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Richland Township appoints Ann Miller to late husband’s supervisor seat
Richland Township supervisors welcomed a new – yet familiar – face to the board when they met earlier this month to reorganize. Ann Miller, 55, of Gibsonia, was sworn in to fill a vacant seat that represents the township’s third and fourth districts. The seat used to belong to her...
Hampton ranked top high school in Pittsburgh area, 7th in state by U.S. News & World Report
Hampton High School is among the smallest in northern Allegheny County, but it ranks at the top of the list for the Pittsburgh region in the most recent “Best High Schools” ranking by U.S. News & World Report. When compared with 754 other high schools across Pennsylvania, Hampton ranked seventh...
Man accused of threatening woman with gun in Unity also charged with drug possession
State police say they seized a handgun from a hidden safe and numerous bags of heroin and methamphetamine Monday from a Unity apartment. Jerome W. Thorton II, 30, of Wilkinsburg, was arraigned on charges of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, terroristic threats, possession of a firearm...
Pa. State Police try to identify racial disparities in policing
The Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday the department has embarked on a data collection program designed to identify patterns of racial/ethnic disparities in policing. Troopers statewide have begun documenting additional information during traffic stops, regardless of whether the encounter results in a citation or written warning. The contact data includes...
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week serves up safe ways to dine
Let someone else do the cooking. Winter Pittsburgh Restaurant Week offers diners options – from food specials to limited-time-only dishes – all done safely so you can enjoy a meal during a pandemic. Most places will offer the deals now through Jan. 24, and some longer into February. You can...
Officials: UPMC ‘absolutely prepared’ to give more covid vaccinations
UPMC officials said Tuesday they are “absolutely prepared” to distribute more covid-19 shots now that the federal government has encouraged states not to hold back vaccines reserved for second doses and to prioritize anyone age 65 and up. “We are absolutely prepared to administer those vaccines,” Chief Quality Officer Tami...
Spirit Airlines holds off on resuming flights from Arnold Palmer airport to Ft. Myers
Passengers flying from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport may be limited to Orlando as a destination for the immediate future, part of the continuing hit air travel is taking from the covid-19 pandemic. While Spirit Airlines flights from the Unity airport to Myrtle Beach, S.C., are expected to resume Feb. 12,...
‘We need to be uniters,’ Pittsburgh council says in addressing Capitol insurrectionVideo
Three of the nine Pittsburgh City Council members Tuesday addressed last week’s insurrection at the Capitol and the potential for more violence leading up to and during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. Public Safety leaders have said they are prepared for more unrest, should there be protests or...
Free meals for Fox Chapel Area School District families doled out weekly at Blawnox firehall
Free grab-and-go meals will be available in Blawnox each Tuesday through Feb. 2 for Fox Chapel Area School District families. Sponsored by Backpack for Hunger and Fox Families Care, the meals will be served at the Blawnox firehall, 376 Freeport Road. “This is for anyone,” volunteer Lisa Bowden said. “There...
Ziccarelli concedes, Brewster to be sworn in Wednesday morning
State Sen. Jim Brewster, who will be sworn in Wednesday to the 45th District seat, said it has been a long two months of legal maneuvering as he defended his seat from court challenges raised by Republican challenger Nicole Ziccarelli. The incumbent Democrat said Tuesday — hours after a federal...
Westmoreland County reports 8 new covid deaths, most in a week
Westmoreland County reported eight new covid deaths Tuesday, tying the second largest daily total this month. The most coronavirus-related deaths thus far in January were reported Jan. 6, when 16 were reported. Eight deaths were also reported Jan. 5. Tuesday also saw 207 new covid cases reported in Westmoreland County....
Brothers accused of fighting, spitting on guards at Westmoreland County Prison
A man is accused of spitting on a jail guard after his brother threw punches at another guard at the Westmoreland County Prison last month, according to court papers. The brothers were arraigned Tuesday on charges filed by county detectives. Austin Levi Kimmick, 20, is charged with aggravated and simple...
Allegheny County sees increase in new covid cases after days of decrease
After new reported covid cases decreased for three days, they went up again in Allegheny County. There were 694 new cases reported Tuesday, following 849 cases reported Saturday, 519 cases on Sunday and 368 cases on Monday. In addition to cases, there were 15 new deaths reported Tuesday in the...
Assault, DUI cases among those recently handled by Judge DeLuca in Penn Hills
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 • Brandon Steele, 28, of Monroeville on charges of aggravated assault by vehicle while driving under...
Harassment, assault charges among those handled recently by district judges in Brentwood, South Park
District court judges in Brentwood and South Park handled these criminal cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the appropriate district courts or the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Ralph Kaiser, Brentwood • Dajaun Austin, 20, of Pittsburgh on charges of criminal mischief, unauthorized use of...
Fox Chapel Area telethon raises $16,400 for Sharpsburg Community Library
Programs and projects at the Sharpsburg Community Library funded by the Fox Chapel Area student telethon will continue for years to come, library officials said. The event brought in more than $16,400 for the library at 1212 Main St. “We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from the...
Hempfield middle school students to remain with hybrid model of learning
Leaders in the Hempfield Area School District once again postponed a full return of middle school students as covid-19 cases remain high. Rather than returning to in-person classes five days a week starting Jan. 19, students will continue indefinitely with the hybrid model, or a mix of in-person and online...
Man charged in McKeesport police officer shooting denied bond
The man accused of shooting a McKeesport police officer last month was denied bond on Tuesday. During a hearing, Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward J. Borkowski said there were no conditions that could guarantee suspect Koby Lee Francis would appear in court. Francis, 22, of McKeesport, is charged with...
DUI, assault charges among those recently handed in Bridgeville, Carnegie district courts
District court judges in Bridgeville, Scott and Carnegie handled these criminal cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in appropriate district courts or the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet, Bridgeville • Michael Duke, 53, of Brownsville on charges of stalking and harassment. Charges were filed...
Tractor-trailer crashes, falls down hill in DonegalVideo
A driver suffered minor injuries and was trapped in the cab of a tractor-trailer that tumbled over a hillside along Route 31 in Donegal Township Tuesday, according to Westmoreland County 911. The crash on Route 31 near the intersection of Route 381 happened just after 9:20 a.m. No other vehicles...
Southwest Greensburg woman accused of providing fatal dose in June drug OD death
Police arrested a Southwest Greensburg woman this week, accusing her of providing drugs to a man who later died of an overdose, according to court papers. Jennifer Lynn Gartland, 45, is charged with drug delivery resulting in death, possession with intent to deliver and child endangerment. Southwest Greensburg police said...
National group donates bullet- and stab-resistant vest for McCandless K9 Joy
A nonprofit organization has outfitted McCandless police K9 Joy with the same kind of protective gear worn by the department’s human officers. Vested Interest in K9s has donated a bullet- and stab-resistant protective vest that was purchased with charitable donations that it received. The dog’s vest will be embroidered with...
Assault, drug charges among those recently handled by Judge Jeffrey Herbst in Monroeville
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Markdean Cook, 37, of Wilmerding on charges of making terroristic threats and simple...
Firearms, harassment, drug charges among those recently filed by Monroeville police
Monroeville police filed the following charges Dec. 21, 30 and Jan.5 with District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst: • Elvin Anthony Lawson, 32, of Plum with unlawful sale or transfer of firearms and making unsworn falsification to authorities. The charges were filed Dec. 21 in connection to an incident along the...
Missing East Liberty man found safe
An East Liberty man was found Tuesday after going missing the day before, according to Pittsburgh police. Raymond Henry, 75, was reported missing Monday. By 7:40 a.m. Tuesday he had been found and safely returned home, according to police....
