One-hundred years ago next month, an otherwise quiet day in Castle Shannon became a bullet-riddled bloodbath as a bank robbery gone bad spilled into the streets and into the countryside…. [Read More]
Archives for March 2017
Don’t Befriend Random Sexy “Women” Online and Definitely Don’t Send Them Nude Photos of Yourself
Scammers are targeting area men with a blackmail plot that begins with a hot young woman becoming your new Facebook friend and ends with X-rated images of you shown to… [Read More]
Chartiers Valley Robotics Team Will Compete For World Championship—But Needs to Raise Money To Get There
Next month, Chartiers Valley High School’s robotics team will compete against students from across North America for the robotics world championship title. But first, CV’s team—Horsepower Robotics—has to raise money… [Read More]
Route 50-Washington Pike Overhaul Planned for this Summer [UPDATED]
UPDATE: It looks like work might begin in May. We hope to have more details about the project next week and will update accordingly. A major overhaul of the Route 50-Washington… [Read More]
Bridgeville’s Parks Could Soon Be Smoke Free
Bridgeville’s parks could become no-smoking areas this summer. Borough council voted 6-0 earlier this month to advertise an ordinance prohibiting smoking in Bridgeville’s four parks. “I think it’s a good… [Read More]
Local Property Owners Owe Bridgeville $116,000 in Unpaid Taxes
The borough is stepping up its efforts to collect nearly $116,000 in unpaid real estate taxes from around town. “We’re going to start making some phone calls, sending letters, and… [Read More]
Bridgeville Athletic Association Needs Sponsors
The Bridgeville Athletic Association is looking for companies to sponsor baseball and softball teams during the upcoming season. New teams sponsorships start at $200. For that price, your company’s name will… [Read More]
Child Endangerment Case Sparks Renewed Focus On Neglected Properties in Bridgeville
The local child endangerment/animal abuse case that made headlines earlier this month has some residents and councilmembers debating how the borough can crack down on neglectful landlords and properties kept… [Read More]
Mother, Boyfriend in Child Endangerment Case Face Upgraded Charges
Two Bridgeville residents arrested for child endangerment earlier this month had their charges upgraded to felonies at a preliminary hearing, Bridgeville police chief Chad King told council on Monday. After the hearing… [Read More]
Guy Fixing His Motorcycle In Basement Fills 8 Houses With Chemical Fumes
The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department responded to complaints of chemical fumes coming from sewer lines recently. The culprit—a Terrace Street resident who allegedly took apart his motorcycle engine in his… [Read More]