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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:14 am

Crafton News

Local news for Crafton, PA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

2 hrs ago | McKnight Journal

Graffiti sprayer has day in court

The man who sprayed the "most hated art" in Carnegie is headed to downtown court.

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Related Topix: Carnegie, PA

Fri Jul 04, 2008

WTAE-TV Pittsburgh

4th Of July Fireworks Times In Pittsburgh City, Suburbs

ThePittsburghChannel.com is compiling a list of fireworks displays, locations and times throughout western Pennsylvania.

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Related Topix: St. Clair, PA, Bethel Park, PA, Upper St. Clair, PA, South Hills, PA, Indiana, PA, Entertainment

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PG North/South/East/West: A lack of players shrinks Fed League

When Mt. Lebanon won the WPIAL Class AAAA baseball title in 2002, George Strasbaugh's Greater Pittsburgh Federation League team bearing the same name saw an influx of players eventually matriculate from that ...

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Related Topix: Clairton, PA, Ingram, PA, Bethel Park, PA, Thornburg, PA

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Kilbuck slide could lead to legislation

A legislative task force today issued a 130-page report on the September 2006 Kilbuck landslide, recommending legislation to prevent similar incidents from occurring.

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Sat Jun 14, 2008

McKnight Journal

Drug charges against local man dismissed

The following are the results of hearing held at District Justice Dennis Joyce's courtroom in Crafton.

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA

Thu Jun 12, 2008

The Bishop Canevin High School Blog

Additional Class of 2008 Graduation Photos now online

For a registration form and more information, click here or contact David Jakielo, '01 at jakielod@bishopcanevin.org or 922-7400 ext.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Girl, 7, faces hearing in baby's death

A 7-year-old girl who apparently killed an infant at a Garfield day care center last week will face a dependency hearing in juvenile court, according to the Allegheny County district attorney's office.

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Related Topix: Kresgeville, PA, Monroe County, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, Pittsburgh, PA

Thu May 29, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Crafton church welcomes new youth coordinator

Crafton United Presbyterian Church has welcomed a new "Friend" to the post of youth coordinator.

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Related Topix: Erie, PA, Beaver Falls, PA

Tue May 27, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune

Gov. Rendell draws on Western Pennsylvania talent

Gov. Ed Rendell might be Philadelphia's former top dog, but three members of his cabinet help Western Pennsylvania make its mark on state government.

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Related Topix: Allentown Metro, Allentown, PA, McKeesport, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Greensburg, PA

Tue May 20, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Bomb squad called to Cross Street home in Crafton

Two neighboring houses were evacuated as a precaution Wednesday as Crafton police and members of the Allegheny County bomb squad searched a home on Cross Street.

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA

Sun May 18, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune

Computers help volunteers find labors of love

“This is nice. You can do it just about anywhere”

Christopher Smallwood volunteers for a national organization by logging on to his computer. via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Related Topix: Elizabeth, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, Allegheny County, PA, Mount Lebanon, PA

Fri May 16, 2008

ThePittsburghChannel.com

Bomb Squad Removes Devices From Crafton Home

“He's not popular. He's a little bit more quiet, but if you know him, he'll talk to you. He's a really great person to be around”

The Allegheny County bomb squad was called into action Wednesday night after police in Crafton went to a home with a search warrant looking for a 17-year-old Carlynton High School student. via ThePittsburghChannel.com

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA

Wed May 14, 2008

WPXI

Bomb Squad Called To Crafton Home, Neighbors Evacuated

The Allegheny County bomb squad was called to a home on Cross Street in Crafton Wednesday afternoon. via WPXI

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA

Sat May 10, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune

The great slots heist

Imagine that a multibillion-dollar robbery has occurred and the thieves are long gone -- the heist of the century. via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Related Topix: Dravosburg, PA, Opinion

Tue May 06, 2008

POP City

Sharp Edge Brasserie opens in Peters, marks pub's fourth area location

“I do monthly newsletters. We have a large base coming from Bethel Park and Peters”

Pittsburgh's favorite specialty beer spot has added a fourth location to its roster. via POP City

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro, Emporium, PA, Sewickley, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Drink, Beer

Fri May 02, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Crafton house fire briefly traps firefighters

Three Crafton firefighters who temporarily were trapped in the middle of a house fire last night managed to escape relatively unscathed. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

FireHouse.com

Close Call for Pennsylvania Firefighters

Presenter: Dave Gallagher This webcast will look at the reality fire departments face: The need for numerous critical tasks to be completed by few firefighters >> Register Free Now - More Coming Soon Recent ... via FireHouse.com

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Tue Apr 29, 2008

WPXI

Flames Trap Firefighters Inside Burning Home

Two Crafton firefighters were trapped by heavy smoke and flames while battling a house fire Tuesday night. via WPXI

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Sat Apr 26, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Former Crafton pharmacist gets 57 months in drug fraud case

“We sometimes throw prison time around like it's nothing”

A former Crafton pharmacist who illegally sold prescription painkillers over the Internet and made bogus claims for HIV/AIDS drugs was sentenced Friday to nearly five years in federal prison. via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law

Wed Apr 23, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Deasy, Costa leading; Matzie takes 15th

Democratic voters Tuesday may have decided the outcome of this fall's general election in three state House districts with open seats and no Republican candidates. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro, Allegheny County, PA, Beaver County, PA, Ambridge, PA, Pittsburgh, PA

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