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Steelers great Franco Harris gets hometown street renamed in his honor
Black and Gold infiltrated a New Jersey town Tuesday as a street there was named after late Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris. A street in Mount Holly, Harris’ hometown, is now named Franco Harris Way. WPVI-TV in Philadelphia reported that Harris grew up on the road, which before Tuesday...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh drivers to get warnings about passing stopped school buses
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, May 17, 2023: Pittsburgh drivers to get warnings about passing stopped school buses Drivers illegally passing stopped Pittsburgh Public School buses will get warning letters with no monetary penalty starting Wednesday under the district’s new stop-arm camera program....
Police: Texas man drove almost 800 miles to confront Pittsburgh-area social media influencer
A Texas man was arrested Monday after a local social media influencer told Shaler police that he confronted her outside a gym after sending her harassing messages for months, according to court papers. Alvin Chummar, 32, of suburban Dallas-Ft. Worth told authorities that he drove from Memphis, Tenn., to find...
Morning Roundup: Police investigate assault in Frick Park
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Police investigate assault in Frick Park A daylight assault at Frick Park on Monday is under investigation by Pittsburgh police. Authorities said a 28-year-old woman was assaulted at 10:45 a.m. by a man wearing a...
‘I never wanted to be a career politician’: Gina Cerilli Thrasher reflects on 2 terms as Westmoreland commissioner
Gina Cerilli Thrasher is looking forward to a break from politics. That means trading the public spotlight and sometimes odd hours as Westmoreland County commissioner for dinners at home with her family and more downtime. Her February announcement that she would not be hitting the campaign trail for a third...
Police say scammers stole $1K in merchandise from Hempfield store
State police are trying to identify two people who made off with $1,000 worth of merchandise after investigators said they did a quick-change scam at a children’s clothing store in Hempfield. Troopers released surveillance images of the suspects on Monday in connection with the April 25 incident at Carter’s in...
3 men in jail after raid in Jeannette
Three men were jailed without bail Thursday after members of the Westmoreland County drug task force raided a Jeannette home and reported finding drugs and two guns, according to court papers. Police said they confiscated $1,000 and about 21 grams of suspected cocaine. Chad E. Foster, 29, of Jeannette; Charles...
Derry Township man charged after police say he shared child porn on Snapchat
A Derry Township man is being held at the Westmoreland County Prison after state police said he shared a video of child pornography through Snapchat. Timothy Allen Eckenroad, 32, was arrested Thursday on charges of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility. Troopers said Snapchat notified the National...
Watch ‘Fast’ flicks, make some quick bucks — like $1,000
Anyone with a spare 20 hours and keen eye for car crashes can make an extra $1,000 by watching 10 movies. Personal finance website FinanceBuzz is offering the cash to someone who can help the site measure the insurance impact of reckless driving in the “Fast & Furious” movie franchise...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in shooting outside Penn Hills bar
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 15, 2023: 1 injured in shooting outside Penn Hills bar A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday outside of a Penn Hills bar, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Investigators told reporters that the shooting happened...
Vanderbilt man accused of selling drug to confidential informant
A Fayette County man was arraigned Tuesday in connection with three undercover drug buys in July in Westmoreland County. Brandon Eugene Carter, 38, of Vanderbilt, is accused of selling three bricks of drugs to a confidential informant on three occasions in July. He was being held at the Westmoreland County...
Police pursuit following stabbing incident in Hempfield home prompts brief school lockdown
A Hempfield man accused in a stabbing at his home early Wednesday fled from state police attempting to arrest him, prompting a brief lockdown at some Hempfield Area schools. Dashon Miller, 21, was apprehended later in the morning on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and terroristic threats. Troopers said...
37 cats abandoned in field off Athena Drive in Salem
Two local animal rescues are caring for 37 cats, some of which were pregnant, that were found Friday dumped in a field. The felines were frightened but in decent health, said Jen Johnson, founder of Ninth Life Rescue Center, who is partnering with Wayward Whiskers Animal Rescue to get the...
Fallen Westmoreland County police officers to be recognized at ceremony in Greensburg park
Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli is planning her second Law Enforcement Memorial Service on May 18 at St. Clair Park in Greensburg. The public is invited to attend the noon event that will honor Westmoreland County police officers who have died in the line of duty since 1903. The...
Monessen woman charged with threatening Westmoreland children’s bureau employees
A Monessen woman was charged Tuesday with terroristic threats and harassment after Westmoreland County detectives said she threatened to kill children’s bureau employees. Precious L. Gantt, 39, is accused of making the threats since February. She has been under the bureau’s supervision since 2021 in connection with a case involving...
Ligonier Valley Police Commission fires chief after last week’s raid at the police station
Members of the Ligonier Valley Police Commission on Tuesday fired Chief John Berger in response to a raid at the department last week that Solicitor Mark Sorice said focused solely on the force’s now former leader. The five-member commission, composed of elected officials from Ligonier and Ligonier Township and one...
Monessen man charged with drug offenses after traffic stop
A Monessen man is being held without bail after state police said they found him with 1 pound of marijuana and 87 stamp bags of drugs during a traffic stop in North Belle Vernon, according to court papers. Angel Y. Molina, 20, initially gave troopers a fake name when the...
Antique farm equipment, mills on display during East Huntingdon event aimed at preservation, education
The blade of a 135-year-old shingle mill efficiently slid through a rectangular block of wood Sunday to create shingles, which were once used for roofs and siding. Meanwhile, a pair of horses were the engine pulling an old-fashioned plow through a field. They were sights that might have been common...
Westmoreland students craft metal selfie frames at parks to mark county’s 250th
Visitors to five of Westmoreland’s parks can celebrate the county’s 250th anniversary with student-created selfie photo frames that are being installed by Memorial Day. Eleven juniors at Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center worked on the project for about two weeks. The metal frames are about 4 feet by 4...
Ford City man suffered medical emergency in fatal Indiana County crash, police say
State police said a Ford City man suffered a medical emergency Saturday while driving in Indiana County and died after his car crashed. Richard T. Toy, 54, was traveling west on Route 422 in Armstrong Township just before 3 p.m. when the Honda Civic he was driving sideswiped a guardrail,...
Historic Hanna’s Town opens its historic grounds for the season
A love of local history shone as bright as the sun Saturday through a couple dozen volunteers who imparted their deep knowledge to anyone who would listen at Historic Hanna’s Town. Dick Sheats of Fairfield had several stories about the authentic late 18th century Conestoga wagon. Malori Stevenson of North...
Jeff Landy, a driving force in Mt. Pleasant Borough, dies at 65
Jeff Landy brought a little piece of Disney to Mt. Pleasant Borough. As one of the driving forces behind the Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival, he was always looking toward the entertainment giant and magical amusement park for inspiration to make his town’s celebration better than the previous year’s....
$5,000 reward offered for information on fatal 1997 fire in Fayette County
A $5,000 reward is potentially up for grabs for anyone who can provide information about a May 4, 1997, fatal fire in Fayette County that claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman. The fire 26 years ago was ruled arson by a state police fire marshal. Shirley Mae Saxon was...
Road closing in Fairfield for slide repairs
A road in Fairfield is set to close Monday for slide repairs. A PennDOT spokesperson said the work will continue through late August on Loughner Road. The sparsely populated road is off Route 259, which will be used as a detour. It is just west of Champion Lakes Golf Course...
Homestead shooting identified as 16-year-old boy
A West Mifflin boy was fatally shot late Friday in Homestead, according to investigators. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified him as Dominic Sanner, 16. Allegheny County Police said they were called to East 17th Street just before 11:30 p.m. and found him in between two homes with a...
