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Dispatch: 1 airlifted to hospital after falling from Buttermilk Falls
One person was flown to the hospital by medical helicopter after they fell 35 feet at a Beaver County park, according to a 911 dispatcher. The call came in around 8 p.m. from Buttermilk Falls Park in Homewood Borough. The person’s condition was not immediately known. WPXI-TV reported the victim...
Greensburg Salem students protest music program cut as school board debates budgetVideo
Greensburg Salem students on Wednesday protested a proposed cut to the district’s elementary music program outside the middle school while district officials held a virtual school board meeting featuring a debate about those and other planned cuts. Ryann Shirey, 16, of Greensburg, who will be a junior member of the...
Port Authority bus driver arrested in January death of University of Pittsburgh student
A Port Authority bus driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and other crimes in connection with the death of a University of Pittsburgh student who was struck by the bus. Shavonne James, 33, of Pittsburgh is also charged with reckless driving, failure to yield the right of way to...
‘Unity Vigil’ held in Greensburg to discuss racism, create peace and community connections
Voice of Westmoreland held a Unity Vigil on Wednesday evening at St. Clair Park in Greensburg where speakers spoke on the issues of police brutality and racism. The event also was open to anyone willing to share a story, experience or idea to the crowd. Organizers planned the gathering as...
British war bride turns 100 in Brighton Heights
There were days when Kay Canyock must have wondered if she would live to be 30, let alone 100. Canyock, who was born on June 17, 1920 in Bristol, England, celebrated her centennial birthday at the Little Sisters of the Poor Home in Brighton Heights where she resides. On Wednesday...
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe’s push to impeach Gov. Wolf likely to fail, experts say
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe’s push to impeach Gov. Tom Wolf for imposing coronavirus-related restrictions that wreaked havoc on Pennsylvania’s economy is historically unprecedented, political experts said Wednesday. It’s also unlikely to get the support needed for a gubernatorial impeachment to move forward, the experts said. “These are outlandish claims, accusations,”...
Rivers Casino employee tests positive for covid-19
An employee at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh tested positive for the coronavirus, the company said Wednesday. “Rivers Casino Pittsburgh was informed today that a team member has tested positive for covid-19,” casino officials said in a statement. “Safety protocols put into place for reopening worked as intended, and all notifications...
Latrobe to celebrate 4th of July with decorating contest
Latrobe City residents are being encouraged to “Get Your 4th On” for a patriotic home-decorating contest. The Latrobe Fourth of July Celebration committee is going forward with the previously planned contest, set for July 2, although other aspects of the annual celebration — including a parade and fireworks display —...
Cops: East Huntingdon woman bilked ex-husband out of $260K
An East Huntingdon woman was arrested Wednesday along with a Fayette County man on charges of fraud and identity theft after police said they acquired more than $260,000 in multiple credit lines and accounts using her ex-husband’s name. Laurie A. Campbell, 55, and Tyler D. Smidtke, 39, of Connellsville, were...
Former Wilkinsburg resident sentenced on drug and firearms charges
A former Wilkinsburg resident has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for violating federal drug and gun laws. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh, Jordan Thompson, 23, possessed fentanyl and heroin with intent to distribute. He also illegally possessed a Glock .40-caliber...
Mother of Antwon Rose II sees hope in police reform movement
The last two years have been a slow, painful slog for Michelle Kenney. The 51-year-old Rankin woman lost her son two years ago Friday after he was shot and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer. Antwon Rose II, 17, a black youth who had begun his senior year as...
Beaver County man sentenced to 10 years in prison after sexual exploitation of a minor
A man from Rochester, Beaver County, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing videos depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor. According to information presented in court, Elijah Winchester, 23, had 14 videos of himself engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl. Prosecutors said the...
Westmoreland County extends primary election certification deadline another week
Certification of Westmoreland County’s election results from the June 2 primary will be delayed one week, officials said Wednesday. Additional time is needed to ensure every ballot cast this month has been accounted for and properly counted, a process that will require more time than initially was planned, Elections Bureau...
Pittsburgh repairing landslide on Mt. Washington’s William Street
Pittsburgh is repairing a landslide in Mt. Washington near the Liberty Tunnels, a city official said. Karina Ricks, director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure, said the major slide is one of three that happened along the street linking Arlington and Boggs avenues. The city spent $700,000 in 2018...
Hempfield school board member gets probation for DUI, plans to continue serving
Hempfield Area School Board member Michael Alfery will serve one year on probation for a drunken driving arrest last fall. Alfery, 51, was charged in October with two counts of DUI after a traffic stop, according to court records. Police said Alfery sped away from a Sheetz parking lot in...
Highlands High School seniors show appreciation to Allegheny Valley Hospital workers
At Highlands High School, it’s tradition for the graduating class to donate to a charity of their choosing. But in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, this year’s graduating class wanted to something extra special. A group of high school seniors visited Allegheny Valley Hospital on Wednesday to show their...
Police seek another suspect in vandalism of Pittsburgh police vehicles, Downtown looting
City and federal authorities on Wednesday asked for help identifying another person suspected of violence during what began as peaceful protests last month in Downtown Pittsburgh. The latest, according to Pittsburgh police, is a man accused of vandalizing two police SUVs, throwing objects at police officers and looting Downtown businesses...
Gas line work delays Lower Burrell’s paving program by several weeks
The start of Lower Burrell’s summer paving projects will be delayed for several weeks as Peoples Gas work on gas lines before repaving Violet Drive, Violet Place and California Drive. The two-day project was to begin on Friday, but the schedule changed late Wednesday because of scheduling of the gas...
32 lawsuits filed against Giant Eagle over pandemic mask policy
More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against Giant Eagle over the grocery chain’s mask policy, with plaintiffs claiming it is discriminatory under the Americans with Disabilities Act. A wave of lawsuits against Giant Eagle began in late May with seven cases filed in federal court. Plaintiffs included residents of...
Play ball: Youth baseball, softball given green light in Delmont, Murrysville
With Westmoreland County in the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s covid-19 reopening plan, youth athletic associations in Delmont and Murrysville have been given the go-ahead to start their seasons. “We’re ready to go,” said Erin Salas, who serves as softball vice president for both the Delmont Area and Franklin...
Hankey Church, Old Greensburg roads will close through October for Murrysville bridge replacement
PennDOT has announced the closure of Hankey Church Road and upcoming closure of Old Greensburg Road for bridge replacement work on Route 366 in northern Murrysville. Work crews will be replacing the small bridge that carries Greensburg Road (Route 366) over Pucketa Creek between the roads that will be closed....
Pet Adoption League plans move, end of feud with founder
The Pet Adoption League in South Huntingdon is planning a move, ending a years-long feud between the animal shelter and its founder. The league has a 99-year lease that allows it to rent its current location for $1 a year from Barbara Flanigan, who founded the shelter about 30 years...
Embattled Scott commissioner steps down in wake of health secretary comments
A Scott Township commissioner who has been under fire since making remarks about the state health secretary during a public meeting has resigned. Officials posted a notice on the township’s Facebook page late Wednesday morning stating: “Commissioner (Paul) Abel has resigned from his position on our Board of Directors. He...
5 Westmoreland men to be ordained deacons in Greensburg diocese
Five Westmoreland County men are set to become permanent deacons this weekend with the Diocese of Greensburg. Their ordination will take place at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg, according to an announcement. The event will be livestreamed on the diocesan website and is only...
Photos: Baldwin seniors leave their mark on high schoolVideo
Though the covid-19 pandemic closed schools for months, the virus couldn’t stop tradition at Baldwin High School. Students were there Wednesday for the school’s annual Senior Handprint Day. Each year since the high school was renovated in 2010, members of the graduating class were invited to write their names and...
