Local News : Home Service Nurses Visit Elks Lodge
Home Service Nurses Visit Leechburg Elks Lodge
Local News : Lower Burrell Mystery Dinner Theatre
Lower Burrell Mystery Dinner Theater presents "Burrell Class Reunion" to benefit cancer patient Leslie Kostiewicz.
Local News : comedy Night Coming to Elks
Tickets are going fast for Comedy Night at the Elks
Local News : Angel Food - If you eat, you qualify!
Apollo Free Methodist Church is now taking orders for November Angel Food box.
Local News : Canadian Goose Season at County Parks
Beginning on October 25 and going until November 1, and again from November 15 through November 29, 2008, Westmoreland County Parks will be open to hunters on a limited schedule.
Local News : Animal Protectors Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is holding our first Spaghetti Dinner on November 2, 2008 at the United Presbyterian Church, New Kensington. It will benefit the shelter's spay and neuter program.
Local News : Drug Awareness Assemblies At Leechburg Elementary School
Leechburg Elks Bring Drug Awareness Program to Leechburg Elementary School
Local News : Delmont Library hosting Fundraisers
Delmont Library Board of Trustees is raising money to support the huge growth in library usage this year. Two events will be held soon.
Local News : High School Spanish Club Helps Uruguay Hospital
Cassady Rosenblum is a senior at Fox Chapel High School and a member of the Spanish Club. He has written an excellent article on how the Spanish Club and one of it's members had an experience leading to them helping a Uruguay hospital.
Local News : Westmoreland County Roadways Targeted
If you speed, you may very quickly get to know what the term Yellow Jacket means. Westmoreland County has been targeted for the Yellow Jacket enforcement program. Just recently 30 tickets were handed out locally.
Local News : Rotary donates dictionaries
Armstrong School District is partnering with a local Rotary Club to give all 460 third-grade students a paperback dictionary on Wednesday, October 15, 2008.
Local News : Elks Welcome New Members
Three new members welcomed to Leechburg Elks Lodge 377 in a recent ceremony.
Local News : EFFICIENT HEATING SYSTEMS, CONSERVATION MEASURES CAN SAVE MONEY, ENERGY
Homeowners can help protect themselves from the expected record-high heating costs this winter by inspecting their home heating equipment and by following simple, effective energy conservation measures, Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary John Hanger said today.
Local News : Need Volunteers
Get involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program.
Local News : Comedy Night
Kiski Valley Lancers hosts comedian Billy Elmer
Local News : Turkey Shoot, October 12, 2008
Kiski Twp. Sportsmen's Club Turkey Shoot
October 12, 2008 1:00
Local News : FOX CHAPEL MEN'S CREW CLUB WINS GOLD MEDAL
The Fox Chapel Crew Club Men's Lightweight 4 won a gold medal in their event at the Head of the Ohio Regatta on September 27, 2008.
Local News : Pet Blessing
There will be a Pet Blessing Ceremony at Spring Church Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 4th to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi Day. The ceremony is sponsored by Spring Church Lutheran Church and Boiling Spring Presbyterian Church.
Local News : Karoake Contest to be Held at Elks
Leechburg Elks to hold Karoake Contest to benefit Home Service Nurse Program.
Local News : Octoberfest on 18th & 19th
Vandergrift #2 Fire Department’s Octoberfest will be held this October 18 & 19 at Kennedy Park, Vandergrift. There are many activities for all ages both days. Check our full schedule below.
Local News : Casino Theatre Events
The Casino Theatre Restoration and Management has events planned for the rest of 2008 an into 2009.
Tickets for all of these shows and be purchased by calling 724-567-5049 or stop in at Pomfret's Paint and Variety on Farragut Avenue in Vandergrift.
Local News : Looking for work? help is here
A new class connecting people to work, assisting in preparing for high skill and high wage jobs and offering occupational training programs will start October 14 at Armstrong Educational Trust according to their September newsletter.
Local News : Kistaco Farm Corn Maze 2008
Kistaco Farm 2008 corn maze, located on Route 56 outside of Apollo, features two educational mazes cut within a 5-acre field of corn and two logic mazes in our Oasis. Bring the family for an afternoon of exciting and wholesome fun.
Local News : AKLC Spelling Bee XVIII
AKLC Studios presents Spelling Bee XVIII to benefit adult literacy. It’s all the buzz!
Local News : ARMSTRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION RELEASES REPORT
A report by Armstrong School District Superintendent William Kerr sets the stage for decision-making by the Board of School Directors for future school facilities planning—including, but not limited to, the future of Elderton Jr-Sr High School.
Local News : 2008 Avonmore Harvest Jubilee
"Back to the Beach" is the theme of this year's Avonmore Harvest Jubilee to be held on September 19, 20, and 21. It will feature free entertainment, car cruise, boardwalk foods, games, kids activities, and more!
Local News : Discovery Channel News Reports on Vandergrift
Using a grid of electricity-generating smart materials on the bottom of the Kiskiminetas River, combined with a host of energy conservation efforts, Vandergrift hopes to generate between 20 and 40 percent of the city center's electricity. Read the full Discovery Channel News story.
Local News : Mystery Dinner Theater
If you are looking for good food, live entertainment, and a chance to solve a mystery and possibly win a great prize, without having
to drive out of the area, you are in luck.
Local News : PennDot Road Projects Updated
PENNDOT District 12, with offices located in Uniontown, Fayette County, have issued a complete road construction update for Westmoreland County.
Local News : Motorcycle Charity Ride
A 150 to 175 mile motorcycle charity ride will be held this Saturday, August 23rd. Registration will be 9 to 10 a.m. at the Saltsburg Faith Alliance Church located at 820 Wood Street in Saltsburg. The charity ride is to benefit Kay Steiner, a Missionary to Thailand.
Local News : FREE FAMILY FUN AT THE LABOR UNITED CELEBRATION
Northmoreland Park will host the 29th annual Labor United Celebration on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1. The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day, with free entertainment, free admission, and free parking.
Local News : YEARLY PROGRESS RESULTS FOR ARMSTRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT
For the year 2007-2008, Armstrong School District students experienced success in several areas of the state’s PSSA exam and helped the school district to make Adequate Yearly Progress, district-wide, under the federal No Child Left Behind law. The annual results of these two educational accountability measures are being made public today.
Local News : Fox Chapel School News
Fox Chapel Area School District news covers Dorseyville Middle School winning a $45,000 grant, 1-ticket athletic game plan discount now available, high school to sponsor preschool, grant awarded to address bullying, and district wins awards in national publications contest.
Local News : Arms and the Man play starts
“Arms and the Man,” a George Bernard Shaw play will debut at the Freeport Theatre Festival starting August 15th, 16th and 17th and on the next two weekends, August 22nd-24th and 29th through 31st. Playtime is 8:00 p.m. and tickets are $12.00 and $10.00.
Local News : FREE family festival Sunday
Looking for some FREE fun and great family entertainment? Cedar Creek Park is the place to be on Sunday, August 10 from 11am – 7pm for the August Fun Fest presented by National City Bank.
Local News : Vandergrift on forefront 113 years later
Vandergrift holds a unique place in history and today, 113 years later, Vandergrift is posed to once again capture McMurtry’s spirit of boldness and vision with a proposed use of ionic polymers immersed in the Kiskiminetas (Kiski) River to generate ‘clean’ electricity for Vandergrift.
Local News : 3rd Annual RockSolid Music Festival
Outdoor music festival featuring eight local and national bands will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Biblical Life Institute in the Freeport/Slate Lick area.
Local News : Soul Calibur 4 Tournament
The Vandergrift Library Gamers Club will be holding it's First Annual Soul Calibur 4 Tournament on Saturday August 7th, from 4pm till 8pm.
Local News : Five Star Trail Poker Run – July 26
The eighth annual Five Star Trail Poker Run will be held on Saturday, July 26, and will begin at Lynch Field in Greensburg. The event will start at 9:00 AM with registration opening at 8:15 AM. If you register before the event, the cost is twelve dollars. On-site registration cost is fifteen dollars.
Local News : The Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek to host “Living Proof Live 2008” simulcast led by Bible teacher Beth Moore.
The Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek will host “Living Proof Live 2008” a live simulcast led by Bible teacher Beth Moore on Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, 2008. This is one of the few churches in the area that will be hosting the event. Moore will lead a fun-filled Bible study, teaching, and worship experience to enrich the mind, soul, and spirit. Travis Cottrell and the Praise Team lead times of musical celebration and contemplative worship.
Local News : COME MEET STEELY MCBEAM (STEELERS MASCOT) FOR OUR JULY FESTIVAL JULY 19 & 20
Come out and meet Steely McBeam (Steelers Mascot)at Vandergrift #2 VFD first annual Weekend festival July 19 & 20 at Kennedy Park located in Vandergrift, PA.
Local News : Pipe Band recruiting new members
Laurel Highlanders Pipe Band is recruiting new members. Established in Westmoreland County in 1975, the band's founder, John Duxbury, developed a pipe band with emphasis on competitive piping, rudimentary fingerings and traditional piping music. The Pipe Major (the leader of the band) Jim King is continuing the tradition and is leading the band to develop professionally and competitively.
Local News : Play Celebrates Freeport’s 175th Anniversary
Freeport Theatre Festival presents “Massey Harbison”, written and directed by Rennick Steele. Inspired by the “Captivity Narrative of Massey Harbison”, this historical drama recreates the life of a genuine pioneer heroine, a Freeporter, who with grit, determination and faith survived captivity by renegade warriors near present-day Freeport, and lived to found a great American family.
Local News : Advanced CPR/AED TRaining Offered
The American Red Cross is offering an advanced certification course in CPR/AED for professional rescuers such as firefighters and lifeguards, or for anyone else who wants more advanced CPR training.
Local News : Registrations still being accepted for this summer’s “The Day Camp at Plum Creek.”
“The Day Camp at Plum Creek,” a Christian summer Day Camp located on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, is still accepting registrations and will continue to do so until all available slots for campers have been filled.
Local News : Dr. Richard M. Dell Featured in American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Monthly Journal
Dr. Richard M. Dell featured in American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons monthly journal.
Local News : SCHOOL DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN AVAILABLE
The Armstrong School District has completed the six-year plan that will drive educational opportunities for students through 2014.
Local News : WOMEN’S CREW CAPTURES 8TH IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Fox Chapel Crew Women’s Lightweight 8+ captured eighth place in the US Rowing Youth National Championship against a field of sixteen of the country’s best Club and high school crews. After three days of pressure-packed competition. Fox Chapel overcame a penalty, an injury delay, and a split-second finish to post its best finish ever in the National Championship.
Local News : Elks Observe Flag Day
Leechburg Elks Hold Flag Day Event
Local News : Two Big Events in Apollo
The Apollo Historical Society will be putting on two big events over the next two weekends. Starting this weekend will be a Heritage series and next weekend a car cruise. Read the all the details.
Local News : Gilpin Township Student Receives Scholarship
Sarah Kasanicky of Gilpen Township has been awarded the Book & Supplies Scholarship by the Leechburg Elks Lodge.
Local News : Visit Vandergrift's Art Festival
Greetings from beautiful Vandergrift! We invite you to come to historic downtown Vandergrift to see the fine artwork exhibited in downtown business and storefront windows. Artwork
will be exhibited until June 14th.
Local News : Elks Receive Awards
Leechburg Elks Lodge 377 was recently presented awards from the Pennsylvania State Elks Association for their outstanding efforts in promoting the activities and programs of their Lodge and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Local News : High-School Rowers Give $13,400 to Gilda's Club
Fox Chapel Crew will give a check for $13,400 to Gilda's Club of Western Pennsylvania, which provides support to local families hit by cancer. The award will be made at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, at the Pittsburgh Field Club, 121 Field Club Road in Fox Chapel.
Local News : ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Fairview Elementary students and staff will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the school June 9, 2008. The celebration will include an
assembly for all students in kindergarten through grade five at 2 p.m. featuring more than 20 former teachers, principals, and staff members. The assembly will feature the retirees who will tell students about the history of Fairview Elementary School and tell about their experiences at Fairview.
Local News : Flag Day Event at Elks
Flag Day: An Elks Tradition To Be Observed By Leechburg Elks Lodge
Local News : 225 People Participate Fishing Derby
Two hundred twenty-five people participated in the Northmoreland Park Fishing Derby on Sunday, May 25. David Forsythe (hometown unknown) caught a 14 1/2" Rainbow Trout to win Catch of the Day honors. The event was sponsored by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation and the Westmoreland County Sportsman's League.
Local News : WOMEN'S CREW CAPTURES 4TH IN NATIONAL REGATTA
The Fox Chapel Crew Women's Lightweight 8+ captured a fourth place finish in the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Championship against a field of fifteen of the country’s elite high school crews.
Local News : Burrell Community Bike Parade & Health/Safety Fair
A Bike Parade & Safety/Health Fair is planned for all children, friends and families in the Lower Burrell Community on June 7th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. This is a free event.
Everyone is asked to decorate their bike and themselves for this event. Children that cannot ride a bike are welcomed with their parents pulling them in a wagon or assisting them. Motorcyclist welcome! The parade will begin at Pamela’s Garden on Alder Street and will go throughout the neighborhood and back for a bike safety course, food, raffle and prizes. All pre-registered participants will automatically be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a new bike! You can register by calling Pamela’s Garden at 724-339-3113.
Local News : Butterflies Everywhere
West Hills Primary (Kittanning) students and teachers held a butterfly release after spending three weeks studying, observing and writing journal entries about butterfly larva (caterpillars).
Local News : Triple Feature Weekend @ Riverside Drive-In
Friday May 23rd Thru Sunday May 25th
Local News : National EMS Week May 18-24th 2008
National EMS Week is May 18-24, 2008. During this time local EMS services are partnering with the PA Dept. of Health to increase the community’s awareness of who we are and what we do.
Local News : Plum Boys Volleyball Team Advances to WPIAL Quarterfinals
The Plum High School Boys Volleyball team advances to the WPIAL Quarterfinals with a 3-0 crushing defeat of Butler HS.
Local News : Leechburg Elks Hold Mother's Day Event
Leechburg Elks held their annual Mother's Day Buffet and Awards Ceremony. Among guests for this dinner were four generations of the Donaldson family.
Local News : TRC Students win at Science Fair
Transfiguration School's Science team participated at the Pittsburgh Regional Science Fair this year and came away with five awards.
Local News : Distinguished Scouter Breakfast Held at Elks
Moraine Trails Council and the River Valley District of the Boy Scouts of America recently held their 2008 Distinguished Scouter Breakfast in the Leechburg Elks Ballroom.
Local News : Free Fishing Derby at Northmoreland Park
A free fishing derby will be held on Sunday, May 25 at Northmoreland Park from 8:00am to 1:00pm. This event is sponsored by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation and the Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s League.
Local News : Amateur Radio Field Day
Skyview Radio Society is proud to once again be participating in the national event known as Field Day. Field Day 2008 will be held June 28th and 29th at the Skyview Radio Society, 2335 Turkey Ridge Road, New Kensington, PA 15084 and also at :
Townsend Park in Murrysville.
Local News : Open House At Crooked Creek
The annual Open House at the Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center is set for Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A nature walk with naturalist Dave Beale, a reptile and amphibian presentation by Terry Laux, and many informative and educational exhibits are planned.
Local News : iCreate: 2012
The Ellis School 8th grade has planned and organized the iCreate art show and sale at Littles Shoes. All artwork is made by students in the Ellis class of 2012. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the non-profit organization One, whose mission is to make poverty history. Littles Shoes will match the proceeds of the sale.
Local News : Summer Programs At County Parks
Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation will offer Summer Environmental Programs once again this year. A variety of day camps for children and single day programs for the entire family have been designed to cover a myriad of topics! Come experience the fun and get closer to nature in Westmoreland’s largest outdoor classrooms - our County Parks!
Local News : Riverside Drive-In Opens For 2008 Season!
The Drive-In is currently operating Friday, Saturdays & Sundays in May. Call 724-568-1250 for showtimes or visit our web-site at www.riversidedrivein.com
Local News : MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
More than 4,100 crashes involving motorcycles occurred on Pennsylvania roadways in 2007, resulting in 225 motorcycle-related fatalities. The number of registered motorcycles and licensed motorcyclists increased in 2007 by nearly 22,000 and nearly 13,000, respectively.
Local News : The Day Camp at Plum Creek” Announces Final Registration for 2008 Day Camp.
“The Day Camp at Plum Creek,” a Christian, adventure, summer Day Camp located on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, opens on July 7, 2008, and will run for four consecutive weeks this year.
Local News : FREEPORT THEATRE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 19th SEASON
Freeport Theatre Festival announced its 19th summer season and is celebrating Freeport's 175th anniversary with two summer shows.
Local News : Elementary Students Get In Shape for 5K Run/Walk
Area students are participating in a program called “Run for Fun” to get fit with their parents, through the support of the Fox Chapel Area School District.
Local News : Leechburg Elks to Hold Mother's Day Event
Leechburg Elks will hold their annual Mother's Day Dinner and Awards Ceremony on May 11th.
Local News : SEE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AT WORK
Armstrong School District is opening its doors to the community May 7 for a look at some of the latest educational technology at work in the classroom.
Local News : Environmental Learning Center Opening Benefit Party
May 9th from 5:30-7:30 PM the Friends of Harrison Hills Park will host a celebration to dedicate the opening of the Harrison Hills Environmental learning Center. Evening includes wine, hors d'oeuvres, music and silent auction.
Local News : Westmoreland County Senior Games May 6 - 16
The 2008 Westmoreland County Senior Games will take place May 6-16 at Mammoth Park and several other central Westmoreland area locations. Any person 50 years of age or older is eligible to participate in any of the thirty-three events. Westmoreland County residency is not required.
Local News : Aggressive Drivers Beware
The Allegheny Twp. Police Department recently conducted an aggressive driving enforcement effort along Route 56 and Route 356 Between April 12 and April 20, 2008.
Local News : COMMUNITY AWARENESS DAY
Dorseyville Middle School will hold its community awareness day Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Parents and community members are invited to visit the
classrooms in the school from 9-11:15 a.m.
Local News : Vandergrift Clean Up Day
The Vandergrift Improvement Program is slating a clean up day for Vandergrift and East Vandergrift on April 19th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clean up day is to provide an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items.
Local News : Third Annual Green Streets Spring Clean-up
Aspinwall is planning its Third Annual Green Streets 2008 spring clean-up in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, May 3rd.
Local News : FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON VISITS KITTANNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Former President Bill Clinton’s visit to Kittanning Senior High School Wednesday afternoon provided students with numerous educational opportunities, according to history and social studies teachers.
Local News : Car Show To Be Held To Benefit Local Park
There will be car show benefiting the Elderton/Plumcreek Recreation Park on July 26.
Local News : Free Fishing Derby at Mammoth Park
A free fishing derby will be held on Sunday, April 20 at Mammoth Park from 8:00am to 1:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation and the Westmoreland County Sportsmen’s League.
Local News : Local Man Appointed District Drug Awareness Chairman
Anthony Shea, Leechburg Elks Drug Awareness Chairman, appointed Chairman for the West Central District of the PA Elks State Association Drug Awareness Program.
Local News : Second Annual Vandergrift Quilt Show
Come to historic downtown Vandergrift during May 31-June 14 to visit the second annual Vandergrift Quilt Show located at the Victorian Vandergrift Museum & Historical Society, 184 Sherman Avenue.
Local News : Full Swing Ahead
Local resident Aaron Williams can out drive most PGA tour professionals!
Local News : Westmoreland Cleanways Planning Great PA Cleanup
Westmoreland Cleanways is partnering with local volunteer groups from throughout the county to plan cleanup events during the months of April and May as part of this year's Great PA Cleanup. The theme of this year's event is Let's Pick It Up, PA!
Local News : Artists Welcome to 2nd Annual Vandergrift Fine Arts Festival
Come to historic downtown Vandergrift during May 31 through June 14 to experience the second annual Vandergrift Fine Arts Festival.
Local News : Grange Month
April 2008 is Grange month. To find out more go to www.nationalgrange.org or www.pagrange.org.
Local News : Boy Scouts Hold Fund Raiser at Elks
Troop 580 Spaghetti Dinner Fund Raiser a Big Success.
Local News : Trout Fishing on Saturday, April 12
County Parks to Open at 6:00am for Trout Fishing on Saturday, April 12.
Local News : Elks Auxillary Installs Officers
The Leechburg Elks Ladies Auxillary held their Installation of Officers for the coming year on Thursday, April 3rd in the Lodge Ballroom.
Local News : Elks Install Officers
Kittanning Elks Lodge 203 hosted a Joint Installation of Officers with Leechburg Lodge 377 at Kittanning on Saturday March 29, 2008.
Local News : Local School Puts Fun in Fundraising With Live Auction
Evangel Heights Christian Academy is holding a huge benefit auction that features a large inventory of goods, including a Nintendo Wii, new televisions, new computers and more. To see the complete list, visit www.ehcaonline.com
Local News : The Day Camp at Plum Creek Continues Early Registration Incentive
The Day Camp at Plum Creek,” a Christian summer Day Camp located on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek in Plum Borough, opens on July 7, 2008, and will run for four consecutive weeks this year.
Local News : Pinewood Derby
Cub Scouts from the River Valley District of the Moraine Trails Council recently gathered in the Ballroom of the Leechburg Elks for the District’s 2008 Pinewood Derby.
Local News : Admissions Open House Planned
Christian Fellowship Academy and High School will hold an Admissions Open House on Sunday, March 30 from 1:00 - 3:00. Information, tours and light refreshments will be available. For information or directions, please call: 724-523-2358 or email: cfainfo@cfcfa.org
Local News : BOARD SCHEDULES PUBLIC HEARING
he Armstrong School District Board of School Directors has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, April 28 to take public comment about permanently closing Elderton Jr-Sr High School.
Local News : DISTRICT WINS AWARDS IN STATE PUBLICATIONS CONTEST
Three Fox Chapel Area School District publications received state awards in the Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) 2007
Excellence in Education Communications Contest.
Local News : Boy Scouts to Hold Spaghetti Dinner
Boy Scout Troop 580 to Hold Spaghetti Dinner at the Elks
Local News : MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER APPOINTED TO NATIONAL POSTS
Dorseyville Middle School seventh grade science teacher Peggy Perdue was recently appointed to two national posts beginning in June 2008. Perdue
will serve a three-year term on the Board of Advisors for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Reports. NSTA Reports is a national monthly newspaper distributed to members of the NSTA. Additionally, Perdue has also been asked to serve a three-year term on the NSTA's
Committee on Middle Level Science Teaching.
Local News : Community Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation of Dayton Elementary School
At about 1 p.m. Monday, Armstrong School District evacuated all students and staff from Dayton Elementary School due to a natural gas leak in the Dayton area.
Local News : Washington's Encampment General Meeting
The Allegheny Foothills Historical Society announces a meeting for the public concerning all aspects of Washington's Encampment.
Local News : Looney About Pets
Local Woman Starts Free Website Devoted to Pets. Melany Andree of Avonmore launched an online website devoted totally to pets. MyLooneyPets.com is a free, interactive website for owners to post profiles and pictures of their pets, compete in weekly contests for prizes, chat with other pet owners, and ask questions to our Veterinarian with more to come.
Local News : Pileated Woodpecker Spotted In Allegheny Township
A Pileated Woodpecker was spotted in Allegheny Township on March 6th.
Local News : Former East Vandergrift Residents Option Screenplay
Former East Vandergrift residents and sisters Diana Dell and Barbara Dell McPherson have optioned their World War II drama script "My Name is Anna Busch" to indie producer LaMont T. Cain of The Reserve Entertainment Group.
Local News : Anthony Shea Jr. Announces Candidacy for 54th Legislative District
Retiring Service Member Major Anthony Shea seeks Change for 54th Legislative District. He has announced his candidacy for the 54th Legislative District.
Local News : The Day Camp at Plum Creek
The Day Camp at Plum Creek,” a Christian summer Day Camp located on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, opens on July 7, 2008, and will run for four consecutive weeks this year.
Local News : STRATEGIC PLANNING UNDERWAY
Team Effort Will Drive Education in the Armstrong School District for the Next Six Years
Local News : Leechburg Boy Wins District Hoop Shoot
Neal McDermott of West Leechburg places first in the 8-9 year old boys division at the Elks West Central District Hoop Shoot.
Local News : BPOE Lodge Secretary
Leechburg Elks Lodge 377 Hosts Retirement Ceremony of Major Anthony Shea from the U.S. Air Force.
Local News : iBraces News Release
Local News : Breakfast with our Legislators
The League of Women Voters in Westmoreland County is sponsoring their Tenth Annual "Breakfast with our Legislators" on Saturday, March 8th, at the Four Points Sheraton, Greensburg. The cost is $25 and the breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.
Local News : Kiski Area Presents the Wizard of Oz
Kiski Area High School is presenting "The Wizard of Oz" in the Auditorium on April 2nd through the 5th. This production of "The Wizard of Oz" should be unlike any you've seen before. Mr. Capanna, Director, has arranged to have flying equipment flown in from Arizona. Therefore, you will have the privilege of seeing the "flying monkeys" actually fly. Read more by clicking on the headline.
Local News : UPMC St. Margaret offers free menopause seminar
UPMC St. Margaret offers free menopause seminar, "The Healthy Woman", at the New Kensington Family Health Center on Monday, March 10.
Local News : Vandergrift Architectural Design Challenge
Westmoreland County middle school and high school students will be in Vandergrift on Monday & Tuesday, Feb 25 & 26 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church (101 Custer Avenue) from 9:30-12:30 presenting to the community their design proposals and models for turning a downtown vacant building into a thriving and exciting community arts center.
Local News : Vandergrift Public Meeting
The Vandergrift Improvement Program will host a public community meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at the Casino Theatre. Vandergrift residents, property owners, and business owners are encouraged to attend to hear progress on the downtown revitalization efforts. Specific improvement projects and proposals will be discussed.
Local News : Kindergarten Registration
Announcing on behalf of the Kiski Area School District and PTO, Kindergarten Registration.
Local News : Casino Theatre
The next three months are going to have some exciting events at the Casino Theatre in Vandergrift. Read each event description and book your seats today.
Local News : “The Day Camp at Plum Creek” Announces Registration Details for 2008.
“The Day Camp at Plum Creek,” a Christian summer Day Camp located on the grounds of the Presbyterian Church of Plum Creek, will open on July 7, 2008. The day camp is a Christian-based challenge camp for elementary children, which features a low-ropes course, a slip and slide, and mountain boarding with additional challenge elements being added in future years.
Local News : Christian Fellowship Academy and High School Open Houses Scheduled
Admissions Open Houses are planned for Friday, February 8, and Wednesday, February 13 at Christian Fellowship Academy and High School. Located in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, within busing limits of thirteen school districts including Kiski Area, Christian Fellowship Academy's enrollment is open to students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grades. Hours for Open Houses are 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Your RSVP is appreciated, but not required: 724-523-2358.
Local News : Eighth Eagle In 10 Years For Local Boy Scout Troop
For nearly 100 years it has been the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Less than 4 percent of all boys who enter Boy Scouts get the rank, whose requirements include years of service to the community and troop, and proving competency in at least 21 different fields ranging from emergency medical help to leadership to water rescue to politics at the local, national and world levels. And now in Troop 545 of Vandergrift another young man, Stephen J. Laero, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout to become his Troop's eighth Eagle in its 10-year existence.
Local News : Cornerstone Montessori Open House
Cornerstone Montessori is hosting an Open House Monday, February 18. After just two short years, Cornerstone Montessori Preschool has grown by leaps and bounds. Its alternative approach to the traditional preschool experience has been well received both by its students and their parents.
Local News : Local Real Estate Agent Awarded Technology Certification
Amy Myers of RE/MAX Select Realty of Fox Chapel was awarded an e-PRO Technology Certification by the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR). The elite group of course graduates represents only one percent of all REALTORS in the country.
Local News : FOUNDATION AWARDS $7,000 IN TEACHER GRANTS
A mid-school year boost of funding from the Armstrong School District Foundation’s educator grant program will benefit nearly 830 students with innovative educational opportunities this school year.
Local News : AUTHOR TO VISIT FOX CHAPEL AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Children's author Jerry Pallotta will be visiting the Fox Chapel Area School District elementary schools February 6 and 7, 2008. Pallotta, the
writer of numerous children's books, will visit all four of the district's elementary schools.
Local News : Machinist Class Formed
The Manufacturing Assistance Center, an initiative of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Engineering, started a new 15-week class on January 7, 2008.
Local News : Work Certified Program in Second Class Cycle
The national work readiness program, Work Certified, is in its second cycle of class
sessions in Armstrong, Butler, and Indiana Counties.
Local News : ARMSTRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT TAX INCREASE NOT IMMINENT
The Armstrong School District Board of School Directors has not approved a property tax increase, district administrators said Tuesday in an attempt to clarify recent publicity about the school budget.
Local News : HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PERFORM ORIGINAL PLAYS
Fox Chapel Area High School students will hold their Ninth Annual Young Playwrights Festival Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Several students will perform 11 original plays that Fox Chapel Area High School students have written. The students have been assisted in the development of their plays by Fox Chapel Area High School gifted education and theater arts teacher Sally Meyers.
Local News : Local Christian School Plans Fundraiser Auction
Orchard Hills Christian Academy will be holding a fund raising auction at the school on March 8, 2008. Donations are welcomed. Public is invited.
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