http://www.observer-reporter.com/section/?template=rss&mime=xml All Stories en-us http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130523/NEWS/130529964&source=RSS A 2013-14 proposed final budget with a millage rate of 24.4432 mills was passed by school directors in the South Fayette district May 21 by a vote of 6-2, with board members Teresa Burroughs and Alexander Czaplicki voting against. Board member Alan Vezzi was absent. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:29:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130523/NEWS/130529964&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130523/NEWS/130529965&source=RSS Traffic was flowing as well as could be expected on May 22 after the intersection at Old Washington and Valley Brook roads, and the ramp to and from Valley Brook to Washington roads in Peters Township were closed for a 14-month reconstruction and realignment project. More than 11,000 vehicles are now finding alternate routes. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130523/NEWS/130529965&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130523/NEWS/130529966&source=RSS Cecil, North Strabane and Peters townships share borders – and much more. They are the fastest-growing municipalities in burgeoning Washington County. Thu, 23 May 2013 09:50:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130523/NEWS/130529966&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES04/130529975&source=RSS Michael Buzzelli is no stranger to comedy writing. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:38:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES04/130529975&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/NEWS/130529967&source=RSS In what was considered an “off” election year with no state or federal races on the local primary ballots, voters, in most cases, avoided the polls during the May 21 election. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/NEWS/130529967&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/NEWS/130529969&source=RSS As soon as the votes were tallied, Ed Schmidt, recording secretary of the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company, made a phone call. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/NEWS/130529969&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529968&source=RSS After falling to undefeated South Park, 1-0, in a WPIAL Class AAA baseball semifinal playoff game at Boyce-Mayview Field in Upper St. Clair, Keystone Oaks (17-5) looks to finish third in the district when the Eagles battle West Allegheny (17-6) in a consolation contest set for next week at Washington and Jefferson Field. A win would qualify KO... Tue, 21 May 2013 23:07:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529968&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES03/130529970&source=RSS The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the third annual Pitch for Hope Women’s Baseball clinic, a baseball skills workshop, June 30 for women 14 years of age and older. The event will be held at PNC Park to support A Glimmer of Hope, a cancer research organization that funds under-40 breast cancer research. The proceeds this year will... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES03/130529970&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES02/130529971&source=RSS Lakeview Christian Academy, Bridgeville, will hold its 31st commencement at 7 p.m. June 2, with pastors David James and Norman James presenting diplomas. Pastor Dennis Sinclair, Northridge Christian Life Church in Ohio will be the keynote speaker. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES02/130529971&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES0202/130529972&source=RSS Reese Cody Eckenrode of Mt. Lebanon has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is the nation’s only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and second-year college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES0202/130529972&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES0303/130529973&source=RSS Strabane Trails Village, Washington, will present Cahal Dunne, singer, songwriter and pianist at 2:30 p.m. May 23. To register, call 724-225-4100. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES0303/130529973&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES04/130529974&source=RSS Cabinet will perform at 8 p.m. May 24 at Thunderbird Café, 4023 Butler Street, Lawrenceville. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES04/130529974&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/NEWS11/130529976&source=RSS A group of about a dozen female students at Upper St. Clair High School have formed a club to help fellow female students – students all the way in Zimbabwe. For nearly two years, the USC students have been working with the Girl Child Network organization to raise money and gather supplies to send to girls in the Sub-Saharan African... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/NEWS11/130529976&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES02/130529977&source=RSS Project-based learning is not something new to the South Fayette School District. In 2008, South Fayette High School began a partnership with cookware manufacturer, Canonsburg-based All-Clad, in which students were given problems to solve by the company. The project-based learning program has since grown, and interested students have had the... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:10:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES02/130529977&source=RSS http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES0302/130529978&source=RSS Westminster Presbyterian Church, Upper St. Clair, will hold Kingdom Rock barefoot school 9 a.m.-noon June 24-28. To register, call 412-835-6630. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:08:00 EST http://www.thealmanac.net/article/20130521/LIFESTYLES0302/130529978&source=RSS