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2 Laurel Highlands teachers arrested in less than a week on separate assault charges
An instructor at Laurel Highlands High School was arrested at the building Tuesday morning by state police on accusations that he had sex with a female student. Troopers said Daniel Cervone, 50, of Carroll Township, Washington County, admitted to sexually assaulting the girl in 2019 and 2020 at the high...
Valley Green Drive in Hempfield to close for upgrade
Part of Valley Green Drive in Hempfield is set to close starting Monday. The road will be replaced as developers continue work building houses at the former Valley Green Golf & Country Club. Don Tarosky Jr., a partner with Valley Green Westmoreland LLC, said motorists will not be able to...
Suspect free on $25K bail after alleged robbery of activist in GreensburgVideo
Greg Powers was back outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, one day after police said the activist was robbed by a man while Powers was peacefully protesting. Powers has been a daily fixture at the spot for months, holding an upside-down American flag and a sign that says...
Police: Toxic breast milk likely killed 15-month-old toddler in Mt. Pleasant Township
A 15-month-old boy who died from a methamphetamine overdose last year likely ingested the drug through breast milk, according to state police. “His only form of survival was to consume breast milk that was toxic,” Trooper Steve Limani said. An investigation into the Feb. 12, 2025, death of Thomas Blaesser...
Former South Greensburg fire chief accused of theft seeks evaluation for disorders including gambling addiction
The former South Greensburg fire chief will be evaluated by a psychiatrist while he awaits the outcome of a felony theft case against him. A motion for the evaluation filed by defense attorney Brian Aston indicates Matthew White, 49, of Hempfield needs a forensic evaluation to determine his mental health...
Intoxicated truck driver accused of assaulting state trooper in South Huntingdon
A New York City man whose commercial truck became disabled Monday in South Huntingdon is accused of spitting on a state trooper and calling him a racial slur, according to court papers. Troopers said Enayet Hossain, 47, of the Richmond Hill section in Queens, is subject to removal from the...
Jeannette parks to receive interactive signs encouraging activity
Interactive signs are expected to be installed at Jeannette parks under a Leadership Westmoreland project. Each sign will have a different activity for children that encourages them to learn about the environment around them and exercise their imaginations, said Kelli Gardner, Westmoreland County Community College director of development. City council...
Coroner asks for public’s help with identifying man found in Youghiogheny River
Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker is seeking help identifying a man’s body that was found Sunday evening in the Youghiogheny River near Dawson. Baker said the white man is bald and has an athletic build at 5-feet, 11-inches tall and 182 pounds. He has a tattoo on his right...
St. Patrick’s Day is 1 of several times when sobriety checkpoints, roving DUI patrols are activated
If Castle Shannon police don’t make any arrests during a sobriety checkpoint, Chief Ken Truver won’t be upset. “We don’t want to do the enforcement. We will, but we don’t want to,” he said. “This campaign is all about educating the public and doing the safe and responsible thing.” Greensburg...
Philadelphia man arraigned in 2022 Rostraver shooting
A Philadelphia man accused in a 2022 Rostraver fatal shooting was arraigned Friday morning in Westmoreland County. Tuan M. Dang, 47, is in the Westmoreland County Prison without bail on homicide charges. He didn’t have an attorney listed in online court records. A preliminary hearing is set for March 27....
Former Steeler Ryan Clark among NFL players critical of viral White House video mixing hard game hits with Iran strikesVideo
Some NFL players, including former Pittsburgh Steeler Ryan Clark, aren’t too happy with a new video posted by the White House. The clip juxtaposes college and pro football highlights with footage of apparent U.S. military strikes in Iran. Posted March 6 on an official White House account, the clip is...
Driverless shuttle proposed to replace parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport
Driverless shuttles could replace traditional parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport under a multimillion-dollar proposal that will enter a public comment period beginning Sunday. Public comments will be accepted on a proposed autonomous vehicle shuttle that would move travelers from parking areas at the Findlay airport to the terminal...
Morning Roundup: 2 people escape fire in West Mifflin; McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge set to close for repairs
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 13: 2 people escape fire in West Mifflin Two people escaped a fire in West Mifflin overnight, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The blaze was reported around 12:30 a.m. on Sylvan Avenue and the back of...
Strong winds expected Friday across Western Pa. with gusts reaching 50 mph
It’s going to be a windy Friday across the region with gusts expected this afternoon to reach up to 50 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Moon. Meteorologist Bill Modzelewski said those winds could result in power outages and downed trees and limbs. A wind advisory started at...
McKeesport woman had alcohol, marijuana in her system before fatal crash, Allegheny County Police say
Police say a McKeesport woman was driving more than twice the speed limit when she went through a stop sign and slammed into another vehicle, killing its passenger. Brittney N. McPherson, 33, had alcohol and marijuana in her system at the time of the Feb. 14 crash that killed Donna...
Beaver County man gets 3-6 years for near-fatal beating at Aliquippa VFW
A Beaver County man was sentenced to state prison Wednesday in connection with a brutal beating last year at a Veterans of Foreign Wars lodge in Aliquippa. Ronald Brown, 45, of Ambridge pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated assault, according to court records. He was ordered to serve three to six...
Police ID vehicle in suspected fatal hit-and-run in Brighton Heights
A man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run Wednesday night in Brighton Heights, according to Pittsburgh police. Lawrence Soeder, 58, of West View, was found lying in the street at the intersection of Davis and Massachusetts avenues around 10:45 p.m. Police said he had significant head trauma and they believe...
Penn Hills woman charged after 3-year-old son with multiple fractures dies at hospital, police say
A Penn Hills woman is charged with assaulting her 3-year-old son, who later died at UPMC Children’s Hospital. Doctors there said the boy had 11 fractures, some of which were healing, according to court papers. Lagomau Malu, 26, was arraigned Thursday on charges of aggravated assault, child endangerment and reckless...
Greensburg ordinance prohibits throwing snow on the streets when clearing property
Greensburg council passed an ordinance this week that would issue fines for throwing snow into a street. Mayor Robb Bell said the new rule gives city officials a way to address an issue that popped up following the Jan. 25 storm that dumped about 10 inches of snow on Greensburg....
Eminent domain still in play for properties along flood control project in Greensburg
Greensburg officials were still in negotiations with two or three land owners where city officials are seeking easements for a planned flood control project. But solicitor Zachary Kansler said he expects to file at least one eminent domain action after negotiations with that property owner weren’t successful. City council on...
2nd Philadelphia man charged in 2022 fatal shooting at Rostraver Square parking lot
A second person has been charged in connection with a Nov. 5, 2022, fatal shooting in Rostraver. Tuan M. Dang, 47, of Philadelphia is charged with homicide in the death of Boyke Budiarachman, 49, of Philadelphia. Westmoreland County Detective Ray Dupilka said in court papers he believes Dang was paid...
Morning Roundup: Woman injured in Larimer shooting; Gateway Clipper boat damaged in fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 11: Woman injured in shooting in Larimer A woman was hurt in a shooting Tuesday evening in Larimer, according to Pittsburgh police. She was taken by Pittsburgh EMS to a hospital where she was listed in stable...
Greensburg parking revenue funds $1.2M fire truck purchase
Greensburg council on Monday approved buying a new fire truck for Hose Company No. 1. While council unanimously approved the purchase at $1.178 million, Councilman Randy Finfrock said the plan is to get a 10% discount by paying for the rescue pumper in full. The money will come from parking...
Bovard man awaiting trial in 2022 break-in faces new prowling charges, police say
A man awaiting trial in a 2022 break-in and arson was arrested Monday night as, Greensburg police said, he was prowling around a home with a crowbar, handgun, binoculars and knives. Randy W. Bryner, 62, of the Hempfield village of Bovard was denied bail Tuesday on charges of attempted burglary,...
Man claims in lawsuit he was struck by beer can during concert at The Pavilion at Star LakeVideo
An Ohio man filed a lawsuit claiming he has suffered cognitive issues after being hit in the head by a full beer can during an August concert at The Pavilion at Star Lake. Michael Mollenkopf said in the lawsuit he was at an Aug. 9 Jason Aldean show at the...
