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Thousands affected in Allegheny Health Network data breach
The names and medical histories of 8,000 Allegheny Health Network patients might have been leaked in a data breach last month after an employee opened a phishing email that compromised their account, the health care system said Friday. Patients affected were notified by mail this week, officials said. The incident...
Maryland man charged in D.C. car theft, hotel room invasion in Donegal Township
A Maryland man is accused of invading a woman’s hotel room Wednesday in Donegal Township while in possession of a car stolen from Washington, D.C. John Barilovits, 42, of Rockville also is charged with resisting arrest and attempting to draw a stun gun on a state police officer. According to...
Former McKeesport police officer accuses department of race, gender discrimination
A former McKeesport police officer is suing her old employer for race and gender discrimination because she said she was fired without cause. Candace Tyler worked as a McKeesport police officer from 2005 through Oct. 19, 2021, when she was fired. The lawsuit, filed in federal court Thursday, alleges that...
Allegheny Township police charge Oakmont man with assaulting, raping teen
An Oakmont man is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl multiple times before raping her late last year. Allegheny Township police charged Jeffrey Thomas McMeekin, 60, of California Avenue on Thursday with one count of rape, three counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, two counts of aggravated indecent assault...
Partygoer injured in Airbnb shooting sues company, property owners
A woman who was shot during the mass shooting at an Airbnb party Easter morning in Pittsburgh filed a lawsuit this week against the company and owners of the property where the shooting happened. The lawsuit, filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday, alleges negligence on...
Allegheny County rises to medium level of covid spread
Allegheny County’s covid-19 cases and hospitalizations rose high enough this week to put the county back into the medium level in terms of community transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC calculates a county’s transmission level — low, medium or high — by looking at...
What to do if you win the $1 billion top prize in Mega Millions lottery
There is no doubt that plenty of people have thought about what they would do if they won the lottery. After all, this isn’t just any lottery prize. The current jackpot is $1.28 billion for Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. It’s only the third time in history that a Mega Millions...
Sheetz looking to add 30 stores in Western Pa.
Sheetz plans to add 30 gas stations and convenience stores in Western Pennsylvania over the next three to five years. The Altoona-based chain said it is working with commercial real estate firm CBRE to identify sites for the new locations. Brian Dinges, assistant vice president of real estate, acknowledged that...
Long-term lane shift coming to Route 28
A long-term lane shift along Route 28 near O’Hara is scheduled to begin Saturday to accommodate a paving project. PennDOT announced that work will begin at 5 a.m. on southbound Route 28 and impact the stretch that runs through Aspinwall, Sharpsburg and O’Hara. Motorists will be shifted from the current...
North Huntingdon man charged with assault after police standoff
A 42-year-old North Huntingdon man fired 15-to-20 gunshots inside his house when police arrived Thursday to check on his welfare, leading to a six-hour standoff that ended peacefully, according to the criminal complaint filed in the case. Two North Huntingdon police officers said a gunshot was fired when they approached...
Westinghouse Castle restoration project gets major financial boost
The grand Westinghouse Castle, once home of the general office of the Westinghouse Air Brake Co. before falling into disrepair, appears to be well on its way to recovery. Turtle Creek Valley Arts in Wilmerding has been awarded $1 million from the Allegheny Foundation to help bring the landmark back...
Police: Man accused of June shooting that left 1 dead in Strip District
A Marshall-Shadeland man has been accused by Pittsburgh police of fatally shooting one man and wounding another man last month in the city’s Strip District. Jeffdyn Rushton, 33, was arrested Thursday by Penn Hills police after a traffic stop on charges of illegal possession of firearms, according to court documents....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 29-31
It’s the last weekend in July. Here are some ways to spend it. Beer here Pittsburgh Summer Beer Fest is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Stage AE on the North Shore. The two-night annual event features craft beers from approximately 200 local, regional and hard-to-find brews, as well as...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: July 29-31
It’s now or never Stage Right! Greensburg will stage “All Shook Up School Edition” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main St., Irwin. Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, the musical follows a guitar-playing young man as he shakes up...
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 29, 2022
Zoe Barcaskey was named to the dean’s list at Chatham University’s School of Arts, Science & Business for the spring 2022 semester. Leah Whitacre was named to the dean’s list at Chatham’s Falk School of Sustainability & Environment for the spring 2022 semester. •••• Casey Phillips of Sewickley has made...
State audit of Markle Fire Department Relief Association referred to Westmoreland DA after irregularities alleged
The state auditor general has asked the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office to look deeper into the financial operation of the Markle Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association in Allegheny Township after an audit allegedly uncovered evidence of missing money and other irregularities over a three-year period. “Our auditors uncovered instances...
Hundreds of families await answers in Allegheny County cold cases
There is no readily available clearinghouse for Allegheny County’s unsolved homicides, including those within the city of Pittsburgh, but organizations that track cold cases indicate there are likely hundreds of families in the area waiting for justice. Project: Cold Case, a nonprofit that helps families bring attention to and advocate...
The Stroller, July 29, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Vandergrift Artfest set Sunday The annual Vandergrift Artfest will be from 11...
Pennsylvania state trooper shot in Aliquippa; suspect was shooter in high-profile 2005 killing
A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot early Friday during an altercation at a Beaver County convenience store, officials said. Trooper Jonnie Schooley, a patrolman out of the Beaver barracks, was shot in the leg after he and Trooper Shawn Palmer noticed a disturbance outside the Franklin Mini Mart in Aliquippa,...
West Overton board picks duo from staff to share leadership duties at historic village
Two familiar faces at East Huntingdon’s West Overton Village have taken on a higher profile as plans are underway to expand on offerings at the historic site. Aaron Hollis, who had served as director of education, is now co-executive director of the museum complex. It’s a title and responsibility he...
North Allegheny graduates launch changemaking guide
Two recent North Allegheny graduates teamed up with other young adults to craft a changemaking guide book that aims to provide resources and tips to other young people looking to make changes in their communities. The final product is an 85-page book titled “From the Ground Up: A Guide to...
Oklahoma Borough woman’s lifelong love of gardening takes root with new venture: Luna Joy Flower Farm
For as far back as she can remember, Andrea Woodhall has been captivated by the spectrum of color, fragrance and intricate detail waiting to be discovered in a field of flowers. But until the Oklahoma Borough woman decided to transition out of a career in photography in 2019, she never...
2 killed in Fayette crash
Two people were killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Uniontown on Thursday afternoon, Fayette County 911 said. The crash occurred at about 5:25 p.m. along Walnut Hill Road in Georges Township. The identities of the victims were not available. Three other people were injured and flown from the scene...
Etna man charged in high-end Fox Chapel burglary; police looking for Arnold man
An Etna man was arrested Thursday in connection with a Fox Chapel burglary last week, but police are continuing to search for an Arnold man who they believe was an accomplice. Allegheny County Police said among the items stolen was a gold bar, jewelry worth thousands of dollars, three Rolex...
Downtown New Kensington building in danger of collapse taken down in emergency demolition
An emergency demolition was underway Thursday afternoon on 10th Street in downtown New Kensington. The three-story building, between Third and Fourth avenues, was declared a public safety hazard, City Clerk Dennis Scarpiniti said. Simply pulling ivy on an outside wall caused the entire building to shake, code enforcement officer Pat...
