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Local U.S. Attorney Scott Brady appointed to federal advisory committee
U.S. Attorney Scott Brady of the Western District of Pennsylvania has been named to the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, one of nine U.S. attorneys to be appointed by U.S. Attorney General William Barr. “The U.S. Attorneys who comprise the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee play a critical role in carrying out...
Oakmont’s Nick Futules nominated for reappointment to Allegheny County sports, exhibition authority
Nick Futules of Oakmont is being considered for reappointment to the Allegheny County Sports and Exhibition Authority. County Executive Rich Fitzgerald has submitted Futules for reappointment. Allegheny County Council must approve the move. Futules is county council vice president serves on numerous committees. He is co-owner of Futules Harmar House,...
Influential, colorful former Tribune-Review sports editor Dave Ailes dies at 83
If they made a movie about a cantankerous sports editor who was a great writer, who could cut down a reporter with withering sarcasm, and tell stories about sports stars that would never be published, all the while mentoring a host of young sports writers, then former Tribune-Review sports editor...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 16, 2019
Bell Acres Randall Dearth sold property at 171 Turket Foot Road to Old Republic Diversified Services Inc. for $1,750,000. Old Republic Diversified Services Inc. sold property at 171 Turket Foot Road to Jennifer Johnson trustee for $1,750,000. Edgeworth Gabriel Acosta Mikulasek sold property at 439 Oliver Road to Brandon and...
Former New Castle police officer accused of violating man’s rights
A former New Castle police officer has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of deprivation of civil rights. Ronald Williams, 40, of New Castle is accused of depriving an individual of his right to be free from unreasonable seizure in connection with an incident in April 2018....
Greensburg joins in Global Climate StrikeVideo
Xander Davis, a senior at Hempfield Area High School, is concerned about climate change. “I’m worried for a future about which I once had hopes and dreams,” said Davis, one of several young people who spoke Friday outside the Westmoreland County Courthouse in Greensburg. More than 100 people joined in...
Feds: Elizabeth man admits to child porn possession
An Elizabeth man has admitted to possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh. Ernest Gill, 65, pleaded guilty to the crime in federal court before U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon, according to a news release. His sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 9. Authorities said law enforcement...
Harrison police say woman tried to hide narcotics down her pants
A Butler County woman is accused of trying to hide a pill bottle containing suspected narcotics down her pants. Harrison police said they found the bottle on Crystal Rachele Pakutz, 26, after an officer pulled over a SUV she was in the parking lot of Bird Dog’s Sports Bar and...
Penn Township fall festival boasts rides, food, fireworks, entertainment
Penn Township’s fall festival kicked off Friday at the township’s municipal park in Harrison City and continues through the weekend. It includes a parade, food, Zambelli fireworks, carnival rides, craft vendors and entertainment. Various food booths will be open on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.; on Saturday from noon...
Cops: 4 ‘dragged’ man suffering overdose into Greensburg street instead of calling for help
Four people who were inside a Greensburg home when their friend overdosed allegedly dragged the unconscious man into the street instead of calling for help, city police allege in court documents filed Friday. Deborah A. Carnes, 57, and Timothy J. Fairman, 52, of Greensburg; Matthew T. Caldwell, 45, of Mt....
Paving set for Route 51 this weekend
Route 51 will be reduced to a single-lane in each direction this weekend. Paving operations begin at 8 p.m. Friday and continue through 11 a.m. Sunday morning between Warrington Avenue and Woodruff Street. The roadway will reopen to unrestricted traffic in the inbound direction at least two hours before the...
Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez ordered to be arraigned in Westmoreland in teen sex case
Felipe Vazquez, the suspended Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher who is accused of sexually assaulting a former Scottdale teenager, will be moved from the Allegheny County Jail to Westmoreland County next week to be arraigned on criminal charges. President Judge Rita Donovan Hathaway signed an order Friday authorizing sheriff’s deputies to...
Pittsburgh public safety director criticizes company after Carrick water main breakVideo
Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich was upset early Friday with the Pennsylvania American Water Co. over what he described as a “lack of communication” during a major water main break in Carrick. At one point, Hissrich, who was on the scene shortly after the break was reported at 5...
The Waterfront in Homestead welcomes fall with a canine costume run
Take your dog for a run on Sunday … with a pumpkin costume. The Waterfront in Homestead is hosting its annual Fall Fest celebration. The main attraction is the annual small dog event, “The Great Pup-Kin Race.” The dog run is for canines 25 pounds or less and will be...
Pittsburgh-area students participate in Global Climate StrikeVideo
Local students joined peers across the country and around the world Friday as they demonstrated in Downtown Pittsburgh in support for action on climate change. “Communities in Western Pennsylvania are screaming and shouting for help, and are being ignored,” organizer Leandra Mira, 18, told a crowd at the City-County Building...
PennDOT using $8.4M grant to study automated vehicle performance in highway work zones
Imagine orange barrels in Pittsburgh but without all the attendant nightmare scenarios. As difficult as that may be, the state Department of Transportation thinks it’s possible. PennDOT is embarking on a four-year project to improve the performance of automated vehicles in work zones. The project is part of a larger...
Westmoreland ‘super voters’ inducted into special state Hall of FameVideo
Carol and Chuck Chamberlain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last month. On Friday, the Latrobe couple marked another important part of their lives together — 50 consecutive years of voting in a general election. “You have to keep the democracy going and that’s the only way to do it, by...
Harmar officials give OK to car wash along Freeport Road
Developer Brian Palumbo is hoping Harmar area residents will be “all washed up.” Palumbo was given unanimous support by supervisors Thursday for his plans to open the All Washed Up Auto Spa on Freeport Road near the Advance Auto Parts and Auto Zone sites. Supervisors gave Palumbo the OK about...
Job openings available in Franklin Park, North Hills School District
Two government organizations — the North Hills School District and Franklin Park borough— have a number of job openings available. North Hills School District The school district is accepting applications until Sept. 27 for the following positions: Coaches Licensed Practical Nurse Custodian Plumber Innovation and design teacher Paraprofessional Police officer...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 16, 2019
Aspinwall Larry Caporali sold property at 115 Second St. to Scott Gillam and Noelle Rao for $280,000. John Malley sold property at 203 Ninth St. to Theodore Tedesco Jr. for $453,500. Blawnox Estate of Thomaseen Ann Wojnar sold property at 429 Freeport Road to i2 Advisors Property Management LLC for...
Annual Pittsburgh Bass Day taking place Sunday
Bassists unite! Bass guitar slappers, luthiers and students alike will congregate Sunday for the sixth annual Pittsburgh Bass Day. The event is open to the general public for $25, which gets people in the doors at Penn Hebron Garden Club, 237 Jefferson Road, access to bass clinics and chances to...
Sandy Hook mom to speak again at Burrell in November
The Burrell School District on Nov. 11 will bring back Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a 6-year-old son who was one of 26 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in 2012. Lewis will give a presentation open to the public about her story and Choose Love...
State police investigating fatal traffic crash along I-79 North
State police are investigating a fatal wreck along Interstate 79 northbound in Muddy Creek Township, Butler County. The incident happened at about 6 a.m., according to a state police dispatcher. No other information was immediately available....
2 arson cases, 1 fatal, against Jeannette man to be tried together
Two arson cases against a Jeannette man, including one in which an elderly woman died, will be tried together, a Westmoreland County judge ruled this week. Brian Rendon, 35, had sought stand trial separately on the accusations. Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio said the fires occurred within two days of each other,...
Residents recount horror of rising water from massive Carrick water main breakVideo
Wendy Gitzen woke early Friday to what she thought was the sound of rain outside her Carrick home. She quickly realized it was no passing shower. “It sounded like the Ohiopyle out there,” said Gitzen, 46, who, in a few seconds, discovered her house was surrounded by water. She woke...
