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North Strabane planning commission tables decision on GetGo

North Strabane Township’s planning commission tabled a decision on Giant Eagle’s plans to build a GetGo gas station over concerns about the project’s potential impact on traffic. The company wants to build another convenience store at 580 McClelland Road at its intersection with Route ...

‘Look for the helpers:’ Two recognized by Fred Rogers Institute

For their compassionate and caring treatment of children, two area residents are among 14 nationwide to be recognized as Fred Rogers Institute Helpers.John Storey Jr., deputy fire chief of the North Strabane Township Fire Department, and Lisa Thompson, paraprofessional in the Bethel Park School ...

North Strabane couple return home safely from Maui

A North Strabane Township couple vacationing in Maui when wildfires broke out on the island have returned home safely.Dino and Julie LaSalvia were vacationing at a resort less than a mile outside of Lahaina when the devastating wildfires destroyed the historic town on Aug. 8, leaving at least ...

Camp KOALA brings healing and hope to children with burn injuries

Cash Redford knew he shouldn’t be doing it. With Mom and Dad out of the house, the then-12-year-old was home with his older teenage sisters and their friend in North Strabane Township and horsing around the family’s fire pit. His sister told him to stop, but he squirted a bottle of rubbing ...

Casinos report record fiscal year revenue

Fueled by increased interest in table games, sports wagering and internet gaming, Pennsylvania’s casinos pulled in a record-setting amount of revenue in the fiscal year just ended.According to numbers released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), revenue in the year ...

North Strabane author writes first novel in a decade

North Strabane resident Cori Wamsley has led a prolific life as a writer, penning novels and books for children and also leading her own publishing firm.There’s been a 10-year gap between her last novel and her newest one. The reason?“I had kids,” Wamsley explained last week.The ...