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Car carrier strikes Parkway West bridge, closing westbound lanes for 1 hour
The westbound lanes of the Parkway West (I-376) were closed for about an hour Tuesday morning at the Route 22/60 bridge in Robinson Township after a car carrier hit the bridge, state police said. Inspectors from PennDOT checked the bridge and it was fine, police said. The highway reopened at...
Jury selection in Chelsa Wagner’s Detroit trial delayed due to weatherVideo
The first day of jury selection for Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner’s trial in Detroit wrapped up at about 11 a.m. because wintry weather preventing many prospective jurors from showing up Tuesday. Wagner faces charges connected to a March 6 confrontation with police and hotel staff.. Detroit News reporter George...
Jury finds Rahmael Holt guilty of killing New Kensington police Officer Brian Shaw
A Westmoreland County jury found Rahmael Holt guilty on all counts of killing New Kensington police Officer Brian Shaw following an attempted traffic stop two years ago. The jury reached its verdict in less than 90 minutes after closing arguments Tuesday. “A verdict like this doesn’t bring Brian back, but...
Squirrel Hill baker competes on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge
When Jasmine Cho got a call from Food Network in the spring, the Squirrel Hill baker thought to herself, “Is this real life?” “It’s actually pretty hilarious, because literally the day before I heard from the network, I was having a conversation with my partner Ryan about how I didn’t...
See those cheaper gas prices at GetGo? Here’s how to get that discount
The prices look good, but read the fine print. GetGo rolled out a new program — AdvantagePay — that offers discounts of between 5 and 30 cents per gallon of gas and can be combined with Giant Eagle’s other benefit program, Fuelperks+. So if you’ve seen significantly cheaper prices on...
Job fairs Tuesday as Giant Eagle looking to hire 300 people
Giant Eagle will host hiring fairs in more than 24 locations throughout the region Tuesday. Company officials said 300 jobs are available and are permanent positions, not seasonal. The event runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 24 stores, including • New Kensington, 200 Tarentum Bridge Road • Irwin, 8901...
WCCC to host workshop on flooding issues for municipal leaders
Flooding can cause problems for property owners, infrastructure and municipal budgets. State Sen. Kim Ward wants municipal leaders to have tools they need to prevent those issues and respond to them after heavy rains, which have become more common during the past couple of years. “When flooding happens, municipalities are...
5 things to know about Chelsa Wagner’s trial in MichiganVideo
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner’s jury trial on charges stemming from a March 6 confrontation with Detroit police and staff at a hotel there starts Tuesday morning with jury selection. Here are five things to know about the case: 1. Wagner, 42, of North Point Breeze, and her husband, Khari...
2 hurt in crash on Route 30 in Unity
Two people were hurt, one seriously, after a car ran a red light last week on Route 30 in Unity and crashed into another vehicle, according to state police. Robert S. Mayer, 55, of Jeannette, was driving an Infiniti I30 east just before 11 p.m. Wednesday when he ran a...
Frigid temps, winds, light snow move into Pittsburgh regionVideo
Wind chills might feel like a shock Tuesday, weather officials said. National Weather Service meteorologist Lee Hendricks said blustery winds are in store, with gusts of up to 30 mph. “It was so nice on Monday, but today, we will have wind chills that could be in the teens,” he...
Missing Blair County mother, 2 kids found in Indiana County
A Blair County woman and her two children were found safe in Indiana County Tuesday morning after state police said they were missing and possibly in danger, according to Trooper Cliff Greenfield. A motorist spotted a black 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Alicia Rose Brumbaugh, 31, and her children Maverick, 1, and...
The Stroller, Nov. 12, 2019: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Freeport High School to present, `Mamma Mia` The drama department of Freeport Area High School will present the musical, “Mamma Mia,” at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Freeport Area Middle School, 325 Fourth St., Freeport. Tickets are $11; senior citizens over 65, $7. For tickets,...
Oakmont officials’ 2020 spending plan includes more paving and no tax hike
Oakmont officials are confident they will hold the line on taxes with next year’s budget. It’s been about four years since council raised taxes to the current 3.73-mill rate. The proposed 2020 spending plan will not be advertised until next month, with council’s Dec. 16 voting session as its projected...
Things happening in Oakmont and Plum this week
Need help finding something to do in Oakmont or Plum this week? Here are some options: • Oakmont Carnegie Library hosts Gentle Yoga with instructor Cora Fetchko 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The program is suitable for all levels and no registration is necessary. • Meditation with...
Father-son animal feed business in Fawn still thriving after 97 years
J.P. Stark & Son Inc. has stood the test of time. The animal feed store on Thompson Road in Fawn has been around for nearly a century, having survived a fire and the loss of small family farms that used to make up a majority of its business. Without adapting...
Norwin board expected to OK $1 million in pool repairs
Faced with the need to update the 50-year-old Norwin High School swimming pool to bring it up to standards, the Norwin School Board is poised to authorize spending between $1 million and $1.2 million on the project. The school board on Monday revealed during its workshop meeting that a committee...
Oakmont Water Authority crews fix main break along Allegheny AvenueVideo
Oakmont Water Authority crews worked to fix a water main break along Allegheny Avenue Monday afternoon. Crews were excavating near California and Allegheny avenues around 2:30 p.m. Officials said it was a small break on a 12-inch line and did not disrupt service. Temporary traffic lights were installed along Allegheny...
IRS forms show Highmark officials reaped $1 million-plus raises last year
Highmark Health CEO David Holmberg’s total pay climbed to $7.49 million last year — up about 35% from the year before, for a nearly $2 million boost in compensation, federal tax forms filed Monday show. The nonprofit health system’s leader joined senior executives across Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network...
Paws Across Pittsburgh leads effort to raise money for sick dog
Spice, a small dog found in North Braddock, was close to death. Emaciated and dehydrated, Spice’s temperature was so low, he was suffering hypothermia. The skin-and-bones terrier mix was in no condition to go to a shelter. Instead, Springdale-based Paws Across Pittsburgh was called. Spice was less than 3 pounds....
New York & Company closing at Westmoreland Mall
Another store is set to close at Westmoreland Mall. New York & Company is the latest clothing store to announce its closure this year at the Hempfield mall. An exact date has not been set, but a store manager confirmed it will shutter by the end of January. The mall,...
Connellsville native Lindsey Shultz to play in ‘Jeopardy!’ semifinals Wednesday
Pittsburgh physician and health care analyst Lindsey Shultz, a Connellsville native, will be featured on Wednesday’s “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions telecast. Shultz finished second to record-setting champion James Holzhauer in the quarterfinals broadcast Nov. 6. But she scored high enough among the week’s non-winning players to earn a wild card...
Prosecution expected to rest in trial of accused cop killer Rahmael Holt
Prosecutors are expected to rest their case Tuesday against alleged New Kensington cop killer Rahmael Holt, but it remained unknown Monday whether Holt would take the stand in his defense. Holt is accused of killing New Kensington police Officer Brian Shaw after a traffic stop on the city’s Leishman Avenue...
New memorial to Valley High School veterans dedicatedVideo
It’s not yet mission accomplished, but significant progress was made on a new memorial honoring veterans who have attended — and will attend — Valley High School in New Kensington. Enough of the new “Veterans of Valley High Memorial” was completed in time for a dedication ceremony on Monday, Veterans...
Burrell School Board to receive new estimates for proposed stadium project
The architects for Burrell High School’s proposed Buccaneer Stadium renovation project are scheduled to present new estimates at Tuesday’s school board meeting on the cost to install artificial turf versus natural grass. “We’ll wait to see what the architects say Tuesday night, mull it over and make a decision during...
Trafford marks park’s 100th anniversary on Veterans DayVideo
More than 100 years ago in Trafford, on Nov. 11, 1918, Charles Bolam and his wife Mary heard the peal of bells — a ringing that signaled the end of World War I. The Bolams had two boys, Edward and Norman, serving overseas. Edward was in an ambulance company, and...
