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DEP awards $250,000 to Moon Township Sheetz for 4 fast-charging plugs for electric cars
The Sheetz in Moon Township will have four fast-charging plugs for electric vehicles courtesy of a $250,000 grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection. The agency announced $936,000 in grants on Friday for 16 more fast chargers in high-traffic areas to make electric vehicles more readily available to consumers....
Documentary on WQED looks at how pandemic exposed senior care crisis
A crisis in long-term care facilities that came to a breaking point during the pandemic is the topic of a new documentary produced jointly by the Pittsburgh-based Jewish Healthcare Foundation and WQED. “What Covid-19 Exposed in Long-Term Care” will be screened for the first time online Wednesday, Feb. 24 at...
Pittsburgh Film Office asking public to submit videos for virtual event
Ever wanted to star in your favorite movie? Now’s your chance. In place of an annual Oscar-inspired event, the Pittsburgh Film Office is hosting a virtual “Lights! Glamour! Action!” event that consists of members of the public sending in videos of themselves reenacting their favorite movie lines. Submitted videos have...
Pagan Motorcycle Club members hit with more indictments
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has handed down more charges against two dozen suspected members and associates of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Pagans Motorcycle Club who are accused of dealing cocaine and heroin, the U.S. Attorney General in Pittsburgh said Friday. The superceding indictments added the names of...
Thousands await 2nd covid vaccine doses as Allegheny County Health Department confronts shortage
Thousands of people expecting to get their second covid-19 vaccine doses as soon as next week learned Friday the Allegheny County Health Department does not have enough supply for most of them. The health department expects to be able to give the second dose of the Moderna vaccine to only...
Citizens Bank, Trib Total Media call on Western Pa. nonprofits to apply for Champions in Action grant
The Champions in Action Program is calling on Western Pennsylvania nonprofits to apply for a $35,000 grant package with volunteer assistance and Trib Total Media coverage. Champions in Action, sponsored by Citizens Bank, Trib Total Media and Pittsburgh Cares, identifies, promotes and rewards local nonprofits serving the community . Last...
3 people charged in helping suspect after McKeesport officer shooting face trial
Three people charged with helping a man who was wanted in connection with the shooting of a McKeesport police officer in December will face trial. Daniel M. Neal, 19, Gesiah N. Grigsby, 21, and Jasmyn Henderson-Bracey, 25, all of McKeesport, appeared for a preliminary hearing on Friday. Magisterial District Judge...
Upper St. Clair church sues insurance carrier over theft coverage
An Upper St. Clair church whose administrator stole more than $1 million from it is suing its insurance carrier for breach of contract. The suit contends that Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company paid $250,000 for the Westminster Presbyterian Church’s loss, but refuses to pay another $250,000 under the policy for the...
State regulators approve smaller than requested rate increase for Columbia Gas of Pa.
The state Public Utility Commission announced Friday it had approved a rate increase request for natural gas distribution from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, but less than the utility had requested. The commission voted to approve an 11.1% increase. Columbia had initially asked for a 17.54% increase. An 11.1% increase will...
Greensburg woman mulls plea deal over wife’s overdose death
A Greensburg woman remains in jail as she mulls whether to accept a plea deal that would result in the dismissal of a felony charge of drug delivery resulting in death in connection the fatal overdose last February of her wife. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher Feliciani on...
Loughner sworn in as acting Westmoreland Clerk of CourtsVideo
Westmoreland County has a new Clerk of Courts. Megan Loughner, 35, of Unity was sworn in to office Friday to take over the final 10 months of the clerk’s term, replacing Bryan Kline. He was hired last month as the new warden of Westmoreland County Prison. The office oversees all...
Pop-up covid testing site to open in Rostraver
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will offer one of its latest drive-thru covid-19 testing sites beginning Sunday in Rostraver. The popup site will be in operation for five days, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, at the Rostraver Ice Garden, Route 51 and Gallitin Road. The free testing...
Ross man charged with making phone threats to members of Congress
A Ross man has been charged with threatening two members of Congress, according to a federal indictment. Harry E. Miller, 62, is charged with sending threatening communications in interstate commerce. The indictment was returned on Tuesday and unsealed Friday. On Aug. 19, 2019, Miller called the office of Democratic U.S....
Murrysville council moves ahead with 1st phase of Wilson Road corporate office park
Murrysville council approved the site plan for development of 18 “luxury villa” duplex units off of Wilson Road, the first part of a proposed corporate office park. Regan Ridge Villas will be developed on just over eight acres near the intersection of Manor and Wilson roads. It is the only...
Why covid hospitalizations are plunging in Allegheny County
Allegheny County’s recent drop in covid-19 hospitalizations is likely the result of multiple factors, including public support for mitigation measures, officials said. Allegheny County on Friday reported the largest drop this month in hospitalizations resulting from the virus. Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health showed there were 190 covid-19...
PNC Park to host appointment-only covid-19 vaccination clinic
Allegheny Health Network will host a covid-19 vaccination clinic at PNC Park on Saturday for individuals in phase 1A of Pennsylvania’s vaccination plan. The clinic is meant for those receiving their first dose of the vaccine. Appointments are required; only those who have pre-registered can receive a vaccine at the...
Police: Armstrong County man assaulted 4 officers, stole 3 vehicles
An Armstrong County man is accused of assaulting four police officers Thursday after he was arrested on charges of stealing three vehicles in New Kensington and Lower Burrell. Drew Edward Simmers, 31, of Manor Township, was arraigned in two cases Friday on charges including four counts of aggravated assault, theft,...
Crews clearing ice, snow damage from Forbes State Forest; part of Linn Run Road closed
Forbes State Forest maintenance workers have been contending much of the week with snow and ice that has pulled down trees and utility lines in eastern Westmoreland County. Assistant district forester Don Stiffler said part of Linn Run Road just beyond the state park with the same name will be...
Hempfield revenues behind $800,000 in January compared to same period last year
Hempfield revenues during the first month of the year were off by more than $800,000 compared to the same period last year, according to township officials. Melanie Phillips, director of finance, attributed the change to a decrease in both the earned income tax and local service tax due to the...
2 stores close at Westmoreland Mall; prom and formal wear store opens
Westmoreland Mall officials confirmed that Littman Jewelers shuttered this month, and a women’s clothing store is set to close. Littman, a national jewelry chain, was located on the first floor across from the former Sears wing and the wing that now houses Live! Casino Pittsburgh. Christopher & Banks, on the...
Woodland Hills students scheduled to begin hybrid instruction
Woodland Hills School District plans to return students to the classroom in March. Students are scheduled to return to in-person instruction in a hybrid format with start dates staggered by grade. Pre-kindergarten through fifth graders will begin the virtual model on March 15, followed by students in grades six through...
Police: Beer cans linked suspect to double homicide in Stowe
A bag of beer helped link a McKees Rocks man to a double homicide in Stowe, in which he is charged in connection with the killings of his brother and his brother’s girlfriend, police said. Police charged Timothy Gumm, 60, with two counts of homicide in the deaths of Christopher...
NASA scientist discusses search for life on Mars: ‘Who knows what we’ll find?’Video
Humans have long wondered about the existence of life on Mars. Now that NASA has landed the technologically advanced Perseverance Rover on the Red Planet, the search for life on Mars is being renewed. On Thursday, NASA performed a direct entry of the Martian atmosphere, surviving what NASA scientists call...
Southwest Greensburg police officer charged with official oppression
A Southwest Greensburg police officer is facing criminal charges because investigators allege he pulled a woman over in his personal car and while not on duty, according to court papers. James Edward Shaw, 54, of Mt. Pleasant Township is charged with a misdemeanor count of official oppression. Westmoreland County detectives...
Unity planners weigh possible changes to backyard chicken regulations
Unity’s planning commission this week heard from backyard chicken advocates who want fewer township restrictions on their hobby and from other residents who say living near chickens has ruined their quality of life. The planning board listened to testimony from both sides after the township supervisors asked it to recommend...
