Western PA Local News category, Page 1538
Two new administrative positions filled at NA
The North Allegheny School District’s director of student services has been named the district’s assistant superintendent of elementary education. Dr. Michele Dowell officially starts her new position on July 11, when the retirement of Dr. James Bradley becomes effective. The North Allegheny School Board on April 27 unanimously named her...
Pittsburgh woman dies in car crash on Parkway East
A Pittsburgh woman died after a car crash on the Parkway East early Wednesday morning, according to state police. Lashawn Davis, 36, was traveling west on Interstate 376 in Oakland, also known as the Parkway East, at 2:22 a.m. when she rear-ended another car, according to state police. Davis’ car...
Former Trafford mayor served community, country and school
Former Trafford mayor Reynold “Rey” Peduzzi had a love for this faith, family, education, community and the military, and he served all of them. Well. “They were his five pillars,” said his son, Ronald Peduzzi of Hilton Head, S.C. Peduzzi, 88, of Harrison City, a former longtime Trafford resident, died...
Westmoreland sheriff deputies pull out of helping Secret Service at Friday’s Trump, Oz rally
Initially believing it would assist Secret Service agents during a political rally Friday, the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office did an about-face after receiving late legal advice. According to Sheriff James Albert, the county solicitor on Wednesday afternoon contacted his office and advised that deputies should not participate because of possible...
Port Authority spokesman: Car rear-ends bus after police chase
A car rear-ended a Port Authority bus Wednesday afternoon after the car’s driver had fled police, according to Port Authority spokesman Adam Brandolph. At around 4:30 p.m., the car hit the bus on West Carson Street, according to Brandolph. Pittsburgh police had been chasing the car. The suspect fled from...
Rubber duck race to benefit Valley High girls volleyball teams
The creek passing in front of Valley High School is set to become a race course — for rubber ducks. The first-time “Rubber Ducky Derby” scheduled for May 15 is a fundraiser for the junior varsity and varsity girls volleyball teams, said April Stone, their coach and a paraprofessional at...
Harrison cleanup rids massive amounts of trash from township
If the Natrona neighborhood of Harrison is looking fresh and clean, there are volunteers to thank for the makeover. A group of diligent workers collected a massive amount of garbage April 23 during a townshipwide Earth Day cleanup event. More than 120 tires were collected from streets and empty lots....
Greensburg woman dies in Turnpike crash
A Greensburg woman died in a car crash Wednesday morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, according to state police. At around 7 a.m., Susan Damiano, 35, was traveling westbound on the turnpike in Penn Township when she hit the concrete middle barrier. Her car was then hit by another vehicle. Damiano...
Fox Chapel Area senior named a Student of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
When a classmate and friend asked Hanna Essey to help raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society last school year, the Fox Chapel Area High School student did not hesitate. She assisted with then junior Sarah Giuffre’s campaign and the team raised around $30,000. Now, both seniors,...
Legislation aims to eliminate several Pittsburgh business licenses
Legislation before Pittsburgh City Council may eliminate certain business licenses that the city’s Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections recommended nixing. “PLI is proposing the elimination of several business licenses that we find are duplicative,” PLI Director Sarah Kinter said. She said the licenses that would be removed are repetitive...
GOP senatorial candidate Mehmet Oz to tour Central Westmoreland tech center
Republican senatorial candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz on Thursday will take his campaign to the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in New Stanton, where educators are expected to discuss the importance of supporting technical education and its role in meeting the region’s need for skilled labor. Oz, along with state...
Police: Arrest warrant issued for Duquesne man accused of shooting, robbing woman
Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a Duquesne man who allegedly shot and robbed a woman early Wednesday morning. At around 12:30 a.m., police say Glenn Smith shot the woman and stole her gun and money, according to a news release. The woman, who police found in a...
Nellie Bly statue to be unveiled at Pittsburgh airport Thursday
It took far less time for pioneering journalist Nellie Bly to travel around the world than it did for her statue to finally be erected at Pittsburgh International Airport. The unveiling, first announced in March 2020, coincided with the start of the pandemic. But now, over two years later, a...
Unity woman released to house arrest as assault trial awaits
A Unity woman will be released from jail Thursday morning to await trials on charges that she assaulted a hospital nurse and, in a separate case, allegations she intentionally rammed a Latrobe high school student’s vehicle in 2019. Susan Barkley, 43, has been in jail without bond since her arrest...
Advocates call on Allegheny County leaders to do more in fight for clean air
Clean air advocates gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon to push for more action against major industrial polluters in the region. The rally followed a string of poor air quality days in the region. “Everyone deserves to be able to breathe clear air every day of the year,” said Zachary...
Alle-Kiski Valley largely spared wrath of storms that downed trees, knocked out power to thousands
A 150-foot tall elm tree that toppled Tuesday along Carlisle Street in Harrison couldn’t have been positioned more perfectly. Inches either way, and the 110-year-old tree would have smashed roofs, broke windows or at least tore gutters away from the two homes it landed between. “If this had to happen,...
Letter to the editor: Thanks for Monroeville cleanup efforts
Dear Monroeville residents and Clean Up Day volunteers: All of Monroeville needs to thank the 425 volunteers who donated their time to clean Monroeville’s roadways and parks for the 27th annual Jack Sedlak Memorial Clean Up Day. The volunteers picked up 907 bags of litter, 44 tires, six televisions and...
Rostraver commissioner wants to enter ARD probation program in harassment case
John J. Lorenzo, a Rostraver Township commissioner, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on accusations that he used “burner” phones and set up fake Facebook accounts to harass political opponents and rivals. His attorney, Martin A. Dietz of Pittsburgh, said the first-term Republican commissioner will apply to enter...
‘Next-level educator’: Plum teacher among 50 selected nationwide for Disney honor
Plum Borough School District announces that Nathan Pfeiffer, a teacher at Holiday Park Elementary School, has been selected by Disney Imagination Campus as one of 50 inspiring teachers from across the nation who will be the guests of honor for a celebration of America’s education heroes. The event will take...
Norwin student waives hearing on bomb threat
A Norwin student accused of issuing a threat that a bomb would explode at the high school on Feb. 24, waived his rights to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on the charges. Nathan R. Kugler, 18, of North Huntingdon, was to undergo a hearing before North Huntingdon District Judge Wayne Gongaware...
Man pleads guilty to robbery, conspiracy in 2017 fatal attack on Somali cab driver
A Beltzhoover man pleaded guilty Wednesday to his role in the fatal attack on a Z Trip cab driver five years ago. Hosea Moore, 25, who cooperated with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to robbery and conspiracy, in exchange for a count of criminal homicide being withdrawn. He will be sentenced by...
Plenty of programs offered at Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library will be closed May 14 for Recycle Rama, the township event scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon in the Hampton Community Park and community center parking lot. The library’s programs include: • The Organizing Myth, 6:30 p.m. May 17. Join Stephanie Smith from A Space for Home...
Westmoreland sheriff deputies pull out of helping Secret Service at Friday’s Trump, Oz rally
After initially believing it would assist Secret Service agents during a political rally Friday, the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office did an about-face after receiving late legal advice. According to Sheriff James Albert, the county solicitor on Wednesday afternoon contacted his office and advised that deputies should not participate because of...
Penn Hills businesses Ma’s Honey, Sweet Honey’s Bakery to partner
Two Penn Hills businesses are coming together to provide the ultimate sweet experience for customers. Sweet Honey’s Bakery is partnering with Ma’s Honey at 11101 Frankstown Road. The joint business will be a diner-style experience, and the menu will expand to offer traditional breakfast items, coffee, baked goods, desserts and...
Community input sought in Pittsburgh Public Schools superintendent search
The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education is asking for as much community input as possible during its national search to select a permanent superintendent to lead Pittsburgh Public Schools, the region’s largest school district. The board is holding several upcoming community forums to gather input from residents and interested parties....
