Tuesday Jul 1 | Connellsville and Fayette County News
Mt. Pleasant Library hosts 'Bee in Ancient Egypt'
Mt. Pleasant Library will host a fun and informative presentation titled "Bee in Ancient Egypt," a program presented by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology.
Saltlick firemen's fair continues through Saturday
Just two more nights to visit the Saltlick fair being held behind the fire hall in Indian Head.
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Big sale set at Champion church
The County Line Church of the Brethren in Champion will hold a yard/bake sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Pet resort opens in New Sewickley
A hailstorm is a sure-fire way to put a damper on a sunny day at any water park.
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Huge rummage sale at Bullskin Senior Center
“The Lord is my strength and shield, my heart trusts in Him and I am helped.”
If you'd like a bargain, come to the huge rummage sale and flea market at the Bullskin Senior Center on Medsger Road off of Route 982 in Bullskin from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. via Connellsville and Fayette County News
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Fayette County Girl Scout Day Camp will be held June 10 to 12. The camp is for all ages entering first through sixth grades. via Connellsville and Fayette County News
9 are honored for their work on behalf of crime victims
“Kalli is just a delight. She is just so physically attractive. . . . Her inner beauty shines through.”
It's tough to get children who have experienced or witnessed a violent crime to talk about it. via Philly.com
Preserved farmland acreage expanded to include 4 in Westmoreland
“Pennsylvania's farmland preservation program leads the nation, allowing production agriculture to remain a viable industry in the state”
The Pennsylvania Farmland Preservation Bureau announced Thursday that it has preserved more than 3,500 farms since 1988 -- including 66 in Westmoreland County. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Murrysville conservancy group plans zoo fundraiser
“The students brought different perspectives, creativity, and fresh energy and insight to our publicity effort”
A Murrysville group is sponsoring Conservation Connection at the Zoo. The event is a first for the Westmoreland Conservancy. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Charges back against teen in shooting
“The case is not even close. The defendant used a deadly weapon on a vital part of the policeman's body.”
A Common Pleas Court judge yesterday reinstated an attempted-murder charge against a North Philadelphia teen who shot and injured a Philadelphia Housing Authority officer in February. via Philly.com
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Mt. Zion church holding revival services
Evangelist Norman Stevens will be preaching a week of revival services at the Mt. via Connellsville and Fayette County News
Go vegan: Maggie's Mercantile expands western PA presence with Oakland restaurant
“What a perfect neighborhood. I'm encouraged that more and more people are learning to work in harmony with the planet, instead of controlling it.”
You don't have to be a raw foodie to enjoy Maggie's Mercantile , the newest restaurant to join Oakland's Craig St. via POP City
State suspends Mt. Pleasant attorney from practicing law
“It's been a very difficult time for me”
A Mt. Pleasant attorney has been suspended from practicing law after an investigation in which state officials received evidence that at least $200,000 was allegedly misappropriated from clients. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Food banks struggle with costs
“Our only recourse is to purchase food that we used to get for free”
Accustomed to operating with threadbare efficiency, the area's food banks worry that sharp jumps in food and fuel prices combined with cuts in government aid and increased demand are jeopardizing their mission ... via PittsburghLIVE.com
Public hearing planned for $15M technical center renovation
Connellsville Area School District will hold a public hearing Thursday to outline proposed renovations at Connellsville Area Career and Technical Center. via PittsburghLIVE.com
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Fish dinner at Normalville fire hall
Enjoy a fish dinner at the Normalville Volunteer Fire Department hall from 4 to 7 tonight. via Connellsville and Fayette County News
North Union parks now tobacco-free
“Seventy-five percent of the problems are the laterals.”
North Union supervisors passed a resolution this week that their three parks and future parks will be tobacco-free. Supervisor Curtis Matthews said the resolution resulted after a visit by a representative from ... via PittsburghLIVE.com
“You've never met a guy like this in your life. It was never an issue that stood in his way.”
When dressing for bingo, jeans and a hoodie usually will suffice. Not so for the 11th annual "StarLight Black Tie Bingo" held Saturday night at Stratigos Banquet Centre in North Huntingdon. via Pittsburgh Tribune
'Chop shop' suspect faces charges of threatening trooper
“Particularly on Sept. 12, (Hutchinson) stated he had a pistol in his garage and if Trooper McKenzie continued to harass him, he was going to shoot Trooper McKenzie”
A Cook Township man in the Westmoreland County Prison on charges of running a "chop shop" now faces charges of threatening to shoot a state trooper and illegally owning a firearm. via Pittsburgh Tribune
“I don't agree with segregating the campus into residential, recreational, commercial and academic segments”
Media Credit: Department of Planning, Design and Construction The new 34th Street Residence Hall, which features a football-shaped floor plan, will be constructed over the tennis courts near Ross Commons. via The Triangle