Bridgeville police arrested two people and seek the arrest of a third person after officers received false information while conducting an investigation on Feb. 18. The officers were looking into suspicious activity at an apartment building on the 500 block of Station Street when the three people in question provided misleading information, including two fake IDs…. [Read More]
Library Invites Teens to Scribble in Books with Markers
On Saturday, the Bridgeville Public Library will find out what happens when you give teenagers a pack of Sharpies and 20 boxes of books to scribble in. The result could be some interesting poetry. At least, that’s what the new young adult librarian, Jessica Lamb, hopes, according to a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article: With each bold… [Read More]
Borough Set to Review Sewage Bids
On Monday, Borough Council will review bids for sewer repairs expected to cost approximately $375,000. The work involves two contracts and more than 50 sewer point repairs expected to be completed in 2015, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: A mandatory pre-bid meeting held Feb. 24 attracted 18 companies. Bids are due by March 4 and… [Read More]
Police Log: Woman Arrested After Stealing from the Same Store She Stole From Two Weeks Earlier
When police arrested a Canonsburg woman for shoplifting from the Bridgeville Rite-Aid on Feb. 2, they learned that she also stole items from the store on Jan 13. She now faces two counts of retail theft and one count of driving with a suspended license. Three days later, police were called to Rite-Aid for another… [Read More]
How Did This Malnourished Stray Dog End Up In A Fenced-In Bower Hill Road Backyard?
Yesterday, this pit bull terrier showed up in the backyard of a Bower Hill Road residence. The malnourished dog was taken to animal control and is being examined by a veterinarian because it showed signs of abuse. It’s a mystery how the dog there, according to the resident, Jason Anderson. On Facebook, he pointed out… [Read More]
Bridgeville Farmers Market Moving to New Location
The Bridgeville farmers market is moving to a new and better location this summer. Every Tuesday from June 16 through September 15, the market will be open at 341 Washington Avenue — adjacent to Fleet Depot’s parking lot. The market operates between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and includes music, hot food vendors, and a… [Read More]
Summer Park Rentals Begin in 2 Weeks
Beginning Monday, March 2, borough residents can reserve park pavilions for the summer season. Non-residents can make reservations starting Monday, March 16. To reserve a pavilion, contact the borough at 412-221-6012. Rental rates are as follows: Resident Non-Resident Chartiers Park $65 $83 Cook School Park $50 $65 McLaughlin Run Park $65 $83 Business Rate $75… [Read More]
Last Call for Baseball, Softball, T-Ball Registration
You have until Friday to register your children for baseball and softball through the Bridgeville Athletic Association. The registration period began in January and ends on Feb. 20. For details, visit bridgevilleball.com. In related news, the Bridgeville Athletic Association seeks generous local companies to sponsor boys and girls baseball and softball teams for the 2015 season. All… [Read More]
Police Issued 81 Traffic Citations on McLaughlin Run Road Last Year
On a recent police Facebook post about obeying school bus traffic signals, one Bridgeville resident compained about speeding on McLaughlin Run Road: It is fun getting out of your car on mclaughlin run as cars speed past going over 50 mph, at least some drivers move over, I have talked to the chief about kids… [Read More]
Use Your Camera to Help Document Bridgeville’s History
Do you have a camera and some free time? Then the Bridgeville Area Historical Society wants your help in documenting how the borough’s busiest streets have changed over the years. The Historical Society has an archive of historial photos from around town. Now, they want to match those images to photos of the same locations… [Read More]