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D-Day Pittsburgh commemoration: ‘I served my country, so I’m proud’
The beaches of Normandy, France, during the D-Day invasion 75 years ago have been called a “killing zone.” No one perhaps understands that better than Army veteran Glenn Kempf who as a medic during the invasion helped establish the first hospital on Omaha Beach for which he received the French...
Gill Hall Elementary student recognized as ‘super hero’
When a fire broke out at his Jefferson Hills home, Izaiah Sabori-Cole knew just what to do. He had learned in school how to respond to an emergency less than a week prior. Making sure to follow every rule he was taught, Izaiah, 7, put on a pair of shoes,...
Wolf tours Greensburg blight, touts proposed gas severance taxVideo
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf used his tour of blighted properties in downtown Greensburg on Thursday to tout his Restore Pennsylvania initiative, which relies heavily on a proposed natural gas severance tax. Standing at the corner of West Second Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wolf said the severance tax would raise...
Hempfield man sued by Three Rivers Dental for social media posts
A Greensburg dentistry group claims it has been disparaged on social media by a former patient and wants a Westmoreland County judge to order the posts be removed from the web sites. Three Rivers Dental Group on Thursday filed a libel lawsuit against Hempfield resident Robert Ottaviani, claiming he made...
Jury convicts Hyde Park man, 40, of sexually assaulting teen girl
A Westmoreland County jury has convicted a Hyde Park man of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Jurors deliberated more than two hours late Wednesday before returning guilty verdicts against 40-year-old Larry Lee Redmond on felony counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, child endangerment and corruption of minors...
Man accused of threatening woman with pistol in Vandergrift
A West Virginia man put a pistol in a woman’s mouth during a fight Wednesday night in Vandergrift for “disrespecting him,” police said. Henry Cherro McFadden, 44, of Barrackville, W.Va., is accused of arguing with the woman about 10:30 p.m. at a home along Spruce Street, police said. Police said...
Fayette man accused of $20K in thefts while wearing ankle monitor from previous crimes
A man slated for trial next month on charges of theft and receiving stolen property from 2017 in Westmoreland County was arrested by state police in May for allegedly breaking into parked cars at a local repair shop with an electronic monitoring bracelet still attached to his ankle, according to...
Family of slain New Ken delivery driver frustrated with lack of answers
Jeanne Smith said her family is frustrated that New Kensington police have no updates in the shooting death of her brother-in-law, newspaper delivery driver Gregory Lee Smith. But they’re happy police haven’t given up on the case. “I just wish they would find out what happened,” Jeanne Smith told the...
Champion victim identified after February house fire
A 96-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a February house fire near Champion. Clare Geary of Champion died Feb. 10 of thermal and inhalation injuries after being flown to a Pittsburgh-area hospital, the Allegheny County coroner said. According to a news release, the fire broke out in...
Vandergrift officials pondering options for abandoned structure
Officials in Vandergrift are looking to Westmoreland County to begin the process of getting rid of a deteriorated structure. On Monday, Melissa Adams, who lives near the deteriorated property at 113 East Adams Ave., asked council if there is something more that can be done about it. She said although...
ScareHouse on hiatus for 2019 but plans to return in new location for 2020
ScareHouse announced Thursday that its flagship haunted house won’t be opening this year on Locust Street in Etna. ScareHouse spent 12 Halloweens inside a 104-year-old building that formerly was a bank and Elks lodge and is stopping because it’s found a new, as-yet-undisclosed location and has big plans for the...
Work to repair Reis Run Road slide in Ross won’t start until ground is stable
A section of Reis Run Road in Ross Township will remain closed in both directions until a landslide that prompted the shut down becomes stable enough to begin repairs, according to a township commissioner. The landslide was reported at around 10 p.m. on May 31, according to Ross police. The...
Pittsburgh man wins national wine steward competition
Pittsburgh has a new champion, and it’s definitely something to wine about. Adam Knoerzer, dean of drinking and head of educational programming at Palate Partners & Dreadnought Wines in Lawrenceville, will represent the U.S. in the “Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup 2019.” He defeated some California competitors during the...
Fox Chapel lands prime 17-acre parcel to complete park and trail system
Fox Chapel officials have landed a significant piece of property that will link the two major sections of borough trails and complete a park system of nearly 345 acres. Mayor Alex Scott said the borough is seizing the chance to purchase a 17-acre parcel known as the Hardie property. The...
Brentwood council censures colleague
Brentwood council members censured colleague Pat Carnevale on May 28 for the “misuse of his position” and “actions unbecoming of an elected official.” The resolution, which also states that Carnevale violated the borough’s elected official policies, was approved in a 5-2 vote. Carnevale and Councilwoman Jennifer George dissented. The censure...
Road closures for Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Arts Festival
The Three Rivers Arts Festival begins Friday along with week-long road closures throughout Downtown Pittsburgh. The festival runs through June 16, and it overlaps with Pittsburgh Pride on June 7 to 9. Closures related to Pride weekend can be found here. Three Rivers Arts Festival road closures • 10 a.m....
Hempfield family creates book fundraiser for Children’s Hospital foundation
Karen Primm was listening to her 4-year-old grandson Marco chatter away in the backseat of her car when she realized he was constructing a fairly involved story narrative two days in a row. “It was the story of these four rat friends who go to the beach together,” said Primm,...
Company ignites fury by naming unscented candle ‘Ohio’
Ohio residents might think this new candle stinks. Simple Nature, an Indiana candle company, is offering an unscented option that pokes fun at their neighboring state. “Not much to see. Not much to do. Welcome to Ohio, the unscented candle,” is the tagline for the aroma-free cylinder of white soy...
Baldwin-Whitehall High School’s Class of 2019
Baldwin-Whitehall School District’s class of 2019 graduated on June 3 at the stadium....
Grand opening held for new West View ‘Hub’ community center
Several years of work by volunteers to create a gathering place in West View where children and adults can receive a wide-range of services has come to fruition. On June 5, community leaders and volunteers hosted a street party to cut the ribbon on the West View Hub — a...
Carlynton’s Class of 2019 say goodbye
On May 31, seniors at Carlynton High School took the next step in their lives as they participated in commencement exercises at the school....
Southmoreland High School: Class of 2019
Here is a list of the 2019 graduates from Southmoreland High School: Quay Alan Akins Dalton Cole Anderson Garrett Russell Ansell Nicholas Arrotti Hanna Grace Artice Jacob William Askey Joel Edward Askey Richard Dylan Babick Anthony Gauge Baird Destanie Elizabeth Ballew Arizona Destiny Baranski Justin David Basinger Ryan Leigh Beistel...
Jeremy Piven to perform Pittsburgh Improv, visit at Tree of Life
Actor Jeremy Piven asked his mother Joyce to help him rehearse lines for his unforgettable role as Ari Gold in the hit HBO series “Entourage.” “It was a racy scene, but my mother is a professional,” said Piven. “She knew it was just a character.” Piven didn’t hesitate in asking...
Chartiers Valley graduates celebrate commencement
At Chartiers Valley on June 5, senior said goodbye to high school at commencement. The Class of 2019 will now embark on new adventures as they head out into the world....
UPMC preserves access to Hillman Cancer Center for all Highmark-insured patients
Days before a Commonwealth Court showdown against Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, UPMC announced Thursday that it will preserve access at in-network rates for Highmark-insured patients who seek oncology care from Hillman Cancer Center’s 60 locations across Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. The decision applies not only to seniors and people...
