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Police: New Kensington man sold heroin to undercover cop
A New Kensington man accused of selling heroin to an undercover police officer last year at a Harmar hotel is facing drug charges. Police said Shawnti “Savage” Shifflett, 23, sold 20 stamp bags of heroin to an undercover officer in January 2018 at the Days Inn, according to a criminal...
Elizabeth cops trying to ID teens in ‘riot-like’ Snapchat brawl
Police in Elizabeth Borough are trying to identify more than two dozen teens and young adults involved in an April 11 brawl that investigators said was organized on social media. Charges will be filed once investigators identify the people involved or who attended the fight, police Chief William Sombo said....
Highlands School District puts third employee on unpaid leave
For the third time since January, a Highlands School District employee has been suspended without pay. The school board on Monday approved a statement of charges against the employee, who was placed on unpaid leave. The board did not identify the employee at its meeting Monday. The person was identified...
Christ the Divine’s ‘Panther Prowl’ brings in nearly $8,000 for Aspinwall school
Students at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy blew bubbles, hula-hooped and snapped pictures at Aspinwall Riverfront Park on April 12, all in the name of raising money for their elementary school that sits just blocks away. The first-ever “Panther Prowl” walk-a-thon involved students soliciting pledges for walking around the...
Demolition set for Jeannette home that has been scene of suspicious fires
A house on South Seventh Street in Jeannette that has been the scene of several suspicious fires will burn no more. Plans are in the works to have it razed, said fire Chief Bill Frye. City council has unanimously approved the emergency demolition of the vacant structure at 212 S....
Repairs to Mon Incline nearly done, could reopen in May
Work to repair damage to the Monongahela Incline caused by a series of water main breaks in January is expected to be completed this week. But the 149-year-old cable rail car will likely not reopen to the public until May, according to the Allegheny County Port Authority, which owns the...
Westmoreland County residents to get behavioral health honors
Several community members and organizations will be honored by Mental Health America of Southwestern Pennsylvania next month. The award recipients will be recognized for their contributions to behavioral health at the agency’s annual Innovations event May 2. Being honored with the lifetime achievement award is Dr. Loren H. Roth, a...
Sewickley Academy’s Bedi to battle for tennis state-tournament berth in WPIAL consolation final
Sewickley Academy’s Arjan Bedi will compete Tuesday in the consolation final of the WPIAL Class AAA boys tennis singles tournament. The winner of the match between Bedi and South Fayette’s Jacob Patterson, set for 2 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon High School, will qualify for the PIAA tournament May 24 and...
Cops seek public’s help with search for New Castle murder suspect
Police in New Castle are searching for a suspect charged with shooting one man to death and wounding another on Thursday. Officers in the Lawrence County city responding to a report of shots fired on April 11 in the 500 block of East Winter Avenue learned that shortly after the...
Police: Man shot twice in Pittsburgh’s Perry South neighborhood
Pittsburgh police responding to a ShotSpotter notification in Perry South late Monday night found a man suffering from two gunshot wounds, according to authorities. Officers from the Zone 1 station in the North Side used the gunshot detection technology and calls placed to 911 to direct them to the 2200...
Scott couple celebrate 55th anniversary
Cathy (Taylor) and Len Iorio of Scott Township will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on April 25. Grandson Anthony Iorio of Heidelberg will also celebrate his 13th birthday. Anthony is the son of Dawn (Kowalo) and Lenny Iorio. Damon Chiodo of Scott Township will celebrate his 13th birthday on April...
New stores, other changes for the local area
Suntanzz opened late last month at 420 Main St., Carnegie, offering inferno bronzing bulb tanning beds and affordable packages with no membership fees. It is open 3 to 6 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 412-249-8756 for an...
Tailgate Garth Brooks’ Pittsburgh show with Trisha Yearwood
There’s a tailgate party before the party. Trisha Yearwood — a singer, actress, author, chef, personality and entrepreneur — is hosting a celebration prior to her husband Garth Brooks’ sold-out show on May 18 at Heinz Field on Pittsburgh’s North Side. “You know I love to entertain, and I can’t...
Oakmont awards paving contract to Plum-based Tresco
Oakmont officials awarded this year’s paving contract to Plum-based Tresco Paving. The contract is worth about $295,000. The company was the lowest of four bidders. Council unanimously voted Monday night to award the bid. The list of streets to be paved was approved in February. The paving list includes: •...
Monongahela man dies after crash in Carroll Township
A Monongahela man was killed in a crash in Carroll Township. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office reported William Criswell, 59, was pronounced dead shortly after 4 p.m. Monday at Allegheny General Hospital. He was injured in a crash along the 100 block of Route 88 South. The cause and...
Walk MS Greensburg targets $70,000 fundraising goal
About 600 people are expected to come to Twin Lakes Park in Hempfield next month to raise money for multiple sclerosis research. The Walk MS: Greensburg event on May 11 is expected to raise about $70,000. Multiple sclerosis can disable the central nervous system and cause paralysis. The exact symptoms...
UPMC says Highmark is to blame for spurring confusion, prompting prepay rule
Highmark, not UPMC, is to blame for hindering access to health care, spurring confusion among seniors and forcing tens of thousands of Western Pennsylvania patients to choose sides or pay a hefty cost to keep their doctors and hospitals, UPMC’s attorneys argued Monday in court. Highmark has engaged in “aggressive...
Norwin OKs new stadium turf, despite opposition
Norwin officials have agreed to spend more than half a million dollars on artificial turf at two high school fields, a move opponents wanted to delay until the cost of swimming pool repairs is known. The Norwin School Board on Monday awarded a $587,174 contract to Shaw Sports Turf to...
Greensburg recreation seeks volunteer coaches
The City of Greensburg Recreation Department is looking for volunteer coaches to help run its youth football and kickball programs. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check, and football coaches must obtain USA Football certification. The kickball season starts June 18 and runs through July 25. The football...
Cardio drumming gets Claridge residents moving
In Claridge, you can jam out while you workout, thanks to new cardio drumming classes. Drumsticks in hand, attendees of the twice-a-week class workout in Penn Township while drumming on yoga balls stabilized on a bucket. “We’re trying to bring a healthy lifestyle to our community because we don’t see...
Norwin picks North Hills administrator as new superintendent
The new leader of Norwin schools is a North Hills assistant superintendent with extensive experience as a curriculum coordinator who in the interview process touted his collaborative leadership style and vision that Norwin needs as the district continues to grow. School board members on Monday unanimously selected Jeffrey Taylor, who...
Norwin distinguished alumni to include county commissioner
A Westmoreland County commissioner, a minister, a nursing professor, a local businessman and past and present school administrators will be recognized next month as distinguished alumni of Norwin High School. The six honorees are: Commissioner Ted Kopas, Westmoreland County Community College nursing professor Rebecca Gediminskas, Norwin assistant superintendent Tim Kotch,...
Pitt commencement to feature Dereck Hogan, U.S. Ambassador to Moldova
The University of Pittsburgh will focus on public service at its commencement ceremonies in late April. The Pitt’s Oakland campus will host Dereck Hogan, U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, as its keynote speaker at undergraduate commencement ceremonies at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Petersen Events Center,...
Events going on in Plum and Oakmont this week
Need help finding something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions:Plum Community Center hosts an egg painting workshop 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at 499 Center-New Texas Road. Instructor Larry Kozlowski will show people how to make Pisanki decorated Slavic eggs. Cost is $5 per person. Call...
Westmoreland warden wants public apology from Commissioner Gina CerilliVideo
The warden of Westmoreland County Prison on Monday filed a written complaint against Commissioner Gina Cerilli and demanded an apology for comments she made last year in yet another attempt to have him fired, this time following a suspended guard’s suicide. John Walton accused Cerilli of misrepresenting facts associated with...
