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  • Local PTO Leader Charged With Stealing $21K

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The leader of a local PTO is charged after allegedly embezzling tens of thousands of dollars. Bethel Park Police are investigating after Heidi Schnupp, the president of the Neil Armstrong Parent Teacher Organization, allegedly stole at least $21,000. She is suspected of stealing the money from the South Hills Interfaith Ministries as well as from the ...

  • Stretch of Route 43 dedicated to vets

    For the family of Bill Shanaberger, and for his friends among the members of Vietnam Veterans Incorporated, Thursday's ceremony celebrating the sign along Route 43 in North Union was ...

  • Adding up the rue21 deal

    At the end of the day, let the numbers do the talking on Apax Partners' planned purchase of rue21 ...

  • Pay performance top issue for bankers

    Tying compensation to performance is the top challenge for 69 percent of executives and board members of banks nationwide, according to a new survey by Bank Director magazine. Understanding and complying with regulatory issues was cited as a significant challenge by 41 percent. While many believe director pay will stay the same, 35 percent expect it to rise in 2014. Benefits for directors ...

  • 5 local firms win Governors ImPAct Awards

    Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett Five southwestern Pennsylvania companies were among winners Thursday at the Governor's ImPAct Awards. The awards go to companies and entrepreneurs who are building businesses and jobs in the commonwealth. The awards come from the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Team Pennsylvania Foundation and Journal Multimedia. The winners in southwestern ...


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Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story [DVD]

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story [DVD]

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is much funnier than any movie about dodgeball has a right to be. Dodgeball is, after all, perhaps the most juvenile of games, if calling it a game isnt giving it too much credit. Its the fall-back for lazy gym coaches everywhere--Here, line up on oppos ... ...

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  • GetGo may expand in Ohio

    Could GetGo and Giant Eagle take over two locations formerly run by 7-Eleven near the Ohio State University campus? Columbus Business First is reporting that Giant Eagle Inc.'s real estate company has filed applications for liquor licenses for two former 7-Elevens near the Ohio State University campus. The license applications say Giant Eagle may locate Get Go convenience stores in both ...

  • Greenfield Man Shot In The Face

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Police are searching for the person who shot a man in the face in Greenfield overnight. It happened in Greenfield on Gladstone Street just before 11 p.m. Thursday night. A man was shot in the face while in his house, from outside. The man is said to be in very grave condition, with a low chance of ...

  • Group Creates Social Media-Powered Electric Car

    How many tweets does it take to power a car? One group is trying to find out with an electric car that is powered only by tweets. Find out more about the minddrive project ...

  • Portion of New Kensington building collapses

    Emergency crews responded to a partial building collapse in Westmoreland County Thursday afternoon.The collapse occurred at a uniform services company on Second Street.According to investigators, a portion of a concrete block wall near the roof of the building collapsed, causing debris to fall.The debris fell into an area that separates the company's property from a residential area.No ...

  • Video Largest bear caught in Florida history

    The largest bear caught in Florida history is once again roaming free.In the video you can see the 620 pound beast scurrying off to freedom. Florida Fish and Wildlife say the black bear became a nuisance for residents in Lake County's Paisely neighborhood, because he was constantly eating out of garbage cans.The FWC tagged and tattoed the big boy, who now lives in the Ocala National ...

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