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W. Mifflin schools warned of budget crisis
Declining commercial assessments and the lack of a county-wide reassessment this year are two major contributors to a $3.5 million deficit in the draft preliminary budget for the West Mifflin Area School District.
City planner urges UDC to move forward with Madison's proposed Downtown Plan
While members of the city's Urban Design Commission expressed some concerns Wednesday night about an expansive plan to revamp Madison's various downtown neighborhoods, the principal planner on the plan urged against delay.
Man's body found behind apartment in West Mifflin
Allegheny County homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the woods behind a West Mifflin apartment building by officers who were searching for a missing man.
Briefs: Wills and trusts topics of luncheon
At the February meeting of the Retired Men's Luncheon Group of Pleasant Hills, we will hear a presentation from Mary Jane Olsavsky from PNC Bank will discuss the difficulties that can occur with estate, will or trust agreements and how to avoid them.
Duquesne schools run out of time, cash, ideas
Nafari Vanaski is the editor of the Norwin Star and Advance Leader and can be reached at 412-856-7400 x8669 or via e-mail. On Tuesday night, the elected board called a community meeting to decide what's best for the approximately 475 students in grades K-8 still attending school there.
Valentine's Day recipes for a long, happy marriage
Betty Ordos on eloping to marry Bernie Ordos when she was 16 years old. The West Mifflin residents, pictured below, have been married for 71 years.
Jason Wu Line Causes Fashion Frenzy At Target
Stores in our area that received some of the collection include: West Mifflin, Homestead, Ross, Harmar, North Fayette and Ohio Township, but many of those stores report there's little left.
Soul Ice sale benefits scholarship fund
Eric Slagle is a McKeesport Daily News staff writer and can be reached at 412-664-9161 or via e-mail. When junior Kaylyn Andress opened the top hatch of her flavored ice vending cart at West Mifflin Area High School this week, it didn't take long for word to get around that free frozen fruity treats were up for grabs.
Block 100 proposal criticized, but UDC members encourage redevelopment
Although the UDC members are tepid towards the Frautschi/Rowland proposal, they are thrilled by the potential for reinventing the block.
Valentine's dinner dance set for Feb. 11
The Karen Tobias Dance Company is sponsoring a Valentine's oldies dance on Feb. 11, from 7 to 11:30 p.m. in the St.
State Street redevelopment plan stalls in city, gets partial approval from Landmarks
Only select portions of the 100 block proposal are set to move forward following Monday's Landmarks meeting.
Mount Oliver Fatal Stabbing Suspect Arrested
According to police, Donald Finnigan, 36, was found using the busway and was taken into custody in West Mifflin shortly after noon.
Assisted-living services in West Mifflin to grow under new owner
Upgrades and renovations, including the addition of assisted-living services and assisted living with special care for patients with dementia, will provide an added level of skilled care for residents of Locust Grove Assisted Living Center on Irene Street in West Mifflin.
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. - Evon W. Scott, 76, of West Mifflin, Pa., departed this life Sunday, Jan.
GCC's McLaughlin hits 1,000 in victory over West Mifflin
P.J. McLaughlin reached the 1,000-point mark after scoring 20 points for Class AA No.
Realignment for soccer announced
Football isn't the only sport that local teams will see realignment. The WPIAL also realigned its soccer conferences for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
The Dribbler: 'Deuce' makes 'em count
Lawrence "Deuce" Skurcenski, of North Braddock, is a local legend among high school sports followers.
W. Mifflin council overrides mayor's budget veto
Members of West Mifflin council on Tuesday night overrode Mayor Chris Kelly's veto of the tax ordinance that will provide revenue for the 2012 borough budget.
Eric Slagle is a McKeesport Daily News staff writer and can be reached at 412-664-9161 or via e-mail. On a visit to the new $36 million facility Monday, all that seemed to be missing were books, students and teachers.
Nearby: Fire at Irvin Works in West Mifflin
A fire broke out at U.S. Steel's Irvin Works on Camp Hill Road in West Mifflin around noon today, filling the air with heavy, black smoke.