Larimer News

Enrollment applications are now being taken from members of the Norwin community who are interested in participating in Project Lifesaver.

The price of gas isn't lost on Dorothy and Jim McHugh. Once a week, the couple from North Huntingdon's Larimer section drive around their area, delivering meals to elderly residents who can't get out.

An assortment of 444 dogs and cats, including a high number of stray animals, has arrived in the past two weeks at the Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania's shelter in Larimer.

Pine Grove Beautification Committee met April 22 to plan for spring. Flag banners will be put up in time for Memorial Day.

After tearful pleas for mercy from a long line of family members, two mothers were sent to state prison this morning for leaving several of their children unsupervised during a house fire that took the lives of ...

Trafford police arrested three people after a domestic incident, including a woman who opened a patrol car door to get her cell phone and allowed a suspect to flee. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“It's a shame. It makes me think of the fire last year”

A 6-year-old boy died and two other children were injured when a fire engulfed their Larimer home early this morning. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“It's a substantial amount for any community, let alone a relatively quiet one like Conneaut Lake”

The state attorney general's office charged six people yesterday with operating a drug ring that trafficked large amounts of heroin from Pittsburgh to small towns in Crawford County. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“I've always had animals with me”

Jennie Wilson's work always has been about customer service, but now instead of slinging drinks across a bar, she clips a leash to Rusty, Luna or one of dozens of other stray dogs in need of adoption at the ... via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“Some people need nursing homes -- I'm not one of them”

Ann Gilvarry walks into her newly furnished, sun-drenched bedroom in a Squirrel Hill independent living facility on Dec. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The volunteer causes that people become involved in often reflect the ills of society at the time. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“It helps make up for the slowdown in the residential building market and plants cutting back or shutting down.”

Although transportation spending attracts public attention because it affects travel, commercial spending for new and ongoing projects in the region is at a record pace. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Eastside is bringing in a lot of different customers”

Eastside is getting mixed reviews along East Liberty's business corridor on Penn Avenue. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“On Q: The Tree That Needed A Transplant.”

Until Christmas, local viewers can choose from hundreds of hours of holiday-related programming. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“You need someone who's going to work with contractors, the Animal Rescue League, the private nonprofit organizations, the state, the county, other public safety entities.”

Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris plans to amend the city's proposed 2008 budget today to revamp the Animal Control Division. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Alligators don't make good pets”

Rare is the moment when any commonality can be found between a modest concrete garage in Larimer and the marshy wilds of the Florida Everglades. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“They are wild reptiles, and they will act like wild reptiles. "You want a cute pet? Go get a cat or a dog.”

A 6-foot alligator found in a Homewood basement during a police raid spent Thursday in a cage at the Animal Rescue League, evidently unfazed by TV cameras and gawkers who crowded to see it. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“I concluded that [the ordinance] does not apply to the hotel parcel”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette November 28, 2007 Wednesday REGION EDITION LOCAL; Pg. B-1 647 words BATTLE; OVER; 'AIR; RIGHTS' UNION OBJECTS; TO TAX SUBSIDY FOR BAKERY SQUARE BECAUSE OF HOTEL Rich Lord Pittsburgh ... via Hotels

“I have no objection how it came to an end, believe me. Once again, we are not sentimentalists about the name change. The hell with it.”

"Judge" Thomas Mellon would not have liked this year's merger of Mellon Financial Corp. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“It would have been hard to do it without Weed and Seed. We got a lot of overtime hours [paid for], two to four officers daily beyond the regular officers.”

After one year of federal Weed and Seed funding, Lawrenceville has reduced drug crime and prostitution, dramatically in some areas. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette