Murrysville Star headlines

Medical Commons appeal heads to mediation

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

It could be several months before a judge decides whether developers can build a 22,455 square foot medical office building on Old William Penn Highway. read more »

Dura-Bond hit hard: Final assessment of storm's toll on Export company will exceed $1 million: Norris

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Dura-Bond Industries in Export is back in business this week and is cited in a letter that Gov. Ed Rendell sent to to President Barack Obama to solicit federal aid. read more »

Local and national artists work hard to craft their careers

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Upon entering the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, new arrivals are thrust into the mass of potential shoppers looking to bring home a unique treasure. read more »

Johnson carries success into summer season

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

It was quite a freshman year for Franklin Regional softball player Sam Johnson. read more »

Festival celebrates 35th anniversary

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

This year is the 35th anniversary of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival and marks 35 years of free entertainment and culture for the public. read more »

Golden Eagles clinch top seed for this week's divisional playoffs

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:51:26 +0000

Heading into the final week of play, all three local American Legion baseball teams were in the hunt for spots in the District 31 Northwest playoffs. read more »

Frustration makes it difficult to assess scope of damage

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

In the wake of the June 17 flood, Murrysville officials are trying to grasp the damage, but Bill Yant says it has been difficult. read more »

Making sure Murrysville is heard

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Local issues aren't the only problems on the minds of Murrysville officials. Council members and Mayor Joyce Somers have taken an active interest in issues at the state and federal level, and they haven't been shy about voicing their opinions. read more »

Area's finest young golfers enjoy playing on Kings Tour

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

When summer hits, many high school students spend their time working part-time jobs. read more »

Picnic, parade to mark Independence Day

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

A community picnic and parade to celebrate Independence Day will be held at Bear Hollow Park on Saturday. read more »

Franklin Regional among the minority of school boards to raise taxes

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Despite the economic downturn, nearly a dozen suburban school districts in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties did not raise the property tax rate for the 2009-10 fiscal year. read more »

'Transformers,' only what meets the eye

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is to movies what McDonald's is to cuisine: something that's really not good for you but is tasty and a lot of fun while it lasts.

And, of course, there's that guilty feeling after the fact for read more »

Sports shorts: Norwin grads earn academic honors

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Three Norwin graduates were named to the Presidents' Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2009 semester. read more »

Connie Hawkins League offers indoor home for basketball stars

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

For about three hours on Monday at Club 4 Life in Monroeville, there were dozens of 3-pointers flying, as well as dunks, drives to the hoop, scrambles on the floor and physical play. read more »

Three champions crowned in Murrysville Dek Hockey League's summer session

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Play wrapped up for the summer session of the Murrysville Dek Hockey League over the weekend and champions were crowned in all three divisions. read more »

Individual donors have picked up slack created by poor economy

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Last year's Relay for Life at Norwin was the most successful in its five-year history, but 2009 could be a challenging year for the American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser. read more »

Great Lakes Tour players visit Monroeville Par Golf Courses

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

The Monroeville Par 2 Golf Courses Golf League hosted several putters from Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida as the Great Lakes Putting Tour made its annual stop in Monroeville. read more »

FRAA scores

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

The Watson Chevrolet Yankees won a hard-fought game, 19-16, against the Marlins. read more »

July 4 TEA Party set for Bushy Run

yourmurrysville — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

In response to the federal stimulus packages, Terri Dahlstrom and several thousand others will protest and celebrate freedom on Saturday. read more »