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1/28/12
Court tosses redistricting plan

Even as local politicians were gearing up to run for state legislative seats in new districts, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Wednesday struck down the reapportionment plan, completely rearranging the proposed political landscape in areas such as the North Boroughs.

1/28/12
Avalon Police News

Whether it was an attempted robbery or a drug deal gone wrong, one man at least faces weapons charges following an incident in Avalon on Jan. 25.

Police were called to Orchard and Cleveland avenues for a fight between two males that involved a gun. They arrived to find one man running down Alley C, while the other claimed to have been the victim of an attempted armed robbery.

1/28/12
Bellevue Police News

A laptop computer was reported stolen during the burglary of a North Avenue home on Jan. 21.

A Bellevue man reported Jan. 26 that gift cards had been stolen from his wallet.

On Jan. 18, a woman reported that fraudulent charges had been made on her bank card.

Shoplifting incidents were reported at Rite Aid, Pit Stop Express and Family Dollar, with an employee of the latter nearly struck by vehicle as the suspect fled the scene on Jan. 23.

1/28/12
Flames lose in final seconds

By JIM RUMBLE

A section win was within reach when the Northgate girls’ basketball team hosted South Side Beaver on Thursday, Jan. 19. But after battling back from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit, the Flames fell to defeat in the game’s final seconds 45-43.

Northgate, in search of their first section win, saw their record drop to 3-13 overall and 0-8 in section play.

The Flames scored the game's first points past the midpoint of the first quarter when Kira Neszpaul hit a jumper near the top of the circle for a 2-0 lead.

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Blogs
01.28.12
What would we do?

My favorite TV show has returned to ABC -- "What would you do?"

This show sets up scenarios, using actors, that present innocent bystanders with what essentially are moral dilemmas. Most people know what they SHOULD do, but the show explores why some people just don't do it.

For instance, one of last night's scenarios involved people in a restaurant who observed someone stealing another patron's laptop computer. The responses ran the gamut, from people who did nothing, to people who chased down the culprit.

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Multimedia

Just like summer

While winter may curtail pool time for many, it is the busy season for high school swim teams. The combined Northgate-Avonworth boys’ and girls’ teams hosted Knoch Tuesday evening at Northgate’s swimming pool. Knoch won the meet, but local swimmers picked up some first place finishes. Annie Gould -- pictured here -- took firsts in the 200 and 500 freestyle, building on a season that already has qualified her for WPIAL competition next month. Also taking firsts were swimmers Claire Danylo, breaststroke and Amanda Stone, 50 freestyle.

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Events

Sat, 2012-02-04
Night at the Races

Marian Hall Personal Care Home, a ministry of Mt. Assisi Convent, will host its annual “Night at the Races” event in the Mount Assisi gym on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Doors open at 6 p.m., with a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and post time at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Patrons also can buy and name jockeys and trainers for $10.

A pair of Pittsburgh Steelers autographed items will be raffled. Raffle tickets are $1 or six for $5 to win a Steelers throwback jersey autographed by Hines Ward or a football signed by Heath Miller.

Mon, 2012-01-30 - Sat, 2012-02-04
Avalon Library Events

Upcoming events at Avalon Public Library include:

Monday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m., preschool story time “backwards day.”

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12 p.m., Sahaja meditation.

Tuesday, Jan 31, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday book group discusses “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield.

Tuesday, Jan 31, 6:30 p.m., family story time, “backwards day.”

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m., baby lap-sit.

Thursday, Feb 2, 3:30 p.m., after school activities club, ages 10-12.

Thursday, Feb 2, 5:45 p.m., computer class, “Job Searching.”

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