Western PA Local News category, Page 17
Judge sets $250K bond for Penn Township man accused of injuring neighbor
A Penn Township man accused of seriously injuring a neighbor was granted a $250,000 bond Wednesday. Jake G. Stepansky, 29, had been in custody without bond since his arrest last month on charges of aggravated assault, strangulation and reckless endangerment. During a hearing Wednesday, Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Christopher...
Aspinwall Council approves plans for 4 townhomes at former church siteVideo
The construction of new townhouses soon will take place at the former Community United Methodist Church site in Aspinwall. Council recently approved land development and subdivision plans for the Amena Properties project. The unanimous vote April 8 helped clear the way for company founder and Aspinwall businessman Tony Pompeo Jr....
Westmoreland happenings: Plow Days Festival, women’s tea, touch-a-truck, more
Children’s event Community Revitalization of West Newton will sponsor a free touch-a-truck event from noon to 2 p.m. May 9 in the parking lot of West Newton Elementary School, 1208 Vine St. Reservations required. Reservations: send an email with the parent’s name, address and the number of children to crown15089@yahoo.com....
Study projects hepatitis B vaccine delay could increase infections, deathsVideo
The Trump administration’s recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccination for babies on the day they’re born could lead to hundreds of infections and dozens of deaths, according to a study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine panel said in December babies born to...
Norwin area: Trip to West Virginia, rummage sale, art workshops, more
Trip planned to W.Va. A bus trip and train ride are planned by the North Huntingdon AARP Senior Citizens for June 17-19. The bus will leave St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 9:30 a.m. June 17 and arrive in Elkins, West Virginia, around 4 p.m. Participants will see a dinner...
Murrysville area: Session on forgiveness, Delmont fundraiser, Lyme support, more
Session on forgiveness The Boomers and Beyond ministry will host a Lunch and Learn session titled “Forgiveness: What is it? What isn’t it?” on May 12. The event features Rev. Monsignor James T. Gaston and will be held at the Mother of Sorrows Social Hall, 4202 Old William Penn Highway...
Parks Township bar that was scene of fatal shooting says incident was ‘unacceptable’
Niki’s Quick Six, the Parks Township bar where a woman was killed and three others were shot early Sunday, said in a Wednesday statement that the incident was “tragic and unacceptable.” The bar, located just across the Kiski River from Vandergrift, is “fully cooperating with authorities” the statement posted on...
Pitt grad’s journey went from aiding Brazilian flood victims to pursuing sustainability career
It’s one thing to see natural disasters on the news but another to experience them firsthand, says Cassidy Laffey. During her sophomore year as a University of Pittsburgh student, she participated in a study abroad trip to Brazil. During her stay there, a catastrophic flood left thousands of residents in...
Shaler contractor accused of fraud, not completing home repairs
A Shaler contractor is accused of not completing a home repair job after a dispute over the color of the windows the homeowner wanted. Shaler police charged Kevin Gray, 36, owner of KG Contracting, on April 28 with felony counts of deceptive or fraudulent business practices and home improvement fraud....
Allegheny County launches plan to expand childcare programs
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Wednesday announced a new initiative that aims to create 5,000 childcare and after-school seats across the county over the next five years. “This isn’t just about creating more spots for childcare, it’s about building a stronger, more resilient system that supports providers and one...
CK Mart in Sharpsburg hit with violations by county Health Department
A Sharpsburg convenience store was hit with several violations by the Allegheny County Health Department. CK Mart at 501 N. Main St. underwent an inspection April 27 where it was dinged for high-risk foodborne illness, according to the county report. The inspector found rodent-contaminated ramen packages along with rodent droppings...
Ex-Derry Township shelter treasurer pleads guilty to animal neglect
The former treasurer of a Derry Township animal shelter pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor neglect charge related to the mistreatment of dozens of animals. Pamela Curry, 65, of Blairsville was sentenced to one year of probation as part of a plea deal. The agreement comes nearly three years after...
Belle Vernon student arrested in connection with online threat
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with an online threat referencing a school shooting involving Belle Vernon Area School District, the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. A person in Minnesota who was playing online video games with the girl reported to Rostraver police last week that...
Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills now closed
Shoppers said their final goodbyes to the Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills over the weekend. The company told TribLive that Sunday would be the store’s last day of business before shutting its doors. The location is among 150 that the New York City-based company plans to close this year. Macy’s officials...
Zappala reveals details about search warrant served on Pittsburgh
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. revealed Wednesday that a search warrant his office served on the City of Pittsburgh last month related to funding for programs serving at-risk youth in minority communities. Zappala provided no further details, but he also expressed concerns about no-bid contracts entered into...
U.S. Steel to build $2B advanced ironmaking plant in Arkansas
U.S. Steel’s Big River complex in Arkansas is getting a nearly $2 billion advanced ironmaking facility, the Pittsburgh-based company announced Wednesday. The plant will use the direct reduction method to purify iron ore from U.S. Steel’s Minnesota mines. Iron is traditionally smelted in blast furnaces fueled by coke. This newer...
Student-led project at Pittsburgh King aims to address mental health needs
When 10 Pittsburgh King students were brainstorming ideas for a service project, potential ideas included gun violence, drug use and poverty. But the students found that addressing one topic could cover a bevy of issues: mental health. “We decided all of that stuff fell under mental health,” said student Carmelo...
Teen charged in late-night knife attack outside Downtown Pittsburgh police station
A teenage girl has been charged with repeatedly stabbing another juvenile in front of the Pittsburgh police Downtown Public Safety Center late Thursday. It was one of three stabbings, including one that was fatal, that occurred across the city in a two-day period. Surveillance video footage showed De’Love Henderson, 15,...
Deluzio questions ICE arrest of Carnegie man
The detention of a Carnegie man by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has prompted a local congressman to demand answers about why he was arrested despite holding protective status and having no prior criminal record. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, posted on social media about the ICE arrest of...
Judge refuses to unseal DA’s search warrant on City of Pittsburgh
A judge Wednesday refused to let the public see a search warrant and affidavit served on the City of Pittsburgh last month, finding the prosecution has sufficient justification for keeping the documents hidden. Among the reasons cited by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office to seal the paperwork was a...
Allegheny County develops EMS grant proposal as providers sound alarm
Allegheny County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to advance a grant program to help struggling emergency medical providers pay for equipment repairs and upgrades. The proposal, introduced by Councilwoman Suzanne Filiaggi, would allow the 32 members of the County EMS Council to apply for grants of about $30,000 for emergency equipment...
Man critically injured by tow truck on Pittsburgh’s South Side
A man was in critical condition Wednesday morning after being struck by a tow truck in Pittsburgh. The truck was towing a vehicle in the 2000 block of Wharton Street in the city’s South Side neighborhood around 7 a.m. when the man ran in front of it and tripped, Eliza...
2nd phase of multimillion-dollar renovations at Plum Middle School to begin soon
More renovation work is set to begin at Plum Middle School after the district’s school board approved a slate of contracts totaling $3.4 million. It’s the second phase of work at the school, after the initial chunk of renovations began last summer, according to Plum Finance and Operations Director John...
Buddy’s Ace Hardware fills former Staples space at The Waterworks
A large storefront at The Waterworks, empty since mid-December, soon will house the area’s only hardware store. Buddy’s Ace Hardware is scheduled to open the second week of May in the former Staples location. “We felt this market really needed a good hardware store,” owner Vince Grlovich said. “We want...
Here’s what you need to know about Pittsburgh Marathon weekend
On the heels of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Marathon will bring another surge of activity to Pittsburgh’s streets this weekend, from runners to spectators to those participating in other events. This is expected to be the biggest marathon weekend ever, with more than 52,000 people participating in all events...
