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Babysitter involved in 2016 shooting death of Mt. Pleasant teen gets paroled
Mark Gustafson didn’t want to hear that the woman who gave a teen access to the gun used to kill his 13-year-old son was ready to go home after spending just more than 10 months behind bars. “The family feels that 9-1/2 to 11-1/2 months is not enough time. She...
Chelsa Wagner case raises questions about hotel guest rights
The circumstances leading up to the arrest of Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner have raised questions about a person’s rights when staying at a hotel. Wagner’s attorney, Charles Longstreet, argued this week during Wagner’s preliminary examination in Detroit that there’s nothing illegal about drinking in a hotel room, and police...
Sale for Kids offers discounts on clothes and toys at Westmoreland Fairgrounds
More than 50,000 items are for sale this weekend at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. Offering clothes for boys and girls up to size 12, along with toys, movies and nursery items, Westmoreland Sale for Kids draws crowds each year from around the region. “I was a young parent. I had two...
‘You could give life,’ Pittsburgh mayor says of organ donation month
Retired Pittsburgh Police Officer Brenda Tate said she couldn’t bear watching her brother deteriorate from kidney disease two years ago, so she became a chain organ donor allowing him to receive a new kidney. At 68, Tate of the Hill District donated her kidney to a man in Erie. The...
Researchers find a bounty of fish in Allegheny Township’s Pine RunVideo
Trout might be coming to a new section of Pine Run in Allegheny Township after surveyors found a surprising bounty of 15 fish species Friday, including five darter species, which are indicative of good water quality. The survey was prompted by two Lions Clubs that want to stock a new...
Conviction of Unity man found guilty of raping teen overturned
The conviction of a Unity man who is serving up to eight years in prison for the rape of a teenage girl has been overturned. A Westmoreland County jury in August found Bruce Palmer, 34, guilty of rape, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and 10 other related counts in...
Bank of America raising its minimum wage to $20 per hour
A national bank that’s been making a push into the Pittsburgh market announced this week it will be raising its minimum wage to $20 per hour within two years. “We believe that to best serve our customers and clients, we need the best teams,” said Sheri Bronstein, chief human resources...
Westmoreland County prepares to launch new veterans court program
Westmoreland County court officials will soon reactivate a special court to assist veterans charged with crimes. After years of hiatus, a reinvigorated and enhanced veterans court — expected to begin operations by early May — will enable former members of the military convicted of crimes to earn reduced sentences. “I...
Highmark’s IT company axes 132 positions in Pittsburgh
Highmark’s IT company “continues to be on a growth path” in spite of eliminating 239 positions across Pennsylvania and Delaware, including 132 jobs in Pittsburgh, Highmark officials said Friday. People who received layoff notices this week worked for HM Health Solutions in the areas of platform and technology, portfolio management...
Seminar at Westmoreland County Community College to focus on workforce development
The Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board, Westmoreland County Community College and the Westmoreland County Forum for Workforce Development will join forces Wednesday to network with employers concerned about “Building the Talent Pipeline.” The seminar designed to help employers tap the students of today to build the workforce of tomorrow opens from...
See how much Pittsburgh has spent and on what with these online toolsVideo
Want to know how much money Pittsburgh has spent so far this year and where that money is going? Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb on Friday announced the creation of three new applications on his Fiscal Focus Pittsburgh website that offer a look at the city’s financial operations. They include: •...
Light pole falls, striking Pitt student outside Chevron Science Center
A light pole outside the Chevron Science Center at the University of Pittsburgh fell to the ground Friday, striking a male student, a spokesman said. The student was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, said Pitt spokesman Kevin Zwick. The incident occurred at the corner of University Drive and...
Peduto: Sending immigrant detainees to Pittsburgh not a punishment
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said Friday he would welcome detainees and speculated that the city could have found homes for several hundred if the Trump administration had decided to send some to Pittsburgh. Peduto, who has been clear that his administration will welcome immigrants to the city, made the comments...
Humane Society of Westmoreland County getting new kennel
The Humane Society of Westmoreland County will soon be able to house more dogs at its Hempfield site near Lynch Field. Once plans are approved by the township, a new dog shelter will be built that features nine kennels, a kitchen, adoption rooms, bathrooms and a utility room, a rendering...
Cadogan woman accused of selling cocaine
A Cadogan woman is accused of selling cocaine in Armstrong County. Shana Lee Warcholak, 30, of First Street, is accused of selling two packages of powdered cocaine this month in the Ford City area. County detectives say Warcholak contacted a person who is an informant for the county drug task...
Crisis Center North hosting ‘Cocktails & Cuisine’ fundraiser in Bradford Woods
Crisis Center North is promising “a night for foodies who care” at its 12th annual fund-raising event “Cocktails & Cuisine” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday May 17 at The Woodlands Foundation’s campus in Bradford Woods. The event, which raises money for Chris Center North’s mission to assist victims...
Human remains found on Mt. Washington hillside identified
Officials have identified human skeletal remains discovered last April by hikers on a wooded hillside in Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said the remains belong to Bernard M. Mohan, 62. The office didn’t specify where Mohan was from. No further information about Mohan was released....
Police: Denison students on scavenger hunt chased Pitt coed
They were challenged to “scare someone” in Pittsburgh. Now, four Denison University students are banned from University of Pittsburgh property after campus police tracked them down and found out one of the suspicious incidents reported in Oakland this week was prompted by a scavenger hunt the out-of-town students told police...
Employee accused of stealing $122K from Greensburg electric supply firm
A Loyalhanna Township woman was arrested Thursday on multiple criminal charges of stealing more than $122,000 from a Greensburg electrical supply firm where she worked. Deborah L. Baker, 51, was charged by city police with theft, theft by deception, forgery, identity theft, criminal use of a communication facility, tampering with...
Anti-dumping decision will help U.S. steel pipe producers, companies say
U.S. producers of large-diameter welded pipe, including Export-based Dura-Bond Industries, hope to benefit from a recent decision assessing duties on foreign exporters of steel. The U.S. International Trade Commission last week made a final determination in the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on large-diameter welded pipe from Canada, Greece, Korea...
‘Twas trout season eve… Get your bait readyVideo
It’s Trout Season Eve and and all through the Valley eager anglers are getting baits handy. Tackle shops in Harmar and Tarentum, the only two in the Alle-Kiski Valley south of Kittanning, say they have a short list of the best things to entice a trout to bite for Saturday’s...
McCandless Crossing hosting free spring break Easter party
The McCandless Crossing shopping center is hosting its first spring break, family friendly Easter party from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. The April 15 event in the Town Center Green will feature free activities including a bounce house, face painting, music and a visit from Sparkles the Bunny, who arrive...
Jeannette elementary celebrates publication of first graders’ books
Family, students and cookies gathered Friday at Jeannette McKee Elementary School for a book release party. They celebrated “It Snowed Valentines,” a self-published book written and illustrated by 18 first grade students of reading teacher Lou Anne Gansor. Each child sat up front and read their story before showing off...
Tarentum crews working to fix power outages
Tarentum electric crews were working Friday afternoon to find the cause of a power outage affecting several parts of the borough, according to borough Manager Michael Nestico. Nestico provided an update on the situation shortly before 4 p.m. He had been made aware of the outage around 1:30 p.m. Tarentum...
Allegheny Valley Hospital earns advanced certification for stroke care
Allegheny Valley Hospital has been recognized for its care of stroke patients. The Harrison hospital earned an advanced certification for primary stroke centers from The Joint Commission, the hospital announced Friday. This is the first time the hospital has received the certification, Allegheny Health Network spokeswoman Stephanie Waite said. Founded...
