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North Allegheny students’ ‘Safe Drive’ app wins award from PennDOT
Two students from North Allegheny Senior High School — Isha Das and Leela Pinnamaraju — are this year’s winners of a statewide challenge to find innovative ways to get drivers to slow down in work zones. “Every day construction workers on Pennsylvania roadways face a dangerous threat in work zones,”...
Sharpsburg officials: Chief Guyasuta statue not going anywhere
The statue of Chief Guyasuta that stands tall in the heart of Sharpsburg’s commercial district isn’t going anywhere, officials assured curious residents. Council members have been fielding questions about the statue and its surrounding H.J. Heinz Plaza since orange construction cones popped up around its perimeter. “Chief Guyasuta is not...
Workshop in East Liberty will explore hunger, nutrition advocacy
The annual Hunger Advocacy Workshop will be held May 4 in the John Knox Room of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty. The workshop, titled “Better Nutrition, Better Tomorrow,” will offer advocacy training on hunger-related issues at local and international levels. The event, set from 9 a.m. to noon,...
Discounted ticket lottery for ‘Book of Mormon’ at Heinz Hall
Want to see the “Book of Mormon” this weekend but don’t have your tickets yet? Producers of the show are offering low-priced lottery seats for every city on the national tour, including Pittsburgh’s performances at Heinz Hall, Downtown. The show, a winner of nine Tony awards, including best musical, is...
Police: Driver pointed gun at woman in road rage on Liberty Bridge
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of pointing a gun at a woman during a road rage incident on the Liberty Bridge last week. The incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. April 11 as the woman was driving on the Liberty Bridge toward the Liberty Tunnels,...
Harrison residents learn about rain garden projects, tree benefitsVideo
There is a plan to speed up construction of two rain gardens in Harrison that are designed to help control stormwater runoff. They were unveiled Wednesday at a meeting at the municipal building. The first and smaller of the two will be built this year on the grounds of Highlands...
Sewickley Academy and Quaker Valley track and field teams ready to compete at Butler Invitational
The Sewickley Academy and Quaker Valley track and field teams will join dozens of other squads from all around the WPIAL at the 55th annual Butler Invitational on Thursday at Butler High School. Field events and others on the track will begin at 12:15 p.m. as individuals and relays post...
Cops searching for suspects after 2 people wounded by gunfire in Spring Hill
Pittsburgh police are searching for suspects in connection with a double shooting Wednesday night in the city’s Spring Hill neighborhood. Police responding to a ShotSpotter alert in the 100 block of Rhine Place shortly after 11 p.m. found two people outside an apartment building suffering from gunshot wounds, according to...
State offers Penn Township $1.4 million to control flooding
Penn Township has a $1.45 million loan offer on the table to reduce flooding in the Harrison Park and Hyland Road areas. Officials have yet to decide if they want it. Township leaders have roughly six months to decide whether they want to accept the loan, township manager Alex Graziani...
Police: Woman being evaluated after breaking into Salem homes, threatening others
A 24-year-old woman was taken for a mental health evaluation Wednesday after she reportedly was threatening others and breaking into homes in Salem Township, according to state police. Brianna Renee Waibel of Murrysville allegedly was using a knife and broken glass bottle to threaten people on Forbes Trail Drive at...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Thursday, April 18
Hello, Sewickley, Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for the Sewickley Farmer’s Market. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through the end of November. Stop by the Saint James parking lot to see what’s available. — What’s the Neighborhood News Network...
Man sleeping in McKees Rocks dumpster tossed into garbage truck, loses prosthetic leg
A man sleeping in a dumpster in McKees Rocks early Thursday morning was tossed into the back of a garbage truck as trash was being emptied from the receptacle. The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. along Munson Avenue, according to police. While in the back of the garbage truck...
New Castle suspect wanted for murder surrenders to police
A suspect charged with shooting and killing a man and wounding another surrendered to New Castle police. Anthony Thurman, 27, of New Castle was accompanied by his attorney when he turned himself into city police Wednesday. He is in the Lawrence County Jail without bond, according to court records. Police...
Etna-Sharpsburg Earth Day Challenge 2019 big success
Officials challenged Etna and Sharpsburg volunteers to spruce up their respective boroughs, with the winner claiming rights to the inaugural Earth Day Mayor’s Cup on April 13. In the end, both groups filled a 30 cubic yard dumpster, though Sharpsburg won this category, because its container was a little more...
Blessed Trinity Academy teacher honored with Golden Apple Award
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has awarded Marjorie Heasley, Blessed Trinity Academy second grade teacher, the Golden Apple Award for excellence in education and community service. Six educators at Diocese of Pittsburgh schools have won the 28th annual Donahue Family Foundation-sponsored award. At a May 28 celebration with Bishop David...
Joey’s P.A.W. Spring Fling to help get dogs moving again
An upcoming fundraiser will help injured animals get moving again. Joey’s P.A.W. Spring Fling will be held May 2 at 7 p.m. at Domenico’s Ristorante in Cranberry. Guests can enjoy a pizza, wings and salad buffet, and enter basket raffles. All proceeds from the event will go toward Joey’s P.A.W....
North Huntingdon promotes 5 police officers
The North Huntingdon Police Department has two new lieutenants and three new sergeants. Sgts. Gregory Arendas and Jay McCurdy were promoted to the rank of lieutenant by the township commissioners Wednesday. Officers Nicholas Dreistadt, William Kauffman and Justin Wardman were promoted to sergeant. Arendas and McCurdy were the only two...
Extension granted to craft Penn Hills School District’s recovery plan
State financial recovery officer Daniel Matsook and his committee have more time to construct a plan to fix the fiscally troubled Penn Hills School District. Matsook said an extension was granted by the state Department of Education to complete the plan by May 20. He originally intended to submit the...
Penn Hills school directors appoint board vice president’s wife to fill vacancy
Penn Hills School Board Vice President George Sens will be joined on the elected panel by a very familiar face: his wife. Board members voted 4-2 at a special meeting Monday to appoint Jan Sens to fill the seat vacated by former President Denise Graham-Shealey. Graham-Shealey resigned in March to...
Greater Latrobe hires consultant for superintendent search
In a less-than-unanimous decision, the Greater Latrobe School District will spend money to hire a consultant to conduct its search for a new superintendent. The school board this weekvoted 5-2 to hire Templeton Advantage of Newport, Perry County, to search for candidates to succeed Judith Swigart, who is set to...
Franklin Regional Thespians Club prepares for ‘Pride and Prejudice’Video
Lauren Thompson thought she was pretty good at speaking English. But she’s not used to pronouncing it this way. “I’ve never had to speak such ‘proper’ English before, so that’s exciting,” said Thompson, 17, a Franklin Regional senior and one of the leads in the FR Thespian Club’s spring production...
Uniontown man accused of striking state trooper with car, fleeing police in 100 mph chase
A Fayette County man wanted on forgery charges is accused of hitting a Pennsylvania state trooper with his car early Tuesday, then leading police on a high-speed car chase that ended when he took off on foot into the woods, officials said. Pete Robert Lancaster, 28, of Uniontown is being...
Fishing derby set for Mammoth Park
Those who love fishing and competing against other anglers can participate in the free fishing derby planned for Mammoth Park Lake, off Route 982, Mt. Pleasant Township, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28. Registration will be conducted at Pavilion 12 at the park. All those who enter the...
Outstanding Young Citizens honored at Trib Total Media banquetVideo
Valley High School senior Joseph Guzzo and Highlands High School senior Marissa Callender were awarded $5,000 scholarships Wednesday during Trib Total Media’s Outstanding Young Citizen Awards banquet at the Quality Inn in New Kensington. The awards are presented by Trib Total Media with support from Seton Hill University and Penn...
Police: Penn Hills kidnapping victim released after assailants realize he’s the wrong guy
Penn Hills police said a man was kidnapped at a business along Verona Road and released a few streets away when the alleged assailants realized they had the wrong guy. The incident took place around 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Verona Car Spa in Penn Hills. Police Chief Howard Burton...
