the bond company has offered the borough a $35,000 settlement. Shola, 67, of Pittsburgh was charged in October with...
Franklin Regional plans special meeting on Sloan project bids
Franklin Regional School Board will hold a special meeting Wednesday to vote on authorizing the district to advertise and solicit bids for the Sloan elementary campus project. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the Murrysville municipal building at 4100 Sardis Road. The $54 million project includes the renovation...
Comedy show in West View on Saturday benefits North Hills wrestling program
Winter blues got you down? Then shake them away on Saturday night with a comedy show in West View to benefit the North Hills School District’s wrestling program. The show features comedians Shaun Blackham and Mike Wysocki. Blackham, who regularly appears on local rock radio station WDVE, has performed his...
Ross honors 4 police department retirees, approves hiring 5 new cops
Ross Township commissioners on Monday honored four recently retired police officers for their years of service to the community. The honorees were Lt. Al Hribik, Sgt. Sam Comport, Ofc. Mike Thomas and Ofc. Barry Clifford. Officials noted that the four officers who were recognized amassed more than 120 years of...
Ross considering measure to snuff out tobacco, vaping in township parks and buildings
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em — just not in any of Ross Township’s parks. Ross officials are poised to introduce a measure that would outlaw the use of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco products, e-cigarettes and other electronic vaping devices in the municipality’s 23 parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities. The...
Richland Elementary students treated to assembly about penguins
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, Richland Elementary students had the opportunity to learn all about penguins at a special assembly conducted by the Pittsburgh National Aviary. Students learned about all 18 species of penguins and how these unique, flightless birds live and thrive....
