Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The watch expired early.
Update: The thunderstorm watch has expired. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for southwestern Pennsylvania, including Upper St. Clair. The watch remains in effect through 10 p.m. Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service, which says some storms cound be severe with damaging winds. The chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected mainly after 5 p.m. and before midnight. If you take any weather photos, please share them in the media box above. A hazardous weather outlook is also in effect this week, with frosty and potentially freezing conditions possible on Friday and Saturday nights and possibly Sunday. Here's a look at the forecast: Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
The man is OK and is now charged with drug possession.
A St. Clair Country Club employee who was found unconscious and not breathing in a men's restroom last month was held for court on two charges, including possession of heroin. Steven R. McNally, 27, of Carrick, was suspected of overdosing on heroin in the bathroom and was rushed to St. Clair Hospital on April 6, according to the criminal complaint filed in magisterial district Judge Robert Wyda's office. McNally's formal arraignment is scheduled for July 10. Judge Wyda also heard the following cases on Monday: Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
The chances of getting two holes in one are 1 out of 67 million.
It is quite the accomplishment to get a hole in one. But to get two holes in one during one round of golf is nearly impossible! That's exactly what former Upper St. Clair High School golf player Joey Lang did on Sunday, May 19. The avid golfer was playing at Scenic Valley Golf Course in Finleyville when he hit a hole in one on the sixth hole. It was 145 yards and he used a 9-iron, according to his sister Stephanie Lang-Ali. Just two holes later, Joey drained another hole in one on the eighth hole. It was 143 yards and he used an 8-iron. The chances of an amateur player making one hole in one is 1 in 12,000. And to make a second hole in one? You're talking a 1 in 67 million chance, according to Golf Digest. There are better odds that Joey …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Th data is provided by the Allegheny County Division of Elections.
The unofficial results from Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary are in. The most heated race directly affecting Upper St. Clair was the race for Allegheny County Council District 5. Sue Means (R-Bethel Park) defeated Krista Harris (R-Mt. Lebanon) with 63 percent of the Republican vote. No one ran on the Democratic ticket. Louis Mafrice, Jr., Frank Kerber, Harry Kunselman and Buffy Hasco won the four open seats on the Upper St. Clair School Board. They ran unopposed. Daniel Paoly won the Upper St. Clair commissioner at-large seat. He ran unopposed. Rex Waller won the Upper St. Clair commissioner ward 2 seat. He ran unopposed. The current commissioner of ward 2, Donald Recktenwald, did not run for the position. Mark Christie won the Upper St. …
The construction is expected to affect some Upper St. Clair drivers.
The time has come. The Valley Brook and Washington roads project in nearby Peters Township is set to begin Wednesday, May 22. The construction will not wrap up until July 2014, at the earliest. The project will result in Valley Brook Road being closed just west of St. Petersburg Center, meaning access to Old Washington will be closed and vehicles will not be able to go under Route 19. Through traffic on Route 19 itself will be minimally impeded during the construction. The official detours are Boyce Road from Route 19 to Mayview Road and East McMurray Road from Valley Brook tor Route 19. More than 11,000 vehicle trips per day will be displaced. "This will be the most significant road shutdown the township has seen since the Valley Brook …
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Upper St. Clair residents and people across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma. At least 24 people have died, more than 200 have been injured and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. If you know of someone from Upper St. Clair that was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact Upper St. Clair Patch Editor Becky Brindle at becky.brindle@patch.com. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
Whether they are in the city or country, there are places near home where you can find fresh produce—or get seedlings to grow your own.
To every thing there is a season—and we are in the season of planting. Despite the frost warnings this week, May is the time when many plants take root. And not far behind are the early harvests. There are a number of local farms that provide a variety of seedlings and sprouts, produce, and other products as the growing season progresses. Some are out in the country, while others are urban farms. (Check out the video in this article's media gallery of Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg.) According to the LocalHarvest.org website, most produce in the United States is picked 4-7 days before being placed on supermarket shelves and is shipped for an average of 1,500 miles before being sold. Fortunately for Upper St. Clair folks…
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Bedner's Farm and Greenhouse
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Christoff's Farm and Greenhouses
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There were nearly 4,000 motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania last year.
The Greater Pittsburgh Motorcycle Safety Council was just created in response to the increased number of motorcycle crashes occurring regionally. According to PennDOT data there were nearly 4,000 motorcycle crashes in Pennsylvania last year. Tragically, 210 people lost their lives in those crashes. In District 11, which encompasses Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties, there were 429 motorcycle crashes, resulting in 13 fatalities in 2012. With the growing number of licensed motorcyclists statewide, the council is charged with raising safety awareness among motorists and motorcyclists. The organization is comprised of motorcycle groups, local police officers and safety advocates. Representatives from the Greater Pittsburgh Motorcycle …
Check back to Upper St. Clair Patch for results.
It's Tuesday, May 21, and today is the Pennsylvania Primary Election. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Upper St. Clair School Board and Upper St. Clair Commissioner races are uncontested. For Allegheny County Council, two Republicans Krista Harris and Sue Means are running against each other for District 5. SmartVoter.org has more information about the primary ballots. Click here to search for your polling place in Upper St. Clair. This is the first election since some voting wards were changed in the township. Here are the addresses affected by the change. For information about the Voter ID law, click here. Check back with Upper St. Clair Patch for results later on. Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The vehicle a drunk driver died in is also sitting outside of Upper St. Clair High School this week.
There was complete silence amongst the normally chatty students on Monday at Upper St. Clair High School as they witnessed a mock, yet powerful, fatal DUI crash. It's the first time in 20 years the high school organized the event for the students around prom season. This year, students will be eating dinner at the site of the prom—the Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe—and officials expect more kids will be driving to the event instead of taking a limo for a short time. "We're hoping that this sends the seniors a message and that it's well received," said Dr. Bill Rullo, guidance counselor. If Monday's simulation doesn't do the trick, the school bells will be switched to tolling bells on Tuesday, representing the actual amount of people who die…
Jim
2:35 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
bob e you only have to be clean for 72 hours for heroin to not test positive. So if he was tested when hired, he could become addicted later. Random drug testing is only required for CDL drivers, not for grass cutters ! more ›