Haley Daugherty stories, Page 8

Two men meet on a train. One makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other more humbly swindles women by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health. The conmen make a short-lived alliance until they decide a small French town...

Pete Sharp was known to his family as “more than.” “He was more than just a brother, more than just an uncle,” Pete’s brother Joe Sharp said. “He was just more than that.” Sharp is keeping the Leechburg native’s memory alive, after Pete died in May from pancreatic cancer, by...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 20: House fire in Monessen Fire crews were called to the scene of a house fire Thursday morning in Monessen. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, the fire was reported a little after 3 a.m. at a...

Emergency services were called to the parking lot of the O’Hara GetGo along Freeport Road on Wednesday morning after an armored truck caught fire. Just before 7:40 a.m., drivers and shoppers saw a GardaWorld truck catch fire in the parking. Allegheny County 911 said the scene was cleared around 9:52...

A Monroeville man is facing charges after he was caught allegedly taking photos up a woman’s skirt Monday afternoon at a Giant Eagle in Monroeville, police said. According to TribLive news partner WTAE, Monroeville police were called to the parking lot of the Target just before 4 p.m. after receiving...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 19: Police make arrest in Homestead assault Allegheny County Police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Jones of Homestead on Monday morning after he allegedly assaulted a man and stole his vehicle. Homestead police were called to the intersection of...

The Cathedral of Learning’s feathered residents have welcomed a new addition to the nest. The National Aviary says the peregrine falcons — Carla and her mate Ecco — saw the egg arrive Sunday afternoon. They live on the side of the cathedral. It’s the first of about four eggs total,...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, March 17: Walnut Grill’s Waterworks location closed After 16 years of business, Walnut Grill’s location at The Waterworks near Aspinwall has closed its doors. Owners posted on social media thanking everyone who supported the business over the years....

An attorney for a man identified as a person of interest in the case of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki asked for his release Monday, a day after he spoke with authorities in the Dominican Republic. Dominican officials told ABC News on Sunday that authorities confiscated the passport...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, March 3: Firefighter injured in Cranberry Township fire A firefighter was taken to a local hospital early Monday morning after being injured on the scene of a fire in Cranberry Township. The fire was reported just before 1:15...

Norwin High School cafeteria was transformed into a sugar lover’s dream March 9. The Norwin Lions Club hosted its 10th annual “Cubcake Wars,” where 19 neighborhood and professional bakers volunteered their best recipes for a good cause. Bakers sold their goods individually with all proceeds going toward the Lions’ Kitty...

An Oakmont woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday after pleading guilty in federal court to bank fraud. The Justice Department said Christy Myers, 64, embezzled around $250,000 from her employer across five years. She was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison and five years on parole when...

Cassie Snedecor said she grieved when her son Jack received a level three autism diagnosis almost 19 years ago. “It’s the autism nobody likes to talk about,” Snedecor said. “He’s not like Rain Man or the Good Doctor or any type of autism you see on television.” Jack’s diagnosis comes...

Ever wondered what it’d be like to live at the same time as Shakespeare? What about being a writer trying to compete with the literary great? More than 90 Riverview students help answer those questions during this year’s school musical, “Something Rotten!” The story follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom,...

West Leechburg is in better shape than a lot of communities when it comes to blight. In the second phase of a multi-community blight study, the borough has only three properties considered to be blighted. The study is led by the Westmoreland County Planning Department with help from the Westmoreland...

Officials believe a University of Pittsburgh student missing since Thursday in the Dominican Republic died of drowning, according to a report by ABC News. A search is continuing for Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who was last seen just before 5 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Hotel Riu Republica in Punta...

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has named Therreus Lindsey, 27, as the man found dead after a shooting in Pittsburgh’s Homewood North neighborhood Friday night. Officials were called to the 7200 block of Mount Vernon Street around 11:30 p.m. Friday night following reports of the incident. When police arrived on...

Harry Davis wasn’t surprised to hear others speak about his wife’s kindness after she was killed Friday morning. “It doesn’t surprise me,” Davis said. “From being around her, I know how she is with other people and (how she) wanted to help people.” Rene Davis, 60, of Hempfield was killed...

Creating an “inviting environment” was the theme at Hempfield Township’s second annual fire forum Saturday morning. The first forum took place last year to smooth over concerns, answer uncertainties about the state of the fire department and clarify the “nonchartered” process, where a fire station goes under the direct management...

Hidden behind the glitz and glam of dresses, suits, pictures, flowers and all things that makes prom night magical is the realization of how quickly the expenses can add up. For the students and families worried about the cost as prom season approaches, there are groups in the area that...

After an almost complete overhaul and rebuild, the Leechburg Youth Baseball Association is offering a program for players 12 and younger for the first time in 10 years. Jonathan McLaughlin, president of the organization, said the association’s board has mostly new leadership after previous board members’ children aged out of...

Penn Hills students were introduced to emotional support dogs from HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response recently to help them cope with the death of a beloved teacher. Gordie, a golden retriever, and Fergus, a black Labrador, met with students in groups Feb. 28 and accepted lots of pets and hugs. The...

Arya “Arie” Kowal never needed training wheels. The 7-year-old began riding bikes when she was 2, racing toddler-friendly electric balance bikes. “It was a little too chaotic (at the track) with big dirt bikes there,” said Arie’s father, David Kowal. “I didn’t really like the atmosphere — a little dangerous...

After working without a contract for eight months, union members who work for Armstrong County Children, Youth and Family services and the county Assessor’s Office reached an agreement with the county that increases the starting wage to $20 an hour. That was a main sticking point during negotiations between the...

Transportation is going to become smoother on Arch Street in Verona. A paving project is set to take place sometime next year, said borough Manager Stefanie Woolford. “The biggest change is paving and some revitalization,” Woolford said. She said the “revitalization” aspects of the project have remained undecided since borough...