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04.15.11

“Lights Off” at Northgate for Earth Day project

Northgate students, from left, Kelia Morrison, Sarah Amick and Rachelle Mortimer are spearheading an Earth Day project that not only will teach fellow students about environmental conservation, but get them involved in saving gorilla habitats.

Northgate High School recently kicked off its "Lights Off" project in celebration of Earth Day. The project began on April 9 and runs through April 19.

01.07.11

Obituaries 1-7-11

Margaret Milliken Margaret Ethel Thompson Dillman Milliken, 84, of Seven Fields, formerly of Ben Avon, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010.

12.04.09

Students compete in "Project Polar Bear"

While politicians and television personalities dither about what to do to protect the environment and some argue if global warming even exists, two Avonworth High School students have taken on a pro-ject that addresses the perils of the planet, with special emphasis on the plight of polar bears.

08.07.09

National Night Out Against Crime

Emma Patsilevas is somewhat skeptical about the crime prevention value of insects, who visited Tuesday's event at Mt. Nebo Pointe from their regular home at the Pittsburgh Zoo.