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Plum High School teacher selected to be a part of state science committee
A Plum High School teacher has been selected to be on a state Department of Education committee examining new state science standards. Biologist Shubhada Bhamre said she’s excited to be on the 10-member panel called PA Academic Standards for Science and Technology, Environment and Ecology Content Committee. “I love biology,...
Alleged drug dealer arrested in Pittsburgh a day after 9 suspected overdoses were reported
Pittsburgh police have arrested an alleged drug dealer a day after responding to multiple suspected drug overdoses Downtown. Authorities said city police and EMS responded to nine suspected overdoses late Wednesday morning in the area of Fourth Avenue and Wood Street. Narcotics and vice detectives also have received numerous complaints...
Man in stable condition after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
A man was shot in Pittsburgh’s Hill District on Friday morning. Authorities said city police were dispatched for the shooting around 3:40 a.m. along the 20 block of Trent Street. Officers found a man with a gunshot would to the leg. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition....
Penn Hills gym reopens despite Gov. Wolf’s orders
Gym co-owner Monty Webb of Plum said he’s had enough. He and his wife, Linda, own and operate Webb’s World of Fitness in Penn Hills. And he’s open for business. “I opened because it’s essential. Your heath is essential,” Webb said. “I got tired of the gyms getting thrown under...
Fire destroys garage, 3 vehicles at Allegheny Township home
An Allegheny Township couple will have to find another place to spend the night as a fire ripped through their garage and caused some damage to their home. A truck and two cars inside the red brick, three-car attached garage were destroyed in the fire at 160 Hummingbird Lane on...
380 layoffs announced across Allegheny Health Network, Highmark Health, another affiliate
Allegheny Health Network officials announced that AHN and two affiliates are laying off about 380 employees, mostly as the result of the covid-19 pandemic. About 250 of the job cuts mostly are from AHN’s corporate and administrative services, in addition to some clinical support staff, spokeswoman Lynn Seay said via...
Plum Borough Building reopened, Oakmont offices open by appointment only
With Allegheny County in the yellow phase of a gradual reopening effort during the covid-19 pandemic, municipal offices are starting to ease access restrictions. Plum officials announced via the borough website that the municipal building has reopened and they are issuing permits after being closed for weeks. Oakmont Borough Manager...
Man indicted on federal kidnapping charges in connection with Bethel Park woman’s death
An Oakmont native has been federally indicted in connection with the death of a Bethel Park woman. Authorities charged John Matthew Chapman, 39, with felony kidnapping resulting in death, according to federal documents filed Tuesday. He is accused of taking Jaime Feden, 33, on a trip to Nevada last September....
Wires down, brush fire in Shaler
A large brush fire in Shaler has caused a few streets to close and homes to lose power Tuesday. Allegheny County officials tweeted several telephone and electrical poles with high tension wires sheared at about 5:15 p.m. Shaler: Electric wires down/brush fire - Several telephone and electric poles sheared with...
Plum Borough Building reopened, Oakmont offices open by appointment only
With Allegheny County in the yellow phase of a gradual reopening effort during the covid-19 pandemic, municipal offices are starting to ease access restrictions. Plum officials announced via the borough website that the municipal building has reopened and they are issuing permits once after being closed for weeks. Oakmont Borough...
4 employees at Giant Eagle distribution center in Freedom test positive for coronavirus
Four employees at a manufacturing and distribution facility in Freedom, Beaver County, have tested positive for coronavirus, Giant Eagle officials announced Monday. Company spokesman Richard Roberts said workers have had their temperatures taken when they arrive at the facility since the first case was confirmed on May 8. About 400...
Search continues for boy who reportedly fell into the Ohio River
Ambridge police, fire and other emergency responders will resume searching Tuesday for a 10-year-old boy they said fell into the Ohio River on Monday. The boy was with his brother and a group of friends who were playing near the Ambridge Sewer Treatment Plant and the Leetsdale Boat Ramp, Tribune-Review...
Allegheny County announces consolidated polling places for June 2 primary election
Allegheny County Elections Division officials have announced the list of consolidated polling places for the June 2 primary election. Officials said households with eligible voters will receive a postcard prior to election day advising them of their specific polling place location. The consolidation of polling places was approved in April....
Consolidated polling places announced for Allegheny County; here are the Alle-Kiski Valley sites
Allegheny County Elections Division officials have announced the list of consolidated polling places for the June 2 primary election. Officials said households with eligible voters will receive a postcard prior to election day advising them of their specific polling place location. The consolidation of polling places was approved in April....
Allegheny County announces consolidated polling places for June 2 primary election
Allegheny County Elections Division officials have announced the list of consolidated polling places for the June 2 primary election. Officials said households with eligible voters will receive a postcard prior to election day advising them of their specific polling place location. The consolidation of polling places was approved in April....
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits during Blessed Sacrament school’s student parade in Harrison
Bad weather Friday evening couldn’t rain out a student parade outside of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament School in Natrona Heights, Harrison. Teachers hosted the parade to honor their students. Children and their families were invited to decorate their cars and make signs to salute the teachers, who...
Police seek public’s help in identifying Wilkinsburg homicide suspect
Allegheny County Police seek public assistance in identifying a homicide suspect. County detectives and Wilkinsburg police are investigating the shooting death of 16-year-old Marcus Wells Jr. of Pittsburgh. He was shot several times near the intersection of Laketon Road and Robinson Boulevard at about 9 p.m. Wednesday. County police on...
Police: 3 suspects caught, 2 at large for attempted robbery
Pittsburgh police have arrested three juveniles and are looking for two more in connection with an attempted robbery of a business Thursday. Officers responded to a call for the crime along the 5900 block of Centre Avenue shortly before 9 p.m. . Police said an employee had been assaulted, but...
Buildings, vehicles struck by gunfire in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting incident Thursday night that resulted in several buildings and cars struck by gunfire. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple gunshots on the 5000 block of Second Avenue around 8:50 p.m. Police said buildings and vehicles were struck, but no injuries were reported....
2 more defendants in far-reaching Lightfoot drug trafficking ring to face federal sentences
A Washington man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, and a Charleroi man pleaded guilty to federal narcotics charges for their roles in a drug trafficking operation. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence after Douglas Cochran, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of...
Several Port Authority bus routes to return to regular schedules starting Monday
Port Authority of Allegheny County officials announced many bus routes will go back to regular weekday schedules starting Monday. Officials said an additional 32 routes, including all three light-rail lines, will continue to operate on reduced service schedules while the authority’s service development team monitors ridership levels. Adjustments will be...
Plum votes down resolution defying Gov. Wolf’s orders
Plum council rejected a resolution stating Plum police would not cite or shutdown business that decided to open in defiance of Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders. Mayor Harry Schlegel said borough officers will still “not pile on” business owners who decide to reopen during the covid-19 pandemic despite council’s recent actions....
Pittsburgh-area music, event promoters bide time during covid-19 pandemic
As most southwestern Pennsylvania counties prepare to begin loosening covid-19 restrictions and reopening their economies, event producers suspect it will be a while before they can resume staging events for large groups. “I think that the numbers of infected have to go down and the curve stays flattened and people...
Missing Pittsburgh girl found
Pittsburgh police say they’ve located a missing 17-year-old girl. Police said Brianna Bach left her Sugar Top home with a suitcase on Monday, May 11 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. According to a release from Pittsburgh police on Thursday, she was found safe. No other information was provided....
Paving in Plum’s Regency neighborhood to take place Wednesday
Youngblood Paving crews will be in Plum’s Regency neighborhood to finish last year’s paving list, starting Wednesday. Borough officials said inclement weather and scheduling caused some street repairs to be postponed. The Wampum-based company is expected to work in the borough for at least a few days. Streets to be...
