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Sunday Sep 14 | Ellwood City Ledger

Man ordered to pay out $2.4M from realty schemes

An Allegheny County Court judge has ordered a man accused of running a fraudulent mortgage and real estate scheme in Beaver, Lawrence, Allegheny and Butler counties to pay nearly $2.4 million in penalties, ...

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Related Topix: Beaver, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Home, Mortgage, Kennedy Township, PA, Coraopolis, PA

Thu Aug 14, 2008

Ellwood City Ledger

Petrella nominated to replace Ramaley

The Lawrence County Democratic Committee's executive board Wednesday picked Monaca resident Jason Petrella as its nominee to fill the ballot vacancy for state Senate left by the withdrawal of state Rep.

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Related Topix: Monaca, PA, Rochester, PA, Sewickley, PA, Beaver County, PA

Wed Aug 06, 2008

Valley Tribune

Seven step upfor Senate seat

Since state Rep. Sean Ramaley ended his state Senate bid Friday after his indictment on corruption charges, seven Democratic candidates have contacted Beaver County Democratic Committee chairman Mike "Doc" Sisk ...

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Related Topix: Sewickley, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Rochester, PA, Beaver, PA, Big Beaver, PA

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Ellwood City Ledger

Petrella wants back in

Jason Petrella, the long-shot Democratic state Senate candidate who surprised many people with his primary showing against now-indicted state Rep.

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Related Topix: Monaca, PA, Economy, PA, Lawrence County, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Big Beaver, PA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Free classes in Moon help fledgling producers hit their marks

In a cramped, gray room, 10 people gathered around a wall of television screens, peering at a soundboard.

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Related Topix: TV, Electronics

Thu Jul 03, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Moon and Crescent residents face maximum property tax hike

Property tax bills for residents of Moon and Crescent will go up by 4.4 percent -- the maximum increase allowed under state law -- because of a $58 million Moon Area School District budget adopted Monday.

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Fri Jun 13, 2008

Business First of Louisville

Barge recovery operations begin on Ohio River

Representatives of River Salvage Co. Inc., have begun the process of recovering two Ingram barges that sank last Friday in the Ohio River near downtown Louisville.

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Thu May 01, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Moon athletic association shakeup falls on heels of lawsuit

“I have repeatedly asked for documentation and support, and I have been given nothing”

A judge has ordered Moon Crescent Athletic Association members to elect 13 new officers and directors after three ousted officers sued seven association leaders. via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Related Topix: Coraopolis, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Kids, Family

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Matzie in the 16th: Knowledge and experience are his strong suit

This is the first in an occasional series of editorials endorsing candidates in competitive races in Allegheny County for the April 22 primary. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Related Topix: Donald, PA, Allegheny County, PA, Aliquippa, PA, Conway, PA, Bell Acres, PA

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bishop Zubik's first six months seen as a success

“Part of what God's word calls us to do is to say that if we messed up in he past, that's not the end of the story”

When his priests applauded him before his installation, Catholic Bishop David Zubik asked, "All I have to say is, will you feel the same way six months from now?" The overwhelming response is "yes." Since Sept. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Related Topix: Ambridge, PA, McKees Rocks, PA, Sharpsburg, PA, Bridgeville, PA

Fri Feb 08, 2008

Beaver County Times & Allegheny Times

In the courts

BEAVER Hearing waived A New Brighton woman has waived her right to a hearing in another theft case. via Beaver County Times & Allegheny Times

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Related Topix: New Brighton, PA, Beaver, PA, Beaver County, PA

Wed Feb 06, 2008

Beaver County Times & Allegheny Times

Mother convicted of injuring baby

“She's the mother and has the same duty of care as he does”

An Ambridge woman shouted, "I would never intentionally hurt my baby! No! No!" Tuesday as a Beaver County judge pronounced her guilty on charges that her infant son was injured by falling off the back of a car ... via Beaver County Times & Allegheny Times

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Related Topix: Ambridge, PA, Sewickley, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, Baden, PA

Sat Jan 26, 2008

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

71-year-old Ambridge man missing

Firefighters and volunteers have searched most of the day for a 71-year-old cancer patient who has been reported missing from his home in Ambridge. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Related Topix: Ambridge, PA

Thu Jan 24, 2008

PittsburghLIVE.com

Deal draws near to replace problem bridge in Etna

“The grant request amount is based on state DEP, ACED, Allegheny Valley Railroad and Etna deciding to use the remaining balance of the ... grant and pursue additional funding sources to allow the bridge project to proceed”

Etna officials anticipate reaching an agreement with Allegheny Valley Railroad to replace a low bridge that crosses Pine Creek. via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Related Topix: Oakmont, PA, Etna, PA, Allegheny County, PA

Sun Jan 20, 2008

New Castle News

Man jailed on theft, weapons charges

A man accused of leading a false life has checked into the Lawrence County jail under his own name. via New Castle News

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Related Topix: Lawrence County, PA, New Castle, PA, Slippery Rock, PA

Thu Jan 10, 2008

Pittsburgh Tribune

Crescent commissioner served as teacher, mentor during time of change

“I really enjoyed local government. I think a lot of communities get involved in politics, and there is a big difference between local government and politics”

In the 1970s, Dave Hays taught American history at Moon Area Schools. As his students learned about the founding of a nation, the glories of creating the Constitution and the struggles of keeping a young ... via Pittsburgh Tribune

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA

Wed Dec 26, 2007

PittsburghLIVE.com

Civic club is Crescent's special secret

“The people that are in there now, we are getting older and as the older people pass away, there is nobody left. We need to keep a flow of young people coming in who are interested in the township and doing things for the township”

After 85 years, their motto remains "Don't Knock. Boast." "We are working for the betterment of the township," says Harriet Lewis, longtime president of the Crescent Township Civic Club. via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Related Topix: Allegheny County, PA

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