Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Music Acts For 'Hot Diggity' Days Announced
Two bands have been announced for the second-annual event. See who.
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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Peters, PA|News|
Choosing Natural Cosmetics Discussed at Peters Township Library
Ever wonder what's in your skin care product? Then this event is for you!
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Solobay Reintroduces Expungement Legislation
Senate Bill 391 would allow those convicted of certain misdemeanors of the second and third degree to apply to have the record expunged if they keep a clean record for seven years and 10 years, respectively.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Water Main Break Reported on State Route 980
One witness said there was "water everywhere."
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Peters, PA|News|
Spotlight: Peters Students Shine in Higher Education Arena
These three local students were honored by their respective colleges and universities.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Second Annual Green Heart Gala Slated
All proceeds will go toward Jameson's Army—a nonprofit based in Cecil Township.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Muse Fit Club Offers Fitness for Free
Jamie Bomberger, who runs the class, invites men and woman both to get a workout and learn more about fitness.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Woman Jailed After Canonsburg Police Said She Sold Heroin and Crystal Meth
Canonsburg police said a confidential informant purchased heroin and crystal meth from the woman.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Two Horses Die At The Meadows Monday
A company spokesman confirmed no drivers were injured.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Open Letter: Why Did an Energy In Depth Staffer Post a Blog for a Cecil Resident?
The blog was supposed to be written by Cecil's Janice Gibbs. But the user name was from an Energy In Depth staffer. What's up with that?
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Peters, PA|News|
Venetia Man Headed to Trial on Criminal Trespass, Other Charges
Also on Tuesday: District Judge Jay Weller released him from Washington County Jail on his own recognizance.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Police Bust Prostitution Ring at Bridgeville Spa
Police and federal agents raided a Bridgeville spa believed to be at the center of a prostitution and human trafficking ring. Three women were arrested following the Tuesday afternoon raid at 88 Spa.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Venetia Man Headed to Trial on Criminal Trespass, Other Charges
Also on Tuesday: District Judge Jay Weller released him from Washington County Jail on his own recognizance.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Canonsburg Council to Expand Civil Service Commission
Here's what happened at this week's council meeting.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Canon-Mcmillan|News|
Nearby: Eat’n Park Family Helps Grieving Widow
This is a heart-warming story about how a local widow found comfort from the staff at the Eat'n Park in Kirwan Heights. Sue McDade and her late husband, Jim, spent years there making friends and "clowning around" with the staff and custom
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Upper St. Clair, PA|News|
Who's Hiring in the Upper St. Clair Patch?
Here are five local job opportunities.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Peters, PA|News|
Who's Hiring in the Peters Patch?
Here are five local job opportunities.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Chartiers Valley, PA|News|
Who's Hiring in Bridgeville, Carnegie & Mt. Lebanon?
Looking for work? Here are five job openings in our area.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff
Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Corbett Announces Liquor Privatization Plan; $1 Billion in Proceeds to Fund Education
“Our plan gives consumers what they want by increasing choice and convenience, and helps to secure our future by adding $1 billion in funding toward the education of our children, without raising any taxes,” the governor said Wednesday.
Amanda Gillooly, Patch Staff