Stamp bags, needles and toys: Jury finds Munhall man guilty of murder in fentanyl death of son, 2
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Stamp bags, needles and toys: Jury finds Munhall man guilty of murder in fentanyl death of son, 2
With thousands of empty stamp bags strewn throughout the parents' Munhall apartment " mixed in with donuts, cookies and their three children's toys " it was a matter of if, not when, the fentanyl would harm the kids, a prosecutor said. "Day after day, week after week, room after room
Photo of Kennywood's Racer depicted nonstructural support, inspectors say as coaster cleared to reopen
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Photo of Kennywood's Racer depicted nonstructural support, inspectors say as coaster cleared to reopen
The photo of part of the Kennywood Racer roller coaster framework resting on what appears to be a piece of wood set off-center atop two cement blocks that spurred closure of the ride Wednesday depicted a non-structural support, state officials said. The ride will reopen Thursday, Palace Entertainment spokesperson Lynsey
West Jefferson Hills School Board Appoints Member, Hires Director of Facilities
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West Jefferson Hills School Board Appoints Member, Hires Director of Facilities
<p>During a special meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Board of Directors of the West Jefferson Hills School District appointed Ashley Malley to the board, serving for a term until December 2025. The appointment comes following the resignation of board member Chelsea Campolongo who recently moved out of the district. </p> <p>Malley, a 2004 TJ alumna, works as a talent acquisition manager for Aspen Dental and is married with two children, ages four and two. Malley is a lifelong resident of Pleasant Hills. Malley told the board that she applied to ensure that her children and all students in the district have the same positive education experience that she did in the West Jefferson Hills School District.</p> <p>The district advertised for community members interested in serving on the board of directors to submit a letter of application and resume for consideration. In the letter, applicants were asked to detail the skills and experience they would bring to the board, the reasons for wanting to join the board, two key issues that the individual would want to address as a board member, and any volunteer service in the school district or community. Eligible applicants had to be 18 years or older, possess good moral character, and must have resided in the West Jefferson Hills School District for at least one year prior to the appointment. School board members are volunteers and are not paid for their service.</p> <p>Malley will be sworn in at a school board meeting in August.</p> <p>Also at its July 23 meeting, the board of directors hired Mark Mariani as the district's director of facilities. Mariani most recently worked as an assistant director of operations with the City of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in public administration.</p> <p>The next scheduled meeting of the West Jefferson Hills School District Board of Directors will be a committee of the whole meeting at 6 p.m. and a work session/voting meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20 at Thomas Jefferson High School. Its next scheduled regular meeting will be Tuesday, August 27 at 7:30 p.m.</p>
'Robbie is dead': Trial begins for Munhall man charged in 2-year-old's death
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'Robbie is dead': Trial begins for Munhall man charged in 2-year-old's death
A 6-year-old boy took the witness stand on Wednesday and told the jury how his little brother Robbie died two years ago. "He drunk something and then he died," the boy said, recalling the night of May 12, 2022. When police officers arrived at his Margaret Street apartment in Munhall
Receipt Monster
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Receipt Monster
<p>Vanquish the Receipt Monster: We've all been there - pockets overflowing with crumpled receipts and who knows what! Creating a system to manage receipts is like having a super-powered organization sidekick. Everything gets neatly categorized and easily accessible, saving you future headaches. A freelancer I knew used to lose track of receipts all the time, and come tax season, they couldn't claim all their deductions. A simple system could have saved them a ton of cash!</p> <p><a href="https://calendly.com/roseknowsbookkeeping/30min">Contact me</a> to let <a href="https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com">me</a> help you conquer the receipt monster (together)!</p> <p><a href="https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com">www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com</a></p> <p>email: <a href="mailto:rose@roseknowsbookkeeping.com">rose@roseknowsbookkeeping.com</a></p> <p>phone: 412-357-2124</p>
Bar Exams to be held at local convention center
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Bar Exams to be held at local convention center
<p>Looking to complete your Bar Exam this summer? </p> <p>The David L. Lawrence Convention Center will be holding testing this month from July 30-31. </p> <p>To view the schedule and to find out more information about future exams, click <a href="https://www.pabarexam.org/bar_exam_information/bedates.htm">here</a>! </p> <p>Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash</p>
Financial checkup
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Financial checkup
<p>Financial Fitness Check: Ever get that annual checkup at the doctor's? Regular financial reports are like those checkups, but for your business. They show you exactly how healthy your finances are - where the money's flowing in (hopefully from tons of clients or sales), where it's flowing out (and hopefully not disappearing into mysterious black holes!), and if you're on track to hit your goals. One client used to avoid these reports, fearing bad news. But once they embraced them, they discovered areas to save money and boost profits! Boom!</p> <p><br>Book a <a href="https://calendly.com/roseknowsbookkeeping/30min">free consultation</a> with <a href="https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com">me</a> to discuss how I can help!<br><br>Rose Lamoureux<br><a href="https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com">www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:rose@roseknowsbookkeeping.com">rose@roseknowsbookkeeping.com</a></p> <p>412-357-2124</p>
In brief: National Night Out, high school reunion and more in the South Hills
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In brief: National Night Out, high school reunion and more in the South Hills
National Night Out Neighborhoods throughout Pleasant Hills are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the 30th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. Residents are invited to join in the celebration with police, fire and medics by turning on their lights, locking their doors
Turning numbers into insights
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Turning numbers into insights
<p>Are you ensuring that every transaction your business makes is properly recorded and organized for easy cash flow management? Keeping a detailed record of all business transactions, such as invoices, receipts, and expenses, is crucial for predicting future opportunities and staying tax compliant.</p> <ul> <li>Establish a system that works for you. Spreadsheets, accounting software, or scribbling in a notebook - find a method that keeps you organized and sane!</li> <li>Separate personal and business accounts. Trust me, future you will thank you when you're not digging through receipts for that latte labeled "office supplies."</li> <li>Review financial reports. Think of it as a financial checkup for your business. See where your money's flowing (and hopefully not leaking!).</li> </ul> <p>Outsource to an <strong><a href="https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com">expert</a></strong> if needed. Feeling overwhelmed by the numbers? <em>Don't be a hero, call in the bookkeeping cavalry!</em></p> <p>Schedule an <strong>initial free <a href="https://calendly.com/roseknowsbookkeeping">consultation</a></strong> with me and let me help you gain peace of mind and financial insights.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com">https://www.roseknowsbookkeeping.com</a></strong></p> <p>P: 412-357-2124 </p> <p>E: rose@roseknowsbookkeeping.com</p>
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 21, 2024
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South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 21, 2024
Baldwin Borough Barbara Bayerlein sold property at 5535 Brownsville Road to LLC Realty LLC for $145,000. Elizabeth Husa sold property at 3242 Churchview Ave. to Alexandra Barone and Patrick Graham for $135,000. William Merecky sold property at 314 Hamlet Ct to Beth Lynn Hayes for $165,000. D&A Investing LLC sold
New judge sets ground rules for long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug
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New judge sets ground rules for long-running gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug
The new judge presiding over the racketeering and gang prosecution of rapper Young Thug and several other defendants says she plans to move forward expeditiously with the trial, which has already dragged on for more than a year.
South Park grad crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA
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South Park grad crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA
<p>Elliot Oliphant of South Park was crowned Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA on June 29th. </p> <p> </p> <p>"It was truly a dream come true to stand on that stage with so many amazing, intelligent, and beautiful young women from around the state," Oliphant said. </p> <p> </p> <p>Now she will get to take her crown to Los Angeles and compete for the national title of Miss Teen USA. </p> <p> </p> <p>Elliot is a 2023 South Park High School graduate, where she was an honors student and a varsity athlete competing in track, unified bocce and volleyball. Most recently, she finished her first year at Shippensburg University as a psychology major and a criminal justice minor, making the Dean's List as a freshman. In addition, she is a member of the women's volleyball team and high jumps for the track and field team - earning a spot on the podium in this year's conference championship and being named one of only two dual sport Scholar Athletes at Shippensburg.</p> <p> </p> <p>Elliot actively volunteers with a number of organizations but has consistently worked with Pittsburgh CAT & Homeless Cat Management since the age of 12 to help control the cat population in the area. </p> <p> </p> <p>In the future, Elliot's goal is to join the FBI, having participated in Allegheny County Camp Cadet, earning the title of Female Cadet of the Year for 2014 and entry into Honors Camp in 2015. </p> <p> </p> <p>The two day Miss Teen USA competition is July 31 and August 1, with the final show on August 1 being broadcast live on the CW. Follow Elliot's journey online at facebook.com/MissPennsylvaniaTeenUSA.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Photo submitted by Joe Oliphant.</em></p>
Whitehall Public Library honors Freedom House Ambulance with summer reading program
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Whitehall Public Library honors Freedom House Ambulance with summer reading program
Whitehall Public Library is dedicating its summer reading program to the remarkable and largely untold story of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, a pioneering Pittsburgh initiative that revolutionized emergency medical care. John Moon, a former Freedom House emergency medical technician and retired assistant chief of Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Service, wasn't
Movie armorer seeks dismissal of her conviction or new trial in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
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Movie armorer seeks dismissal of her conviction or new trial in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
A movie armorer has asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or offer her a new trial in the shooting death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin.