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Montour proposes school budget with no tax increase

2013-05-23 21:45:47

Montour school directors voted 9-0 tonight to approve a $59.2 million budget for the 2013-14 school year.


The West at a glance

2013-05-23 14:20:07

News briefs from the West suburban area:


Beaver resident honored for heroic actions

Beaver resident honored for heroic actions

2013-05-23 08:51:34

Mike Sears defused explosives by hand and covered a soldier in the middle of an enemy grenade launch.


Dedicated honor guards provide special send-off for veterans at funerals

Dedicated honor guards provide special send-off for veterans at funerals

2013-05-23 08:42:50

Numerous local veterans dedicate their time by volunteering for honor guard duty to their comrades who have died.


Bike route extension proposal unveiled in McKees Rocks area

Bike route extension proposal unveiled in McKees Rocks area

2013-05-23 08:34:59

The new bike path will provide recreation, profits for local business.


Primary 2013/West: Low turnout blamed for some losses

2013-05-23 05:48:51

The turnout was low for Tuesday's election, but voters made their voices heard with several upsets among school board and municipal races.


Reading program puts McKees Rocks kids on stage

2013-05-23 05:45:39

Teachers work hard to motivate children to read, and they get a big assist when young readers get to take to a stage.


A newsmaker you should know: Sister at Bridgeville school receives AIU principal's award

A newsmaker you should know: Sister at Bridgeville school receives AIU principal's award

2013-05-23 05:43:58

Because she served as principal of Holy Child Catholic School for 30 years, not much gets past Sister Barbara Anne Quinn. Except this.


Letter to the editor/West

2013-05-23 05:42:37

I live in the Moon Area School District. Recently it was proposed by the school board that the kids need a practice field for sports.


Ambridge's Beemac Trucking gets state grant for natural gas fueling

2013-05-23 05:41:44

A $469,292 state grant will help establish the facility, the first of its kind in Beaver County.


Bridgeville team will get down, dirty to fight MS

2013-05-23 05:39:23

Julianne Lacey would thoroughly enjoy the sight of her husband, friends and relatives getting soaked and caked with mud.


Reservists visit Moon Area middle school to say thanks

2013-05-23 05:38:31

Did you know George Washington took his oath of office in 1789 on Wall Street in New York City? These middle school students know.


No millage increase planned, but West Allegheny to issue $27 million in bonds

2013-05-23 05:35:54

No tax increase is set for next school year, but the district plans to borrow about $27 million through a bond issue for renovations.


Orange barrel season arrives for Beaver County roads

2013-05-23 05:28:49

The state Department of Transportation has announced plans for $45 million worth of road improvement projects for the county this summer.


Tax exempt groups contribute to towns, but in a different way

2013-05-23 05:27:38

County seats, including the City of Butler, Greensburg and Pittsburgh, tend to be the most affected by tax-exempt properties.


West Municipal News

2013-05-23 05:26:19

Municipal news briefs from the West suburban area:


West School News

2013-05-23 05:25:07

School news briefs from the West suburban area:


Beaver County primary elections results

2013-05-23 00:25:08

Unofficial results from Tuesday's primary balloting across Beaver County.


WestScape: the West Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-23 00:22:05

Happenings in the West suburban area:


Owners: Lot in Pittsburgh airport corridor holds much development promise

2013-05-23 00:11:27

CRD Development LLC is hoping to recruit a company to build an office campus on the 30 acres, which fronts Business Loop 376.


South Fayette proposes budget with tax increase

2013-05-21 22:46:47

School board members voted 6-2 tonight, with one member absent, to approve a $41.76 million proposed spending plan.


Suburbia is the new face of poverty

2013-05-20 00:07:14

The Brookings Institution finds growing poverty rates in Pittsburgh's suburban area.


Threats made against Bush, Obama and Secret Service agents outlined in McKees Rocks case

2013-05-17 12:00:58

Jesse Almendarez faces charges of threatening a federal officer and making an interstate threat.


Hearing waived for D.C. officer accused in cocaine ring

2013-05-17 00:10:50

A District of Columbia police officer charged in a drug ring has his hearing waived.


New bike route on Pittsburgh's West End unveiled

New bike route on Pittsburgh's West End unveiled

2013-05-16 23:23:04

The plan for a new trail will incorporate both bicycle trails and roads with specially designated lanes.


Municipal News

2013-05-16 15:13:41

Property owners will have to wait a bit longer to find out how much they will pay to the borough in real estate taxes.


Chevron to replace Super Kmart Center Chevron land buy brings options to west

2013-05-16 15:13:05

When energy giant Chevron buys land in Moon, businesses and officials take notice -- it could mean an influx of new employees who


Cornell's retiring superintendent honored

2013-05-16 15:12:35

The school district has named the library for Donna Belas.


Rennerdale residents object to number of trail signs

2013-05-16 15:11:31

Residents of the Rennerdale section of Collier who have been complaining that they are being overrun with signs advertising the Panhandle Tr


Presentation, tour mark WWI weapons plant explosion in borough

2013-05-16 15:11:06

Fatal explosions at an Oakdale weapons plant during World War I have led generations of families to recount the dramatic story to


Superintendent to retire June 28

2013-05-16 15:10:30

Moon Area Superintendent Donna K.


Private school seeks to lease former St. Ignatius parish site

2013-05-16 15:10:10

Abundant Life International Academy, part of a worldwide organization called Lifeline International, is seeking to rent St. Ignatius site in


Kane nurse honored for skills in the 'art of teaching' RESUME: A newsmaker you should know

2013-05-16 15:09:04

Surprised, stunned and happy are the words Patricia Thompson of Washington, Pa., said described her feelings when representatives from


Carnegie seeing end of Harbin era

2013-05-16 15:08:26

It's nearly the end of an era in Carnegie.


Nationality Days back return this weekend

2013-05-16 15:07:56

Nationality Days are a proud tradition in Ambridge, and the event is back for the 48th year Friday, Saturday and Sunday on four


Findlay approves first 3 gas wells

2013-05-16 15:07:22

The Range Resources project approved last week includes constructing a well pad and an access road, vertical and horizontal drilling, fracki


Mancini Awards names 2013 winners for excellence in high school musical theater

Mancini Awards names 2013 winners for excellence in high school musical theater

2013-05-16 10:07:16

Zach Malinak of Freedom and Francesca Nardone of Ellwood City will represent Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties in national competition.


WestScape: the West Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-16 00:17:55

Happenings in the West suburban area


School websites the latest venue for advertisements as districts seek revenue sources

School websites the latest venue for advertisements as districts seek revenue sources

2013-05-16 00:13:54

With funding tight, expenses increasing and limits set on taxes, officials are considering the ads as they look for new ways to raise money.


West Allegheny proposes budget without tax increase

2013-05-15 22:41:47

School board members voted 7-0 tonight to approve a $55.4 million spending plan for 2013-14 and a property tax rate of 18.41 mills.


Aliquippa woman charged with theft from Strip District employer

2013-05-15 11:46:03

Investigators say Annie E. Dishac of Aliquippa used the credit card of her employer to make nearly $80,000 in personal purchases.


Beaver County man files suit following South Side brawl

2013-05-15 00:08:45

A Beaver County man filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Pittsburgh and others, saying he was beaten at a South Side bar in May 2012.


North Fayette selects architect for community center

2013-05-14 22:08:45

North Fayette supervisors voted 3-0 tonight to appoint DRS Architects Inc. of Pittsburgh to design a new community center.


Hangar fire closes Beaver County aviation school

Hangar fire closes Beaver County aviation school

2013-05-14 08:23:00

A hangar fire at the Beaver County Airport destroyed the offices of ACES Aviation.


Walkabout: McKees Rocks finds an unlikely booster who hopes for more

Walkabout: McKees Rocks finds an unlikely booster who hopes for more

2013-05-14 00:15:10

A class project in 2012 inspired a young artist to volunteer his time on behalf of the town.


Monday night: Notre Dame concert band to perform at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

Monday night: Notre Dame concert band to perform at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center

2013-05-13 16:16:58

Led by Kenneth Dye, members of the Fighting Irish marching band will be performing a part concert and part pep rally in Midland at 7:30.


Greentree Road lanes to close during water line work

2013-05-13 00:02:57

Lane closures are possible starting today on Greentree Road as Pennsylvania American Water installs new pipe.


Police identify four adults involved in nude photo shoot in Beaver County park

2013-05-10 19:52:30

Beaver County detectives have identified the couple and women seen taking nude photographs in a park Sunday, and say all parties are adults.


State police say death of pedestrian on I-376 in Lawrence County may have been suicide

2013-05-10 12:06:53

A tractor-trailer hit David William Nye, 46, of New Brighton near the Pulaski/Route 208 exit on I-376 eastbound.


Carnegie water main break disrupts service

2013-05-10 10:14:13

A Pennsylvania American Water pipe broke at the intersection of Fifth Street and Diamond Alley. Police temporarily shut down the roadway.


Food is the reason behind McKees Rocks 'FEASTival'

2013-05-10 00:09:10

McKees Rocks is holding a food festival Saturday not only to celebrate its own vendors and restaurateurs but to welcome food trucks.


Man charged with having explosive device at Monaca apartment building

2013-05-09 12:20:57

Robert Tilly, 60, of Monaca, is charged with possessing a weapon of mass destruction and reckless endangering.


The West at a glance

2013-05-09 11:07:07

News briefs from the West suburban area:


2013 Gene Kelly Award nominations for high school musical theater announced

2013 Gene Kelly Award nominations for high school musical theater announced

2013-05-09 10:00:32

The 23rd annual program honoring participants from 29 Allegheny County schools will hold its awards ceremony May 25 at the Benedum Center.


Playful pups make parks their own in two communities

Playful pups make parks their own in two communities

2013-05-09 08:48:47

Dogs can have their day every day in Carnegie now that the new dog park is open. North Fayette, too, has become more dog friendly.


Sister cities: Towns that reach across oceans to form special bonds and foster cultural awareness

Sister cities: Towns that reach across oceans to form special bonds and foster cultural awareness

2013-05-09 08:46:08

Global connectedness is a concept whose ultimate impact is nurturing not only peace, but a solid business relationship.


West Municipal News

2013-05-09 06:01:29

Municipal news from the West suburban area:


WestScape: the West Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-09 05:59:06

Happenings in the West suburban area:


Riverside High School students make caring a business

2013-05-09 05:19:41

The students and staff are raising money and awareness for cancer care and research in honor of teacher Glen Hall, who has multiple myeloma.


Progress: Cleanup plan forming for Moon's Breslube-Penn SuperFund site

2013-05-09 05:16:51

Talks are continuing, but no start date has been set to begin the cleanup at the site.


Sto-Rox superintendent leaving for new job

2013-05-09 05:15:37

Michael Panza will be leaving to become superintendent of the West Jefferson Hills School District no later than July 1.


How Twin Hills Park will be used is up in the air

2013-05-09 05:14:10

It doesn't appear that Mt. Lebanon will blaze new trails at Twin Hills Park, the 25-acre piece it purchased from Scott nearly 20 years ago.


Kiwanis flags fly high over Sheraden

Kiwanis flags fly high over Sheraden

2013-05-09 05:12:58

"Flags Over Sheraden" will feature 40 large flags flying from poles on Memorial Day along Chartiers Avenue in the Pittsburgh neighborhood.


Robinson Christian school plans classical education model

2013-05-09 05:10:53

Principal Art Broadwick has high hopes for his students at the school in Robinson.


Closed Scott church serves as film set

2013-05-09 05:10:11

Now closed, St. Ignatius Church in Scott serves as location for a home-grown feature film, "Escape from St. Quentin's."


Legal bills piling up, causing concern in Robinson

2013-05-09 05:09:45

A commissioner said the township has spent more than $122,000 on legal services through April.


Primary 2013/West: Allegheny County candidates

2013-05-09 00:04:46

Here is the list of candidates to be nominated in the May 21 primary election for Allegheny County municipalities and school districts:


Findlay approves its first Marcellus Shale gas wells

2013-05-08 22:04:59

Findlay supervisors voted 3-0 tonight to approve the development of three Marcellus Shale natural gas wells on Clinton-Frankfort Road.


Police investigate report of couple taking nude photos of girls in Beaver County park

2013-05-08 19:20:23

A couple took nude photographs of two girls Sunday in Brush Creek Park, said police, who are trying to identify the four.


Profit drops sharply at Lanxess

2013-05-08 11:24:09

Weak demand especially in the European car market, which is experiencing record-low sales, hit the German plastics and chemicals maker hard.


Westbound lane to close on Interstate 376 in Beaver County

2013-05-08 07:53:40

The closure, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will allow a contractor to remove soil from the site of a diesel fuel spill last week.


Profit, revenues slide at Nova Chemicals

2013-05-07 09:31:47

Revenues for the producer of plastics resins and chemicals fell slightly to $1.25 billion from $1.34 billion a year ago.


Man given probation for shooting girl in costume

2013-05-07 00:05:15

A Beaver County man has been placed on two years' probation in the shooting of a costumed child that police said he mistook for an animal.


Legal fees at issue in Robinson

2013-05-06 22:59:22

Commissioner Ronald Shiwarski said the township has spent more than $122,000 on legal fees this year through April.


Sales down but profit up at Calgon Carbon

2013-05-06 09:42:43

The Robinson environmental products and services firm plans to implement the second-phase of a cost-cutting program.


Main entrance to Pittsburgh International Airport short-term parking garage closes

2013-05-06 08:29:02

Traffic will be detoured to an alternate entrance next to the landside building.


Teenager killed in Beaver County crash

2013-05-05 07:51:27

The crash occurred in New Sewickley on Mercer Road.


Two-vehicle crash leaves one man dead in Forward

2013-05-05 07:36:08

Harry Marzolf, 80, of Shaler, died following the accident Saturday afternoon.


Parkway West reopens after truck wreck at Beaver County line

2013-05-03 21:54:01

The outbound Parkway West, Interstate 376, was closed for several hours in Beaver County between the Hopewell and Flaugherty Run Road exits.


U.S. Steel expected to stay in Downtown

2013-05-03 00:09:08

The corporation had been considering a move to Findlay after more than four decades in Downtown Pittsburgh's tallest building.


Oakdale starting history program

2013-05-02 21:25:12

Oakdale is planning a series of seminars and tours related to borough history.


Montour's renovated athletic center to reopen this weekend

Montour's renovated athletic center to reopen this weekend

2013-05-02 07:53:23

The center includes a portable stage and professional sound, light and scoreboard systems, and major updates to the gym and pool.


Carnegie Boys and Girls Club executive retiring

Carnegie Boys and Girls Club executive retiring

2013-05-02 07:51:03

Lou Trombetta responded to a request for volunteers at the Carnegie Boys and Girls Club in the mid-1980s.


The West at a glance

2013-05-02 07:36:20

News briefs from the West suburban area:


An appreciation: Aliquippa High's 'Shop' entertains

An appreciation: Aliquippa High's 'Shop' entertains

2013-05-02 04:53:11

Aliquippa might hope this is prophetic: "A Little Shop of Horrors" is a spirited musical comedy parody about a down-on-its-luck town.


A newsmaker you should know: He will be full-time chaplain for Geneva College

A newsmaker you should know: He will be full-time chaplain for Geneva College

2013-05-02 04:51:27

For the first time in nine years, a chaplain soon will grace the campus of Geneva College in Beaver Falls.


Naval officer named to Cornell Wall of Fame

2013-05-02 04:49:23

Lt. Cmdr. Crawford graduated in 1995 and has received numerous military awards, including the Strike/Flight Air Medal.


Matching grant of $1,000 available in Heidelberg

2013-05-02 04:48:35

Municipalities and businesses often turn to the state, county or federal governments for grants.


West Municipal News

2013-05-02 04:47:35

Municipal news briefs from the West suburban area:


West School News

2013-05-02 04:46:04

School news briefs from the West suburban area:


WestScape: the West Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-02 00:09:38

Happenings in the West suburban area:


Towns planning for future growth by investing in the feel of the past

Towns planning for future growth by investing in the feel of the past

2013-05-02 00:05:23

The Village at Pine, Carnegie, Monessen and Latrobe are making use of new ideas to attract people to the communities.


The tale of the mobster and the Allegheny County sheriff's deputy

2013-05-01 15:43:23

Regonaldo "Nico" Demelio has spent time in federal prison for bank fraud and for threatening to murder an FBI agent.


Chevron acquires Kmart property in Moon for possible regional headquarters

2013-05-01 15:35:08

The Kmart store on the site is slated to close in July. Chevron also acquired an adjacent vacant parcel of land called Marketplace Landing.


Obituary: Steven Mamula Jr. / Ran successful insurance agency in Carnegie

2013-05-01 00:09:59

Steven Mamula created the Mamula Insurance Agency in Carnegie, a one-agent operation that provided home, life and property insurance.


Profit flat at RTI International Metals

2013-04-30 09:36:15

Sales increased 21 percent to $187.5 million for the Moon titanium producer.


L.B. Foster quarterly profit above analysts' predictions

2013-04-30 09:23:09

Analysts had expected the rail products company to earn $0.40 for the quarter


Chartiers Valley high school, middle school evacuated

2013-04-30 09:13:10

Collier police remained at the school shortly after 9 a.m. Students and staff were still outside.


2013 Mancini Award nominees

2013 Mancini Award nominees

2013-04-29 23:11:53

The annual Geneva College Henry Mancini awards honor achievement in high school musical theater in Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties.


Beaver County sheriff ordered to trial

Beaver County sheriff ordered to trial

2013-04-29 18:46:37

Beaver County Sheriff George David is accused of threatening to kill a blogger.


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