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WCCC to host Medicare 101 for baby boomers
Westmoreland County Community College is reaching out to what may be the country’s largest market— aging baby boomers. With 10,000 members of the generation set to turn 65 every day across the United States through 2030, Medicare is on more minds than ever. WCCC is partnering with APPRISE, the Pennsylvania...
Unity zoning panel rejects parking plan for proposed SheetzVideo
Developers planning a new Sheetz convenience store along Route 30 in Unity received township approval of most exterior signs proposed for the store but were denied a variance needed to place 10 parking spaces near the highway. The store and six gasoline pumps are being eyed for the northeast corner...
Attempted rape in Whitaker under investigation
A bicyclist was able to fight off a man who assaulted and exposed himself to her Tuesday afternoon on a popular bike trail in Whitaker, according to Allegheny County Police. The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. while the woman was riding on the Great Allegheny Passage trail under the...
2nd annual Fall Fest in Plum continues new autumn tradition
Plum’s second annual Fall Fest aims to keep the borough’s new family-friendly autumn tradition going. The event is scheduled for noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Plum Creek Park along New Texas Road, across from the borough building. “There will be plenty of activities for all ages,” event organizer Mona...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Sep. 24, 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 • Shawn Allen, 48, of Penn Hills on charges of possession of drug...
Weiss withdraws as Penn Hills’ special counsel for recovery
Attorney Ira Weiss has withdrawn as special counsel for Penn Hills School District’s chief recovery officer one day after school board members publicly questioned the legality of Weiss’ appointment. The Pittsburgh-based firm Weiss Burkardt Kramer LLC submitted a letter to district officials informing them of the decision Tuesday. Weiss said...
Western Pa. congressmen weigh in on Trump’s Ukraine dealings, impeachment inquiry
U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Forest Hills, said Tuesday afternoon that allegations of President Trump’s improper dealings with Ukraine’s new leader “add to the urgency of a full and immediate impeachment inquiry.” Doyle, a 13-term congressman, made the remark in a news release issued just before Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the...
Metal 3D printing on display at The Corner in New KensingtonVideo
Technology in 3D printing is advancing and one day could rival traditional manufacturing techniques, according to a local expert in the field. Howard Kuhn, a University of Pittsburgh adjunct professor who has taught additive manufacturing — another term for 3D printing — for the past 15 years, was among those...
Gang member from Butler County pleads guilty to selling drugs
A Portersville, Butler County, man pleaded guilty in federal district court Pittsburgh to a drug conspiracy involving 11 people associated with the GBK drug gang. Raymond Chrzanowski, age 51, pleaded guilty Monday to three counts. He is accused in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin, according to...
Norwin honors athletic stars, plans homecoming parade, carnival
Norwin will honor outstanding athletes and three teams at the Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday as part of the school’s homecoming activities. The 1984 boys swimming team and the 2006 and 2007 girls track teams will be inducted into the Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame during a program...
Sen. Lindsey Williams to host addiction resources open house in Brackenridge
Narcan demonstrations, safe prescription disposal bags, recovery specialists and family counselors are among the resources that will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday when state Sen. Lindsey M. Williams, D-West View, hosts a free Addiction Resource Open House at Pioneer Hose Company in Brackenridge. A spokeswoman for...
Police: Mother left kids to help friend in a fight; ‘deplorable’ home conditions detailed
Police have charged a woman for leaving her two children alone in their Bedford Dwellings home. The 23-year-old woman, Mattie Viola Sims, told police that she left the residence in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood to help a friend who was about to fight nearby. The children, ages 4 and 1,...
Senior housing, cottages, retail approved for Blazier Drive site in McCandless
McCandless council has approved plans to replace two vacant buildings along Blazier Drive with a mixed-use development made up of a personal care home, duplexes and a retail center. The project, dubbed McCandless Square, will be built on the 23-acre site of the former Trader Horn department store and Bally’s...
Audit: Pittsburgh property sales ‘shrouded in secrecy,’ open to fraudVideo
Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority are sitting on thousands of tax delinquent properties for years because of a public sales process that is “shrouded in secrecy” and difficult to navigate for potential buyers, according to an audit released Tuesday by the city Controller’s Office. Controller Michael Lamb said...
Apollo-Ridge explores bond issue for project list
The Apollo-Ridge School District is contemplating a new bond issue. The school board said Monday night the maximum issue would be $3.5 million and the minimum would be $1.4 million. Among the projects on the wish list are updating the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system in the secondary schools,...
Pittsburgh ranks 15th among best cities in nation to retire
Pittsburgh makes a lot of lists — the best cities for its Oktoberfest, for coffee drinkers and to celebrate the Fourth of July. It even made the top three for the best Rust Belt comeback story. Yet as a retiree destination, it rarely outshines Sun Belt locales. But in a...
WCTA’s ConnectCard system to be phased out
Westmoreland County Transit Authority’s troubled ConnectCard system, which allows riders to pay cashless fares via prepaid accounts, will be phased out over the next several months, officials announced Tuesday. After years of planning, ConnectCard was finally implemented in early 2018. Almost immediately, it was besieged with technical issues. “ConnectCard has...
Guys Run Road closure starts Wednesday in Harmar
Part of Guys Run Road in Harmar will be closed to traffic during daylight hours Wednesday through Oct. 9 so PennDOT can repair a landslide area. PennDOT said the road will be closed between Dremmel and Locust Hill roads from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Crews will be...
Avonmore family headed to court on charges of hiding fugitive
Two men and their mother will stand trial on charges of hiding or preventing the apprehension of a fugitive at their Avonmore home. Jessica Thorpe, 39, Luke Thorpe, 18, and Leroy Thorpe, 22, all of Maple Terrace Lane, waived charges to court rather than have a preliminary hearing Monday, court...
Pittsburgh looks to hire more female and minority firefighters
City officials hope a consultant can help attract a more diverse pool of job applicants to the Pittsburgh Fire Bureau. City Council on Tuesday introduced a resolution that would authorize the hiring of the National Testing Network at a maximum cost of $49,875 for a study of fire bureau hiring...
Plethora of pumpkin choices at The Pie Place in the South HillsVideo
Pumpkin pastries will be prominent at the Pie Place. The bakery located on the Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair border created 31 days of pumpkin treats. Day one started Monday with pumpkins located throughout the store to introduce the promotion. On Tuesday, the choice of the day was pumpkin tarts. The...
Woman hurt in Sewickley Township crash involving school van
One woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash involving a school van in Sewickley Township, according to Westmoreland County 911. A dispatcher said the van was not transporting students. The crash happened at the corner of Clopper Street and Keystone Road around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday. The woman was taken to...
Springdale Energy donates $55K to improve safety, emergency services in A-K Valley
Springdale Energy donated $55,000 to four organizations in the lower Alle-Kiski Valley to help them improve safety and emergency services. Springdale Volunteer Fire Department and Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company each received $10,500, while Allegheny Valley School District received $16,000 and the Allegheny Valley Emergency Management Agency got about $18,000....
Hempfield honors fire station on 75 year milestoneVideo
The Midway/St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department was recognized Monday night for 75 years in service. The department, located on Broadway Avenue, was established July 11, 1944. Officials posted on their Facebook page, “Today marks our 75th anniversary. Thank you to the current members and all the past members who have...
Elderly malnutrition focus of Westmoreland awareness weekVideo
No matter what meal Sue Floder makes for the Norwin Meals on Wheels program, she knows one thing to be true — the sweet treat goes first. “I think most of them (seniors) go for the goody first because you lose a lot of your taste buds when you’re older,...
