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Bethel Park School Board election results initially delayed
Reporting of the complete numbers for the Bethel Park School Board race was initially delayed. Now, with 100% of the precincts reporting, Bethel Park school board election returns show leaders of the seven-person race for four, four-year seats are Dan Grzybek with 5,446 votes, Sharon Janosik with 5,233 votes, Gail...
South Buffalo benefit truck pull raises $44,000 for former Freeport Area familyVideo
Taylor Roles smiled as she sat in the South Buffalo Township fire hall eating a cupcake. It had pink and purple icing, two of the former Freeport Area student’s favorite colors. The dessert was part of a celebration Saturday for the volunteer fire department’s third annual benefit trailer and truck...
Driver arrested after car crashes into home in Pittsburgh’s Hill District
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a driver lost control of a stolen vehicle and struck a home in the Hill District on Saturday night. Public Safety spokesperson Amanda Mueller said officers were tracking a stolen vehicle when, around 10:30 p.m., the driver veered into the back side of a home...
20-year-old man fatally shot in Allegheny Commons East
A man shot multiple times in Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Commons East on Saturday evening has died. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as Nasir Stewart, 20, of Pittsburgh. Public Safety spokesperson Amanda Mueller said officers responded to a Shotspotter alert for a shooting along the 100 block of East...
1 killed, 7 hurt in wrong-way Washington Township crash
A 22-year-old man was killed when his car was hit head-on by a minivan heading the wrong way on Route 380 in Washington Township Sunday, according to township police. Township police said Zeth Reber, of Washington Township, was driving east in the eastbound lane and Abigail Jones, 23, from Carlisle...
Police: Man shot during robbery in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood
A man was hospitalized after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood in the early-morning hours Saturday. Public Safety spokesperson Amanda Mueller said officers were dispatched for a robbery along the 100 block of Hazlett Street shortly after 3 a.m. The man was shot during the robbery and drove himself...
Victim identified in Upper Burrell bar shooting; suspect jailed
An Upper Burrell man has been charged with homicide in connection with a fatal shooting at an Upper Burrell tavern Saturday night. Daniel J. Moles, 61, was arrested and taken to the Westmoreland County Prison, according to court documents. The shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday at Woodpeckers Pub...
Lack of local police a surprise to some in Freeport
The news of no local police protection came as a surprise Saturday to many Freeport businesses. The borough hasn’t had a police officer on duty since Nov. 3, when the newly hired police chief quit at the end of his first shift. “I’m shocked,” Fifth Street Bistro owner Jess Stobert...
4 new faces will join Bethel Park council
Bethel Park Council will have four new members next year as complete but unofficial returns have come in from the Allegheny County Office of Elections. Republican John Oaks defeated Democrat Danielle Gosnell in Ward 3 by a vote tally of 685 to 627. Democrat Joe Janosik defeated Republican Donald Harrison...
Police: McKeesport man charged with the murder of Karli Short and her unborn child in September
A McKeesport man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the mother of his unborn child. Isaac Smith, 25, was taken into custody around 7 p.m. Friday by Allegheny County detectives and Pleasant Hills police. He is charged with homicide and homicide of an unborn child in connection...
Lane restrictions planned for Parkway East early Saturday so Greenfield Bridge can be inspected
Lane restrictions are expected to take place on the Parkway East inbound early Saturday. PennDOT officials said a single-lane restriction is planned for 6 a.m. to noon in Pittsburgh. The restriction is for bridge inspection on the Greenfield Bridge between the Squirrel Hill/Homestead (Exit 74) and Oakland (Exit 73B) interchanges....
Part of Sixth Street in Sharpsburg to close for about a month
Long-term closures are planned for a portion of Sixth Street in Sharpsburg. PennDOT officials said starting Monday at 7 a.m. the street will close between Clay and Penn streets through Monday, Dec. 13. Here is the detour: • From Main Street, take Ninth Street north; • Turn left onto Penn...
Lane restrictions planned for Wexford Run Road bridge in Marshall next week
Lane restrictions along the Wexford Run Road Bridge in Marshall are expected to occur in both directions starting Monday. PennDOT officials said restrictions will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through Tuesday, Nov. 16 so crews can conduct gas line inspection work....
Traffic restrictions planned for Carnegie on and off-ramp bridge over Parkway West in Scott on Saturday
Single-lane restrictions are planned along the Carnegie on- and off-ramp bridge over the Parkway West in Scott on Saturday. PennDOT officials said restrictions will occur from 7 a.m. to noon in each direction on I-376 under the bridge, which carries ramp traffic at the Carnegie interchange. The restrictions are necessary...
Netflix filming in downtown Pittsburgh to cause road closures Monday
Parts of two roads in downtown Pittsburgh will be closed Monday as part of the filming of Netflix’s “Rustin.” Public Safety officials said Ross Street will be closed from 6-8:30 a.m. between Forbes and Fourth avenues. Smithfield Street will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Fifth and...
I-579 ramp, nearby road closures planned in Pittsburgh Monday through Wednesday
Intermittent daylight ramp closures on the I-579 “Cap” Urban Connector project in Pittsburgh will take place Monday through Wednesday, weather permitting. PennDOT officials said closures will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day on the Bedford Avenue ramp to southbound I-579, and the Seventh Avenue ramp to southbound...
AHN offering child covid vaccines at 3 clinics, will add pediatricians’ offices soon
Allegheny Health Network Pediatric Institute will host three community vaccination clinics for children ages 5 to 11 this month. • Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Allegheny General Hospital’s Hemlock Building, 320 E. North Ave. in Pittsburgh’s North Side. • Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to...
Gilpin police seek public help finding burglary suspect, his car
Gilpin police want to find a man and a car who they say were involved in the burglary of a township business. Police Chief Chris Fabec said people should be on the lookout for a white, four-door Dodge Neon with a missing driver’s side rear hubcap. He said its driver,...
Police: 2 teens charged with thefts from cars in Bethel Park; they’re the 2nd pair recently arrestedVideo
Two teens were arrested in connection with vehicle break-ins in Bethel Park. Peyton Brooks, 18, of South Park and a 16-year-old boy were charged with theft from a motor vehicle, theft, conspiracy, criminal attempt and loitering and prowling at night. Charges stem from an incident early Oct. 26 near the...
Hockey organization issues discipline to Armstrong club after vulgar chants directed at female goalie
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League officials have announced disciplinary measures as a result of their investigation into an incident at a game between Armstrong and Mars Area high schools. Armstrong students were chanting vulgarities at Mars’ female goalie Oct. 28 at the Belmont Ice Arena near Kittanning. It’s the Armstrong club’s...
Mail-in ballots impact Leechburg Council race, boost 2 incumbents and knock out another
Mail-in votes for Leechburg Council broke a tie in favor of two incumbents while sealing the fate of another. Armstrong County election numbers updated Thursday show newcomer John Mrvan remained the top vote-getter with 246 votes, which was a boost of 23 votes from the night before. Democrat incumbents won...
Freeport officials hope to secure $11 million in PennVEST funds for sewer plant project
Freeport officials are seeking $11 million in Pennsylvania Investment Authority funds to help pay for a new sewage plant. Council unanimously passed a resolution to that effect Monday night. Kevin Creagh of KLH Engineers said the deadline to apply was Wednesday, and PennVEST officials may approve the request in December....
Write-in ballots may make a difference in Gilpin supervisors race
A Gilpin supervisors race may come down to write-in ballots. Unofficial returns from the Armstrong County Election Bureau indicate Republican Kevin Miller defeated Democrat Charles Minnich for a four-year seat. Miller received 279 votes to Minnich’s 213. There were 66 unresolved write-in votes as of Thursday. If all of the...
Republicans win big in Jefferson Hills; Gill Hall fire department remains an issue
It is a clean sweep by Republicans in the Jefferson Hills Council and mayoral races, according to complete but unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division. Newcomer Keith Polick was the top vote-getter in a race for four four-year council seats. He earned 1,692 votes followed by incumbents David...
Leechburg Council race yet to be decided, resolution could come Thursday
Armstrong County Elections results show a tie between two incumbents in the Leechburg Council race, while a well-known Leechburg pharmacist earned the most votes cast Tuesday at the polls. Democrats Chuck Pascal and Alan Tarr each earned 179 votes, according unofficial returns posted by the elections bureau. Both currently sit...
