Armstrong
Authorites investigating woman’s death in Leechburg
By Tribune-Review 11:46 a.m.Leechburg police and the Armstrong County Coroner are investigating the death of an Allegheny County woman found in an apartment on Floral Avenue. Chief Mike Diebold said Heather McGee, 31, of 321 Ohio Ave., Clairton, was found dead at 225 Floral Ave. Tuesday afternoon. Diebold said evidence from the scene …
Armstrong County D.A.’s office to head jail escape probe
By Mary Ann ThomasThe Armstrong County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday it is investigating the events leading to last week’s escape of inmate Robert Edward Crissman Jr. from ...
Armstrong jail board to discuss escape behind closed doors
By Brad PedersenThe panel that oversees the Armstrong County Jail meets for the first time today since an inmate escaped and allegedly killed a Rayburn resident ...
Annual Rock for Life to benefit 2 area children
By Brigid BeattyThose involved in a charity concert this weekend are hoping to offer support through music to families with children suffering from life-threatening illness. The Rock for Life annual festival features a lineup of 18 to 20 bands. It will be held ...
Kittanning’s South Water Street lane changes are permanent
By Julie E. MartinThe lane changes on South Water Street in Kittanning will become permanent Thursday. According to PennDOT officials, as long as the weather cooperates, crews will paint the final version of the lane markings after the stretch is paved today. The ...
Fire displaces Kittanning family of 6
By Brian C. RittmeyerFire officials say a boy playing with a lighter accidentally started a fire that forced a Kittanning family of six from their home Tuesday night. A mother, father and four children escaped the fire in a two-story duplex at 242 ...
Large crowd mourns Rayburn woman allegedly killed by escapee
By Brad PedersenMore than 100 people gathered Monday at a Kittanning funeral home to mourn the Rayburn Township woman who was murdered Thursday after an inmate escaped ...
Fort Armstrong Folk Festival deemed ‘amazing’ success
By Brigid BeattyOrganizers of the 44th Fort Armstrong Folk Festival said the four-day event was one of the best Kittanning has seen in a decade. “It was amazing,” said Jessica Coil, festival executive. We had perfect weather, and we heard from vendors that ...
Council considers restricting parking for vehicles heavier than 5 tons
By Brad PedersenWest Kittanning’s streets could become a no-parking zone for vehicles over 5 tons, boats, trailers and other large recreational vehicles. Council is considering restricting large construction vehicles, RVs and other large equipment from parking on its streets overnight. The move comes after ...
Kittanning officials hope to make traffic pattern change permanent
By Julie E. MartinKittanning officials hope to keep a change in traffic patterns on Water Street, but it may be too late. The trial run of a turning lane for traffic in both directions on South Water Street went into effect earlier this summer. ...
Armstrong D.A.: Jail procedures will be reviewed in light of escape, murder
By Brad PedersenBecause of an inmate’s escape from the Armstrong County Jail last week, elected officials are reviewing how the jailbreak happened and what can be done ...
Couple jailed after domestic assault in Gilpin
By Chuck BiedkaA boyfriend-girlfriend fight involving a knife in rural Gilpin ended Sunday afternoon after a 30-minute standoff along Ray Road. Scott Edward Caveglia, 27, of 157 Ray ...
Road, entrance may ease traffic, Dayton Fair officials say
By Brad PedersenWith fair week approaching, Dayton Fair officials are working to lighten traffic on Route 839 and increase foot traffic by the grandstand. The fair board and volunteers built an extra entrance to the fairgrounds, near the race track, and a small ...
Armstrong escapee caught; murder charges pending
By Brad Pedersen 11:46 a.m.Suspected killer Robert Edward Crissman Jr. was captured Friday morning, a little more than 24 hours after he escaped from the Armstrong County Jail. Police caught ...
Armstrong inmate escapee charged with murdering family matriarch
By Jodi WeigandNo matter what was happening in her family, matriarch Tammy Long was a central figure. “She was our everything,” said Tammy’s daughter, Tara Long. “She was ...
Captured Armstrong jail escapee Crissman’s criminal history
By Tribune-Review 11:46 a.m.Robert Edward Crissman Jr. has a long criminal history but nothing involving violence until his arrest on murder charges Friday. July 24, 2003: He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $300 plus court costs. A charge of having ...
Natural soaps, spinning demo among attractions at Fort Armstrong Folk Festival
By Brigid BeattyEven before festival-goers see the sign for Yamali Naturals at the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival in Kittanning’s Riverfront Park, they know they’re close to finding ...
West Kittanning church marks 100 years of ups and downs
By Brad PedersenThe past 100 years hasn’t always been easy on the congregation of the Grace Brethren Church in West Kittanning. The church is celebrating its centennial this ...
Police: Escaped Armstrong County inmate armed, dangerous homicide suspect
By Brigid BeattyAn escaped inmate at the center of a police manhunt is suspected of killing a friend and stealing a truck from her Rayburn home after ...
Paradise Park Rib Fest reviving legendary stage in Cowansville
By Brigid BeattyMike and Jennifer Salerno might describe their Cowansville land as a real-life field of dreams as they prepare to host the Paradise Park Rib Fest — expected to be the biggest event their 152-acre park has had in decades. The festival ...
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