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Aspinwall police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they say is targeting homeowners that display banners and flags with President Donald Trump’s name. Aspinwall Chief David Nemec confirmed Monday that two separate incidents involving the same male suspect occurred in the fall and most recently on...

Bradley J. Lingo will serve as Grove City College’s next president following a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees. In July 2025, Lingo will replace Paul J. McNulty, who served since 2014 as the school’s ninth president, following his retirement at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. “Brad...

As St. Patrick’s Day dawned Monday in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, there were remnants of the revelry gone awry that left more than a dozen University of Pittsburgh students hurt when a porch roof collapsed during a daytime party Friday. Students partied throughout the weekend following the collapse, although it left...

Someone who visits the Murrysville Shop’n Save is holding a Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $2.6 million, and time is running out to claim the prize. Lottery officials said Monday that a winning ticket from the May 8 Cash 5 with Quick Pick drawing remains unclaimed. Lottery winners have...

The second man convicted of stealing dozens of firearms from a New Kensington gun store in a smash-and-grab robbery last year will serve 2½ years in federal prison. Steyn Sarduy, 19, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer as part of a plea agreement in the...

As the region thaws out in anticipation of spring, Delmont officials are working on a variety of upcoming borough improvement projects. The main focus of road work this summer will be Greensburg Street, where street committee members are planning to address stormwater issues. “We walked the street on March 5...

A family was displaced by a fire that destroyed their residence in Cook on Monday morning. Firefighters worked from about 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to smother the flames that swept through the house, near Hauger-Hood Road. The cause of the fire appears to be accidental, said Chestnut Ridge Assistant...

The time has come for a little spring cleaning in McCandless. The town’s annual spring roadside cleanup is scheduled for April 12. The rain date will be April 26. It’s a perfect opportunity for scholastic and local clubs, including high school and college organizations, to lend a hand. The event...

An attorney for a man identified as a person of interest in the case of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki asked for his release Monday, a day after he spoke with authorities in the Dominican Republic. Dominican officials told ABC News on Sunday that authorities confiscated the passport...

At least four recorded tornadoes touched down in Western Pennsylvania as part of Sunday’s severe weather. The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed four EF-1 tornadoes, the second-lowest rating used by the organization. Three were in Westmoreland County. One traveled from Bear Rocks to Acme to Donegal, according to NWS...

Plum police officer promoted Plum Council promoted police patrolman Nicholas Iachini to corporal at its March 10 meeting. Iachini was hired in December 2010. He is the department’s third corporal and fills a vacant position, police spokesman Det. Joe Little said. “The department is grateful to have such a well...

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, March 3: Firefighter injured in Cranberry Township fire A firefighter was taken to a local hospital early Monday morning after being injured on the scene of a fire in Cranberry Township. The fire was reported just before 1:15...

Brett Magulick could sense the anticipation Sunday in Robert Morris University’s UPMC Events Center as this year’s NCAA Tournament bracket was announced. “This is kind of uncharted territory for RMU, and you could tell that everyone’s excited to be here,” said Magulick, 19, a freshman at the university. “You can...

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Sarah Daugherty thinks she would have struggled to provide for her family had it not been for Poppin’ Tags Free Store in West Deer. Daugherty, of Leechburg, said she learned of the store on Facebook years ago and has been able to use it to pick up clothes for her...

Michael J. Urick doesn’t consider himself a Swiftie. While he does appreciate some of Taylor Swift’s hit tunes, the Saint Vincent College faculty member has an even greater appreciation for the leadership skills the singer-songwriter has demonstrated on her way to becoming one of the most well-known figures in global...

A boutique store in Aspinwall is relocating to Verona. Dovecote’s owner, Jessica Rehling Vukmir, said news of the building at 20 Brilliant Ave. going on the market served as a catalyst to find a new ZIP code for her specialty shop known for its vintage-inspired items and antiques. Fox Chapel...

Slide repairs will close section of Leechburg Road through mid-April PennDOT is alerting motorists of slide remediation work starting March 17, weather permitting, on Leechburg Road in Penn Hills. The work requires the closure of a portion of Leechburg Road between Courtney Avenue and Sutton Drive. The around-the-clock closure is...

Volunteers needed for library’s book sale; registration for preview night opens soon Northland Public Library is looking for volunteers to help with its Spring Book Sale. Volunteers are needed to help set up, sell items and tear down after the four-day event. To sign up, visit the volunteer page at...

Music, mindfulness, movies on tap at HUB The West View HUB, 435 Perry Highway, offers a variety of free programs for the community. Here are some upcoming programs: • Community Jam Session: 5 to 7 p.m. March 22. Drop in to work on original songs together, share covers or personal...

Spring book sale set The Friends of the Library is gearing up for its spring book sale from April 3-7 at Northern Tier Library. Proceeds fund library programs such as children’s holiday parties and Summer Learning Program. The hours of the book sale will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m....

Harts Run Road work expected to stretch into October Work to improve Harts Run Road in Hampton and Indiana townships is expected to continue through late October, weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic is in place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays on Harts Run Road between Route 8 and...

Tickets available for Taste of Shaler Area The Shaler Area Education Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of Shaler Area fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. April 5 at Scott Primary School, 705 Scott Ave. Individual tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, if available. For $200,...

Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling Center in Pleasant Unity will be closed March 18 and 19 so that workers can update the electrical service, the agency said. If the project proceeds as anticipated, the recycling center will be open on Friday, said Michael Skapura, executive director of Westmoreland Cleanways. The center’s...