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Electrical fire damages Vandergrift family’s home
A Vandergrift family of six is out of their home after it was damaged by fire Thursday. The fire at 429 Walnut St., a two-story house at the corner of Walnut and Irving streets, was reported about 4:30 p.m., a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher said. Firefighters from several volunteer companies...
New Kensington OKs art project for part of downtown alley
An organizer of a new art project in downtown New Kensington says it promises to draw tourists to the city. City Council has unanimously approved the “Art in the Alley” project for Ivy Alley, from 10th Street north to the municipal parking lot. The alley runs between Fourth and Fifth...
Fans celebrate long-waited return of Backyard Brawl
Pitt and West Virginia fans waited over a decade for the return of the Backyard Brawl, and they weren’t going to wait another minute longer to start partying in the Acrisure Stadium parking lots. There was a line of traffic to get into the stadium parking lots well before they...
Kickball tourney benefits Plum nonprofit
Despite some precipitation, players still turned out Aug. 21 at the Renton baseball field for a charity kickball tournament hosted by Lelulo’s Pizzeria of Plum. The event raised money for Angels In Da Skys, a local charity that the owner of Lelulo’s, Patyn McCune, supports. “They’re like the Red Cross...
Harrison man charged with sexually assaulting teen; lawyer says accusations are false
Allegheny County detectives accused a Harrison man of sexually assaulting a 15 year old after he downed two bloody marys with five shots of vodka in each that he requested the teen make for him. His lawyer said the accusations being made against his client are not true. Martin Goetzinger,...
Defense in Tree of Life case wants to know jurors’ religious affiliation
Attorneys for the man accused of killing 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill nearly four years ago want permission to ask potential jurors about their religious affiliation. In a motion filed this week in federal court, attorneys for Robert Bowers asked that either they or...
2 flown by medical helicopter after multi-vehicle crash in Fayette County
Two people were flown by medical helicopter for treatment at a trauma center as a result of a crash Thursday afternoon in Fayette County. The wreck involving four vehicles was reported shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Route 51, near Quaker Church Road in Perryopolis, according to a Fayette County 911...
McKeesport man accused of shaking infant son, causing severe injuries
A McKeesport man who police said was exasperated with his crying infant son and frustrated that he had to look after him is accused of shaking the infant so hard that his brain bled. A criminal complaint filed Wednesday said Michael Barber, 29, gave witnesses and police several different explanations...
Murrysville area: Holocaust speaker, Dixieland picnic, conservancy events, more
Holocaust education speaker at ‘Boomers and Beyond’ James Paharik, professor of sociology and director of Seton Hill University’s National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education will present “The Holocaust and Catholic Social Teaching” at the next “Boomers and Beyond” speaker session in Murrysville on Sept. 13. Paharik teaches courses on the...
Carnegie Museum of Art reveals opening programs for 58th International
Carnegie Museum of Art has announced opening weekend programs for the 58th Carnegie International, beginning Sept. 24. Visitors will be treated to the first public presentation of a new work by Malcolm Peacock, along with performances by Ali Eyal and Christian Nyampeta. The exhibition will run through April 2 in...
Keystone State Park trail, spillway, scavengers spotlighted over Labor Day weekend
Butterflies, vultures and macroinvertebrates will be highlighted during free Labor Day weekend activities at Keystone State Park in Derry Township. Advance registration is not required for these family-friendly programs, led by park naturalist Jean H. Keene. Friday On Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m., Keene will lead a hike to...
Swindell Bridge on Pittsburgh’s North Side to reopen to traffic
Pittsburgh officials announced that Swindell Bridge in Pittsburgh’s North Side was reopening to all traffic Thursday. The bridge was closed on July 1 because of debris falling from the underside of the span. The bridge connects Northview Heights with Perry South over Interstate 279. Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure...
Civil trial seeking $5M to start in case of West Mifflin football player concussed during practice
Shane Skillpa said he was 16 when he suffered a concussion during a summer football practice at West Mifflin High School in 2009. Although he “saw stars” and was dazed and confused, Skillpa claims his coaches had him return to practice. Skillpa said he began exhibiting common concussion symptoms days...
Norwin area: Outdoor movie night, Symphony East concert
Church to hold outdoor movie night A free movie night featuring “The Croods” will be shown at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. Agnes Church, 11440 St. Agnes Lane, North Huntingdon. The event in the grassy area at Resurrection Hall will begin with games, popcorn and snacks at 7 p.m....
Penn-Trafford area: New member social, dixieland picnic planned
Women’s Club to hold new member social The Community Women’s Club of Level Green will hold a free new member social with dinner and friendship for women age 21 and older at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Level Green Community Building, 123 Murrysville Rd. The club is for women...
With start of school, Plum seeks bus drivers
With the start of the academic year, of course, comes the daily journey of students to and from their schools. To help ensure that the missions are completed safely and efficiently, Plum Borough School District is hiring bus drivers. A school district letter to community members details a shortage of...
AHN adds innovative liver cancer treatment, cancer fitness program to array of services available in North Hills
North Hills residents can now get life-saving treatment for liver cancer at AHN Wexford hospital in Pine instead of having to travel to Pittsburgh. The healthcare system also is expanding the role exercise and nutrition can play when treating cancer patients and survivors with a new facility in the North...
Truck driver averts serious injury after colliding with freight train in Brackenridge
The driver of a box truck escaped serious injury when the vehicle collided with a freight train while making a turn to cross railroad tracks in Brackenridge. The crash was reported at 12:05 p.m. involving a northbound Norfolk Southern train and a vehicle from YRC Freight, which has a depot...
Man gets federal prison for detonating IED in Lawrenceville
A man accused of throwing an improvised explosive device onto a Lawrenceville street last year did not set out to hurt anyone, his attorney said, but was most likely carrying out a “drug-fueled, ill-conceived prank.” Charles Baker, 35, of Lawrenceville, pleaded guilty Thursday to three federal counts, including possession of...
Lower Burrell woman accused of fleeing police in rental car taken from Arnold
A Lower Burrell woman is accused of speeding through Arnold and New Kensington, nearly hitting a woman pushing a stroller and, after crashing, jumping into a good Samaritan’s vehicle and telling him to drive away. Arnold police said Nicole Patricia Smith, 26, of Fairview Road admitted fleeing in a rental...
Monroeville Public Library celebrates end of summer with FunFest
Monroeville Public Library hosted its fourth annual Library FunFest on Aug. 27. With over 30 local vendors in attendance, there wasn’t a dull moment in the celebration. Inflatable courses and games were set up in a grass area behind the library. Next to the parking lot, Country Flair Farm set...
North Allegheny seeking feedback on strategic and comprehensive plan
The North Allegheny School District Strategic and Comprehensive Plan for 2022-2029 will be on display throughout September with a chance for approval by the school board at the end of the month. “The focus of the plan is on the direction for the future,” said Dr. Melissa Friez, superintendent of...
West Deer man awaiting trial over shooting at neighbors accused of brawling with police; felony charges filed
A West Deer man who is awaiting trial on felony charges that he shot at his neighbors while they were having their property surveyed in April 2021 has been accused of attacking officers who tried to arrest him for allegedly harassing people in his neighborhood. Raymond Arthur Nelson, 64, of...
Police asking for help to find man last seen in Hempfield
Pennsylvania State Police are requesting help in locating a missing 37-year-old man last seen in Hempfield. Lyle David Hiatt suffers from mental health issues, which requires daily medication, police said. He left his home on Aug. 23 and was spotted by the BP gas station on Route 136 four days...
Penn Hills School District officials announce new administrative hires
Penn Hills School District officials recently announced new administrative hires. They include assistant superintendent Dawn Golden; high school associate principal for academic achievement Meghan Murray; high school associate principal for student conduct Jah-Chant Robinson; and elementary associate principal Chris Cence. “With the arrival of these four energetic, well-qualified educators, Penn...
