Jun 2, 2008 | Pittsburgh Tribune
Police blotter from Westmoreland County
The following is a partial list of criminal cases handled by judges in the most recent term of Westmoreland County criminal court.
Man drowns on the job at golf course
The owner of a Canonsburg goose removal company drowned while working Friday in a pond at a Butler County housing development.
Canonsburg man dies in Butler Co. golf course pond
A 42-year-old Canonsburg man drowned today in a Butler County golf course pond. The Allegheny County medical examiner's office said Paul Dunn drowned when his kayak overturned in the water.
Long-Term Investor: Ansys Trumps Profit Outlook, Extends Streak
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Local firefighter maintained passion for saving lives
John Schmidt was known by many for his dedication to firefighting, which he considered to be a noble profession.
Hoping for a flood of cash for dam work
Memorial Day weekend is the traditional jumping-off point for summer recreation, but anglers and boaters won't find much to do at the now-drained Dutch Fork Lake near Claysville.
View all articles by Debbie Norrell Seasons of Life It's hard to believe but the Black Association of South Hills for Women better known as BASH has been around for 30 years.
Magazine honors Canonsburg exporter
Aquatech International of Canonsburg, Washington County, won a 2008 USA Exporter of the Year award from a U.S. Department of Commerce publication.
Don't forget Saturday's parade in downtown Washington, part of this weekend's 85th Pennsylvania Lions State Convention. via O-R Online
Another figure from Brilla slaying appears
A North Franklin Township man who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2002 murder at a North Strabane Township bar went Wednesday before a federal grand jury investigating former Washington County ... via O-R Online
Mahoney turns up for Pettit testimony
“I'm not allowed to say anything”
Mary Barton Mahoney, a key witness in a 2005 double homicide trial, resurfaced Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Pittsburgh. via O-R Online
Brochure: Aquatech International
Aquatech International Corporation, a leading supplier of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems and services located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania in the USA, has provided Technology Leadership and ... via Chemical Online
Two more offer pleas in betting conspiracy
Two more men have pleaded guilty in connection with an illegal gambling ring that operated in Canonsburg between 2002 and 2006. via O-R Online
Programs offer hikes, nibbles, tastings
More food-related activities have been announced by Venture Outdoors , a nonprofit organization dedicated to outdoor enthusiasm. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Hospira Acquires Rx Bar Code Vendor
Sign up today and access the leading source of Health Care I.T. information on the Web. via Health Data Management
Transportation chief vows action
“I am extremely impressed by (their appearance) because it shows they mean business”
More than a week after five people died when a tractor-trailer plowed into a van at Brownlee Road and Route 136, people living near the scene say they notice several safety improvements at the intersection. via O-R Online
New book detailing celebrities' ties to Pittsburgh yields surprising facts
“And then you get to the last entry, Vladimir Zworykin”
A few years ago at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum, C. Prentiss Orr spied a woman who appeared to be Demi Moore. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Justice Holder is just the third woman ever to serve on the court. That is not the only thing that sets her apart from the other four members; she has a Black Belt in Karate. via WTVF Nashville
Washington County man faces 15 years for conviction on gun charge
A Washington County man who prosecutors called "an armed career criminal" faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison for his conviction on firearms violations stemming from a violent confrontation ... via Pittsburgh Tribune
Panel: Bresch didn't earn degree from WVU
West Virginia University retroactively awarded Gov. Joe Manchin's daughter a master's degree she didn't earn, and administrators erred in ordering the change, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday. via Register-herald.com