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Lower Burrell’s former solicitor challenging 2 city councilmen for seat
Lower Burrell’s former solicitor is going up against two incumbent councilmen for one of their seats on the Democratic ticket in Tuesday’s primary. There was a show of support on Facebook for Lower Burrell resident and longtime city solicitor Stephen Yakopec Jr. when his contract with the city was in...
In Lower Burrell mayor’s race, attracting business is key issue
A newcomer without political experience is challenging the Lower Burrell’s incumbent mayor for the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary. When John Andrejcik, 60, worked as an official court reporter for Allegheny County Court, he was prohibited from seeking public office. He retired in October, so he is running for mayor....
Allegheny County Police name suspect for Jefferson Hills shooting
Allegheny County Police are accusing a former Clairton man of shooting a 21-year-old woman in the shoulder in Jefferson Hills just after midnight Sunday. Police allege that Andrew Roberts, 27, whose last known address was Clairton, shot the woman in a mobile home community on Stilley Street. The woman was...
Arrest made in Fox Chapel Yacht Club stabbing
Allegheny County Police have made an arrest in the stabbing of 30-year-old man at the Fox Chapel Yacht Club early Sunday. Police accuse Christopher Schmeider, 28, of committing the stabbing during an argument just after 3 a.m. Sunday. The victim’s wounds were not life-threatening. Schmeider was taken to the Allegheny...
Tarentum police officer saves ducklings trapped in a storm sewer
Tarentum police Officer Kurt Jendrejewski knew what he had to do Sunday morning when it was clear there were ducklings in a storm sewer drain on Corbet Street. After a concerned resident called the police station Jendrejewski showed up to find the mother duck and three of her ducklings frantically...
Saturday fire adds challenges for Upper Burrell family
Chad and Carolyn Clark had replaced the roof and gutters, repainted and remodeled most of their house along scenic Rocky Lane in Upper Burrell. Things were moving ahead until a weekend fire. At about 6 p.m. Saturday, an electrical fire changed plans for the Clark family of five. Everyone got...
Tarentum flea market visitors get bargains, great weatherVideo
Marni Davis got ready early for Tarentum Recreation Board’s first flea market Sunday. “I started setting up at 6:30 a.m.,” said Davis, of East Deer’s Creighton neighborhood. Trash to Treasure was held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of J.G.’s Tarentum Station Grille. Davis has a...
Hoffman Kennels, not volunteer group, hired as Arnold’s dog catcher
Arnold Council has opted to have Hoffman Kennels handle its animal control function instead of Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. That decision came Tuesday after Gary Hoffman, the kennel owner, addressed council and answered questions about his operation. One thing Hoffman tried to dispel is the notion that he euthanizes...
One injured in Salem Township crash involving car, quad
First responders on Sunday were sent to the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a quad in Salem Township. A Westmoreland 911 dispatcher said the crash happened just after 3 p.m. in the 2600 block of Route 819. One person, an unknown aged female, was reported to be...
Motorcycle crash leaves person injured in Cook Township
A person was injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon, a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher confirmed. The crash happened around 3:20 p.m. in the 700 block of Bethel Church Road in Cook Township. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash, the dispatcher said. No other information was immediately...
Bicycle rider stuck by car on Mount Washington
A man riding a bicycle in Pittsburgh was sent to an area hospital after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday morning. The crash happened just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the area of Grandview Avenue and Hallock Street on Mount Washington. The man is stable condition and the cause...
Leslie Odom Jr. draws laughs, inspires during CMU graduation address
It was 16 years ago when Leslie Odom Jr. graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with his whole life ahead of him. Now, coming off of his success as a member of the original “Hamilton” cast, the Tony and Grammy award winning actor and singer returned to CMU on Sunday as...
Westmoreland voters might be using current voting machines for the last time
Tuesday’s primary election might be the last that use the touch-screen voting system that has been in place in Westmoreland County since 2005. The county last week received proposals from four companies to sell new computerized machines that will allow for the generation of a verifiable paper trail to meet...
Westmoreland bus service keeps fares the same despite ridership, revenue drop
Westmoreland County Transit Authority bus fares will remain unchanged as the agency continues to deal with revenue declines related to state funding cuts and the ongoing loss of riders. Authority officials have approved a new $12.4 million operating budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, balanced by the transfer of about...
Youngwood firefighter memorial 5K run raises funds for scholarships
Volunteer firefighter Lance Wentzel was a runner, so it’s only fitting that the Youngwood Hose Company No. 1 and Youngwood Area Business Association hold a 5K run/walk in his honor every year. On Sunday, 127 runners of all ages participated in the fifth annual Jeffrey “Lance” Wentzel 5K Run/Walk along...
Leechburg founder David Leech gets state historical marker
An official state marker now stands at River Avenue in Leechburg close to where founder David Leech established a canal and other businesses starting in the 1820s. “He founded the borough, and he made contributions to the state and the nation,” said Larry Boehm, vice president of the Leechburg Area...
Touch-A-Truck event in Harrison brings excitement to the little ones
Children didn’t just touch a truck Saturday in Harrison. The louder the horn, the wider the grin that appeared on the faces of preschool and elementary-age children at the second annual Touch-A-Truck sponsored by the Harrison Recreation Board. Most beeped and honked the horns for fire engine and delivery trucks...
Protesters say Paulson Spray Park opening a ‘political stunt’Video
The squeals of delighted children mixed with the shouts of protesters at Saturday’s opening of a new city spray park in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar. The Paulson Spray Park and Playground opened at noon Saturday at the site of the former Paulson Swimming Pool, which had been closed for more than a decade....
Homestead Grays Bridge lane restrictions to continue through end of May
Work on the Homestead Grays Bridge will resume Sunday night and is expected to continue through the end of the month. Although milling and paving work is done, the bridge will once again be reduced to one lane in each direction starting at 10 p.m. Sunday. Those restrictions will be...
Authorities identify man found dead in Swissvale early Sunday morning
A 22-year-old man was found dead on a Swissvale sidewalk early Sunday morning of multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office identified the victim as Aris Payto Barclay Vann, of Wilkinsburg. Vann was pronounced dead at the scene in the 2200 block of Woodstock Avenue at...
Embattled Arnold mayor faces a primary contest from a councilman
A Democratic councilman in Arnold is attempting to knock off the city’s mayor in Tuesday’s primary election. Joe Bia II, 45, is at the midpoint of his first term council term but decided to make a run against Mayor Karen Peconi Biricocchi because, he said, “we can’t financially support the...
Election guide: Here’s what you need to know for the primary
Primary Election Day is Tuesday. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some of the notable races include Allegheny County district attorney, Allegheny County council, Pittsburgh city council, Westmoreland County sheriff and Westmoreland County commissioner. To get more information on polling places, go to the official election pages...
9 candidates outline plans for Greensburg Salem School Board
A crowded race in Greensburg Salem School District will ensure at least a couple new faces on the school board next year. Nine candidates — including three incumbents — are vying for five open seats. Most are running on both the Republican and Democratic ballots, except Ronel Baccus, who is...
Video: Top news stories of the week
Here are some of the news highlights from around the Lower Valley for the week of May 12: • Shady Side Academy names director of $2.7 science hub. • Aspinwall Memorial Day parade expected to draw thousands. • Fox Chapel Area earns $1 million to pay for security upgrades, internet....
Millvale to honor longtime crossing guard with special day
Susan Meyers has worked for three Millvale mayors and three police chiefs over her 17 years of employment with the borough. She will hang up her crossing guard vest when she retires in June. Mayor Brian Spoales has proclaimed June 7 as Sue Meyers’ Day in Millvale, in celebration of...
