Western PA Local News category, Page 1659
Poor-rated Irwin bridge slated to be replaced in 2023
A 57-year-old Irwin bridge rated in poor condition by the state is to be inspected every six months — or more frequently, if needed — but is not scheduled to be replaced until next year, according to state and local officials. The 20-foot-long Fairwood Drive bridge, which connects the Villages...
Renovations at Greensburg Hempfield Area Library almost complete
After nine months of work, renovations at the 110-year-old Greensburg Hempfield Area Library nearing completion, officials said. An exact date for when the project will wrap up has not yet been set. Work began at the downtown Greensburg library in May and was initially expected to take four to six...
Hempfield supervisors OK plans for Smail Auto Group expansion on Route 30
Hempfield supervisors approved site plans for new Smail Ford and Lincoln dealerships, which ultimately will expand the auto group’s footprint along Route 30. Two new buildings will be constructed on what is now a storage lot for the company, adjacent to Sheetz and across the street from Smail Honda. “We’re...
Couple accused of endangerment for using cameras to monitor kids; keeping food, bathrooms locked up
An Allegheny Township couple was charged with multiple felonies after their three children told police they are under near-constant video surveillance and most of the food in the house is kept locked up. Leann Marie Lawson, 35, and Nevin A. Lawson, 51, of the 100 block of Indian Hill Road,...
The Stroller, Feb. 5, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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New animal hospital opens in O’Hara
A Fox Chapel area native has opened up a new business in her hometown. PetVet365, a full-service veterinary hospital along Freeport Road in O’Hara Township, welcomes pets of all shapes and sizes. It is owned and operated by Megan Garrison of Indiana Township along with her business partner and fellow...
Port Authority bridge in Mt. Washington to remain closed for repairs
Port Authority officials said a bridge that carries the South Busway over Saw Mill Run Boulevard in Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood will remain closed indefinitely. Engineers on Friday discovered that a portion of the bridge had shifted, according to Port Authority of Allegheny County spokesman Adam Brandolph. Red Line rail...
Storm brings flooding to part of Westmoreland; power outages hit Allegheny, Washington counties
The excessive rain that accompanied the storm Thursday night and Friday morning, coupled with melting snow, flooded several roads in Westmoreland County and the region. Firefighters rescued motorists from vehicles caught in high water on New Stanton-Ruffs Dale Road near the village of Hunker and on Hillis Street in Youngwood...
FBI: Man stole multiple identities, used fake money orders to rip off luxury car dealers
The FBI on Friday charged a West African man with stealing multiple identities to buy or lease at least 10 high-end, luxury vehicles from dealerships across the country, including two in Pittsburgh. Serge Ahmed Zeba, 30, was charged with aggravated identity theft and wire fraud in federal court. The 23-page...
Seward man admitted possessing over 18 bricks of heroin and meth after search, troopers say
A 39-year-old Westmoreland County Prison inmate was arraigned on new charges of possessing more than 18 bricks of heroin found during a search at a Fairfield home almost a year ago, according to court documents. Jeffrey Lych of Seward has been a prison inmate since his October arrest by Lower...
Former Wilkinsburg doctor gets 6 months of home detention in federal drug, fraud case
A doctor who spent his career caring for the underserved in Wilkinsburg will serve six months of home detention and three years of probation. Yee Chung Ho, 72, of Murrysville, was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Ho pleaded guilty on Nov. 9 to three counts of...
Trial postponed for New Kensington-Arnold teacher accused of sending sexual texts to students
The trial of a New Kensington-Arnold music teacher accused of sending inappropriate text messages to students has been delayed for two months. Sean Timothy O’Neil, 34, was scheduled for trial in two cases Feb. 10. They have been rescheduled for April 18. On Friday, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli...
Pittsburgh police officers recount surreal moments after Fern Hollow Bridge collapse
A week after the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed into Frick Park, cleanup is underway and plans to rebuild are in motion. For the Pittsburgh police officers who first arrived at the bridge on Jan. 28, the sights, sounds and overwhelming magnitude of the scene remain crystal clear. “I don’t think...
Hempfield vehicle-pedestrian crash sends 1 to hospital
A vehicle-pedestrian crash in Hempfield sent one person to a local hospital early Friday. Hempfield firefighters responded at 12:30 a.m. to the collision near the AHN Hempfield Neighborhood hospital, at Route 30 and Agnew Road, according to Hempfield Deputy Fire Chief John Storey. He said an adult was taken by...
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to spend $26M on lead line replacement
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority plans to spend more than $26 million to replace lead service lines this year, with a particular focus on day care centers and locations with elevated lead samples. “By further targeting priority locations like day care centers, we can effectively reduce the risk of childhood...
The Speckled Egg, Commonplace Coffee team to share space in SouthSide Works
Coffee and eggs. It’s what for breakfast in SouthSide Works Town Center on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Commonplace Coffee and The Speckled Egg are collaborating on 6,120 square feet of space located on 27th Street. The businesses have agreed to a 10-year lease. “It’s the best of both worlds,” said Jacqueline...
Pittsburgh City Council to scale back pay raises for themselves
Pittsburgh City Council will consider a measure to scale back a proposed pay increase for themselves. Council members — who made $72,000 last year — were set to make $83,000 in 2022. The pay increase was placed in the 2022 budget by former Mayor Bill Peduto’s office, City Council President...
Mayor Gainey nominates Pittsburgh public safety director
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Friday announced that he has nominated Lee Schmidt as director of public safety. In that role, Schmidt will oversee all public safety bureaus, including police, fire, emergency medical services and animal care and control, as well as the Offices of Emergency Management and Homeland Security,...
Pittsburgh out of running to host 2024 Republican National Convention
Pittsburgh is out of the running to host the 2024 Republican National Convention, Politico reported. The news outlet reported from Salt Lake City — where the Republican National Committee is currently meeting — that RNC members are scheduled to visit other cities being considered for the political convention but not...
Harrison man, 60, dies in Route 28 crash near Tarentum when car hits fire truck responding to previous wreck
A Harrison man was killed Friday afternoon on Route 28 when his car slammed into a Tarentum fire truck that was providing traffic control because of a previous accident near the Tarentum exit, state police said. Jeffrey A. Wagner, 60, of Juniata Street, Natrona Heights, was killed when his northbound...
Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre revisiting ‘Aqualung’ album at Palace Theatre
Martin Barre, the longtime Jethro Tull guitarist, was skeptical when it was suggested he do a 50th anniversary tour for the band’s iconic “Aqualung” album. “I rejected (the idea) immediately,” he said. “Bands go out and say they’re gonna do an entire album, and essentially most albums don’t suit being...
Export train station will open on weekends; formal dedication planned for summer festival
While its formal dedication will take place this summer, the Export train station will be opening its doors to the public on the weekends. Built to replicate the borough’s former station, the building will house local history, with the Export Historical Society creating rotating displays and holding its monthly meetings...
Unity woman deemed competent to stand trial in 2 assault cases
A Unity woman was deemed competent to stand trial Friday and a hearing is set for next week to determine if she is eligible for bail in two cases. Susan Barkley, 43, is accused by police of using a pen to attack a nurse at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital and...
Converted Tarentum church now a bustling community spot as The Clement
Once a gathering place for prayer and worship, The Clement in Tarentum is a community hot spot where the multitudes come together. “Every single room was destroyed when I bought it,” said Phillip Rhodes, 54, a Highland Park software engineer. “Now, every room is filled.” From guitar lessons and yoga...
Student-managed cafe opens in restored Latrobe bakery building
A downtown Latrobe building where residents once stopped to get pastries is the city’s newest spot for coffee, tea and sandwiches. Rachelle’s 15650, a cafe operated by students from nearby Saint Vincent College, will have a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the former Mailey’s Bakery,...
