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Despite dry weather, pumpkins are plentiful
Despite a less-than-perfect summer growing season, pumpkin farmers say this year's crop shouldn't disappoint those wanting to decorate a jack-o'-lantern or experiment with a new recipe.
Challenger tournament begins Sunday
Five local standouts are set to compete against some of the top tennis players in the world at the Dick's Sporting Goods $50,000 Women's Challenger tournament gets under way Sunday at Oxford Athletic Club in ...
Wexford Elementary says goodbye to principal, friend
The students, faculty and staff of Wexford Elementary School on Sept. 25 bid a fond farewell to their longtime friend, colleague and leader.
English, Altmire vote 'no'; Ryan votes 'yes'
Did you hear the one about what the federal bailout really would have meant: Taxpayers bail while Wall Street gets out.
Total Learning Centers Ramping Up Adult Cognitive Development Programs
Wexford-based TLC, an academic, brain-based learning facility, has always served age 5 through adult, but with an increased demand and research showing the success of adult programs, TLC is gearing up for ...
Dealer facing 10 years in prison
A Farrell man who admitted selling crack cocaine to an informant working with police has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Briefs: Food-wine celebration planned at Waterfront
The Waterfront is hosting a food-and-wine celebration to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept.
Location: 2602 Brandt School Road, Wexford. 724-940-7777 Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun.
Chicago doctor charged in Pa. turnpike death
WEXFORD, Pa. - A Chicago doctor has been charged with homicide and hit-and-run after he struck and killed a motorcyclist on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, police said.
Attempted homicide charge added in West Deer shooting
West Deer man faces attempted homicide charges for allegedly shooting another man in his Mountainview Road residence.
Biking makes for good business in Pittsburgh. Here, an Iron City Bikes employee checks out the wheels and gears of the a mountain bike.
Wexford native climbing Mt. Fuji to raise money for kids
Doug Szwarc generally climbs three to five Japanese mountains each month. On Labor Day, the Wexford native will attempt to squeeze a month's worth of climbing into a single day.
Suspect Caught: Arrest made in bank robbery
A New Castle man has been arrested for an armed robbery at First Commonwealth Bank in Mahoningtown last week.
Hempfield graduate Dan Walters carded a second consecutive 3-under-par 68 on Tuesday at Old York Road Country Club to surge clear of the field in the 92nd Robert L. Fryer Memorial Pennsylvania Open ...
Onorato, Ravenstahl Announce Joint Natural Gas Purchasing Initiative
' Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced a joint natural gas purchasing initiative that leverages the buying power of the City, County, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG ...
Police blotter from Westmoreland, Indiana, Fayette counties
Greensburg • Theft, a Pontiac G6 owned by Frank Fanelli of Penn Township while parked behind Westmoreland Supply.
Twilight Series creates Harry Potter-like frenzy
Parties will be thrown at bookstores all over Western Pennsylvania on Friday and Saturday to celebrate the latest release in author Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Series, which has been called the new "Harry ...
Financial Q&A: A cautious approach for new investors
Q: I'm just out of college and working my first job. I've managed to save $2,000. Is it worth investing somewhere, or should I find a good CD to put the money into? I'm meeting my rent and food budgets, so if I ...
Financial Q&A: A cautious approach for new investors
Q: I'm just out of college and working my first job. I've managed to save $2,000. Is it worth investing somewhere, or should I find a good CD to put the money into? I'm meeting my rent and food budgets, so if I ...
Tuned In: Cameras follow Penn State crime solvers
Move over Penn State ghost hunters, collegiate CSIs are about to get some cable exposure, too.