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Local bookstore White Whale and Strip District Terminal developer dispute failed deal for lease
A small crowd rallied outside White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield on Tuesday, supporting the Pittsburgh shop’s dispute with a developer over a failed plan for a second location. In a series of tweets Monday afternoon, the independent, family-owned bookstore said that until recently, it had been planning to expand with...
Black state trooper alleges racism at Greensburg barracks in federal lawsuit
A Black Pennsylvania State Police trooper said in a federal lawsuit Monday that the department’s Greensburg barracks is rife with racism — toward its employees and the public it serves — and that its leaders have done nothing to stop it. Among his experiences, Trooper Tavin Davis said a garden...
Former boyfriend pleads guilty to assault of Derry Township child
A Greene County man who police say beat and gave a date-rape drug to a toddler pleaded guilty Tuesday to assault and child endangerment charges. Cory Andrew Kuntz, 27, of Waynesburg was charged in 2016 after the mother of a Derry Township child reported her 2-year-old son was injured while...
Trial for Youngwood stabbing suspect set for September
After years of delays, the trial of a Youngwood man charged with criminal homicide and robbery of a drug dealer will start in September. Michael Covington Jr., 24, has been in jail without bond since his arrest in 2017 following the stabbing death of 50-year-old Matthew Genard in his Youngwood...
West Newton police, county detectives probe shooting
An area man was seriously injured when he was shot in the face during a confrontation early Tuesday at a home in West Newton, according to borough police and Westmoreland County detectives. The shooting occurred at a residence off of North 2nd Street just after midnight, according to police Chief...
Report of ‘suspicious’ person outside Hempfield casino leads to stolen car, firearm charges, troopers say
A report of a suspicious person sitting in a vehicle just outside of Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield early Tuesday resulted in the arrest of a Jeannette man for illegal possession of a loaded firearm and the recovery of a stolen vehicle, state police said. Jamar Abdu McIntosh, 43, was...
Acid mine drainage treatment plant completed in South Fayette
The water in South Fayette is running clear thanks to a recently completed acid mine drainage treatment plant. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection secretary Patrick McDonnell joined with project partners and stakeholders to commemorate the completion and acknowledge the results of the South Fayette Conservation Group’s Gladden treatment plant. “These...
Former Jeannette superintendent ordered to pay district $1K reimbursement in ethics report
Jeannette City School District’s former superintendent was ordered by the State Ethics Commission to pay $1,000 to the district in reimbursement for the personal use of public funds. Matthew Hutcheson used a district procurement card to charge his wife’s registration fee to a technology in education conference in Colorado and...
Stimulus money, cuts, curbed spending will balance budget in North Allegheny School District
The North Allegheny School District has proposed using a blend of federal stimulus money, cuts and delayed spending to erase a $6.7 million hole in the proposed 2021-22 budget without the need to hike property taxes. Roger Sechler, the district’s director of business operations, said the plan to keep the...
2 of 4 North Hills school board members up for reelection not running; 8 in the race for 4 open seats
Four of the nine directors on the North Hills school board are up for election this year, but only two of the incumbents are seeking another four-year term in office. Annette Givengo Nolish and Kathy Reid will step down after completing their terms at the end of the year. First-term...
5 Democrats running for 4 spots on ballot for Baldwin CouncilVideo
Editor’s note: South Hills Record is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Other race previews will run in future issues. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list, five Democrats are vying for four spots on the November ballot – E. John Egger, Raymond “Butch”...
Murrysvile-Export-Delmont covid figures tallied for the week of May 4, 2021
The most recent data from the state Department of Health shows 1,462 coronavirus cases in the Murrysville area since the pandemic started in March 2020. In the past week, 10 new cases were reported. The health department this week released updated figures for the three ZIP codes that comprise the...
Declining covid hospitalization streak ends in Pa., Allegheny County
Recent covid hospitalization numbers have been declining for several straight days in the state and Allegheny County. But those streaks ended Tuesday, when both saw increases to its current covid hospitalization total. The state saw its first increase to its current covid hospitalization total after having 12 consecutive days of...
Hampton School District gauging interest in on-site covid-19 vaccination clinic
Hampton School District students, staff and family who are interested in getting a covid-19 vaccination might be able to do so at an on-campus clinic in May. The district is gauging interest from the community before making a final decision on hosting a clinic. Pfizer vaccines will be doled out...
Most Scott races uncontested in primary
In Scott Township, most races are uncontested, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. In Ward 4, Democrat Samuel Daifonso is running uncontested in the primary. He will face Republican Raymond Owens, who is also uncontested in the primary, in the November election. In Ward 6,...
Lawsuit against Allegheny County judge over virtual access dismissed
A lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations against an Allegheny County Common Pleas judge has been formally dismissed. In March, the Abolitionist Law Center’s Court Watch program sued Judge Anthony M. Mariani in federal court alleging that he was refusing to provide access to proceedings before him. The program alleged that...
Pittsburgh to consider restrictions on plastic bags
Pittsburgh City Council will be considering legislation to restrict single-use plastic bags under a resolution introduced Tuesday by Councilwoman Erika Strassburger. “It’s not the kind of product that should be used once and then thrown away,” Strassburger said. “If we’re truly going to have a circular economy, we have to...
Hempfield man accused of driving drunk in crash that hurt another motorist
A Hempfield man is accused by state police of driving drunk during a March crash that left another motorist with an ankle injury requiring three surgeries, according to court papers. Nicholas John Decaro, 26, was arrested Monday. He is free on $20,000 unsecured bond. Troopers responded to Edna Road in...
Cash 5 ticket worth $200K sold at Hempfield store
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket was sold Monday at Rick’s Tobacco Outlet along Route 30 in Hempfield, state lottery officials said. The winning ticket, sold along with a Quick Cash ticket, was for Monday’s drawing and matched all five balls drawn, 3-7-22-29-36. The winner won $200,000 less withholding,...
Criminal mischief, firearms, theft charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court April 26, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases April 26, 2021. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Alvin McGhie, 33, of Pittsburgh on charges of fleeing or...
Ethnic intimidation, drugs, careless driving among charges filed by Monroeville police April 22-23, 2021
The following charges were filed April 22-23, 2021 with Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst. Charges were filed by Monroeville police, unless otherwise noted: • Jason Michael Stenger, 39, of New Kensington with careless driving, driving on the wrong side of the roadway and two DUIs. Charges were filed by...
Drugs, hindering apprehension among charges handled by Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey Herbst on April 26, 2021
Monroeville District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst handled these cases April 26. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Held for court • Marvin L. Sheppard, 27, of Pittsburgh on charges of possession of drugs with intent to deliver and possession of drugs. Charges...
Cases handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court for the week of April 19, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police. Held for court • Anton Patton, 20, of Penn Hills on charges of theft by unlawful taking. Charges were...
Jack Sedlak cleanup in Monroeville makes a comeback in 2021Video
Monroeville’s annual litter cleanup event came roaring back after an abnormal year in 2020. The 26th annual Jack Sedlak Clean-Up Day brought around 450 volunteers on April 24 who together collected more than 1,000 bags of litter, 40 tires and seven televisions. Volunteers were able to cover several roads, including...
O’Hara teacher/attorney Dave Turner seeking Lower Valley judge seat
An O’Hara teacher seeking the Lower Valley magistrate office said his classroom experience positions him well to find practical solutions. Dave Turner, an attorney-turned-educator, said his teaching background might be even more useful than his experience in the courtroom. “Through education, I’ve gotten used to finding solutions for young men...
