4 Republicans seeking 3 supervisor seats in Kiski Township
Four Republicans are vying for three seats on the Kiski Township Board of Supervisors. Supervisor James Cibik and Addie Birch Jr. are seeking an open six-year seat. Birch also is seeking a two-year term, as are Supervisor Herman “Bob” Ross III and Thomas Tardivo. There are two two-year seats available....
Faces of the Valley: Lower Burrell welder, 90, has ‘never worked a day in his life’
If it’s broken, Dale Wolfe tries to fix it. That’s been the 90-year-old’s motto since 1952, when he started welding in the Lower Burrell and New Kensington areas. “I’ve had a great life,” said Wolfe, who now works for his son Kevin at Wolfe Metal Fab Inc. in Braeburn Heights....
Allegheny County fires chief public defender
Allegheny County’s chief public defender was fired Wednesday following a monthlong human resources investigation. Lena Bryan-Henderson was appointed by County Executive Sara Innamorato in January 2024, becoming the first Black woman to hold the position. Less than 18 months later, on April 7, she was placed on administrative leave. At...
Jury finds argument over dirty dishes led to roommate’s murder
A jury Wednesday found a Pittsburgh woman guilty of third-degree murder in her roommate’s death — even though, police said, her boyfriend fired the fatal shot. Prosecutors said Destiny Jenkins drew a gun and tried to fire it at her roommate, Eddie Kimber. But when the gun jammed, Jenkins told...
Terry Carcella departing as Latrobe’s city manager for similar post in Springdale
Latrobe officials will look to reassign administrative responsibilities temporarily as City Manager Terry Carcella departs this month to take on a similar post in Springdale Borough. Springdale Council voted Tuesday to hire Carcella, initially paying him a prorated salary of $85,000 through the end of the year. Carcella said his...
Raids lead to charges against businesses run by onetime video poker kingpin
A series of video gambling raids last year across Southwestern Pennsylvania has led to criminal charges against two companies linked to John “Duffy” Conley, Western Pennsylvania’s onetime video poker kingpin. Investigators seized more than 400 illegal video gaming machines from locations in a dozen counties, including Allegheny and Westmoreland. On...
‘Heartbroken,’ ‘gut-wrenching’: Penn State communities grapple with recommended campus closures
Penelope Morrison hoped to retire one day from her job as an associate professor at Penn State New Kensington. Now she has come to the realization that might not be possible after Penn State acknowledged this week that New Kensington is one of seven branch campuses recommended for closure. “None...
Shaler Area’s young marathon runners tackle the challenge of a triathlon
With the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon in their rearview mirrors, some Shaler Area Elementary students are gearing up for their next challenge. The students, under the training of fourth grade reading teacher and coach Kelly Himes, are preparing to participate in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh’s youth triathlon July 19...
Lyft driver on the lam, no shows for sentencing in North Huntingdon crash
An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for a Lyft driver who pleaded guilty last year for her role in a drunken multi-vehicle crash in North Huntingdon left six people injured. The lawyer for Slobodanka Bulatovic, 49, of North Versailles, told a Westmoreland County judge he learned about a half-hour before...
Dozens of Pittsburgh-area federal workers at Bruceton Research Center to keep jobs
Dozens of the 200 federal employees whose jobs were set to be cut at the Bruceton Research Center south of Pittsburgh will keep their jobs,U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio said Wednesday. The employees are respirator certification workers at the center. In layman’s terms, they test the efficacy of things like the...
Matt Graf Golf Outing marks 10th year; dinner tickets still available
The annual Matt Graf Golf Outing will be held June 6 at Pittsburgh North Golf Club in Richland. While golfer participation was sold out, tickets for the dinner catered by Walnut Grill are still available and can be bought online at hm3independencefund.org. The dinner is scheduled for 6:30 to 10...
Chipotle to open restaurant near East Huntingdon’s Countryside Plaza
A Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open in East Huntingdon, near the Countryside Plaza. Township officials said they’ve been told the restaurant might open this summer. It will be serving customers at 200 Bessemer Road, on the site of a former medical building that has been demolished. Other Chipotle...
Person of interest identified in killing of Jennah Seibert, DA says
A person of interest in the slaying of a Rostraver woman last month has been arrested on unrelated charges, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. Spokesperson Melanie Jones did not release his name Wednesday. No charges have been filed in connection with the April 11 death of Jennah...
North Carolina woman extradited to Westmoreland after arrest related to online extortion, theft case
North Huntingdon police made an arrest after sorting through a convoluted scheme that cost a township man nearly $24,000, according to court records. The man reported to police last year that he donated to what he believed was an online fundraiser for a person in need of a heart transplant....
Jeannette City School District considers classroom storage of cellphones for all grades
All student cellphones may spend much of the day locked away at Jeannette City School District buildings if school directors approve a new policy next month. Directors gave an initial OK on Monday to the proposed change that would require mandatory classroom storage of any electronic device for students in...
Riverview’s proposed budget includes small tax hike
Riverview School District taxpayers could see a 2.23% tax increase next school year under the district’s proposed budget. The 0.5591-mill real estate tax hike for 2025-2026 would be used to cover expenses including anticipated increases for technology due to tariffs and “mandatory” security guard staffing, said district Business Manager Sheila...
Livvy Dunne becomes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model
Livvy Dunne, a Pittsburgh Pirates fan favorite, has become a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model. The recently retired NCAA gymnast is the girlfriend of Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. She’s made numerous appearances to watch him play in Pittsburgh. The former LSU Tiger was chosen to be one of four covers...
Separating fact from fiction in Pittsburgh mayor’s race
As Pittsburgh’s Democratic rivals for mayor spew facts and figures on the campaign trail, they’re also sprinkling in misinformation. Whether by accident or design, Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor have at times distorted, exaggerated or misrepresented issues during debates, news conferences and other public appearances. “Misinformation...
James Sharp Landing provides perfect spot for kayak, canoe safety class
People looking to bone up on water safety skills ahead of summer can check out an upcoming class in Sharpsburg by Friends of the Riverfront. The introductory level program will give an overview of kayak and canoe basics, foundational non-motorized safety and general approaches to launching and paddling the three...
Police charge West Virginia man with sexually assaulting teen girl in Moon motel
Police say a 22-year-old man traveled more than 200 miles by bus from Charleston, West Virginia to Moon and sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in a motel room. Dustin Lee Marshall is charged with various felony sex crimes, including statutory sexual assault, possession of child pornography and corruption of minors....
7 Deer Lakes School Board candidates running in May 20 primary
Voters in the Deer Lakes School District have many options to choose from when considering their next school board members in Tuesday’s primary. There are seven candidates in the running for four open seats. All are cross-filed. There are four incumbents, Eric Bieniek, Jeremy Love, Jonathan Majernik and Kristi Minnick,...
Springdale hires new manager away from his same position in Latrobe
Terry Carcella worked for several municipalities, in different capacities, while constructing a 42-year municipal government career. Now, he can add the Springdale Borough manager position to that list, as borough council hired him with a unanimous vote Tuesday. On May 27, he’ll assume his new post, which has been vacant...
Monroeville officials debate ways to improve access to Westmoreland Heritage Trail
Monroeville officials plan to improve residents’ access to Westmoreland Heritage Trail. But how that access will be improved has yet to be finalized, especially after the cost of one approach doubled in price. Council on Tuesday night voted to pursue a $250,000 state grant, which would be combined with a...
Westmoreland happenings: Memorial Day program, nature talk, bingo, more
Fundraisers • Community Revitalization of West Newton will host a Red, White and Blue 5K Color Run at 9 a.m. June 7 at Vine Street Park, 110 S. Fifth St. Details: crown15089@yahoo.com. • A ladies afternoon tea will be held 1 p.m. May 24 at the Hall at Robbins Station,...
Westmoreland Democrats to hold town hall to address proposed Trump budget
Westmoreland County Democrats will convene a town hall meeting next week in Greensburg to address potential cuts in federal social service programs. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. May 19 at Greensburg Hose Co. No. 1, will feature former U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb and Martin O’Malley, who served as commissioner...
