All things local

Statement Released From Maple Restaurant

7/31/2014

Credit: Felicia Mycyk

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

Visit Local UFC Fighter at Meet and Greet

7/31/2014

Professional MMA fighter Chris Dempsey at his debut UFC fight. Photo submitted

5 Busted in Ambridge Drug Sweep, Heroin and Cash Seized

7/30/2014

Jason Ledford of Ambridge

Danielle Krawchick of Ambridge

Thaijenelle Smith of Aliquippa

Marcus Burrel of Aliquippa

Dyquane Norman of Aliquippa

Police Activity

7/30/2014

credit: Felicia Mycyk

Police activity more details to follow.

credit: Felicia Mycyk

Ambridge Eagles Ready for Second Annual Wing Cook-Off

7/30/2014

2013 Ambridge Eagle Wing Cook-Off. Photo Submitted.

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.

Several Suspects Caught in Ambridge Drug Sweep

7/30/2014

Ambridge police escort a woman from work on Maplewood Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Credit: Alan Freed.

Matzie Announces Recycling Grants for Local Communities

7/29/2014

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.

For Signs of Old Ambridge, Look Down

7/29/2014

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.

Stangl's Bakery sign, 572 Merchant Street, March 30, 2014

Lane Restrictions Set to Begin on Route 65

7/28/2014

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.

Help Wanted: 5 Open Jobs in the Area

7/28/2014

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.

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