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Peters Township police are planning to add a social worker to its ranks this year – pending a couple of actions from council members. The position itself is accounted for in this year’s budget, but council tabled two motions at its meeting Monday that would amend the Peters Township employee handbook and the police department’s policies to include the job description and duties. Police Chief Joseph Glover explained this was due to some technical issues with the language in those policies. “There are a couple hiccups that we need to work out. That’s why they backed off last night,” Glover said, adding that the resolutions will likely be passed at council’s Feb. 10 ...
Two former coaches, one former administrator and one state championship basketball team are among the local honorees comprising the Class of 2025 to be inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Athletic League’s Hall of Fame. The 18th WPIAL HOF class was publicly announced during a press ...
Michael Jackson’s signature song “Beat It” resonates with Darius McMillon. As a two-sport athlete at Peters Township High School, he has followed in the footsteps of some outstanding performers, including his older brother, Donovan, and he has been determined to exceed those standards ...
The Department of Justice announced this week that a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a former Upper St. Clair resident on charges he attempted to join terrorist organization Hezbollah and lied to authorities about his activities. According to a press release from the DOJ, Jack ...
After graduating six seniors, five of whom played on last year’s playoff club, South Fayette was not in the conversation as one of the Top 5 boys basketball teams in Class 5A of the WPIAL at the start of the season However, as the Lions headed into its toughest stretch of the schedule, they ...
South Fayette and Peters Township continue on a collision course as both teams continue to dominate the girls’ basketball scene this winter. The Lady Lions ran their winning streak to nine games with victories against Montour, 79-33, and Moon, 51-24. South Fayette was 10-0 in Section 3 and ...
By Eleanor Bailey The Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net After a successful showing in Rookie Ball, David Shields of Mt. Lebanon is anxious for spring training to start. The 6-2, 210-pound southpaw will report with other Kansas City pitchers and catchers on Feb. 12 in ...
After graduating six seniors, five of whom played on last year’s playoff club, South Fayette was not in the conversation as one of the Top 5 boys basketball teams in Class 5A of the WPIAL at the start of the season However, as the Lions headed into its toughest stretch of the schedule, they ...
The former Kaufmann’s Department Store in downtown Pittsburgh conjures up a plethora of fond memories, ranging from the landmark clock to its entertaining window displays. The beloved department store was the topic of a program, “The History of Kaufmann’s Department Store, Everything ...