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DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Jul. 1, 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 courtBrandon Murray, 36, of Penn Hills on charges of knowingly possess ephedrine, possession of...
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh reports 12 cases of MRSA bacteria
Six newborn babies and six employees at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have tested positive for the contagious bacterial infection MRSA, hospital officials said Monday. “The health and safety of our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority,” UPMC spokeswoman Andrea Kunicky said in a statement. “We’re doing everything...
Police searching for Bolivar man after Indiana County shooting
State police are searching for a Westmoreland County man who allegedly shot into an Indiana County hotel Monday. David Lee McGinnis, 26, of Bolivar, is accused of firing one round from a 9mm handgun during an altercation inside a Days Inn, police said. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. at...
Developer seeks to expand former Penn-Irwin motel site
The developer that purchased the former Penn-Irwin motel property along Route 30 in North Huntingdon wants to expand the parcel by buying a triangular slice of adjacent land owned by a McDonald’s restaurant franchisee. Colony of Irwin LLC, a North Huntingdon development firm with extensive commercial holdings in the township,...
Some Fayette County townships under boil water advisory
Several townships in Fayette County are under a boil water advisory by the Mountain Watershed Association. The association placed part of their system in Nicholson, Georges and German townships under the advisory due to water loss and a leak, which have not yet been located, according to a news release....
Pittsburgh controller predicts large surplus for 2019
Pittsburgh is spending within its 2019 budget projection and is headed for a larger than anticipated surplus at year’s end, the city controller said Monday. Controller Michael Lamb, who released his Popular Annual Financial Report for 2018, said 2019 revenues from all tax sources are exceeding projections and departments, with...
Westmoreland coroner identifies man killed in Derry motorcycle crash
A 29-year-old man was killed during a two-vehicle crash Monday along Route 982 at Industrial Boulevard in Derry Township. Andrew J. Perratone, of Wood Street in Derry Township, was identified by the Westmoreland County Coroners Office as the driver of a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle involved in a head-on crash. According...
PennDOT, state police to team up for July 4th DUI awareness campaign in GreensburgVideo
Celebrating the nation’s Independence Day by drinking at a party then getting behind the wheel is not only illegal and dangerous, it can be deadly. Nine people across Pennsylvania died over the July 4, 2017, holiday period in 94 alcohol-related crashes, a decline from 13 killed in 361 alcohol-related crashes...
Fire companies in need of bottled water donations
While firefighters use untold gallons of water to fight blazes to save lives, they don’t want to come up short taking care of their own water needs. Keeping first responders hydrated for hours in the heat can become a challenge that impacts their performance and health. Volunteer firefighters, strapped by...
Pittsburgh drag queen story times canceled after threats
Two children’s programs in Pittsburgh canceled scheduled drag queen story times over the weekend after unspecified social media threats targeted the program, which is hosted at dozens of libraries nationwide. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh canceled their events on Friday...
Pittsburgh’s newest police dogs welcomed to the force
Cappy, Dodger and Zane are the newest four-legged members of the Pittsburgh police. They were full of drool and needed plenty of water at noon Monday as they panted, sniffed and strolled around the grounds of the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on the North Shore on a bright day where...
Photos: Day Camp at O’Hara community center
Weekly day camps at Lauri Ann West Community Center draw about 20 children a week for themes including a maker studio, crafts, outdoor fun and specialty camps with fashion, ceramics and drones. Camps run through Aug. 12 at the center, 1220 Powers Run Road, O’Hara. They are aimed at ages...
Jeannette man ruled competent to stand trial in fatal fire case
A man is competent to stand trial on homicide and arson charges in connection with a fatal fire last year in Jeannette that killed an elderly woman, a judge ruled Monday. Brian Eric Rendon, 34, of Jeannette needed some extra help and explanation to understand the charges and trial process,...
Man killed in Arnold alley identified as East Franklin resident; police investigating
A heavy-equipment operator and father of three from Armstrong County died after being shot in an Arnold alley Friday night, according to investigators. Gregory Ray Wynkoop, 35, of East Franklin died of a single gunshot wound at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison. The shooting occurred about 6:30 p.m. in the...
Penn State master gardeners will host open house in Hempfield
A little over a year ago, master gardeners from the Penn State Extension in Hempfield planted a garden to test the truth of plants traditionally labeled as “deer-resistant.” At this year’s Penn State master gardeners open house July 13, attendees will be able to see for themselves. “There’s been a...
Heinz Endowments offers grants to artists for work reflecting social challenges
The Heinz Endowments will offer grants ranging from $1,000 to $150,000 to artists who create work that reflects social challenges and incidents of injustice in the Pittsburgh region. The organization encourages projects that are initiated by younger people or center on youth voices. Applications are now being accepted for the...
Bear cub caught on camera crossing Sharpsburg street
Sharpsburg Mayor Matt Rudzki chuckled at the surveillance video of a bear cub wandering Sunday night through the borough. “It likely lost it bearings,” he joked. In all seriousness, the mayor said he could barely believe it when police Officer Dan Sciulli called to report the sighting, captured on video...
AHN opens new cancer treatment center in Robinson
The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute has opened a new oncology treatment center in Robinson. AHN Cancer Institute – Robinson replaces AHN’s previous clinic location on Church Hill Road in Robinson and expands the center’s patient care capacity and the number of on-site physicians and support staff. The nearly 6,000-square-foot...
Plum offers first farmers market
Plum Borough is sponsoring the first farmers market at Plum Creek Park on July 8. The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. and will feature produce from Bridge’s Farm and Greenhouses, a local establishment that will sell a variety of fruits and vegetables. Other vendors include Pappy’s...
Pa. moves to shut down Erie Coke plant, citing violations
ERIE — State environmental regulators are moving to shut down a coke plant in northwestern Pennsylvania, citing “years of numerous repetitive environmental violations.” The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said Monday it has denied Erie Coke Corporation’s application to renew its operating permit and filed a complaint in Erie County...
Pittsburgh City Council supports health department’s clean air actionsVideo
Pittsburgh City Council on Monday pledged unanimous support for the Allegheny County Health Department’s efforts to uphold clean air standards, particularly at U.S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson and Clairton Coke Works plants. U.S. Steel last week agreed to pay $2.7 million in fines from the Allegheny County Health Department related to...
Eugene DePasquale makes run for Congress official
State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is hoping to leverage his tenure as the state’s elected fiscal watchdog to make a run for U.S. Congress. DePasquale made the official announcement on social media Sunday after a week of reports that he had told Democratic Party leaders he planned to run for...
Portion of Reis Run in Ross remains closed
Motorists traveling through Ross Township are reminded that a portion of Reis Run Road remains closed while crews correct a landslide. The road is shut down in both directions between Rochester and Arndt roads to everyone except local residents. Other traffic will be detoured to Rochester Road where they can...
Attorneys in Robert Bowers case reach agreement in witness access dispute
Defense attorneys and federal prosecutors in the case against accused Tree of Life gunman Robert Bowers reached an agreement after weeks of consternation regarding access to witnesses, according to federal court filings. Bowers faces 51 federal charges in connection with the mass shooting at Squirrel Hill’s Tree of Life synagogue...
Police: Man rammed wife’s vehicle in Penn Township
A Plum man is being held at the Westmoreland County Prison after police said he rammed his wife’s vehicle in Penn Township on Sunday, causing her to lose control and almost hit another motorist, according to court papers. Robert Frank Stampo, 43, is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats and...
