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Search for body of missing Plum man continues in Lake Erie
Authorities on Monday started to examine the boat that capsized and caused the disappearance of a Plum man in Lake Erie. Raymond Burns, 58, went missing nine days earlier, on Aug. 17. The 21-foot recreational fishing boat was hit by a squall and swamped by massive waves just before 10...
New Ken-Arnold extends contracts for superintendent, athletic director, business manager
New Kensington-Arnold School District extended its contracts with Superintendent John Pallone and two other administrators. The extensions for Pallone and athletic Director William Colosimo come two years ahead of the end of their current contracts. The extension for Jeff McVey, director of administrative services, is one year early. The three-year...
St. Bruno Church in South Greensburg celebrates 100 years
St. Bruno Catholic Church is off to its second century serving South Greensburg, after the congregation over the weekend celebrated its first 100 years of existence. The church has generations of history, said Amy Fiaschetti, who has been a member since 1993 and works as the church’s office manager. “It’s...
Westmoreland job fair helps fill vacancies
Westmoreland County’s inaugural job fair was so successful officials said they may hold them more than once a year. “We will look to do it twice a year, if not quarterly,” said Amanda Bernard, the county’s human resources director. The county filled about 30 vacant positions through last week’s event...
Fire destroys multi-unit Uniontown house
A fire Monday destroyed a turn-of-the-20th century Uniontown house converted into apartments, leaving several residents homeless, a Uniontown fire official said. No one was injured in the fire that destroyed the wood-framed, three-story house at 300 Main St., said Uniontown Fire Department Lt. Scott Conn. Residents from two of the...
New Kensington man takes guilty plea to lesser charges in fatal drug overdose case
A New Kensington man originally charged as the person who supplied drugs in two fatal overdoses two years ago on Monday pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Theodore Brown, 25, was facing two counts of drug delivery resulting in death in connection with the Nov. 5, 2017 overdoses of Malachai E....
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus in New Kensington
A mosquito sample from New Kensington tested positive for West Nile virus, the state West Nile Control Program announced Monday. It came from a trap set by the Westmoreland County Conservation District, according to state Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman Lauren Fraley. “Additional trapping will be conducted to gather more...
Feds to seek death penalty for accused Tree of Life gunman Robert Bowers
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Robert Bowers, the man accused of being the gunman in a mass shooting at a Squirrel Hill synagogue last year, according to a filing Monday in U.S. District Court. Bowers, 46, of Baldwin faces 63 federal charges, 22 of which are punishable by...
West Deer OKs hanging banners honoring military veterans on utility poles
West Deer officials have approved a program to honor veterans with banners hung from utility poles. The military banners program was approved in a 5-1 vote, with Supervisor Gerry Vaerewyck opposing it. Under the program, residents can honor a family member who served in the Armed Forces by buying a...
Man reportedly pulled from water after falling into Mill Creek, near Ligonier, dispatchers say
Multiple agencies were responding to a report of a man who fell into Mill Creek in Ligonier Township on Monday afternoon, according to Westmoreland County Dispatch reports. Dispatchers reported the incident occurred about 3:21 p.m. along Mill Road near the village of Waterford. The man reportedly was pulled from water...
Charges withdrawn against New Kensington man accused of rape
Criminal charges have been withdrawn against a New Kensington man who police accused of raping a woman earlier this year. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s office withdrew seven charges, including rape, that were filed against James Michael Tessauro, 38, in connection with an incident in January. The charges were withdrawn...
Mum Sale hosted by Greybrooke Garden Club in McCandless Crossing
Greybrooke Garden Club, whose members reside in various communities of Pittsburgh’s North Hills, will meet Sept. 11 in the fellowship hall of Parkwood Presbyterian Church, 4289 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park. The business meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments follow the meeting and will precede the day’s program, “Planting and...
U.S.-China trade war keeping gas prices down for Labor Day
The escalating trade war with China will benefit motorists at the gas pump this Labor Day. “With Labor Day around the corner, motorists will see the cheapest end to the summer since 2016, a great send-off to wrap up the summer driving season, but more good news likely lay ahead...
Heinz Field, Rivers donate smart boards to Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8Video
Students at Manchester PreK-8 in Pittsburgh started the school year on Monday even smarter. Heinz Field, the Steelers and Rivers Casino Pittsburgh donated eight smart boards to the Pittsburgh public school. The large electronic screens, linked to a computer and operated by touch or with a special pen, cost $5,000...
Winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 sold in Dormont
A winning Powerball ticket for Saturday’s drawing was sold at a Dormont gas station, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The winner will receive $100,000. The winning ticket was sold at On the Go Market on West Liberty Avenue in Dormont. Another winning ticket for the same drawing was sold at...
Teen gets up to 22 years for drive-by shooting that preceded Antwon Rose killing
The teen charged in connection with the drive-by shooting that happened before Antwon Rose II was shot and killed was sentenced Monday. Zaijuan Hester, 18, of Swissvale, was sentenced by Judge Anthony Mariani to 6 to 22 years in prison. Hester pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated assault and...
Bushy Run Battlefield going to the dogs
Dog owners who love to walk their pets around historic Bushy Run Battlefield along Route 993 in Penn Township will be able to enjoy a dog-centered day at the park Sept. 7. The dog-friendly Paws in the Park will feature a series of activity stations and vendor booths for what...
U.S. Steel facing a 2nd federal lawsuit tied to December fire at Clairton Plant
U.S. Steel is facing a second federal lawsuit in connection with a December 2018 fire that damaged pollution controls at the company’s Clairton Plant. The Philadelphia-based environmental group Clean Air Council alleges that U.S. Steel violated the federal Superfund law, also known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability...
Pittsburgh’s 10th Street Bridge to close for repaving
The Philip Murray Bridge will be closed for a weekend for construction, the Allegheny County Public Works department said in a release. The bridge, also known as the 10th Street Bridge, will be closed from 7 p.m. Sept. 6 through 6 a.m. Sept. 9 so it can be milled and...
Greensburg Police warn of bogus door-to-door charity solicitation scheme
Greensburg Police are warning residents of a bogus door-to-door charity solicitation scheme. On Sunday, officers cited Wade Taro, 27, of Troy, Ohio, for violating the city’s peddling and solicitation ordinance that requires any vendor soliciting door-to-door possess a city solicitation permit. He was also charged before District Judge Chris Flanigan...
Retiring Plum Food Pantry director served others his whole lifeVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things they do. Joe Utterback looks forward to evenings in a recliner with a good book after decades of serving Plum families in need. “It’s hard to describe the feeling,” said Utterback, Plum...
South Fayette grad makes fitness personal
Andrew Phillips, a 2009 graduate of South Fayette High School, received an associate’s degree in specialized technologies with a specialization in culinary arts from the Le Cordon Bleu. While working at a local country club, he continued his education by earning a personal trainer certification from the International Sports Science...
Man faces domestic violence charges after SWAT incident in Lawrenceville
A man was charged with strangulation and assault following a more than one-hour standoff Sunday night at a Lawrenceville home, according to authorities. Pittsburgh police responded to a report of domestic violence inside a home in the 100 block of 41st Street around 9 p.m., according to public safety. Officers...
Aspinwall’s Farmer x Baker gives different meaning to ‘food from a box’Video
A unique waterside dining option is open inside Aspinwall Riverfront Park. Farmer x Baker, a repurposed shipping container-turned-café nestled along the Allegheny River in the scenic 10-acre park, is the first of its kind in Pittsburgh. All 160 square feet of it. The eco-friendly creation of owner Jennifer Urich, Farmer...
All TJ seniors to have a chance to speak at graduation
West Jefferson Hills School District leaders want to give all TJ seniors the chance to have their voice heard at graduation. Board members on Aug. 13 approved the high school handbook for the 2019-20 school year that included a change to how students will be selected to speak at graduation....
