Statement released from Maple Restaurant:

"We at the Maple Restaurant are committed to providing a family-friendly environment dedicated to serving the local tri-state area. A zero tolerance policy is in place prohibiting all behaviors and/or actions involving illegal activity. Furthermore, we actively maintain a controlled substance abuse testing program. The media coverage regarding the alleged actions of a former employee does not reflect the core family values and beliefs of this establishment."

Thomas Pappas, Owner

Police activity more details to follow.

By Larissa Dudkiewicz

Downtown Ambridge will be the local headquarters for wings on Sunday when the Ambridge Eagles host the second annual Wing Cook-Off.

The Ambridge Eagles 2014 Wing Cook-Off takes off from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 on Fourth Street in Ambridge.

Four local communities are being awarded nearly $8,000 in state grants for their recycling efforts, State Rep. Rob Matzie announced Tuesday. 

Economy and Ambridge are among the four municipalities that will receive grants totaling $7,937 as part of the state’s Recycling Performance Grant Program.

By Nancy Knisley

Merchant Street has changed a lot since the 1970s. Most of the businesses from the '50s and '60s are gone. But if you look carefully, you can still see signs of a few of those businesses. Sometimes you just need to look down.

If you are interested in seeing these signs, act quickly, because more disappear with each passing year.

Of all the businesses shown in the photos in this post, the only one still open is Stangl's.

Local motorists traveling toward Pittsburgh on Route 65 will experience intermittent, overnight lane restrictions Tuesday to Thursday.

According to PennDOT,  short-term lane restrictions will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday to Thursday nights, July 29-31 during pavement reflector installation.

Looking for a job? Here are five positions we found this week in the Ambridge area.

1. Owner/Operators and Company Drivers - Bee Mac Trucking, Economy
Drivers with two years of experience required. Opportunities available for flatbeds, vans and straight trucks. Learn more.