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Monday, April 15, 2013

New Baldwin Twp. Manager Focused on Continuing Improvements

Rob Zahorchak is Baldwin Township’s new manager, as of April 2.

Rob Zahorchak has only been in the manager’s seat for about two weeks, but he’s already working to improve Baldwin Township, and get to know its residents in the process. Zahorchak, 29, is the new manager of Baldwin Township, and he started on April 2. “It’s been exciting,” he said. “I’ve been learning the township inside and out. It’s a crash course. There’s no other way to learn it.” Zahorchak is a Greensburg native who earned an undergraduate degree in political science and a graduate degree in public administration, both from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked for the Municipality of Murrysville as a graduate student, then did economic development and policy work for Duane Morris Government Strategies, formerly GSP Consulting. …

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Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices)

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Local Pets Resources: Thursday Is National Pet Day

Where can I care for my pet in Baldwin-Whitehall? Or should I adopt?

National Pet Day is Thursday, April 11, and what better time to care for your critter? Or perhaps this is the right time to adopt a new pet. According to petdayusa.com, the day was started by celebrity pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige in order "to celebrate the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public awareness about the plight of many different kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shelters all across the nation." There are a few popular Pittsburgh-area shelters where you can adopt pets, including Animal Friends along Camp Horne Road in Ohio Township and the Animal Rescue League along Hamilton Avenue in Larimer. If adoption's not for you, the immediate Baldwin-Whitehall area still offers many …

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Keystone Canine Club, Paw Prints Pet Service, Pet Tender, and 2 more ›

Frank

11:46 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013

You can also adopt from the Western Pa Humane Society on the North Side. With the warm weather approaching the cages will unfortunately start to fill up. http://www.wpahumane.com/adopt.html   more ›

Friday, March 8, 2013

Baldwin Township Police Make Pair of Arrests

Both women are being charged with DUI.

Castle Shannon Woman Arrested A Baldwin Township police officer stopped a motorist on McNeilly Road at around 1:19 a.m. on Sunday for speeding and failing to obey a traffic light at the Sussex Avenue-McNeilly intersection, Baldwin Township police Chief Terrence P. O'Brien said. The officer reported smelling alcohol coming from the motorist—Renee Herring, 31, of Belleville Street in Castle Shannon Borough—O'Brien said, and put her through a field-sobriety test, which she failed. She was then arrested and taken to St. Clair Hospital for a blood test (results pending). Police are charging Herring with suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Crafton Woman Arrested A Baldwin Township police officer stopped a motorist on McNeilly at…

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Baldwin Township Police Department, St. Clair Hospital (in Chartiers Valley Patch), and Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices)

Monday, March 4, 2013

Restaurant Spotlight: Bellisario's Pizza Palace

Lots of Baldwin-Whitehall area restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!

This week's local restaurant spotlight is Bellisario's Pizza Palace, located along McNeilly Road in Baldwin Township. Sports memorabilia deck the walls of this pizza place, which features traditional, Sicilian and pan pizzas as well as a wide variety of other lunch and dinner items. Sit down and enjoy a full meal, or if you're on the run, takeout and delivery service are available. Bellisario's is a supporter of many local school fundraising events. Have you been here? Review this restaurant on the Bellisario's Pizza Palace directory listing. --- Follow Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the (free) daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.

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Bellisario's Pizza Palace and Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices)

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Robert Edward Healy, III

11:27 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013

Yes, they do (http://www.bellisarios.com/menu2.shtml)! Anchovies rule.   more ›

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Man, Woman Arrested in Baldwin Twp. on DUI Charges

Both arrests occurred on Feb. 16.

Part I Working in cooperation with the Mt. Lebanon Area DUI Task Force, a Baldwin Township police officer stopped a motorist in the 2600 block of Route 88 in Pittsburgh's Overbrook neighborhood at around 12:12 a.m. on Feb. 16 for erratic driving, Baldwin Township police Chief Terrence P. O'Brien said. Brian Daetwyler, 33, of Village Green Drive in the Heritage Hills complex of Jefferson Hills Borough, was speeding and crossing the center line in the 100 block of McNeilly Road, O'Brien said. Daetwyler displayed signs of intoxication, O'Brien said, before the officer put him through breath-analyzer and field-sobriety tests, which he failed, and took him to the Mt. Lebanon police station for a blood test (results pending). Police are charging…

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Baldwin Township Police Department and Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices)

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cc

11:29 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013

I think they started doing them up in 2010 in Mt Lebanon Police Station. It saves the community money by not taking them to hospitals.   more ›

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Business Spotlight: PKA Karate Academy

Lots of Baldwin-Whitehall area restaurants, shops and other great places can be found in our directory. Review them here!

This week's local business spotlight is PKA Karate Academy along McNeilly Road in Baldwin Township. PKA—standing for "Perseverance, Knowledge and Action"—came to the Pittsburgh area in 1978. Its main focus is teaching the Kenpo style of karate, as well as other martial arts. It also offers a variety of programs for students of all ages, teaching physical fitness, self-discipline or self-defense. Have you been there? Review this business on the PKA Karate Academy directory listing. --- Follow Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the (free) daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.

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PKA Karate Academy Pittsburgh and Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices)

Thursday, December 27, 2012

McNeilly Road House Fire Kills Two People Thursday

Fire companies from Dormont and Castle Shannon joined Mt. Lebanon firefighters in battling the blaze.

TRAFFIC UPDATE (3:39 p.m.): All of McNeilly Road has been reopened. A Thursday morning fire at a McNeilly Road home in Mt. Lebanon killed two people. The Post-Gazette is reporting that crews were dispatched to 916 McNeilly Rd. about 7:20 a.m. Mt. Lebanon police Deputy Chief Mike Gallagher said the house was completely engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. In addition to Mt. Lebanon firefighters, fire companies from Dormont and Castle Shannon boroughs also responded.  The Allegheny County fire marshal is investigating the cause and origin of the fire, but the blaze is not suspicious, according to the Post-Gazette. Also according to the P-G, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office identified the couple as Dennis Miller, 61, …

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Dormont Volunteer Fire Department (in Dormont-Brookline Patch)

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David Edick

1:30 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012

Doubtful. The comedian is 59 and this victim was 61. Plus its a pretty common name in the area.   more ›

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday's Powerball a Record $500 Million (or More) Jackpot

Where to buy a Powerball ticket in Baldwin-Whitehall and the odds of winning the jackpot.

The historic Powerball jackpot rose to a record $500 million on Tuesday, and many Baldwin-Whitehall residents are expected to purchase a ticket on Wednesday—if they haven't already. According to this Pennsylvania Lottery Web page, there are quite a few places to purchase a Powerball ticket in Baldwin-Whitehall. There has been no Powerball winner since Oct. 6. The chance of winning the $500 million jackpot is 1 in 175,223,510. The Powerball is drawn every Wednesday and Saturday night at 10:59 p.m. Ticket sales are cut off at least 59 minutes before the draw. Each ticket costs $2. Good luck. You'll need it!  --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.

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Bottom Dollar Food, Frisch's Restaurant, Giant Eagle, and 12 more ›

Baldwin Township Assault Charge Withdrawn

Also, an update from a February Facchiano Contracting break-in and more Judge Barton news.

The following results are from recent hearings held in the Caste Village office of Magistrate David J. Barton of District Court 05-2-17:   Baldwin Township Charges               Whitehall Borough Charges Read here.  --- Follow the Baldwin-Whitehall Patch on Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for the daily Baldwin-Whitehall newsletter.

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Caste Village, Baldwin Township Police Department, Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices), and 9 more ›

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

PHOTOS: Baldwin Township Light-Up Night

Christmas arrives on McNeilly Road.

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their way to Baldwin Township on Sunday night to light up the Christmas season, and township resident Robert Snyder was there to capture images from the event. The Clauses arrived at the ALDI parking lot at the intersection of McNeilly Road and Sussex Avenue at around 6 p.m. by way of a Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department truck. (Castle Shannon's firefighters service Baldwin Township.) Residents from Baldwin and other surrounding communities gathered in the parking lot near a large township Christmas tree as goodie bags were handed out to children, who also posed for a picture on Santa's lap. The Baldwin Township Business and Professional Association organizes the annual light-up night. Snyder uploaded his …

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Baldwin Township Municipal Building (Administrative Offices) and ALDI

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