Oakdale News

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., defended the federal stimulus program, criticized Pittsburgh's U.S. Attorney and talked about his re-election campaign during a stop in Oakdale this morning.

Share + Jul 3, 2009 2:55 pm US/Eastern Reporting Jim Lokay OAKDALE The massive economic stimulus bill passed by Congress earlier this year needs time to work, according to Senator Arlen Specter.

Oakdale council agreed last night to apply for a grant to help build a small park at the site of the former Boock's Bar, which was destroyed in a 2006 fire.

Bill Steele's Hemi powered 1930 Model A Ford Coupe from Oakdale, Pennsylvania was named Goodguys 2009 Hot Rod of the Year at this weekend's 21st Hot Rod Nationals at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis.

Nick gives Jackie an ultimatum regarding Owen; Pam's scheme doesn't go according to plan, so she alters it.

A North Fayette man was killed early this morning when the car in which he was riding crashed in the township, the Allegheny County medical examiner said.

Thanks to a fund from the United States Steel Foundation, 6 area community evacuation teams now have a clear plan, and equipment, to put into action should a major disaster strike.

The Community College of Allegheny County and Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato today announced the establishment of the Green Institute, which will launch this fall with a broad range of topics related to both green technology and energy conservation.

Besides higher-efficiency equipment, there are some simple ways of saving money in cooling the house.

Charges against Burgettstown Police Officer Amber Price, 30, 6148 Noblestown Road, Oakdale, Pa.

Oakdale council voted 5-0 last night to sell 2 acres to a townhouse developer for $90,000. Washington County developer Sam Anderson of DKH Properties plans to build several townhouse buildings, containing 25 units, on the lot at the corner of Clef Drive and Clinton Avenue, council President Ron Gamble said.

Police said a heroin deal gone bad resulted in a slaying tonight in Aliquippa, but a suspect was in custody in a little more than an hour.

Donna Imhoff, president of Community College of Allegheny County's North Campus, discussed a hybrid vehicle yesterday with members of the Obama cabinet during a tour of CCAC's West Hills Center in Oakdale.

Mar 26, 2009 10:53 pm US/Eastern Reporting Jon Delano OAKDALE The West Hills campus of CCAC had a visit by two members of the Obama administration - Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

Ridge and Stephanie try to find a way to protect Thomas while attempting to free Pam; Taylor discovers how troubled Thomas truly is; Steffy deflects Rick's questions; Ridge explains to Brooke the reason why Rick is no longer in danger.

After a 1976 divorce, Betty Jane McClellan moved with her four children to a 1-acre plot surrounded by farmland in western Greene County, and threw herself into the role of single mother.

Charges against two area police officers were dismissed by Washington County District Judge James Ellis Wednesday, while the preliminary hearing against a third officer was continued.

There is sufficient evidence to try an Upper St. Clair man in connection with the death of his son, who was shot by his twin brother, a judge ruled today.

Oakdale has launched a neighborhood watch e-mail list to inform residents of criminal or suspicious activity.

The randy residents of Oakdale fire up this hour of small-town scandals and big-league betrayals, especially among the Hughes and Snyder families.