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BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} 16th WardJessie Ann Millis et al. to James and Janet Pahler at 2130 Jonquil St. for $2,000 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $26,964).Milton Kosanovich...

Fixed incomes are usually associated with senior citizens who rely on social security or pension checks that remain constant each month. However, many others live with an income that stays the same from year to year, especially when they don't get...

With winter closing in, Pennsylvania American Water reminds its customers to winterize their pipes and meters to prevent them from freezing and bursting. “Frozen pipes and meters can damage homes and be inconvenient and expensive to repair,”...

State Senator Jay Costa, Jr. is urging military veterans to look into numerous programs aimed at helping them obtain a college education and other services. “With so many service men and women overseas during this holiday season, it is important...

The Allegheny County Health Department has scheduled its winter food protection certification courses for food industry workers. The two-day course will be offered January 11 and 18 at Charles Morris Nursing Home in Squirrel Hill; January 22 and 29...

Effective January 1, PACE and PACENET will no longer require age, residence and income documentation to be included with an application submitted to the program. Seniors will only need to certify that they have reported complete and accurate...

By Al Lowe Contributing Writer Most people who knew John L. “Jack” Schultz also knew his golden retrievers, Abbey and Haley. He would walk the dogs through his Arlington neighborhood and would notice problems that needed to be corrected. Mr. Schu...

The Karuzela Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Donald Mushalko, will present its annual Polish Christmas concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Polish Hill, on Saturday, Jan. 8 following the 4 p.m. Mass. The guest conductor will be Neil...

The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh and Central Blood Bank encourage the public to give the gift of life this holiday season by donating blood at Mercy Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive. The drive will be held Thursday, Dec. 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30...

BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} The Veronica's Veil Players will present the comedy, “Aspirins & Elephants” by Jerry Mayer on January 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, and 16 in the Veronica's Veil Auditorium,...

If you are an ex-POW or the widow of one, the Veterans Administration may have new benefits for you. For more information call the Governor's Veterans Outreach and Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-442-6815 or 724-837-7988. The center serving...

Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium is planning to offer another T'ai Chi course on Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon, beginning January 21 for 8 weeks. The cost would range between $25-$50 for the course, depending on the number of people registered....

Hilltop Health Ministry Consortium plans to offer a “People with Arthritis Can Exercise”(PACE) group beginning January 31 on Monday mornings 10-11 a.m. for 8 weeks. The classes will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 601 Brownsville Rd. These...

The Arlington Civic Council and Block Watch will hold their first meetings of the new year on Monday, Jan. 3 at the Henry Kaufmann Center, corner of Fernleaf and Salisbury streets. The Arlington Block Watch will meet beginning at 6:15 p.m., the...

SFC Wayne and Kathleen Voss of Fort Huachuca, AZ and their daughter Micaela welcomed baby Maximilian Robert to their family on November 29. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. Max is the grandson of Pat and the late Mickey Muehlbauer of South Side, and Wayne...

Jason D. Koisor of South Side earned a BS in Business Administration, Finance at Clarion University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 18. Ceremonies were held in Tippin Gymnasium at the university....

Lauren Feeney has graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a BS in Industrial Engineering in December with commencement following in April 2005. During this time she has worked as a co-op student at FedEx Ground in Robinson Township. She has...

Saint John Vianney Parish will offer Masses for the convenience and devotion of parishioners during the New Year holidays according to the following schedule: Friday, Dec. 31 – 4 p.m. at Saint Joseph Church; 6 p.m. at Saint Henry. Saturday, Jan. 1...

The U.S. Green Building Council presented the Coro Center for Civic Leadership with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating award on Thursday, Dec. 16 at Coro's offices at 33 Terminal Way, South Side. Gold certification o...

Joann Herman, organizer of the 29th Ward Carrick Block Watch, was losing her Christmas spirit last week. All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season was becoming overwhelming and to top it off, her Christmas tree complete with decorations had...

BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} Computer Club members joined on spree by NFL players Young participants in the Brashear Association's Saint Clair Village Computer Club received a very special...

Property taxes are going up from 11 to 12 mills in Mount Oliver borough in 2005. Council unanimously passed the rate increase during its Dec. 20 meeting as part of the municipal budget that was adopted for next year. The municipal spending plan for...

BODY{FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Sans-serif} The Walbash Tunnel opened this week, carrying traffic from the bottom of Woodruff, near Rt. 51, to West Carson...