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North Side man sought for alleged assault of teen girl
A man from Pittsburgh’s North Side is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. Pittsburgh police issued an arrest warrant for James McCray, 41, on charges of unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault and three counts of corruption of minors. Charges were filed Tuesday. Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV...
Pittsburgh area jobless rate up slightly but still better than a year ago
The Pittsburgh region’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.0 % in September, the first time it’s been that high since February, the state said Tuesday. With 600 fewer people employed in the seven-county region in September, the jobless rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.0% in September,...
Westmoreland commissioner hopefuls tout their goals but offer few specifics at forum
The four candidates for Westmoreland County commissioner looked to the future Tuesday night during one of the last campaign events leading up to next week’s general election. Each candidate said the county needs to attract new residents and to promote jobs and tourism but offered few specific programs or policy...
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Oct. 29, 2019
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 unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Matthew Lenart, 34, of Penn Hills on charges of possession of controlled...
Opening celebration set for bike trail extension in IndianaVideo
Local officials and trail advocates next week will celebrate the “soft opening” of a new extension of Indiana County’s Hoodlebug Trail that brings the hiking and bicycling route through the Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus and into downtown Indiana. The event is set for noon on Nov. 8 at the...
Franklin Regional youth football teams will play for two championships this weekend
When Big East Youth Football League teams get together for four championship games this weekend in Vandergrift, squads from Franklin Regional will have a chance to win half of them. The Franklin Area Midget Football Association’s 7/8 and 11/12 teams will go up against Gateway and McKeesport, respectively, on Saturday...
Abuse survivor calls on Greensburg Diocese to support window of opportunity for clergy abuse claims
A clergy sexual abuse survivor whose testimony sent a Greensburg diocesan priest to prison stepped forward Tuesday to blast the church for opposing a law that would allow adults with old claims to sue the church. Josh Kiley, the 37 year-old man whose tale of sexual abuse as a 10-year-old...
Judge strikes down Pittsburgh’s controversial gun bills
An Allegheny County judge Tuesday struck down Pittsburgh’s controversial gun control ordinances, ruling the city is prohibited by state law from regulating firearms. Common Pleas Judge Joseph James issued a five-page opinion granting three Second Amendment rights groups and three individuals a summary judgment that declared the ordinances illegal. The...
New population of hellbenders found in Butler CountyVideo
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy found a new population of hellbender salamanders in Butler County. Researchers came up empty looking for the salamander, which can grow to more than two feet long, in the Kiski and Youghiogheny rivers and some other locations this summer, according to Eric Chapman, director of aquatic...
Celebrate everything Pittsburgh during EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler
From pickles and pierogies to Pittsburghese, runners will be able to celebrate their love of all things Pittsburgh Saturday during the seventh annual EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler. More than 4,500 runners from 34 states are expected to participate in the race, which begins at 8 a.m. at Station Square on...
Westmoreland Register of Wills race pits office holder against longtime office worker
The race for Westmoreland County register of wills pits the incumbent against one of the office’s longtime staff members. Democrat Katie Pecarchik, 51, is challenging Sherry Magretti Hamilton, 42, a Republican who is in her first four-year term. Pecarchik, a Hempfield resident, questions how much time Magretti Hamilton spends at...
Mussel discovered in Kiski River for first time in a century
Researchers went looking for a salamander not seen on the Kiski River for more than a century. Instead, they happened upon another river resident that has been missing from the Kiski equally as long or maybe longer – the pink heelsplitter mussel. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently reported its summer...
Pittsburgh Council clears way for development, Whole Foods on Penn Plaza site
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday cleared the way for a $50 million development on the site of the former Penn Plaza Apartments in East Liberty that will include a “flagship” Whole Foods market, according to the developer. Council voted to approve a land swap with Pennley Park South, owner of...
Judge allows defense to get expert for appeal in Loyalhanna murder case
A Westmoreland County judge on Tuesday authorized defense attorneys for an Indiana man on death row for the shooting deaths of his mother, sister and aunt to use up to $2,500 of taxpayer money to help formulate another appeal of his murder convictions. Common Pleas Court Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio approved...
Daily Download: Antwon Rose civil case, sinkhole update and Steelers injuriesVideo
In today’s Daily Download, staffer Matt Rosenberg discusses an apparent settlement in the civil case filed by Antwon Rose’s parents against East Pittsburgh and former police Officer Michael Rosfeld, an update on the sinkhole that swallowed a Port Authority bus in Downtown and injuries suffered by Steelers running backs James...
Westmoreland among 8 counties in $100K study of broadband internet service
Westmoreland County will participate in a study expected to clarify the status of local broadband internet service and what might be needed to improve coverage in the region. The Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission was awarded a $50,000 grant to map out broadband needs in Westmoreland along with Bedford,...
North Huntingdon man accused of rape being held in county jail on $150K bail
North Huntingdon police on Tuesday arrested a 38-year-old township man on multiple charges of raping and sexually abusing a girl. In addition to rape, John M. Wilbanks was arraigned before District Judge Wayne Gongaware on charges including rape, statutory sexual assault, corruption of minors and endangering the welfare of children....
Pittsburgh regatta promoter owes nearly $750K, according to court documents
The company behind this year’s canceled Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta owes sponsors and service providers nearly $750,000 and is moving to have that debt canceled through bankruptcy proceedings, according to court documents. LionHeart Event Group LLC. has just $2,265 in total assets and owes a total of $744,526, according to...
School director, restaurant owner vie for Unity supervisor post
Michael O’Barto has spent two years on the Greater Latrobe School Board, but he hopes Unity voters will return him to his previous longtime role of township supervisor. Doug Murphy, who fell short in a 2017 bid to join the three-member board of supervisors, is vying again for the position....
Westmoreland County cold weather shelter program begins on Friday
Westmoreland County cold weather shelters will open on Friday, offering emergency lodging to residents who are homeless or without heat on cold winter nights. They will remain in service through March 31. Welcome Home Shelter in Greensburg and Union Mission in Latrobe will be open from 8 p.m. to 8...
Family of Antwon Rose settles for $2M in civil case
The family of Antwon Rose II will receive nearly $1.2 million from a settlement in the federal civil lawsuit filed against East Pittsburgh and former police Officer Michael Rosfeld, court records show. Rose, 17, was shot and killed by Rosfeld after a June 19, 2018 traffic stop in East Pittsburgh....
State legislation would expand first-responder tax credit to the county level
This April, state Rep. Bob Brooks, R-Murrysville, donated $16,000 of his state salary to fire departments in his 54th District. Brooks wants to continue helping first responders with House Bill 1839, which would authorize counties to issue a property tax credit to active firefighters or emergency medical responders. The bill...
Say hello to vegan-friendly nails at Goodbye Lulu in Pittsburgh
Victoria Rose spent years searching for a way to turn her artistic talent into a career, but the answer was always right at her fingertips. Unfulfilled by college courses in interior design and architecture, she got a job in a salon. She learned how to do manicures and pedicures. She...
Cops: Pair arrested for selling fake methamphetamine in Latrobe
A man and woman who attempted to pass Epsom salt as crystal methamphetamine in Latrobe last week were sent to Westmoreland County Prison, city police said. Austin L. Kimmick, 19, of Ligonier and Christina Kennedy, 32, of New Derry were arrested by city police on drug-related charges after attempting the...
Trial of Tarentum man charged in near drowning moved to February
A Tarentum man facing felony child endangerment charges won’t be tried until next year. William Richard Nulph, 35, is accused of leaving his toddler outside March 14 while he went into his home to feed his infant. The toddler was found floating in a backyard swimming pool. She required medical...
