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5/19/13
2 seek Bellevue Dem mayoral nomination

Two Bellevue government veterans will face off in the Democratic nomination for mayor in the May 21 primary.

Under Bellevue's home rule charter, the mayor's primary duties are to present a budget to council, and to oversee the police department.

Democrats will choose between current council member Jane Braunlich, and former mayor and current borough treasurer Paul Cusick. Braunlich now holds one of the first ward council seats formerly held by Cusick for two terms, before he was elected mayor for two terms. Braunlich has been a member of Bellevue Council for the past six years.

5/19/13
2 Dems vie for Emsworth tax office

Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the office of real estate tax collector in Emsworth Borough. Voters will choose between Laura West and Louis Galante to face Republican William Rumpf in the November general election.

5/19/13
Bellevue Dems have council races in 2 wards

Democratic voters in two of Bellevue's three wards will have choices to make in the primary election.

Three Democratic candidates are running for two Bellevue Council nominations in the first ward, while four seek nominations for two council positions in the second ward.

The first ward candidates are Michael Braunlich, Henry Lenard and Michael Sendro, none of which have ever held political office in Bellevue.

5/19/13
Bellevue Police News

Several vehicle break-ins were reported to Bellevue Police. Two were discovered on North Balph Avenue on May 5, and a third on Dawson Avenue on May 6.

Edward Bruce Zawilla, 29, was charged with disorderly conduct after a traffic stop on Ohio River Boulevard on May 10. Police say a bag of marijuana was discovered.

Kevin Tyrone Castle, 37, was charged with public drunkenness on Arch Avenue on May 8, and then with making terroristic threats on Lincoln Avenue at Kendall that same day.

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Blogs
05.19.13
Perspective

I planned to blog about politics and the upcoming election this week. I thought it might be helpful to provide a brief civics lesson about the two-party system in America, and warn about hysteria and paranoia running rampant in the streets of Bellevue. I planned to urge people to remain calm and think before going to the polls.

Then my life got rocked by an unforseen crisis or two, and my desire to be the voice of reason waned just a bit.

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Dogs like ponds

The pond and waterfall feature of the Bellevue Dog Woods off-leash dog park was a big hit with the canine visitors who helped celebrate the official grand opening last Saturday. Hundreds of dogs and their humans visited vendors that provide dog services and products, as well as rescue and shelter organizations, and enjoyed door prizes and give-aways. The Bellevue Dog Woods is open in Bellevue’s Memorial Park on Bellevue Road daily from dawn until dusk.

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Events

Sun, 2013-05-19
Classic Car Cruise

Enjoy Bellevue and Classic Chevrolet will sponsor the fifth annual Classic Car Cruise in Bellevue on Sunday, May 19.

Classic, vintage, muscle cars and show bikes will line Lincoln Avenue from Florence to Fremont avenues. Gates at Florence and Fremont open at noon. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 100 entries.

Parking is available for spectators at the “North Boroughs YMCA Pit Stop.” There will be food, entertainment and raffles to benefit Angelman Syndrome.

For more information, visit www.enjoybelle vue.org/cc2013.htm

Wed, 2013-05-15
Senior Health Fair

A health fair will be held Wednesday, May 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the PrimeTime Senior Community Center, 440 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments, vendors, shingle shots and assistance in completing the Pennsylvania property tax or rent rebate form.

Seniors should call Maggie at (412)307-1775 with questions or to preregister for shingle shots and tax form assistance.

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