Renatta Signorini stories, Page 2
Coroner identifies man found in Youghiogheny River
Authorities in Fayette County used fingerprints and rapid DNA testing to confirm the identity of a man whose body was found earlier March 15 in the Youghiogheny River near Dawson. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker on Thursday announced the man’s identity as William Guidi, 42, of Somerset. Baker had...
Hempfield seeks more information on potential easements related to Northmont flood control project
Hempfield supervisors for the second consecutive month opted to not take any action on a request from Greensburg to use eminent domain on two township properties for a planned flood control project. Supervisor Doug Weimer said after the meeting he wanted updated information about easement agreements and offers Greensburg has...
Funeral arrangements set for Yough High School students killed in crash
Felicity Martini was quite the prankster, one of her siblings remembered Wednesday. One time years ago, when older brother Lewie Martini was showing her some martial arts moves, she sneaked a ketchup packet up her sleeve and pretended to be hurt during the roughhousing, he remembered. The ruse was busted...
Jeannette schools will have new busing provider starting this fall
Jeannette City School District will be switching transportation providers for the 2026-27 school year. School directors this month approved a contract with Myers Transportation, Inc. that will run through 2031. Superintendent Matthew Jones said the move would save at least $43,000. “That would be a significant savings for the district...
Hempfield updates zoning confining data centers to industrial zones
Hempfield hasn’t received any proposals for a data center, but the township is ready if it does. Supervisors this week approved updated zoning to permit data centers only in industrial zones, said planning manager Matthew Pernelli. “There are multiple concerns with data centers, but like with anything, there’s pros and...
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 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 school....
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...
