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‘United 93’ re-release will benefit Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial
Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, AMC Theatres and Universal Pictures will re-release “United 93,” the story of passengers who prevented a third terrorist attack and forced the hijacked plane down in a field near Shanksville. Directed by...
Ex-Fayette law clerk accused by U.S. Attorney of improperly representing Capitol riot defendants
The acting U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C., complained to a federal judge this week that a lawyer representing 17 defendants in Capitol riot cases improperly used a Fayette County man “who is not a licensed attorney” to represent his clients during court appearances. Defense attorney John Pierce of Los Angeles...
5 things to know before traveling this Labor Day weekend
A three-day holiday weekend might entice some people to get in one more road trip before summer comes to an end. Officials are urging travelers to exercise caution as they travel this Labor Day. “As Labor Day weekend is a popular time for travel and celebrating, PennDOT is urging drivers...
U.S. sues UPMC and top surgeon, alleges care violations and false billing
The federal government on Thursday filed a civil complaint against UPMC, its longtime head of cardiothoracic surgery and a physicians group, accusing them of knowingly submitting hundreds of false claims to Medicare, failing to follow medical standards for surgery and knowingly putting patients at risk. The allegations against Dr. James...
Experimental program will provide $500 per month to 200 Pittsburgh residents
A program that could be launched before the end of the year would give a $500 monthly payment to 200 low-income Pittsburgh residents for two years with no strings attached. “It allows people to use the money in the way they need to improve their lives and the lives of...
Irwin’s Gig on Main concert to honor veterans, first responders
A concert and tribute to first responders and veterans is planned for a special event in downtown Irwin from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sept. 11. There will be a moment of silence during the Gig on Main in memory of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks...
Police: ‘Dozens’ of empty alcohol bottles in SUV at time of fatal Monroeville hit-and-run
Police say they found dozens of empty alcohol bottles and cans in the SUV of a man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday in Monroeville. Braden Chetsko told police he has a drinking problem, and he’d been drinking and smoking marijuana before work and continued drinking during and...
Murrysville area: Free movie, recycling event and more
Free barbecue, movie for first responders, veterans The Delmont Recreation Committee will host a free barbecue and movie night for all first responders, veterans and their families at 5 p.m., Sept. 11 at the Kepple Pavilion in Newhouse Park. Refreshments from Yellow Bridge Brewing and White Valley Distillery will be...
Penn-Trafford area briefs: Playground upgrades, seniors meet and more
Playgrounds get communication boards New playground communication boards, which help students who have difficulty communicating to express themselves during play time, have been installed at each of Penn-Trafford’s elementary school playgrounds. Sarah Loughner, a speech-language pathologist at Penn-Trafford, spearheaded the project. The district provided the funding and the signs were...
Parents urge Greensburg Salem to defy state mandate, stick with mask-optional school planVideo
Some Greensburg Salem parents urged the district to stick with its recently approved mask-optional policy inside its schools, despite a statewide K-12 mask mandate set to take effect Tuesday. At this week’s board discussion meeting, Ryan Silowash and Susanna Dejeet, both of Salem, and Carrie Hamley, of Greensburg, all spoke...
Ligonier man charged with trying to pry open relative’s safe
State troopers this week arrested a Ligonier man accused of breaking into an elderly relative’s home in Derry Township and trying to pry open her safe before fleeing empty handed, according to court documents. Zachary J. Saflin, 23, is charged with burglary, criminal attempt, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, prowling and...
Lawrence County woman charged in Capitol riot case
A Lawrence County woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly participating in January’s Capitol riots. Julia Jeanette Sizer, of Ellwood City, is charged with knowingly entering a restricted building or grounds; disorderly conduct; and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. She is not accused of damaging any property, harming...
20 covid cases reported at Hempfield Area, district to comply with state’s mask mandate
Hempfield Area School District, which is expected to comply with the state’s mask mandate for K-12 schools next week, reported several new covid-19 cases during the first full week of classes. There are 20 active cases among students and staff in eight of the district’s nine school buildings, according to...
Bond reduction denied for Irwin man accused in bar stabbing
An Irwin man will remain in jail on $150,000 bond after a Westmoreland County judge on Thursday denied a request to lower his bond. Public defender David Mulock said Joshua James Robison, 25, would live in Irwin and have two job possibilities if released. But Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio shot down...
Some Verona residents upset over presence of armed ‘militia’ at Hula Bar
Several Verona residents and business owners expressed concern for their safety and the well-being of the borough after they saw suspected militia members at the Hula Bar, a popular bar and restaurant. “Verona is a small, family-oriented community,” said Jeanine Hurt-Robinson, a resident and vice president of the Riverview School...
Debate continues over possible Amazon site in Churchill
In a public hearing that has already lasted over 33 hours over several meetings, a heated debate continues about a potential Amazon distribution site in Churchill. Texas-based Hillwood Development has proposed to build a distribution center on the 133-acre parcel that formerly housed the Westinghouse Research Park. Their plans include...
Greensburg Salem weighs hiring to alleviate large kindergarten class size
Greensburg Salem is considering adding an elementary teacher to help reduce large kindergarten class sizes at Metzgar Elementary. The school board is expected to vote at its Sept. 8 meeting on whether to advertise the position. District administrators recommended the move after noting there are as many as 28 kindergarten...
20th observance at Flight 93 memorial closed to the public
The 20th remembrance ceremony at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County will be closed to the public. State Trooper Steve Limani said Thursday that no one will be permitted to park at the entrance, on nearby roads or along Route 30 in Stonycreek Township during the ceremony. The...
Neighbor Spotlight: O’Hara resident Howard Havlicsek is a decades-long Mr. Fix-It for Fox Chapel church
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Neighbor Spotlight: Pine-Richland senior earns Eagle Scout with more than 5 times the number of merit badges needed for rank
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Neighbor Spotlight: Hampton chiropractor Aaron Prinkey gives back to local charity
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
North Allegheny School District mum on Gov. Wolf’s mask mandate
Gov. Tom Wolf’s Aug. 31 announcement that a mask mandate for all schools will go into effect Sept. 7 means it’s business as usual for students in North Allegheny School District because students are already required to wear masks there. No public comments on the matter will be made from...
Strange smell around McKees Rocks area likely caused by temperature changes
Weather is likely to blame for the strong smell affecting places like McKees Rocks and Neville Island, according to health and weather officials. Residents first began reporting the smell around 4:30 a.m., according to the Allegheny County Health Department. Officials said the county Emergency Management Agency investigated and “the odor...
East Huntingdon firm gets $579,000 low-interest state loan to build plant
An East Huntingdon firm that manufactures wood shipping crates, pallets and non-wood crates for the military and industry was awarded a $579,072 low-interest loan from the state to buy a 6.7-acre industrial property to build a new manufacturing plant and consolidate operations in a $1.44 million project, the state said....
Neighbor Spotlight: Age no barrier for retired ad man turned writer Ron Kaiser
At age 80, Ron Kaiser was already well past the time most people retire when he finally ended his career as one of the area’s premier advertising men a decade ago. But even when he gave up the day-to-day intricacies of conceiving and handling ad campaigns for clients, it never...
