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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Officials announced plans to begin drilling operations in mid-2014 on Pittsburgh International Airport property.
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The forecast includes a heavy winter storm for the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors in a cold weather environment.
The forecast includes a heavy winter storm for the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors in a cold weather environment.
The forecast includes a heavy winter storm for the first Super Bowl to be played outdoors in a cold weather environment.
Heading to the Good Samaritan Parish Festival in Ambridge? Here is some information you’ll need to know about the four-day festivities.
School board appoints Caroline Johns to replace Maureen Ungarean as acting superintendent.
During World War II she helped take care of orphans transferred from London orphanages to reside temporarily in their country home. She also worked at the Army Canteen
Extras 18 and older are needed for various days on the set of "The Fault in Our Stars" in Pittsburgh.
Extras 18 and older are needed for various days on the set of "The Fault in Our Stars" in Pittsburgh.
Extras 18 and older are needed for various days on the set of "The Fault in Our Stars" in Pittsburgh.
Police said a combined $3,250 in property was stolen from two vehicles.
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Six mailboxes were damaged, according to police.
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The issue of requiring the recitation of the Pledge has surfaced nationally in recent times.
The issue of requiring the recitation of the Pledge has surfaced nationally in recent times.
The issue of requiring the recitation of the Pledge has surfaced nationally in recent times.
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