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Postal facility closing a blow to E. Pittsburgh

When the U.S. Postal Service opened its Remote Encoding Center in East Pittsburgh in 1995, it was considered a high-tech facility. ... (05/16/2008)

State unlikely to approve table games anytime soon

HARRISBURG -- Two casino executives want the state Legislature to let Pennsylvania casinos add popular table games, like blackjack, poker, dice and roulette, to the hundreds of slot machines ... (05/16/2008)

Region And State

Postal facility closing a blow to E. Pittsburgh (05/16/2008)
State unlikely to approve table games anytime soon (05/16/2008)
Teacher's aide stands trial on sex charges (05/16/2008)
Prank costs farmer portion of alfalfa crop, lands driver in deep water (05/16/2008)
Even the priest gives his blessing to casino (05/16/2008)
Preservationists make wish list of sites to be saved (05/16/2008)
Bishop says priest broke church laws (05/16/2008)
March for Darfur on Sunday (05/16/2008)
Turnpike bid race narrows (05/16/2008)
City cracks down on off-campus housing in Oakland (05/15/2008)
New call for WVU chief's ouster (05/15/2008)
Tiger tale: Bringing up baby could be a hands-on job (05/15/2008)
Barden: More time needed for casino financing (05/15/2008)
Long lost soldier comes home (05/15/2008)
Committee hearing today to take up casino table games (05/15/2008)
Animal lovers urge tougher laws against Pa. puppy mills (05/15/2008)
Man gets life term for killing, dismembering roommate (05/15/2008)
Get ready for less college aid (05/14/2008)
Fiery funeral for man killed by police (05/14/2008)
Graduation exam plan sparks great debate (05/14/2008)
Council members ask ACLU for help (05/14/2008)
Broken rail blamed in toxic derailment (05/14/2008)
Lawmaker proposes using slots money for water projects (05/14/2008)
No death penalty in infant's killing (05/14/2008)
Loan advances plan for independent living facility at Kane Center (05/14/2008)

Education

Landlord challenges city's right to vacate apartments (05/16/2008)
Steel Valley students evacuated twice after threats (05/16/2008)
Teacher's aide stands trial on sex charges (05/16/2008)
New call for WVU chief's ouster (05/15/2008)
WVU appoints interim provost (05/15/2008)
Roosevelt: District finances improving (05/15/2008)
Parents ready to fight moving East Allegheny kindergarten (05/15/2008)
Moon Area fifth-graders to move in four years (05/15/2008)
Penn Hills residents say cuts won't help education (05/15/2008)
Mars principal faces hearing after run-in with police (05/15/2008)
Woodland Hills teachers to meet with board, administrators regarding violence (05/15/2008)
Franklin Regional students tops in marketing contest (05/15/2008)
Computer-savvy middle schoolers tutor seniors (05/15/2008)
CAPA student, 15, charged with school fire (05/15/2008)
Get ready for less college aid (05/14/2008)
Graduation exam plan sparks great debate (05/14/2008)
New games are designed to make computers smarter (05/14/2008)
New Web site shows what college credits will transfer in Pa. (05/14/2008)
False delinquent Sallie Mae accounts hurt credit (05/14/2008)
Obituary: Jack Pidgeon / Longtime headmaster of Kiski School (05/14/2008)
Obituary: Frances Yeend / Beloved soprano who sang opera, led voice faculty at WVU (05/14/2008)

Casino News

Even the priest gives his blessing to casino (05/16/2008)
State unlikely to approve table games anytime soon (05/16/2008)
Committee hearing today to take up casino table games (05/15/2008)
Barden: More time needed for casino financing (05/15/2008)
Proposed smoking ban to be revived in June (05/15/2008)
Barden asks court to expedite ruling on casino parking garage (05/14/2008)

The Morning File

A Poetry Slam dunk: From the halls of Pittsburgh Sterrett (05/16/2008)
Save Me (05/16/2008)
What Will He Be? (05/16/2008)
Looking Out My Window (05/16/2008)
Dreams (05/16/2008)
Lost From My Dreams (05/16/2008)
Random acts of kindness (05/15/2008)
Raves: Oakmont? Augusta? No, South Park Golf Course -- the links that I love the most (05/14/2008)

City Neighborhoods

No buses in Market Square (05/16/2008)
Plans for strip club trouble its Liberty Ave. neighbors (05/16/2008)
Postal facility closing a blow to E. Pittsburgh (05/16/2008)
Landlord challenges city's right to vacate apartments (05/16/2008)
Man charged in 12-year-old's death (05/16/2008)
Preservationists make wish list of sites to be saved (05/16/2008)
Two arrested in Homewood after standoff with police (05/16/2008)
Downtown fire victim dies (05/16/2008)
Union, parking authority approve labor contract (05/16/2008)
Final demolition approved for site of new Penguins arena (05/16/2008)
Arrests made in Banksville, Brookline robberies (05/16/2008)
Oral arguments scheduled in Cyril Wecht appeal (05/16/2008)
City cracks down on off-campus housing in Oakland (05/15/2008)
Barden: More time needed for casino financing (05/15/2008)
Tiger tale: Bringing up baby could be a hands-on job (05/15/2008)
Man shot outside Homewood bar (05/15/2008)
CAPA student, 15, charged with school fire (05/15/2008)
Boat docks slated for South Side (05/15/2008)
Bus routes shift away from Market Square today (05/15/2008)
Mayor wants ethics board to examine legal fees (05/15/2008)
Foundation gives aviary $2 million for bird theater (05/15/2008)
YWCA 'Tribute to Women' luncheon today (05/15/2008)
Hearing on licensing of credit counselors today (05/15/2008)
Pittsburgh preservation sites announced tomorrow (05/15/2008)
Councilman Dowd sets series of neighborhood meetings (05/15/2008)
Fiery funeral for man killed by police (05/14/2008)
Council members ask ACLU for help (05/14/2008)
Crafton Heights man charged with stabbing girlfriend (05/14/2008)
Police Cmdr. Elliott remembered (05/14/2008)
3 police commanders to be transferred (05/14/2008)
Book seller donates to Children's Home (05/14/2008)

East Neighborhoods

Nursing home nurtures butterflies (05/15/2008)
Penn Hills residents say cuts won't help education (05/15/2008)
Penn Hills elementary pupils qualify for world championships (05/15/2008)
Parents ready to fight moving East Allegheny kindergarten (05/15/2008)
Swissvale board rules in group home case (05/15/2008)
Woodland Hills teachers to meet with board, administrators regarding violence (05/15/2008)
Relay for Life teams take long walk for cancer survivors (05/15/2008)
Construction to begin on apartments in Braddock (05/15/2008)
Swissvale police chief retires (05/15/2008)
Essay profiles colon cancer survivor (05/15/2008)
Memo bolsters Wilkins chief's lawsuit (05/15/2008)
Franklin Regional students tops in marketing contest (05/15/2008)
Budget calls for no tax increase in Norwin (05/15/2008)
Budget concerns warrant another meeting in Yough (05/15/2008)
North Huntingdon commissioners cleared of accusation (05/15/2008)
Sewage treatment bills to increase (05/15/2008)
West Newton history buffs recreate local Civil War-era events (05/15/2008)
Scholar-athletes honored at banquet (05/15/2008)
East stage review: 'Plaza Suite' cast connects with audience (05/15/2008)
East stage preview: Apple Hill offers bedroom comedy with British flair (05/15/2008)
East stage review: 'Songs' bumpy ride worth taking (05/15/2008)
Jeannette man pleads guilty to gun theft (05/15/2008)
East Bulletin Board (05/15/2008)
Police officer sues Plum over firing (05/15/2008)
Swissvale zoning board rules against group home (05/14/2008)
Swissvale councilman changes mind, won't quit (05/14/2008)

North Neighborhoods

Five ex-Slippery Rock U. students charged in robbery offered deals; boot camp part of sentences (05/15/2008)
Northgate schools building character (05/15/2008)
Town hall meeting focuses on park plan (05/15/2008)
Millvale library plans may hinge on kids' program (05/15/2008)
Revised zoning map still a work in progress in Richland (05/15/2008)
Hope Hospice to grow in Ross (05/15/2008)
Sewer authority streamlines operations (05/15/2008)
Jackson dam removal delayed until next year (05/15/2008)
Local students to participate in forensics competition in Las Vegas (05/15/2008)
McCandless man charged with sexual assault of 4-year-old (05/15/2008)
Obituary North: Paul Chupka / PPG retiree's sweet tooth may have fed sweet disposition (05/15/2008)
Letter to the editor/North: Someone was missing at cooperation forum (05/15/2008)
Mars principal faces hearing after run-in with police (05/15/2008)
North Student News (05/15/2008)
North People News (05/15/2008)
North Military News (05/15/2008)
North Bulletin Board (05/15/2008)
Crash kills Lawrence County couple (05/15/2008)
No death penalty in infant's killing (05/14/2008)

South Neighborhoods

Woman admits taking VA death benefits for 28 years (05/16/2008)
Steel Valley students evacuated twice after threats (05/16/2008)
Duquesne building character (05/15/2008)
Sewickley Rifles fight on in West Newton (05/15/2008)
Judge dismisses election petition in Mt. Lebanon (05/15/2008)
In Bethel Park, request for variance pits town against itself (05/15/2008)
Bethel Park yoga classes offered for disabled people and their caregivers (05/15/2008)
Help sought for injured Katrina volunteer (05/15/2008)
Plans underway for new businesses in Bethel Park (05/15/2008)
New township manager takes post in Upper St. Clair (05/15/2008)
Computer-savvy middle schoolers tutor seniors (05/15/2008)
Imagines restaurant reopens for business in Upper St. Clair (05/15/2008)
Corporate world can wait as Peters woman takes skills to Suriname for Peace Corps (05/15/2008)
South News Briefs (05/15/2008)
Teen's flair for makeup focus of senior project (05/15/2008)
Students learn about mine dangers (05/15/2008)
Route 51 News Briefs (05/15/2008)
Bayer offers hands-on fair to spark student interest in science (05/15/2008)
Youngsters can head to 'college' for summer (05/15/2008)
Mon Valley News Briefs (05/15/2008)
Letters to the editor/South: McKeesport urged to upgrade quality of life (05/15/2008)
On the road to Calcutta (05/15/2008)
South Bulletin Board (05/15/2008)
Fayette County woman hurt escaping house fire (05/14/2008)
Workshop in Homestead on customer service jobs (05/14/2008)

West Neighborhoods

Motorcyclist dies in Big Beaver crash (05/16/2008)
I-376 corridor growth tied to creating infrastructure (05/15/2008)
Homeless honeybees make a stop in Carnegie (05/15/2008)
Moon Area fifth-graders to move in four years (05/15/2008)
South Fayette commissioners may take a shot at restricting firearms (05/15/2008)
Murgia defends role, actions as tax collector in Robinson (05/15/2008)
Robinson library losing out on state funding (05/15/2008)
His desire to help is no bologna (05/15/2008)
West News Briefs (05/15/2008)
Ambridge Nationality Days offer food, crafts, kids' activities (05/15/2008)
Letters to the editor/West (05/15/2008)
West Municipal News (05/15/2008)
West Police Blotter (05/15/2008)
Crafton homes evacuated by police, bomb squad (05/15/2008)
Aliquippa dentist pleads guilty to health care fraud (05/15/2008)
West School News (05/15/2008)
West Student News (05/15/2008)
West Military News (05/15/2008)
West Bulletin Board (05/15/2008)
Aliquippa man faces trial in baby's death (05/14/2008)

Westmoreland County

Relay for Life teams take long walk for cancer survivors (05/15/2008)
Essay profiles colon cancer survivor (05/15/2008)
Franklin Regional students tops in marketing contest (05/15/2008)
Budget calls for no tax increase in Norwin (05/15/2008)
Budget concerns warrant another meeting in Yough (05/15/2008)
North Huntingdon commissioners cleared of accusation (05/15/2008)
Sewage treatment bills to increase (05/15/2008)
West Newton history buffs recreate local Civil War-era events (05/15/2008)
Scholar-athletes honored at banquet (05/15/2008)
East stage preview: Apple Hill offers bedroom comedy with British flair (05/15/2008)
East stage review: 'Songs' bumpy ride worth taking (05/15/2008)
East Bulletin Board (05/15/2008)
Jeannette man pleads guilty to gun theft (05/15/2008)

Elections

Obama's delegate count grows (05/16/2008)
Obama welcomes Edwards' endorsement (05/15/2008)
United Steelworkers endorse Obama (05/15/2008)
State Senate GOP rejects court nominees (05/15/2008)
$2.1 million for lease advice goes to firm tied to Rendell (05/15/2008)
Judge dismisses election petition in Mt. Lebanon (05/15/2008)
Committee hearing today to take up casino table games (05/15/2008)
Lawmaker proposes using slots money for water projects (05/14/2008)
McCain backer issues apology for remarks about Catholic church (05/14/2008)

Transportation

Turnpike bid race narrows (05/16/2008)
$2.1 million for lease advice goes to firm tied to Rendell (05/15/2008)
I-376 corridor growth tied to creating infrastructure (05/15/2008)
Bus routes shift away from Market Square today (05/15/2008)

Obituaries

Obituary: Rita Morrow Heatherington / Funneled tremendous energy into love of music (05/16/2008)
Latest deaths (05/16/2008)
Obituary: Guy Scalise / Owned oldest restaurant in Robinson (05/15/2008)
Obituary: Ray W. Brown / Was vice president of Mobay Corp. (05/15/2008)
Latest deaths for 5/15/08 (05/15/2008)
Obituary North: Paul Chupka / PPG retiree's sweet tooth may have fed sweet disposition (05/15/2008)
Obituary: Jack Pidgeon / Longtime headmaster of Kiski School (05/14/2008)
Obituary: Frances Yeend / Beloved soprano who sang opera, led voice faculty at WVU (05/14/2008)
Latest Deaths: 5/14/08 (05/14/2008)
Obituary: Robert Rauschenberg / Avant-garde artist from a Texas town changed course of American art (05/14/2008)
Obituary: Irena Sendler / Saved Jewish children from Nazi Holocaust (05/14/2008)

Teacher's aide stands trial on sex charges

Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette

Abbie Jane Swogger leaves after making comments to the media. Ms. Swogger was held for trial on 40 charges involving numerous minors in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties.

A 17-year-old boy testified yesterday that he carried on a months-long sexual relationship with a former teacher's aide more than twice his age who regularly paid for beer and marijuana. ... (05/16/2008)

Prank costs farmer portion of alfalfa crop, lands driver in deep water

The driver who did doughnuts over eight acres of knee-high alfalfa Monday night may not have even realized that he was riding in an expensive hay crop. ... (05/16/2008)

Even the priest gives his blessing to casino

Even a parish priest supported Valley View Downs' application for a slot machine casino at a harness racing track to be built in Lawrence County. ... (05/16/2008)

Preservationists make wish list of sites to be saved

The Blairsville Armory in Indiana County, a 1909 building on the National Register of Historic Places, is the Young Preservationists Association's leading cause on this year's Top 10 best ... (05/16/2008)

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