North Hills, PA|News|
North Hills Students Could See More Snow Days This Winter
AccuWeather.com predicts storms this fall that will spawn more snow this winter.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
- Canon-Mcmillan, PA
Amanda Gillooly is a 2002 Point Park University graduate and former reporter for The Valley Independent, The Beaver County Times and Observer-Reporter newspapers. She was also a freelance writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, www.pa2010.com and The Innocence Institute of Point Park University.
Amanda has been dubbed a "crazy cat lady" by her friends because of the three felines who share her home.
Amanda also has the distinction of being the Best Aunt in the Universe for the past nine years straight. The award, bestowed by her nephew Nicholas, 9, and her niece, Lilly Belle, 3, is on her mantle next to her Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editor's first-place award for enterprise reporting, a Pennsylvania Keystone Press second-place award for a special project, and a Pittsburgh Press Club Golden Quill award for culture writing. She was also a national finalist for an investigative reporting project she co-wrote for the Innocence Institute.
Amanda enjoys humor, cheesy horror and kung fu flicks and is a jukebox champion.
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Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Police Serve Search Warrant on Alleged Cock-Fighting Operation
Officials are in the process of seizing 127 gaming birds, according to a spokesman with the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Police Investigating Criminal Mischief at Hotel
Cecil police said this was the second instance of property damage at an area business.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
'World Champion' Honored by Township
Colin McKinney, 9, showed off his Taekwondo skills at Cecil Township's meeting Monday—when his 'world champion' title was recognized by supervisors.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Digital Database Will Help Increase Efficiency in Cecil
A new piece of equipment will allow the township to create digital copies of cumbersome zoning and planning documents—papers that now overrun at least one municipal office.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Sewickley, PA|News|
Kids Could See More Snow Days This Year
AccuWeather.com predicts storms this fall that will spawn more snow this winter.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Chartiers Valley, PA|News|
Kids Could See More Snow Days This School Year
AccuWeather.com predicts storms this fall that will spawn more snow this winter.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Back to School: Kids Should See More Snow Days This Year
AccuWeather.com predicts storms this fall that will spawn more snow this winter.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Thank You Notes, Blue Ribbons Cropping Up Around Cecil
This sign outside the Muse Volunteer Fire Department is one of the latest community tributes to a longtime retiring police officer.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Get Your Picnic On: Admission Costs Two Dozen Cookies
State Rep. Brandon Neuman said his favorite cookies are chocolate chip—but all residents (and their cookies) are welcome at an upcoming community affair.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Downed Tree Causes Closure on Muse-Bishop
Township Manager Don Gennuso said that motorists are advised to find an alternate route until the scene is cleared.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Pool Could Close Because of '$150,000 Dilemma'
Town Park Pool cannot open next year unless the borough can come up with money necessary to fix its liner.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
New Member Formally Joins Council
Canonsburg Mayor David H. Rhome swore in Peter Lucas—Canonsburg Council's newly appointed member.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Back to School: Kids Should See More Snow Days This Year
AccuWeather.com predicts storms this fall that will spawn more snow this winter.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
July 4 Parade Enthusiasts Ask Council for Chair Compromise
Kate Speer, who helped collect more than 200 signatures asking borough officials to reconsider its decision to prohibit placement of July 4 parade chairs on Pike to the morning of the holiday, appeared before council Monday.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Peters, PA|News|
Bicycler Accused of DUI Headed to Trial
The Upper St. Clair police chief's son was arrested by Peters Township police last August.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Obituary: Bartholomew DeJohn, Witness to Iwo Jima Flag Raising
Oct. 21, 1926 - Aug. 5, 2012
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Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Visions for Vacancies: What Should Move into This Building?
It used to be Aces Cyber Cafe & Grill—but now the building is up for sale. What do you think should move in here?
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Flying Monkey 5K Honors Local Man
Scott Garet was a healthy 26-year-old runner before being suddenly diagnosed with lung cancer. Now his family wants you to learn from his story—and support a 5K in his honor.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Robinson-Moon, PA|News|
Act 13 Challengers Also File for Expedited Supreme Court Hearing
'The residential and commercial growth of Pennsylvania municipalities is currently hampered if not practically halted during the pendency of this court’s decision,” the court filing read.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
