Thursday, May 17, 2012
Council also hired firm to create economic development plan and approved paving projects.
At Monday’s meeting, Canonsburg Council voted unanimously to appoint Ken McWilliams and Leon Strimel to the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Board. Another motion was created and passed awarding 4Ward Planning of Pittsburgh the contract to create an economic development plan for Canonsburg. ProTech of New Castle will be hired for the paving of Woodland Road, Alpine Drive and Crosby Drive with a bid of $68,078.90, pending proper bonds and insurance. The budgeted amount left approximately $20,000 and council will be looking into doing road work on College Ave. between Greenside and Central in front of the middle school. Several citizens voiced a variety of concerns One resident provided information and photos indicating that hired landscapers…
What's your vision for this prime location on Route 19?
The sign still says Price's Tavern, but this building hasn't been occupied for at least eight years. For those of you who have lived here a while, you probably remember seeing the many news accounts of the double shooting that occurred here in November 2003. The question is: What would you like to see here to benefit the community in the future? Another restaurant/night spot? Or, perhaps something completely opposite? Tell us your suggestions in the comments section below!
40.254737
-80.160839
2524 Washington Rd, Canonsburg, PA
/articles/visions-for-vacancies-2524-washington-road
/locations/7037440
Canonsburg is gearing up for this weekend's festival to honor the 100th birthday of hometown singer Perry Como.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
-
12 hours ago
East Pike Street from Greenside to Central Avenue will close at 6 a.m. May 18 in preparation for the Hot Diggity Dog Days festival set for Friday and Saturday this week. The road will reopen at midnight May 19. The Luksis Municipal lot on East Pike Street will also be closed, however the Rite Aid lot across the street will be open for parking. More information about the festival, including a schedule of events, is available on Canon-McMillan Patch. For additional information, call 724-745-1515.
On Thursday, May 31, the church will turn its property over to the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The Anglican Parish of Christ the Redeemer (formally St. David’s Anglican Church) will vacate its property at 905 East McMurray Rd. in Peters Township on Thursday, May 31, and relocate to Canonsburg. It will turn its property over to the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Rev. David Wilson, rector of Redeemer Parish, said the parish "holds no acrimony toward the new occupants of our former property. "We wish them well and we hope they and their newly-elected Bishop Dorsey McConnell will faithfully contend for the faith as once delivered to the saints,” he said. St. David’s has a long history of leadership in the renewal and reformation of the faith, first through the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and now in the Anglican Diocese of …
State Sen. Jesse White joined his colleagues in filing legal brief supporting Act 13 constitutionality challenge.
The House Democratic Caucus, which includes State Rep. Jesse White (D-Cecil), has filed a special legal brief known as an "amicus curiae," to support arguments in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the elimination of local zoning ordinances for oil and gas operations under Act 13, the Marcellus Shale law passed earlier this year. White was named on the brief as one of 30 House Democrats who provided support of the case that charge Act 13 is an unconstitutional "special law that creates a class of one industry with substantially more rights than any other industry, citizen or business in the Commonwealth in violation of Article III, Section 32 of the Pennsylvania Constitution." Several municipalities, including Cecil, Peters, Mt…
Just by using the #piratememories hashtag on Twitter, a lucky Bucs fan can win free tickets to the May 26 game against the Cubs.
What’s your favorite Pirates memory? Clemente’s 3,000th hit? Maz’s World Series-winning home run in 1960? The “We are Family” series in ‘79? The Topps Co. is asking fans to share their favorite Pirates memories as well as using the new Topps Pennant app and the #piratememories hashtag on Twitter. At least 50 tweets must be posted for a lucky fan will win a pair of free tickets to the Pirates home game against the Cubs on Saturday, May 26. One tweet is permitted per Twitter account. The promotion will be running through the 7 p.m. start of tonight's game. For more information check out: http://pennant.topps.com/pirates For product videos check out: https://vimeo.com/topps
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A roundup of the region's top stories.
Here are this week's top stories from Patch sites in your region: A Finger Saved Could Be Millions Earned Verona Family Displaced, Apartment Complex Evacuated Due to Fire Mock Crash Shows Students Driving Dangers BP Robber Strikes Beechview Store Peters Patch Local Editor Wins Golden Quill Award
Police report possible additional charges.
Canonsburg police responded to a report of fighting and mention of a gun on Summit Street on Monday around 9:18 p.m. They were assisted by officers from North Strabane, Chartiers and Houston police. According to witnesses and participants, a fight broke out between John Lloyd and Jason Reichelt at 325 Summit St. when Lloyd refused to move his truck to let Reichelt leave. Lloyd was looking for information on his grandson. Lloyd was found bleeding from the face and Reichelt with blood on his hands. A witness indicated that Reichelt punched Lloyd. Medics were called to the scene but Lloyd refused treatment. Reichelt said he knew Lloyd had a gun, which was found to be properly registered and was not witnessed during the altercation, police …
Guntown Boards and Verizon Wireless are ready for business.
Canonsburg is welcoming two new stores to its downtown and Canonsburg Plaza locations. Guntown Boards is located at 121 W. Pike St. and a new Verizon Wireless The Cellular Connection is at 113 Cavasina Dr., behind Starbucks. Guntown Boards is a skateboard shop that sells everything to do with boards and boarding including T-shirts, backpacks and more. They are a Shorty’s authorized dealer but carry all brands of boards and equipment. Co-owner Anthony Covey has been skating for 15 years and his stepfather, George Bosco, is a local resident. “There’s really nowhere around here that sells skateboard equipment and it’s becoming very popular so we decided to give it a shot,” said Covey. The store's grand opening was May 5. Now through May 25, …
Dec. 17, 1929-May 14, 2012
Daniel R. Bruno, 82, of Canonsburg, died peacefully Monday, May 14, 2012, in Canonsburg General Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Canonsburg, a son of Philip and Rose Turco Bruno. Daniel was a lifelong Canonsburg resident and was a barber for 30 years. He was then employed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for 10 years. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 191. He was a devoted family man and a good friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Violet I. "Vicki" Cage Bruno; one daughter, Danelle R. Waugh and her husband, Don, of Houston; two brothers, Louis Bruno of Canonsburg and Michael Bruno of Hamilton, OH; three grandchildren, Eric, Katelyn and…
Sarah Burgan
10:41 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
North Strabane please find some business for this eyesore. A good chain restaurant would be nice. Maybe a Joe's Crab Shack, PF Changs, etc...... more ›