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Man dies after killing ex-girlfriend, shooting himself in Reserve

Man dies after killing ex-girlfriend, shooting himself in Reserve

2013-06-19 11:25:01

Relatives told police everything seemed fine between Nicholar Starr and Alisha Virtue when they last saw them Tuesday morning.


NASA's new class of recruits achieves gender parity

2013-06-19 00:05:38

The eight recruits, including a New Castle native, were selected from 6,300 applicants and will start training in August.


PennDOT will work on southbound Route 28 near Millvale Wednesday

2013-06-18 18:19:15

Work on southbound lanes of Route 28 expected to cause delays on Wednesday.


Allegheny County may lease Deer Lakes Park for gas drilling

2013-06-18 18:13:19

County officials think drilling beneath Deer Lakes Park could net the county $700,000 a year.


California man charged in Route 8 crash that injured man, 25

2013-06-18 10:06:15

Jose Rios, 41, was charged today with felony counts of aggravated assault, escape and fleeing and eluding a law-enforcement officer.


Route 8 construction extended to July 2 in Shaler

2013-06-18 00:04:23

Construction that is causing weekday lane restrictions on northbound Route 8 in Shaler will continue through July 2, PennDOT announced.


Seneca Valley passes 2013-14 budget with tax increase

2013-06-17 22:49:42

The $101 million spending plan includes a 2.75 mill tax increase.


Ross to participate in Vacant Property Recovery Program

2013-06-17 21:16:55

The program will allow neighbors of a vacant property to acquire the property for a fee.


Heard Off the Street: Library's 3-D printer spits out all kinds of fun and learning

Heard Off the Street: Library's 3-D printer spits out all kinds of fun and learning

2013-06-16 00:03:28

While investors worry about a 3-D printer stock bubble, a Saxonburg librarian's enthusiasm over 3-D printing is bubble-proof.


Woman, beau get classes for girl, 10, left in cage

2013-06-15 00:07:45

A Millvale woman and boyfriend must take parenting classes after they let the woman's daughter ride in a dog cage in the back of a pickup.


Judge orders parenting classes for mother, boyfriend who allowed girl to ride in cage on Turnpike

2013-06-13 14:47:12

"God forbid your daughter asks for a Corvette and you go out and rob a bank," the judge told Abby Carlson and Thomas Fissinger.


The North at a glance

2013-06-13 13:03:58

News briefs from the North suburban area:


A newsmaker you should know: Mother works to help families affected by spina bifida

A newsmaker you should know: Mother works to help families affected by spina bifida

2013-06-13 12:45:23

Melanie Dragovits' experience with spina bifida began when her daughter Elizabeth was diagnosed with the condition before she was born.


The Meadows set to celebrate 50 years of horse racing

The Meadows set to celebrate 50 years of horse racing

2013-06-13 12:45:17

The Washington County racetrack is marking its golden anniversary with memories and special events.


Shaler teachers intend to strike school district if no contract by September

2013-06-13 11:29:46

The district's 390 teachers have been working without a contract for the past two school years.


New plans submitted for Cranberry Woods

2013-06-13 04:41:25

After months in the works, plans have been submitted for one of the township's biggest developments.


Fox Chapel administrator Stephens to retire

2013-06-13 04:39:58

The superintendent will retire Dec. 31, but the announcement comes when some have called into question her doctoral degree.


Advocacy group focuses on condition of North Park's trails

2013-06-13 04:38:03

The Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group helped to turn the trails into a "coherent, navigable system."


New Millvale library aims for August opening

2013-06-13 04:35:38

The upcoming grand opening and summer programs were among topics discussed at the board of trustees' meeting June 6.


Traffic changes yield savings in Cranberry

2013-06-13 04:35:00

CMU researchers determined that their tweaks to the system saved the township some $2 million in direct and indirect costs.


New month, new site for annual Bantam Jeep festival

2013-06-13 04:34:02

The fest is being held Friday through Sunday at Cooper's Lake Campground near Slippery Rock.


Pine-Richland budget reduces tax rate

2013-06-13 04:33:18

School directors have approved a 2013-14 budget of $69,541,750 with a projected fund balance of $275,500 for capital improvements.


North Municipal News

2013-06-13 04:30:18

Municipal news briefs from the North suburban area:


North Notables

2013-06-13 04:29:21

People and student news from the North suburban area:


North School News

2013-06-13 04:28:39

School news briefs from the North suburban area:


Allegheny County considers drilling beneath parks

2013-06-13 00:24:21

A Monroeville-based firm has already systematically leased land surrounding the park, with nearly two dozen new leases since Jan. 1.


NorthScape: the North Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-06-13 00:21:01

Happenings in the North suburban area:


Shaler Area to vote on final budget June 19

2013-06-12 23:20:07

The school board is also working to schedule a date to meet with the Shaler Area Education Association to discuss contract negotiations.


DA rebuts Orie appeal

2013-06-12 11:22:58

The defense claims the former Pennsylvania senator suffered a variety of errors during her 2012 trial.


More Route 65 construction to begin Thursday night

2013-06-12 07:39:12

A $6.3 million construction project expands to Avalon and Bellevue, weather permitting.


Court upholds firing of Slippery Rock professor who made sexual comments

2013-06-12 00:09:44

Commonwealth Court supported Slippery Rock University's dismissal of a professor who made sexual comments while on a spring break trip.


Pedestrian killed in Fawn crash identified

2013-06-11 15:14:18

Township police Chief Timothy Mayberry said John Walters, of Fawn, walked every day along Howes Run Road.


Ross man indicted for cashing dead mother's Social Security checks

2013-06-11 15:11:47

Federal officials say Chauncey Clinton of Ross cashed checks for nearly 40 years that were meant for his mother, who died in 1973.


19-year-old Beaver County woman dies after Zelienople crash

2013-06-11 08:34:51

Alyssa McKee, 19, of Baden was a passenger in a car that collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 68 near Ben Venue Road.


Fox Chapel superintendent Stephens to retire at end of 2013

2013-06-11 05:39:48

Anne E. Stephens, who held the district's top position for eight years, will step down effective Dec. 31.


Seneca Valley approves contracts for school security upgrades

2013-06-10 23:16:31

The Seneca Valley School District will install captured entrances at its secondary schools in an effort to improve school security.


$44 million Hampton school budget approved

2013-06-10 22:51:39

Hampton school board approved a budget of nearly $44 million for 2013-14 on Monday by an 8-1 vote.


McCandless approves property tax millage rate for 2013

2013-06-10 21:22:01

McCandless council members approved the township's property tax at a "revenue neutral" rate of 1.15 mills for 2013.


Pearce Mill Road to close in Pine until October

2013-06-10 12:57:28

The road will be closed in both directions from the Route 910 intersection south to Brown Road beginning Wednesday


Pittsburgh-area camp for young amputees enjoying success after restart

Pittsburgh-area camp for young amputees enjoying success after restart

2013-06-10 00:13:33

Camp STAR, a summer retreat for child amputees, had its most successful week since 2008.


Clarion crash kills man

2013-06-08 00:12:38

A Shippenville man died when his car veered from Route 66 and struck a tree in Paint, Clarion County, Friday afternoon.


HOV lanes reopening after mechanical problems

2013-06-07 09:10:52

Crews are working to address the problem along the Parkway North.


CCAC moves forward on plan for new campus in north suburbs

2013-06-07 00:09:41

Plans for a new North campus for Community College of Allegheny County advanced Thursday.


Shaler Area school board again accepts fact-finder's report in teacher negotiations

2013-06-06 22:02:26

The Shaler Area school board and the Shaler Area Education Association met separately to vote on an independent fact-finder's report.


The North at a glance

2013-06-06 11:03:12

News briefs from the North suburban area:


Fundraiser set to rock day away at nursing homes

Fundraiser set to rock day away at nursing homes

2013-06-06 08:52:11

Rocking chairs will be set up at three facilities; money raised with go to homes.


A knock on door will open Holy Trinity Church in McCandless on June 22

A knock on door will open Holy Trinity Church in McCandless on June 22

2013-06-06 08:43:03

The new Greek Orthodox church is nearly complete at the corner of Babcock Boulevard and Cumberland Road.


Shaler Area fifth-grader repeats as champ in Allegheny County marbles tournament

Shaler Area fifth-grader repeats as champ in Allegheny County marbles tournament

2013-06-06 08:39:13

Emily Cavacini, an 11-year-old, will compete for the national title in Wildwood, N.J.


Shaler Area student gardens to help needy

Shaler Area student gardens to help needy

2013-06-06 08:35:20

Sam Bartsch, a junior, has started an unusual greenhouse project to offer environmentally friendly produce to low-income communities.


Art project patches together community spirit as 'Knit the Bridge' panels stack up

Art project patches together community spirit as 'Knit the Bridge' panels stack up

2013-06-06 05:45:03

Hundreds of knitters and crocheters are coming together to the community art installation project in Pittsburgh.


A newsmaker you should know: Hampton principal selected for state award enjoys leading middle schoolers

A newsmaker you should know: Hampton principal selected for state award enjoys leading middle schoolers

2013-06-06 05:44:13

Eric Stennett credits his time in the military with helping him to be a more effective middle school principal.


Postcards bring world to Seneca Valley school

Postcards bring world to Seneca Valley school

2013-06-06 05:42:32

First-graders at Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School got a glimpse of places all over the world without ever leaving their classroom.


Grads to pause to honor Mars Area school director

2013-06-06 05:41:07

Ross McConnell, 70, died of cancer May 27 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless.


New recycling bins have some Ross residents riled

2013-06-06 05:39:45

Some complained to commissioners Monday night about the 65-gallon recycling containers that have been distributed.


Shaler Area board, teachers set to reconsider fact-finder's report

2013-06-06 05:37:38

Increases in teachers' workloads and higher payments toward health care were the main reasons for the rejection.


North Notables

2013-06-06 05:36:33

People and student news from the North suburban area:


North School News

2013-06-06 05:35:48

School news breifs from the North suburban area:


Community colleges address job market for regional workforce

2013-06-06 04:56:40

Four community colleges have partnered to offer discounted tuition rates in fields of study related to burgeoning industries in the region.


Region's growing system of trails benefits bikers, hikers and communities

Region's growing system of trails benefits bikers, hikers and communities

2013-06-06 00:14:53

An expanding series of trails has forged new links among communities and that supporters say offers new economic opportunities.


NorthScape: the North Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-06-06 00:12:25

Happenings in the North suburban area:


Adams man pleads guilty to bank fraud, money laundering

2013-06-05 14:46:52

Peter M. Cicero admitted to inflating the cost of buying two companies so he could borow money, then defaulted on the loan of $1.8 million.


Springdale contractor pleads guilty to mail fraud

2013-06-05 12:50:59

Robert E. Crawford of Springdale admitted to schemes that deprived Simon Properties and the IRS of more than $1 million through kickbacks.


Astronomers group plans June sky viewings

2013-06-05 00:08:04

The Amateur Astronomers Association plans to hold its next star parties at 8:55 p.m. June 14 and 15 at Deer Lakes Regional Park.


Slippery Rock University professor dies in accident

2013-06-04 13:45:37

Glen Brunken, 69, of Slippery Rock apparently fell through a glass door in a sandwich shop.


Fisherman's body pulled from Allegheny River identified

2013-06-04 10:00:05

A man whose body was recovered Monday evening from the Allegheny River in Springdale has been identified as Donald Duncan, 67, of Tarentum.


North Hills approves 2013-14 school year budget

2013-06-04 01:27:07

The board also voted to set the millage rate at 17.06 mills, down 4.2 mills from the previous year's rate of 21.26 mills.


New name, new application for Lawrence County racino

2013-06-04 00:02:06

The proposed racetrack and casino has a new name and, as of Friday, a new financial commitment from Penn National Gaming.


Ross commissioners approve business requests

2013-06-03 21:41:18

Lockamp Plaza requested site plan approval for a bottle shop. Ed Cebulski requested a conditional use for Abel Air Conditioning and Heating.


Sewickley man accused of heading oxycodone, Opana drug ring

2013-06-03 09:18:14

A federal Drug Enforcement Agency investigation found that David Best, 27, led a large ring in Beaver and Allegheny counties.


'Bike Fresh Bike Local' ride boosts Pittsburgh-area farming

'Bike Fresh Bike Local' ride boosts Pittsburgh-area farming

2013-06-03 00:15:19

Bicycle riders took on the many hills of Allegheny and Butler counties to raise close to $10,000 on Sunday for a nonprofit.


Ellwood City toddler airlifted to Children's Hospital after crash

2013-06-01 22:49:11

The vehicle carrying the boy and another passenger was hit head-on.


Sharpsburg woman faces multiple charges of animal cruelty

2013-06-01 21:13:34

Police discovered last week a litter of dead puppies inside the home of Sonya Lee Thomas, 44.


Emsworth Marine's memory being kept alive with 5K race

Emsworth Marine's memory being kept alive with 5K race

2013-06-01 00:21:17

The 5K race in the memory Patrick Kenny will loop through Ben Avon and Emsworth.


Shaler Area pupils to get iPads, more

2013-05-31 11:18:55

School directors have approved the purchase of Apple TVs, MacBook Pros and iPads for use in the district.


Man in custody after overnight standoff in West Deer

2013-05-31 08:16:55

Police said James Grace, 40, threatened to hurt his ex-girlfriend, but surrendered without incident before 3 a.m.


Shaler teachers reject contract recommendation by fact-finder

2013-05-30 17:33:12

The Shaler Area Education Association, which has been without a contract since 2011, has rejected a contract proposal by a state factfinder.


Interview set for October as Pennsylvania parole board weighs February release of Jane Orie

2013-05-30 13:41:13

Former state Sen. Jane Orie was sentenced in June 2012 to a 2 1/2-to-10-year prison term after her public corruption conviction.


Historic North Hills resident's missing grave marker found

2013-05-30 13:01:03

Casper Reel was the first permanent settler in West View after he was given land in exchange for his service in the Revolutionary War.


Nonprofit is cleaning waterways, one paddle at a time

Nonprofit is cleaning waterways, one paddle at a time

2013-05-30 07:32:58

Paddle Without Pollution holds bimonthly cleanups of local rivers, streams and lakes.


St. James in Sewickley celebrates 150 years

St. James in Sewickley celebrates 150 years

2013-05-30 07:18:50

The church has spent nearly 10 months celebrating its milestone anniversary this year.


Butler man drowns in Slippery Rock Creek

2013-05-30 06:16:52

Mazzarney K. Sanford, 22, was swimming about 300 yards below Kennedy Mills Bridge in Lawrence County when he began having difficulties.


Aquinas Academy students celebrate teacher's citizenship

2013-05-30 05:50:43

Juan Mata, director of admissions at the academy, became a naturalized U.S. citizen Friday at Soliders & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum.


Butler's Main Street program gains national accreditation

2013-05-30 05:49:05

Chelynne Curci is always looking for signs of an upward trajectory for Butler, a city that has struggled through financial challenges.


North Allegheny rejects 2013-14 budget with tax increase

2013-05-30 05:48:00

Seven of nine school board members opposed the 0.6611-mill increase the administration had recommended.


A newsmaker you should know: Hampton student honored for keeping Korean roots

A newsmaker you should know: Hampton student honored for keeping Korean roots

2013-05-30 05:46:54

Victoria Lee's Korean heritage is very important to her.


Bicycling promoted with racks, paths

2013-05-30 05:46:01

Connecting communities has been a goal in Cranberry's long-range plan for decades.


Exhibit takes train lovers on trip to past

Exhibit takes train lovers on trip to past

2013-05-30 05:44:37

New Brighton native Bob Frederick chuckled as he recalled his first experience with model trains.


North Allegheny board chief wants more counselors

2013-05-30 05:43:41

Counselors in the school district have caseloads that are three times higher than what is recommended.


Resident adds flowers to Ingomar Elementary School grounds

2013-05-30 05:42:20

Michele Rice hopes that a small patch of ground at Ingomar Elementary School can teach students about birds and butterflies.


Beattie selects principal, two new systems

2013-05-30 05:41:23

Wesley Kuchta said A.W. Beattie Career Center will continue to offer programs designed to transition students into the higher tech world.


Shaler teachers voting on fact-finder report

2013-05-30 05:40:48

After a year and nine months without a contract, Shaler Area teachers may be close to reaching an agreement with the district.


North Notables

2013-05-30 05:28:57

People and student news from the North suburban area:


Spirit to begin flying from Palmer airport to Dallas-Fort Worth

2013-05-30 04:57:55

Starting June 14, the airline will begin nonstop flights from the Unity-based airport to Texas.


In an era of standardized tests, does art have a place in the classroom?

In an era of standardized tests, does art have a place in the classroom?

2013-05-30 00:27:14

Arts are among the programs that face cuts, even elimination, by cash-strapped school districts working on budgets at this time of year.


NorthScape: the North Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-30 00:20:15

Happenings in the North suburban area:


Grave marker of historic North Hills resident stolen

Grave marker of historic North Hills resident stolen

2013-05-29 18:05:05

Casper Reel is buried in what is now Highland Country Club.


Homewood man faces 55 counts in thefts of Harley Davidson leather coats, laptops and more

2013-05-29 11:22:56

In a criminal complaint, Allegheny County police tied Nash to burglaries at a minimum of nine locations in Pittsburgh, Shaler and elsewhere.


Pittsburgh Presbytery ends ban on shale gas leases

2013-05-29 00:06:57

Action taken earlier this month by the Presbytery could clear the way for construction of a gas pipeline on its camp property.


Parents charged after Millvale girl rides in cage in back of pickup

2013-05-28 16:31:32

The girl's mother and stepfather said she had asked to ride in the cage with the dog.


One hurt and house destroyed in Clarion County blaze

2013-05-26 07:02:58

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in Madison, Clarion County, on Friday and Saturday.


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