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Government

Coast Guard Might Move its Station from Sewickley Area

The region’s U.S. Coast Guard could be consolidating and moving its command and maintenance center to the Bridgeville area. But one federal lawmaker is questioning if that’s the best place for it to be located.

News

Budget Proposal Offers Funds to Help Prevent Military Base Closures

The governor is proposing to spend $200,000 to help communities gather economic evidence about how the closure of a base would impact their area. The money could help the 911th Airlift Wing make its case to remain open.

Arts

Slack Family Plans ‘Jams for Jimmy’ Charity Concert

The family of Jimmy Slack is organizing a concert to remember the late Bridgeville man and raise money for charity.

Government

PennDOT Secretary Discusses Lifting Gas Tax Cap to Fund Road and Bridge Projects

Secretary Barry Schoch spent Wednesday meeting with reporters at PennDOT’s District 11 headquarters in Collier Township to outline Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to uncap the state’s oil company franchise tax.

Opinion

What’s Worse for Steelers Fans? Ray Lewis Retires as a Champion or 49ers Win Sixth Super Bowl?

Do we root against Ray Lewis, whose career with the Baltimore Ravens has angered Yinzers for 17 years, or do we root against the 49ers so they don’t match the Steelers with six Super Bowl titles?

Police & Fire

Sewickley Man Accused of Stealing Donation Jars Meant for Charity

Police say the Walnut Street resident took donation jars meant for cancer patients and area volunteer fire departments. Thefts took place on Neville Island, Scott Township and Peters Township.

News

Bitter Temperatures Linger in Sewickley as More Snow Arrives

The blast of cold air that has engulfed the Pittsburgh region over the past few days will linger a little longer and now is expected to bring snow showers.

News

Bitter Temperatures Moving Into the Sewickley Area

You better bundle up this week as bitterly cold temperatures are expected to move into Pittsburgh. There is also a chance of snow Monday and Tuesday.

Government, Business

Sewickley Retailers, Senator Question Privatizing Pennsylvania Lottery

Some lottery retailers are unsure of what the future holds, while Democratic State Sen. Matt Smith calls the decision to hire a British-based company to run the Pennsylvania Lottery a “risky scheme.”

Arts

Organic Farmer Catches ‘Acting Bug’ in Promised Land

Troy Bogdan of Bridgeville says he caught the “acting bug” after a back injury sidelined him from working on his Crawford County organic farm last April. He played an extra in the new movie "Promised Land" that hit theaters Friday.

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