Larissa Dudkiewicz is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, where she studied Professional Writing and Editing and minored in American Studies. She worked as a general assignment reporter during a summer internship at the Buffalo News and after earning her bachelor's degree, began working three months later as a community news reporter for the Sharon Herald. In 2003, she began working at the Beaver/Allegheny County Times, which included covering news and events in the Sewickley Valley. In her spare time, Larissa enjoys reading, gardening and hunting wild mushrooms, with morels in the spring being her favorite.
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The Day of Atonement is the most solemn and holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It begins Friday evening, Sept. 13, and ends Saturday evening, Sept. 14.
The Day of Atonement is the most solemn and holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It begins Friday evening, Sept. 13, and ends Saturday evening, Sept. 14.
The Day of Atonement is the most solemn and holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It begins Friday evening, Sept. 13, and ends Saturday evening, Sept. 14.
The Recognition Exhibit includes a list of almost 100 Airmen from Western Pennsylvania.
Authorities said David Edick attempted to escape by jumping into the Rio Grande River and swimming to Mexico.
Turn an idea into a television series.
Maddox's parents previously filed a lawsuit against the zoo, claiming negligence and wrongful death.
Lots of venues are scheduled to take part in the 2013 Sewickley Fall Gallery Walk.
Nearly 100 Airmen from Western Pennsylvania are listed, which includes seven who served from Sewickley.
The Recognition Exhibit includes a list of almost 100 Airmen from Western Pennsylvania.
Maddox's parents previously filed a lawsuit against the zoo, claiming negligence and wrongful death.
Authorities began searching the river after a receiving two reports of a person who potentially jumped.
The federal lawsuit claims Osborne Elementary School staff discriminated against her son.
Clarion University cuts jobs, with more possible at five other colleges.
Ten bands will perform in the second Annual Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association (PIMBA) competition.
All ramps will remain open Thursday during the work.
Crews will be working from the shoulders in both directions.
Starting Thursday, long-term closures will occur around the clock.
The Hazelwood man pleaded guilty to stealing thousands from payroll account of Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association.
