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Aspinwall residents invited to help shape borough’s future
Aspinwall residents will have a chance to talk about the changing landscape of the borough during a community open house on Tuesday. Officials are hosting a public session to gather input that will be used to develop a comprehensive plan for the next five to 10 years. “We want to...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 24-27
With the Memorial Day weekend ahead, here are some ideas of how to enjoy three days off. Memorial Day parade The 111th Lawrenceville Memorial Day Parade is at 10 a.m. Monday. This event runs down Butler Street and ends at the Allegheny Cemetery for a service to honor the servicemen...
1 dead, 3 injured in spate of overnight shootings across Pittsburgh
A young womandied and three men were injured in a spate of shootings early Friday across Pittsburgh, authorities said. The fatal shooting happened shortly after 3 a.m. near the intersection of South 27th and Jane streets on the city’s South Side, according to police. Two friends drove 18-year-old Morgan Dunn,...
Pitcairn man accused of attempting to lure 10-year-old boy
A Pitcairn man is in custody after being accused of making advances toward a 10-year-old boy and trying to lure him into an apartment, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI reported. Brad Stanek, 35, is accused of approaching the boy who was riding a scooter toward Taza’s Market. The boy told police...
Arnold planning to have 10 dilapidated buildings razed
A demolition project planned in Arnold has shifted into gear as the city seeks contract bids. There are 10 abandoned and deteriorated structures the city hopes to tear down. City Redevelopment Director Rick Rayburg said the demolition bids are to be opened May 31 in the city’s redevelopment office. Rayburg...
1 injured in Hempfield motorcycle crash
One person was hurt in a motorcycle crash on College Avenue in Hempfield late Thursday night, according to Westmoreland County 911. The single-vehicle crash, located near the Greensburg border, was reported just before midnight. It took first responders some time to find the victim, who ended up some distance from...
North Hills student earns 2019 Bright Futures Scholarship
A North Hills High School senior is among the winners of the Kimberly-Clark Corp.’s 2019 Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Aidan Schneider, the daughter of Tom and Jodi Schneider, plans to use her scholarship to attend Penn State – University Park. “We are proud to present Aidan with a Bright Futures...
Former Steelers Tunch and Wolf lead 17th annual Walk for the Homeless
Take a walk for a good cause on Saturday with some guys you might know. Former Pittsburgh Steelers and current sportscasters Tunch Ilkin and Craig Wolfley will host the 17th annual “Tunch & Wolf’s Walk for the Homeless” to raise awareness and funds for Light of Life Rescue Mission on...
Bear stops by Franklin Park home
A black bear stopped by a Franklin Park home near the intersection of Rochester Road and Route 910 on May 15. A motion activated camera documented the bear, about 150 pounds, casually walking about at 12:45 a.m. The bruin did no damage and hasn’t been seen since, according to Sara...
Plum Center Elementary teacher named Champion of Learning
Plum School District Center Elementary fourth-grade teacher J.R. Pilyih was recently named one of several Champions of Learning. Awards were presented by the Consortium for Public Education and the United Way of Southern Pennsylvania at an event earlier this month. The recognition is designed to spotlight outstanding individuals and groups...
Riverview schools incumbent, 2 newcomers on both party ballots in November
Incumbent Maureen McClure, along with newcomers Jane Miller and Jennifer Chaparro, will appear on both the Democrat and Republican ballots in November for five, four-year seats on the Riverview School Board. Incumbent Alex DiClaudio and political newcomer Brian Hawk lost Democratic nods, but won on the GOP side. Melanie Pallone...
Penn Hills man found guilty in drug bust could face 15 years to life in prison
A Penn Hills man caught by police three years ago with nearly 20 pounds of marijuana, 150 grams of powdered cocaine and 340 grams of crack cocaine has been convicted on drugs and firearms charges, federal prosecutors said Thursday. After deliberating for about two hours, a federal jury of nine...
Woman flown to hospital after crash near Westmoreland Fairgrounds
One woman was flown to a hospital Thursday after driving off Mt. Pleasant Road and crashing into a parked SUV. Officials have not identified the driver, whose condition is unknown. The crash happened shortly before 8 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant Township, in the vicinity of Blue Ribbon Lane near the...
2 former Oakmont councilwomen, political newcomer take Democratic nods in primary
Two former councilwomen and a political newcomer won Democratic Party nods for three, four-year seats on Oakmont Council. Lindsay Osterhout (470 votes) was the top vote-getter in the May 21 primary election with 28% of the votes. She was followed by Nancy Ride (429) at 25% and Sophia Facaros (361)...
Tornado warning lifed for Westmoreland, Indiana counties
A tornado warning has been lifted in Westmoreland and Indiana counties, with no reports of a twister. At 8:45 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado hovered over Blairsville, about seven miles southwest of Homer City making its way toward Black Lick, with winds moving southeast at 45...
Couple accused of embezzling $1.3M from Butler hospital faces 5 new tax charges
A Butler couple accused of bilking Butler Memorial Hospital out of $1.3 million they spent on lavish family vacations, concerts, furniture, credit card debt and help funding their motocross business faces five new charges of tax fraud and evasion, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Stephanie J. Roskovski, 49, a former top...
Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges May 17 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Anthony Perkins, 20, of Pittsburgh with retail theft and criminal conspiracy. Charges were filed May 17 in connection with an incident along the 500 block of Mall Circle Drive. Denise Mukwita, 20, of Penn Hills with...
Drugs, DUI cases among those recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville
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. Held for courtMichael Warnick, 52, of Pitcairn on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, theft by...
Rescue teams respond to ‘boat in distress’ along Allegheny River near Sharpsburg; no injuries
Water rescue teams and other emergency personnel responded Thursday to a report of a “boat in distress” along the Allegheny River in Sharpsburg. No one was injured, officials said. Dispatchers received the call about the boat in need and possibly filling up with water near a marina near Main and...
East Hills DUI Task Force to conduct roving patrols Memorial Day weekend
East Hills DUI Task Force will conduct roving patrols and other educational enforcement activities Memorial Day weekend. The task force consists of Plum, Monroeville, White Oak, North Versailles Township, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Edgewood police departments. Project director is Plum police Lt. Lanny Conley. The enforcement/educational details will occur within...
West View hosting annual Memorial Day parade on Monday
A stretch of Route 19 in West View will be closed in both directions from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday for the borough’s annual Memorial Day parade. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign War Post #2754, 386 Perry Highway. The detour while...
Highlands again refuses to name employee put on unpaid leave
Highlands School District placed a middle school English teacher who has worked for the district for more than 20 years on unpaid leave in April. But the district is refusing to name the teacher despite a recent state ruling in a separate but similar case where the district was ordered...
Speed, precision will highlight jet flights at this weekend’s Westmoreland County AirshowVideo
When Air Force Maj. Garret Schmitz spirals in his F-16 jet this weekend above Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, he’ll be completing more than one kind of circle. Schmitz, 33, the new commander of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is set to maneuver his fighter...
Lower Burrell man, son of district judge, pleads guilty to marijuana distribution charges
The son of a local district judge and nephew of Westmoreland County’s district attorney pleaded guilty Thursday to drug distribution charges. Stephen Yakopec III, 29, of Lower Burrell, could face up to 15 years in prison when he is sentenced in about three months. In court on Thursday, Yakopec pleaded...
Police: Employee brought loaded gun to Westinghouse High School
A Pittsburgh Public Schools employee who brought a loaded handgun to school Thursday after threats from a student “made him feel unsafe” faces criminal charges, police said. James Cole, 32, is charged with possession of a weapon on school property and reckless endangerment — both misdemeanors — and one felony...
