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“If a police officer stops someone for a traffic violation and uncovers guns or drugs during such a stop, it is very possible that a serious criminal offense was prevented.”

Blairsville's police department has drawn recent criticism from citizens who have complained that officers are overzealous in ticketing for traffic offenses. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Hillary says in order to get back to a country of shared prosperity, shared opportunities and shared responsibilities, you have to first create more jobs”

The 42nd president of the United States was in town Wednesday trying to help his wife become the 44th. via Pittsburgh Tribune

Westminster College recently hosted a reception for 45 students selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities . via Westminster College

“She should have treated Sam as a daughter and got her the medical assistance she needed”

A former Vandergrift woman will spend up to 23 months in jail for hosting an alcohol-fueled party in which a 16-year-old died after drinking too much. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

“Instead of having a rally at Kittanning High School, Bill Clinton should visit the Eljer workers in Ford City”

The town's high school was abuzz Tuesday making preparations for today's visit by Bill Clinton. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“Work is the single largest purpose”

IndiGO, Indiana County's transit authority, will soon offer reduced fares to people with disabilities as part of a statewide initiative to increase transportation services for the handicapped. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“I think it's important that people know how much people make. I think that information should be made available”

Changes to the state's Right to Know Law are putting the burden on political subdivisions to prove why a record may not be made available, spurring public officials to learn more about regulations going into ... via The Valley Herald

“The fundamental problem with the project is that it was never carried out.”

An attorney for a Scottdale group that is fighting the state over paying back most of a state grant will meet with officials in Harrisburg May 13. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“People are in increasing economic crisis and looking for ways to make ends meet”

Debbie McGregor faces difficult choices each month about how to spend her money. via PittsburghLIVE.com

Old Economy Village in the Beaver County community of Ambridge is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission as a National Historic Landmark site. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Thirty-three Westminster College students were recently selected for membership in Mortar Board , an honor society that recognizes seniors with leadership, scholarship, and service skills. via Westminster College

“This project was identified as a priority by a group of citizens (that met as part of the state's Blueprint Communities initiative) and our local veterans, along with Mrs. Stafford, stepped up”

Almost three years after the Pennsylvania National Guard abandoned its 101-year-old armory in Connellsville, city officials have closed a $50,000 deal to acquire it. via Pittsburgh Tribune

Steve Jensen, organizer of Cadogan Field and Stream's 25th annual Youth Trout Derby, said he hopes even more kids sign up for this year's event than the 383 who did last year. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“She thought it was a privilege to raise a family. She always felt blessed.”

Schoolteacher Mary Simone was an educated woman who juggled work and family at a time when it wasn't common for a woman to be or do those things. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“I wouldn't want one of them living next to me”

If a registered sex offender wants to find a new home in the township, he -- or she -- will have to choose it carefully. via Pittsburgh Tribune

“Our goal for this is 60 people”

The leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for adults over the age of 65 are falls, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“This will give you the foundation for where you want to go”

The Scottdale Historical Society and Scottdale Town Center Revitalization Committee are continuing their efforts to educate the public about historic preservation and the need for revitalization. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“It's the abuse that's hard to determine. How do you monitor something like that?”

The state"s appeals court has ruled that Allegheny Valley School District teachers can use sick days to take family members to the doctor. via PittsburghLIVE.com

Connellsville Area School District will hold a public hearing Thursday to outline proposed renovations at Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“There was no reason not to believe her.”

An undercover sting that officials say confirmed suspicions of animal cruelty shut down the Tiger Ranch Farm on Thursday night and placed nearly 700 cats, nine dogs and several other animals in the care of a ... via PittsburghLIVE.com