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Anti-bullying talk hosted by swim club teaches kids importance of being ‘careful with words’
A worn, crumpled-up dollar bill is worth the same as a clean, newly printed one. This is one example award-winning motivational speaker Rob Oliver used to show that one’s worth can’t change, no matter how much someone may try to discredit or ruin it. Oliver was the guest speaker for...
Gnat infestation, other violations prompt consumer alert for Richland restaurant
A gnat infestation was among high-risk violations that prompted the Allegheny County Health Department to issue a consumer alert for a Richland restaurantthis week. During an inspection Monday, Oct. 6, at Scoreboard Lounge on William Flinn Highway, the health department said it found a dozen food safety violations, four considered...
Ingomar Elementary students raise $587 for charities with 2nd Mystery Inflatable Teacher Race
An enormous baby recently dominated an important race at Ingomar Elementary School. Teacher Savanna Barton, in an air-filled costume, sprinted to first place in the second annual Mystery Inflatable Teacher Race, a fundraiser held Sept. 10 by the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. Barton shared her unique racing experience. “I could...
Graphic video of Robinson motel manager’s killing spurs DA to seek gag order
Graphic video posted on social media of the fatal shooting last week of a Robinson motel manager has prompted the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to seek a broad gag order in the case against the accused killer. Police charged Stanley Eugene West with killing Rakesh “Rocky” Bhagavan and wounding...
12th Trick or Trot benefiting NA Foundation coming up; 2026 distinguished alumni named
The spirited Trick or Trot 5K and 1-mile fun-run race, one of North Allegheny Foundation’s biggest fundraisers, returns for its 12th year Oct. 25 on the campus of Marshall elementary and middle schools off Wexford Run Road in Marshall. Students, families, staff and community members can register to race, walk...
Cause and manner of death released for Castle Shannon teen killed in September arson
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has formally issued the cause and manner of death of a Castle Shannon teen who died in a house fire in September. Lakyn Shelleby, 19, died of thermal injuries and inhalation of products of combustion. Her death was ruled a homicide, according to a...
Ex-Allegheny County chief public defender, who made history before being fired, settles lawsuit
Allegheny County’s former chief public defender, who was fired in May, has settled her lawsuit against the county. Lena Bryan-Henderson, who served in the position for about 15 months, will receive one year’s salary to conclude litigation she filed in June alleging wrongful termination. Bryan-Henderson’s salary was $140,415. She would...
Pittsburgh WWII serviceman, unknown for 80 years, coming home to rest
A Pittsburgh-area World War II serviceman whose remains were unidentified for 80 years will be laid to rest back home on Sunday, Oct. 12. Paul F. Eshleman Jr., 21, was a technical sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He was a radio operator on a B-24 Liberator that was...
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato pitches $3 billion budget with no tax hike
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Tuesday proposed a $3 billion 2026 budget with no tax increase or layoffs. “The budget is tight, but we’re committed to living within our means,” County Manager John Fournier said, adding officials never seriously considered raising taxes for 2026. Council will hold public hearings...
Pittsburgh councilwoman asks Munhall to solve snowplow problem in 1 neighborhood
A Pittsburgh councilwoman is looking to neighboring Munhall for help plowing snow in the city’s Lincoln Place neighborhood. Councilwoman Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, said there were portions of Lincoln Place where the city — handicapped by an aging vehicle fleet and plows prone to breakdowns — struggled to clear snow and...
Cuts in special education not expected as Pine-Richland grapples with $4.9M deficit
While Pine-Richland School District administrators are saying a mix of a spending cuts and a property tax increase will be needed to close a $4.9 million deficit, more cuts are not expected to be possible in special education, where the district is serving more students with fewer staff. In fact,...
Roxian Theatre renamed in partnership with Citizens
McKees Rocks’ concert venue has been renamed to the Roxian Theatre presented by Citizens as part of the bank’s effort to expand its role in shaping the future of live music in Pittsburgh. The partnership comes months after a separate announcement of a concert venue coming to the former Civic...
Jury convicts man of 1st-degree murder for gunning down his mom, her friend
A McKeesport man will spend the rest of his life in state prison after a jury on Tuesday found him guilty of killing his mother and her friend last year in Homestead. John Malcolm Smith V, 26, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder for killing Antoinette Porterfield, 45,...
Walmart plans to demolish Monroeville Mall, according to state grant bid
For the first time since it purchased Monroeville Mall in February, Walmart has declared its intent for the 186-acre property. The mall is expected to be demolished and replaced with retail and public space, according to a state grant application Walmart submitted last month through limited-liability corporation South Saturn Ridge....
North Allegheny senior scores silver in international linguistics competition
North Allegheny senior Jason Liu made his mark globally after winning a silver medal at the International Linguistics Olympiad, competing against other linguistic opponents from more than 40 countries. Liu represented Team USA at the competition held in July in Taipei City, Taiwan. A total of 227 contestants from 42...
No students seriously injured in Moon bus crash
Moon Area School District elementary students were safe and accounted for after their bus crashed with another vehicle in Moon Township on Monday afternoon, according to authorities. At 3:48 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Montour Run Road and FedEx Drive for the crash, according to the...
McKeesport man charged with killing his mom gives closing argument at trial
Two days before police say a McKeesport man fatally shot his mother and her friend last year in Homestead, he targeted his brother with violence, according to court testimony Monday. DaTwan Smith, the final prosecution witness in John Malcolm Smith V’s double homicide trial, told jurors his brother shot at...
Bus crashes into house in Forward Township
A school bus ran into a house Monday afternoon in Forward Township. At 3:32 pm, the bus rammed into a building at 3206 Rainbow Run Road, according to Allegheny County Emergency Services. When crews from the Gallatin Sunnyside Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene, responders saw that the bus had...
Mail-in ballots are on the way to Allegheny County voters
Allegheny County voters who requested mail-in ballots should start receiving them this week, county officials said Monday. Voters will also be able to cast ballots through the over-the-counter voting option at several locations. Oct. 20 is the last day to register to vote — or to update voter registration information...
Pittsburgh forecast: Sunshine Monday, rain and frost ahead
If you’re planning to get outside this week, Monday might be the best day to do it. Pittsburgh is in for a taste of summer sunshine even as rain and cooler temperatures loom in the forecast the next few days. Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-80s Monday —...
Cash 5 lottery ticket sold at Sheetz in Ross lands $675,000 jackpot
Someone who bought a Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Sheetz along Babcock Boulevard in Ross snagged a $675,000 jackpot. The ticket matched all five balls drawn: 6-30-38-41-43. The lottery retailer at 3025 Babcock Blvd. will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling...
Developer promotes nature-inspired luxury living in Fox Chapel, O’Hara
Tranquil woods, waterfalls, streams, wildlife and plenty of room to roam are just a few of the natural amenities at two niche luxury residential developments in Fox Chapel and O’Hara. Described as “ultra-private,” The Oberoi in Fox Chapel and The Cascades in O’Hara are the culmination of years-long research and...
Fire damages East Allegheny stadium concession stand; cause under investigation
A fire caused heavy damage to the concession stand at East Allegheny’s Churchman Stadium in North Versailles Sunday, said the North Versailles fire department. The fire happened prior to a youth football game, the East Allegheny School District said in a statement. Images of the fire showed flames inside the...
Flash tattoos becoming Western Pa.’s new social bonding experience
Planning a day out with friends? You could catch a movie, get some lunch or head to a game of mini golf. But a new option is becoming increasingly popular, according to Diane McQuade, part-owner of Pittsburgh Tattoo Co.: getting flash tattoos together. “It seems like more of a bonding...
Woman’s body recovered from Mon River in West Homestead
A woman’s body was recovered Saturday from the Monongahela River in West Homestead, according to the Allegheny County Police. The sighting was reported to Allegheny County 911 shortly after noon, police said. First responders found the body and recovered it. There were no obvious signs of trauma to the woman,...
