** WARNING ** “Bad Batch” of Oipoid Heroin in area.

** WARNING ** “Bad Batch” of Oipoid Heroin in area.

A bad batch of the opiod heroin is spreading across the Area.  We have responded to two Overdoses in a week.  One fatal as the person was not discovered for a long period of time, the other near-fatal, but the quick response of Baldwin EMS averted the same result.  We...
6 easy ways to boost your brain health

6 easy ways to boost your brain health

(BPT) – When you think about health and wellness, what first comes to mind? Most likely it’s along the lines of fitness, healthy eating and doctor’s appointments. But have you ever considered the importance of brain health as you age? According to the National...
West Mifflin Borough welcomes the DIRECTV Blimp

West Mifflin Borough welcomes the DIRECTV Blimp

If you’ve traveled on Lebanon Road, in West Mifflin in the past week or two you’ve probably noticed a large, blue, blimp. The Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin has been home to the DIRECTV Blimp while it has been in town, hovering over the Pirates games. It...
An important lesson for your teen this summer

An important lesson for your teen this summer

The most important lesson your teen must learn this summer (BPT) -With summer underway, kids of all ages are enjoying a break from school by spending more free time with their friends. As kids enter their teenage years, summer camp and swim lessons are traded for...
Community Assistance:  Attempt to identify

Community Assistance: Attempt to identify

  The West Mifflin Borough Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the persons in the attached photograph/s. This is relative to an open, ongoing case.   We are unable to release any further information at this time. We will release more...
4 ways to bring order to another school year

4 ways to bring order to another school year

(BPT) -It’s that time of year again; time for class projects and quizzes, field trips and friends, recesses and recitals. Yes it’s time for another school year and for parents, that can mean a little bit more stress as well. If the last school year left you feeling...
“Debt Collector” Threat Scam

“Debt Collector” Threat Scam

We’ve received a number of complaints regarding threatening “debt collector” telephone calls. Callers are no longer just targeting land lines. As the publicity and availability of cell phone numbers has broadened, we’ve found that scammers are calling cell phones,...