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Former Hempfield doctor to stand trial in fatal overdose case
A Westmoreland County judge ruled Friday that a Hempfield physician can withdraw his no contest plea to charges that he over-prescribed methadone to a patient who overdosed and died. Dr. Edgar Peske, 80, will go to trial in December or early next year on charges of drug delivery resulting in...
Forest Hills celebrates 100 years with 5 local centenarians
Forest Hills is celebrating its 100th birthday this weekend along with five residents who have lived to be 100 or older. Isabel Dering, Nellie Enterline, Mary Gast, Albina Scrock and Anna Srdoch will be in the spotlight so they can be applauded for their long, amazing lives. “We’ve been trying...
Former VFW national commander from Robinson remembered as hero
When he became national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 2015, John A. Biedrzycki said it was time for the group to regain its relevancy. “The old-boys network and the days of the old barroom commanders have come and gone,” Biedrzycki said at the 2015 VFW convention in...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 26, 2019
Bell Acres Phillip Ulrich sold property at 120 Fox Hill Drive to American International Relocation Soluti for $670,000. American International Relocation Soluti sold property at 120 Fox Hill Drive to Raphael and Marie Kuyler for $670,000. Robert Hayden Jr. sold property at 200 Summerlawn Drive to Jason and Jane Bablak...
National conference on abandoned mine land coming to Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania has the most abandoned mine lands in the country, so it is only fitting a national conference on the issue is coming to Pittsburgh in September. “Pennsylvania has a lot of abandoned mine issues,” said Eric Cavazza, director of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. “We by far...
Westmoreland County Food Bank promotes September as ‘Hunger Action Month’
The Westmoreland County Food Bank is again teaming up with a Scottdale company to raise money for its food programs. The third annual “Day 2 Don8” on Sept. 28 will allow donors to match a $5,000 challenge gift from Penn Line Service Inc. “Penn Line has been a generous sponsor...
Company battling for Tarentum billboard pursuing signs in Harrison, too
A company fighting in court to put billboards in Tarentum now wants to place two in Harrison. Oliver Development wants to put two signs atop a pole on property along Alter Road, next to Route 28, according to documents the company has filed with the township. The vacant land is...
Cranberry Toyota dealership pays school lunch debt totaling more than $22,000
A Toyota dealership will wipe out more than $22,000 of student lunch debt that’s accrued in a Western Pennsylvania school district. Baierl Toyota in Cranberry presented a check Friday for $22,181.47 to the Ellwood City Area School District to pay off the debt. “This is just a great thing for...
Penn Hills man accused of raping 2 young girls
A Penn Hills man is accused of repeatedly raping and beating two young girls, police said. Christopher Musgrove, 32, faces 12 felonies and two misdemeanors related to the incidents. He was charged in early August. One of the alleged victims was 6 years old. The other was 11. The 11-year-old...
Western Pennsylvania first responders move south ahead of Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian barrels toward Florida, some Western Pennsylvania first responders are already headed south to lend a hand. Specialized ambulance units and paramedics from Fayette Emergency Medical Service, headquartered in Connellsville, and Murrysville Medic One left at 8 a.m. Friday to head to a staging area in Georgia. Florida...
Emergency repair to restrict East 10th Avenue traffic in Tarentum
Traffic is expected to be restricted on East 10th Avenue in Tarentum for an emergency repair on Tuesday, according to the borough. Traffic is scheduled to be reduced to one lane between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on East 10th near Ormond Street, borough Manager Michael Nestico said. The borough’s...
First 911 Trail Challenge near Shanksville offers special closed road access for cyclists
The inaugural 911 Trail Challenge on Sept. 7 will offer bicyclists a 24-mile course, including an eight-mile section at the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville that will be open only to cyclists. The Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail is a 1,300-mile network of bicycle and pedestrian trails linking the...
Jeannette girl wins age division in 2019 Little Miss Italy pageant
Sophia Lawry, 7, performed her heart out when she took the stage to compete in the 2019 Miss Little Italy pageant during Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days, said her mom, Gina. And her performance won her the title Miss Little Italy, Princess division. “It’s based on confidence, and she walked out...
Resisting arrest, DUI among cases before Judge Herbst
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Waived for court • Krystal Albitz, 34, of Turtle Creek on charges of resisting arrest, a DUI,...
Assault, harassment among cases before Judge Zucco
Plum District Court Judge Linda Zucco handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived for court • Kristy L. Walsh, 33, of Oakdale on charges of aggravated assault, making terroristic...
Theft, trespass among charges filed by Monroeville police
Monroeville police filed the following charges Aug. 16-28 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Jacquelyn M. Vitari, 36, of Plum with retail theft and possession of Adderall .Charges were filed Aug. 16 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Sabrina L. Eisenberg,...
Delmont man accused of assaulting woman
A 39-year-old Delmont man was arrested Thursday on charges of assaulting a woman inside his home and obstructing officers attempting to investigate the incident, police said. Ian T. Morelli was arraigned before District Judge Helen Kistler on charges of obstruction of law enforcement, simple assault, harassment, disorderly conduct and possession...
Gateway school given grant from new Monroeville store
Burlington Coat Factory presented a $10,000 check to a Gateway elementary school two weeks before the store is scheduled to open a site near the Monroeville mall. The grant is part of the company’s initiative it has with AdoptAClassroom.org, a national fundraising organization. Julie Roar, a Burlington district manager, presented...
Heading to Heinz Field Rib Fest? We sampled a fewVideo
By Monday afternoon, more than 60,000 pounds of ribs will have been sold — and eaten — at the Heinz Field Kick Off and Rib Fest on the North Shore. More than 100,000 people are expected to attend this weekend. Hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Monday. That’s...
Vandergrift children’s garden grows on without stolen pumpkins
Vandergrift has its own Great Pumpkin Caper. About two weeks ago, pumpkins planted by children in the borough’s Franklin Park started to vanish. At least 10 have gone missing since, likely taken in broad daylight because the park is locked at night. “They weren’t even orange,” said Chloe Kruse, a...
Riverview heads back to class
The first day of classes for students in the Riverview School District was Tuesday, Aug. 27. Tenth Street Elementary Principal David Zolkowski was there to greet students and parents....
30,000 lives could be saved with cleaner air, CMU professor says
Pittsburgh’s air quality has improved dramatically over the past 20 years, but a Carnegie Mellon University researcher says that’s no reason for area residents to be satisfied. Allen Robinson, director of CMU’s Center for Air Quality, Climate and Energy Solutions, was involved in two recent studies that showed 30,000 lives...
Worker dies after wall collapses at Washington County coal mine
A worker at a Consol Energy coal mine in Washington County died Thursday evening when a wall collapsed, according to authorities. The victim was identified as Tanner Lee McFarland, 25, of Washington, according to state police, who are investigating the incident. The wall collapsed about 6 p.m. in the Enlow...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 2
It’s Labor Day weekend, which often signals the unofficial conclusion of summer. Here are some ways to spend that three-day holiday weekend. Laboring The 38th annual Labor Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday. The route begins at PPG Paints Arena and concludes at the United Steelworkers Building, Downtown. It...
Scott Conservancy celebrates 30 years
Scott Conservancy will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Kane Woods Nature Area in Scott Township. A dog walk will start at noon at the Whiskey Point Trailhead, 1461 Scrubgrass Road, while other activities, including a scavenger hunt and nature hike, will be...
