Military commissary in Oakdale will close Mondays as part of federal budget sequestration

Tribune-Review — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:45:00 EST

By Tribune-Review
As part of a nationwide action, the military commissary in Oakdale will close on Mondays starting July 8 due to the federal budget sequestration, according ...

Kennedy likely new police chief in Carnegie

Megan Guza — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:27:00 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
A sergeant in the Carnegie Police Department is expected to be named the community’s new police chief. Sgt. Jeffrey Kennedy, 52, was one of three ...

Retiring Harbin given surprise farewell by Carnegie students

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:08 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
“Become a rock star,” “take up skydiving” and “become Kennywood mascot Kenny Kangaroo” were just some of the suggestions Carnegie Elementary students had for retiring ...

St. Philip teacher recognized by diocese with Golden Apple

David Paulk — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:51 EST

By David Paulk
The Golden Apple Awards is the Catholic teacher’s equivalent of the Oscars. Eight teachers received the award on May 28, bestowed annually by the Catholic ...

Open mic event in Bridgeville brews interest

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:33 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
So much for the public library being a quiet place of contemplation, at least in Bridgeville. The Open Mic Night and Craft Brew Swap program ...

Chartiers Valley Class of 2013 was close-knit group

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:35 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
For the top three students in Chartiers Valley’s class of 2013, the reality that their time in high school has come to an end hasn’t ...

Not enough evidence for dumping case in Collier

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:34 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
A company run by developer Jack Cargnoni was found not guilty on Thursday of dumping soil and debris without a permit at his property in ...

Carnegie to remember local veterans with flag services

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:34 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
Carnegie will bring back its Veteran’s Flag Services next month as a way to honor local fallen servicemen and women. As a way to honor ...

Board OKs retirement terms for Carnegie Borough Manager and police Chief

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:34 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
Carnegie Borough Manager and police Chief Jeffrey Harbin will officially retire Aug. 9, though his last working day is June 28. The Carnegie Borough Council ...

School secession from Carlynton School District never had chance because of disconnect

Megan Guza — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:33 EST

By Megan Guza, Signal Item, Bridgeville Area News
A petition from a group of Rosslyn Farms residents three years ago to remove the borough from the Carlynton School District has been denied. The ...

Plenty of congratulations, birthday wishes to go around

Cindy Babish Schultz — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:17 EST

By Cindy Babish Schultz
Joanna Meinen and Michael Kunkel were married on May 25, at Lily Manor in Mifflin. Joanna is the daughter of Warren and Barbara Meinen of ...

Historian returns to Bridgeville with news of ‘Bonus Expeditionary Force’

John Oyler — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:45 EST

By John Oyler
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society’s May program meeting was an excellent return visit by historian/author Todd DePastino. This time, his subject was the ill-fated march ...

Sports Deli is making fresh start in new Green Tree location

Charlotte Smith — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:43 EST

By Charlotte Smith
Sports Deli, the Pro Sports Store, has relocated from the now-closed Parkway Center Mall to 1157 McKinney Lane, Green Tree, near the mall in the ...