Western PA Local News category, Page 2912
Game wardens tranquilize 225-pound bear that stopped at beer distributor in Edinboro
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) reported details today for tranquilizing a black bear roaming around town in Edinboro last week, including stopping at a beer distributor, according to the website yourErie.com. From the beer distributor, the bruin went into Edinboro Lake, and swam to shore where more residents spotted the...
Penn Hills teacher’s behavior before Shaler police shooting confounds investigators
Authorities remain puzzled about how a beloved Penn Hills teacher became involved in a standoff with police Aug. 6 that ended with his death. “We’re trying to figure out why he was doing what he was doing,” Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Thursday of Donald Babbit....
Tarentum concert canceled over weather concerns
The threat of thunderstorms canceled a band’s performance in Tarentum for a second time. The performance by “Classic Brew,” a classic rock cover band, that was scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the Carl J. Magnetta Jr. Amphitheater in Riverview Memorial Park has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday,...
4 Allegheny River locks in Armstrong County to open for Labor Day weekend
After recent weekend closures, the Allegheny River Development Corp. (ARDC) can pay to open four locks on the Allegheny River in Armstrong County on Labor Day weekend, plus two additional days later in September. The four locks are in South Buffalo (Clinton lock, No. 6), West Kittanning (No. 7), Boggs...
Police departments in Allegheny County seek laundry room coin-box bandit
Police in four Western Pennsylvania departments are seeking the public’s help identifying suspects wanted for breaking into laundry room coin boxes last month. The thefts occurred on the night of July 23 in Ross, Scott and Wilkins townships and Pittsburgh, according to Ross police. “Laundry rooms were broken into at...
Pittsburgh institute launches largest online Newman archive in the world
A Pittsburgh institute is now the largest curator of digital archives for Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be canonized by the Catholic Church in October. The Oakland-based National Institute for Newman Studies this week launched the NINS Digital Collections, an interactive, online platform that is home to more than...
Peduto gives key to the city to former United Steelworkers union presidentVideo
Former United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard usually has a lot to say when given a bully pulpit, but he was nearly speechless Thursday when Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto handed him a key to the city. “Wow,” Gerard said as Peduto handed him a box containing the key. “Mayor,...
Photos: Fox Chapel’s first day of school
Nearly 4,000 students headed back to class Aug. 22 in the Fox Chapel Area School District. As is tradition, school administrators and board members hopped on the buses first thing in the morning and rode to the district’s six buildings along with the youngsters. It’s a way to ease any...
Grant to help with Aspinwall sewer line project
An Allegheny County grant worth $85,000 will cover the gap in cost for a major storm sewer line project in Aspinwall. The borough was awarded the money through the county’s Community Infrastructure and Tourism Fund (CITF), Manager Melissa Lang said. Aspinwall previously earned $477,000 through ALCOSAN’s Green Revitalization of Our...
Coroner: Charleroi woman struck, killed by train in Washington County
The Washington County Coroner said a 49-year-old Charleroi woman has been identified as the pedestrian struck and killed by a train Tuesday. Coroner S. Timothy Warco said Lisa M. Lees was hit by a Norfolk Southern train as she crossed railroad tracks near 7th Street and Railroad Way in Charleroi...
Smiles From Sean brings emojis to UPMC Children’s Hospital
These emojis are aimed at creating real smiles. Bright yellow pillows, cinch bags, stress balls and key chains decorated with smiling faces will be given to kids at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. Sean Rovers, 11, of Bethel Park came up with the idea to create happiness for...
Jeannette couple accused in apparent plot to get drugs into Westmoreland County Prison
An alleged attempt to get drugs into the Westmoreland County Prison earlier this month through a district court bathroom was thwarted after jail officials learned of an apparent plot between a Jeannette couple, according to court papers. Maria Harshey, 43, is accused of leaving drugs in the bathroom of the...
Greensburg Salem school evacuated, Hempfield school loses powerVideo
Two area schools faced issues during the first week of school. Nicely Elementary School in the Greensburg Salem School District was evacuated at 1 p.m. Thursday after an electrical motor inside overheated and began smoking, according to school officials. “There was no fire. There wasn’t a whole lot of smoke,...
Pittsburgh begins hunt for this year’s Christmas tree
If you’re already starting to think about what you’ll get everyone for Christmas this year, you might want to consider adding the city of Pittsburgh to your list. The Forestry Division of the Pittsburgh Public Works Department is looking for a resident who is willing to donate a giant evergreen...
Pet of the Week: tuxedo cat Eve FrenchVideo
Everyone, meet Eve French! This pretty girl is up for adoption through Paws Across Pittsburgh and is being fostered by a family in Ross. Age: Between 6 and 8 years old Breed: Short-haired domestic tuxedo cat What she likes: She loves to cuddle and relax with you, and play with...
Terry Ranieri, beloved Hempfield community member, dies at age 64
Terry Ranieri, a beloved Hempfield community member, died Thursday, according to his brother, Tony Ranieri. Terry, who graduated from Hempfield Area School District in 1975, attended home football games regularly in the decades since, greeting fans at games while watching the band warm up for their halftime show or offering...
Body camera footage released as DA clears Penn Hills officer in shootingVideo
The Penn Hills police officer who shot and killed a 20-year-old Pittsburgh man July 14 was defending himself after the man fired three shots at police, Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. said Thursday. Zappala cleared Officer Jared Rothert in the death of Onje Dickinson, 20. Dickinson fired...
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars gear on sale at pop-up store
Pencils. Lanyards. T-Shirts. Shorts. Pants. Hats. Onesies. Polos. Thermal jackets. Corn hole boards. Almost anything you could ever want to rep the TJ Jaguars and showcase your black and gold pride can now be found at the Jag Den pop-up store, located in Bill Green’s Shopping Center on Old Clairton...
Baldwin seniors leave mark on school parking lot
Visit the student parking lot at Baldwin High School and you will learn a lot about members of the senior class. It’s clear one student loves Dunkin’. Another loves sunflowers. Then, there’s the student who definitely has a sense of humor. For the first time this year, seniors had the...
Dick’s Sporting Goods to continue review of firearms salesVideo
Dick’s Sporting Goods will continue to review stores’ sales of firearms, CEO Edward Stack said during an earnings call Thursday. The Findlay-based national chain removed all “hunt” products — including hunting rifles and ammunition — from 125 stores in March, replacing that inventory with other products that might appeal to...
Restrictions planned for I-376 in Carnegie this weekend
Inspection activities on the Interstate 376 (Parkway West) bridge over Arch Street and the Port Authority’s West Busway in Carnegie Borough will occur Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur in each direction from 6 a.m. to noon each day on I-376 just west of the Carnegie (Exit...
Groceria Merante celebrates 40 years in OaklandVideo
The atmosphere hasn’t changed much in four decades at Groceria Merante, nestled at the corner of Bates and McKee Place in Oakland. The popular Italian grocery store turned 40 this month. A big celebration is planned for Saturday. There will be food and sweet treats, street vendors, cooking demonstrations, bocce...
Springdale water system renovation 80% complete, but discolored water will stay awhile
The Springdale water system renovation project is about 80% complete, borough officials say. Kevin Szakelyhidi of Bankson Engineers, the project engineer, said Tuesday that is about where it now stands, based on the payouts to contractors working on the $7 million renovation. He told borough council that two contracts with...
Woman found dead in duct-taped room in New Kensington is identified
The Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office identified a woman whose body was found Aug. 8 inside a New Kensington residence. Marcia Smock, 68, was discovered inside a Victoria Avenue home in a room that had the windows and door duct-taped shut, Westmoreland County Coroner Ken Bacha Jr. said. The woman had...
Cops: Co-owner of Scottdale restaurant accused of stalking, harassment
One of the owners of Wise’s Restaurant, a well-known Scottdale eatery, was charged Tuesday by borough police with stalking and disorderly conduct in the alleged harassment of employees and causing of disruptions at the business since June. James R. Wise, 61, of Oakdale was arraigned on eight counts each of...
