Katie /  by Justin Merriman

Katie Lashley, 29, was a recent recipient of a statewide award by a state workforce council for her career accomplishment as a person with needs.  Lashley, who has Down Syndrome, works in UPMC Presbyterian in the surgical processing department, assembling and cleaning surgical tools.

The Governor Votes /  by Justin Merriman

 Governor Tom Corbett and his wife, Susan, vote on Pennsylvania's primary election day at the Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Company in Shaler.
Governor Tom Corbett signs Nevin Summerfield's excuse from school after Corbett voted at the Shaler Villa Volunteer Fire Company in Shaler. The 11-year-old took off from Shaler Area Elementary School with hopes of meeting the governor.

Oakmont Country Club /  by Justin Merriman

Oakmont Country Club's former president Banks Smith stands on the course in Oakmont on May 19, 2014. Smith was recently honored by the club for his role in restoring the famed country club to its original look.

A Fallen Friend /  by Justin Merriman

Andrea Kennedy of Sheraden is overcome with emotion outside of the Allendale Market in Sharaden.  Kennedy was a long-time friend of Darryl Terry, 50, the owner of the market, who was killed May 18 during an apparent robbery.

Ghost Hunters /  by Justin Merriman

East Hills Paranormal's Fred Broerman, 38, of Pitcairn, Brian Reed, 30, and John Burrell, 33, both of Wall, investigate Livermore. The Derry Township borough near the present day West Penn biking trail was abandoned and flooded as part of a flood control act. 
To read the story visit the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Laid to Rest /  by Justin Merriman

Twenty-six unclaimed veterans, representing all branches except the Coast Guard, were buried with military honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil on Thursday.   The veterans were identified as part of The Missing in America Project, a national program, that identifies veteran remains.

Goal! /  by Justin Merriman

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Kevin Kerr (10) reacts after scoring a goal in their game against the NY Red Bulls U-23 in round 2 of the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on Wednesday evening.

Turnpike Expansion /  by Justin Merriman

(from left to right) Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Commissioner Sean Logan, Chairman William Lieberman,  and Chief Executive Officer Mark Compton show Gov. Tom Corbett, second from left, the site of the $14 million project on the Turnpike's Southern Beltway (Turnpike Route 576) in Bulger, Washington County on Monday.

Hope Haven /  by Justin Merriman

Dan Kammenzind and Karen Phillips, executive director at Hope Haven, a sanctuary for farm animals and poultry, in Sewickley.