Saturday, May 18, 2013
Here are some highlights of events, announcements and/or blog posts published by our readers this week.
The Canon-McMillan Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events, Announcements and/or "Local Voices" sections (published by readers since Friday, May 10): 1. In the cards - The Queen of Hearts 2. Today's Tarot - Four of Wands 3. Local author debuts new Jack the Ripper Romance Novel 4. Fair and Unbiased News with a Side of Opinion 5. Teacher Rewards Makes it Easy with More Ways to Save on Supplies at Canon-McMillan Staples (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events, announcements and blog posts.) …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tell us which candidates you're backing in the May 21 primary.
Four sitting Canon-McMillan school directors are hoping to retain their posts on the local school board, and one newcomer is also seeking a seat. There are four open seats on the board—two out of Canonsburg Borough and one each from North Strabane and Cecil townships. Current board President Darla Bowman-Monaco has cross-filed as both a Democrat and a Republican and is seeking nomination for the Cecil seat. Another candidate, Ronald Vrana, is seeking the Republican nomination for that seat. Vrana did not cross-file. Fellow current school directors Eric Kline and Paul Scarmazzi are also seeking re-election. Both have cross-filed and are seeking to secure the Democratic and Republican nominations for the open Canonsburg seats. Current school…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Canonsburg Council and Canon-McMillan School Board meet—and more.
It's gonna be a busy week! Here's what you need to know! 1. Canonsburg Council will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the borough building. 2. Canon-McMillan school directors will meet at 7 p.m. for a special voting meeting. The meeting will be held in the district administration building and will be open to the public. 3. North Strabane Township Board of Supervisors will host its nonlegislative meting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the municipal building. 4. North Strabane Township's Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Park and Putt mini golf event from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Red Carpet Mini Golf located on state Route 19. For more information, click here. 5. The first-ever Helping Hands for Cecil Parks will be held on …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Canon-McMillan Patch: 1. UPDATED: Search Warrant Yields Drugs, Weapons in Canonsburg 2. Cecil Supervisors Vote to Have Private Meeting with Range Resources 3. Three Jailed on Drug Charges in Canonsburg 4. UPDATED: Portion of Muse-Bishop Road Reopened Following Crash 5. Have You Seen it Yet? Pittsburgh: The Movie Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Here are some highlights of events, announcements and/or blog posts published by our readers this week.
The Canon-McMillan Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events, Announcements and/or "Local Voices" sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. Local author debuts new Jack the Ripper Romance Novel 2. Today's Tarot - 7 of Coins 3. Happy Mother's Day from The Fresh Air Fund! 4. Reverse-Engineering James Baxter the Horse 5. 'Come on Down' to 'The Price is Right Live!' (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events, announcements and blog posts.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Help support the Washington County Animal Response Team.
Organizers invite you to join WaCART—the Washington County Animal Response Team—at its 5K Dog Jog. The event will be held at 10 a.m. June 30 at the North Strabane Township Park. Sign-in will be at the Quail Acres Pavilion, up on the hill. Pre-registration can be completed by printing out the form on the WaCART Facebook page and mail the form and check or money order for $20 to WaCART, c/o Doug Detig, 180 Churchill Road, Venetia, PA 15367. Those who sign up before June will get a free T-shirt. Late registration—any registrations post marked June 2 or the day of the event at the Quail Acres Pavilion—is $25. All registrations are tax deductible and benefit WaCART. Come early to check in and get your race bib number. There will be a 5K course …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Missed the news this week?
Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories on the Canon-McMillan Patch: 1. Kitchen Fire Prompts Early Dismissal of Canon-McMillan High School 2. Is Range Resources Spokesman Lobbying or Lying? You Decide 3. Canonsburg Middle School Students Explore Natural Gas Options, Win Award 4. Who's Hiring in the Canon-McMillan Patch Area? 5. North Strabane Man Accused of Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors to Stand Trial
Here are some highlights of events, announcements and/or blog posts published by our readers this week.
The Canon-McMillan Patch can't exist without you. Our staff of reporters and editors combine with community-generated content to keep readers informed of what's happening in our area. This week was no different, as evidenced by this list of highlights from our Events, Announcements and/or "Local Voices" sections (published by readers since Monday): 1. The Greatest Show on Earth 2. Steak and Whiskey Night - A Review of South Side's Pittsburgh Steak Company 3. Scented Candles for Men? 4. Daily Bible Verse 5. In the Cards - Five of Spades (This list is not exhaustive and does not include other great reader-published events, announcements and blog posts.) Click here to add your own event, and click here to add your own announcement. Or click …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Check out the tool below to find out which pollen allergens are high in our area.
Springtime has arrived, and pollen is in the air. Thanks to the effects of climate change, some scientists believe that the pollen count this season will be higher than ever before. Now, you can check the daily allergy forecast as easily as the weather forecast. The Allergy Alert tool seen above from Pollen.com shows which pollen allergens are high in the Canon-McMillan area today. Just type in your ZIP code to see what's in the air that might make you sneeze or make your eyes water.
Chuck Kaezyk III
3:44 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
As a North Strabane resident, if I vote, I can only vote for one candidate....unless I write myself in more ›