Joe Napsha stories, Page 54
Man hospitalized in Pittsburgh after shooting
A man was hospitalized in stable condition Tuesday night as a result of a being shot in the thigh, Pittsburgh police said. Police in the city’s East End neighborhood said they were notified that the man had been driven to the hospital by a private vehicle at 8:30 p.m. Police...
North Huntingdon native new Allegheny County Bar president, seeks to restore community faith in the legal system
To her roles as wife, mother to two young daughters, attorney for a major Pittsburgh law firm and an avid runner, a North Huntingdon native took on another position as of last week — president of the Allegheny County Bar Association. Erica L. Laughlin, 42, of Pine, a shareholder at...
2 hurt in Derry Township crash
Two people were injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Derry Township Monday, according to Westmoreland 911. The crash along Pizza Barn Road was reported at about 4 p.m., a Westmoreland 911 supervisor said. Two people were flown by medical helicopter to hospitals, according to Tribune-Review...
Hill District fire leaves Pittsburgh woman in critical condition
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after a house fire Monday in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, city police said. The woman was found in a third-floor bedroom of the home in the 1700 block of Cliff Street, and was helped to safety by another resident in the house, police said....
Teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood
A Pittsburgh teenager was shot in the hand Monday afternoon while leaning out of the window of his Elliott home, city police said. The 16-year-old boy was shot in the 700 block of Lorenz Avenue around 5:25 p.m., police said. Police said the boy was conscious and alert and was...
New Trafford manager focuses on tackling blight
Trafford’s new manager, who has been on the job since late April, says she wants to focus on code enforcement and blight in the borough. Jaime Peticca, 43, of Greensburg, took over for Ashley Stack, who left the post in early April to take a job as assistant manager at...
Ex-Monessen man sentenced to 5 years in prison on drug charges
A 27-year-old former Monessen man will spend five years in a federal prison for attempting to distribute cocaine in Monessen last year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh. Shaiquane Harrison was sentenced Friday by federal Judge William S. Stickman in Pittsburgh after he pleaded guilty on March 2...
Pa. drug, alcohol program secretary seeks insight at Sage’s Army in Hempfield
Groups whose mission is to help addicts recover from substance abuse still face many obstacles, a state drug and alcohol programs official said during a visit to Hempfield this week. Those obstacles may include establishing access to treatment, maintaining a workforce of recovery specialists and finding housing for those in...
Emergency closure ordered for Washington Avenue Bridge in Swissvale
The emergency closure of a bridge in Swissvale on Thursday night has forced the rerouting of bus lines, Pittsburgh Regional Transit said. The Washington Avenue Bridge that was closed is owned by PennDOT and Norfolk Southern Corp., said Amie Downs, an Allegheny County spokeswoman. Washington Avenue connects Monongahela Avenue with...
Authorities use cell tracking technology to charge man in 2016 Aliquippa killing of Marine Corps veteran
The advancement in tracking cell phone usage led Beaver County authorities to charge a 36-year-old Aliquippa man in 2016 execution-style killing of a friend, the Beaver County District Attorney said Wednesday. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Brandon Eugene Revis of Main Street, who was charged on Wednesday...
Trafford to unveil town’s version of Wings Across Westmoreland
Trafford is getting its own version of Wings Across Westmoreland. The artwork promotes community history and encourages viewers to pose for a photo in the middle of it. Borough officials will unveil the metal wings at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Trafford Borough Municipal Center parking lot, adjacent to the...
Pittsburgh man found in Allegheny River identified
A man found deceased in the Allegheny River near Pittsburgh’s Strip District has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Jonathan Earl Nupp, 56, of Pittsburgh, was found around 5:15 p.m. June 29 at the 33rd Street landing in the city, the medical examiner said. A cause of death...
PNC Bank to close PNC Park branch on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
Pittsburgh Pirates fans will be “out” of any chance to go into the PNC bank branch at the namesake ballpark on the North Shore after this season because that office is closing. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said it will close its branch at 107 Federal St. on Sept. 23,...
Rostraver restaurant closed under deal with district attorney
A popular Rostraver restaurant and tavern that was the site of a double shooting early Sunday morning has been closed. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said Friday in Rostraver her office reached an agreement with owner Debra Hardy Maley to permanently close Sweeney’s Steakhouse at 1713 Rostraver Road, before...
West Penn Power warns: fireworks can cause electrical outages
People who set off fireworks on their property should be aware that the display they enjoy for a few moments could cause a power outage lasting hours, West Penn Power said as a warning of what might happen if safety procedures are not followed. While fireworks and foil balloons are...
West Mifflin police: 1 person in custody for gas station robbery
West Mifflin police confirmed that one person is in custody for the armed robbery of a BP station Friday night. An investigation is continuing into whether the same person may have been involved in the robbery of a Pleasant Hills gas station earlier in the evening, according to police. The...
Saxonburg-based II-VI acquires California company, changes name
A Butler County company with Roman numerals for a name is putting to rest its link to the periodic table of elements in conjunction with its acquisition of a California firm that II-VI Inc. says holds the promise to boost its hold in the materials, networking and laser markets. II-VI...
Greensburg coin laundry service damaged by fire
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire at a Greensburg coin laundry service late Thursday after authorities said they believe an item inside a dryer may have spontaneously ignited. City Fire Chief Tom Bell said rags that may have had oil or grease on them left in the dryer...
Pittsburgh police: Carjacking suspects flee after wrecking car
Pittsburgh police said they are investigating a carjacking that occurred Thursday night in the city’s East Liberty neighborhood. The victim, who was not injured, told police that two armed men demanded his vehicle around 7:15 p.m. in the 6200 block of Penn Avenue. The suspects collided with another vehicle while...
2nd case of monkeypox reported in Allegheny County
A second case of the monkeypox virus has been reported in Allegheny County, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI said Thursday. A physician with the Central Outreach Wellness Center in Pittsburgh told WPXI they are treating a second case of monkeypox. Test results on the patient proved to be positive Thursday for...
Norwin area: Collectibles convention, butterfly program, more
Collectibles sale features cosplay contest Irwin will be the site of a convention for sellers and buyers of collectibles from noon to 4 p.m. July 10 at the Shidle Hall, 417 Main St. The CARLcon has attracted vendors with vintage baseball cards, comic books, old pop bottles, Star Trek and...
Penn-Trafford area: Ice cream sundaes, blood drive, more
Level Green church hosts ‘Ice Cream Sunday’ event The Level Green Presbyterian Church, 105 Olive Drive, will host an “Ice Cream Sunday” on July 10. All are welcome to the outdoor worship service at 9 a.m. and an ice cream sundae buffet at 10 a.m. There will be face painting...
Woman critically injured in Duquesne stabbing
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after being stabbed in Duquesne, Allegheny County Police said. Police said they were notified around 1:15 p.m. of the stabbing in the 2700 block of Duquesne Place Drive, police said. A woman was arrested at the scene in connection with the...
Man shot at least twice in North Braddock listed in critical condition
A man was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday night after being shot multiple times in North Braddock, Allegheny County Police said. Police said the victim was found at about 9:40 p.m. with gunshot wounds in the 900 block of Cliff Street. Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting. Additional details were...
Rankin shooting victim in grave condition
A man who was shot multiple times in Rankin was hospitalized in grave condition Wednesday night, Allegheny County police said. The victim, who was not identified, was reported shot around 7:40 p.m. at the Palisades Plaza Apartments. County homicide detectives are investigating the shooting. Anyone with information concerning this incident...
