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Petition to save John Bosco Academy garners 1,000 signatures
St. John Bosco Academy is scheduled to close its doors in June, but at least one alumnus is not going to let it happen without a fight. Joseph Rogers, a 2010 graduate of the school, has started a petition to “save our neighborhood Catholic school” that now has almost 1,000...
Truck driver shortage could impact prices of consumer goodsVideo
Despite a national truck driver shortage, commercial driver’s license schools in the area are seeing an uptick in enrollments, thanks to incentives such as higher wages and better benefits. But the push to mitigate the shortage could soon have an impact on the prices of consumer goods, said Kevin Steward,...
Chief of staff to seek GOP nomination for former state Sen. Don White’s seat
Joe Pittman, chief of staff to former state Sen. Don White, announced he will be a candidate to complete the term of his former boss. White, a Republican from Indiana, served in the state Senate representing the 41st District since 2000 and retired at the end of February. His term...
Pittsburgh woman pleads guilty to federal drug crime
A Pittsburgh woman plead guilty in federal court to attempted distribution of heroin, federal authorities announced Monday evening. Ada Johnson, 33, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Authorities said she was indicted in connection with a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wiretap investigation. Investigators found through intercepted...
Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto honored Tree of Life victims in Israel
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto spent time in Israel last week honoring 11 victims killed in the Tree of Life murders. The mayor said he talked to government officials about security measures and mayors from around the world about anti-Semitism during a four-day visit to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for the...
Latrobe man sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for 2017 shooting death
A Latrobe man will serve up to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday to a lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter for the August 2017 shooting death of his 15-year-old friend. Andrew Stephen Braddy, 18, told a Westmoreland County judge he was guilty of the charges but said nothing...
Events going on in Oakmont and Plum this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Try these suggestions:Oakmont Carnegie Library at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. hosts a photography exhibit by Joel Varga of Harmar. The exhibit is open during library hours through March 23 and features a lot of nature and small town...
Landslide shuts down Bunola River Road in Forward Township, PennDOT says
A landslide has spurred the closure of Bunola River Road in Forward Township, PennDOT officials said Monday. Crews have shut down access to Bunola River Road in both directions between Pangburn Hollow and Raccoon Run roads, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said. Detours will be posted directing drivers around the closed...
Jeannette man accused of abandoning children is held for court on drug charges
Drug charges against a Jeannette man accused of abandoning his three children for more than a week in a bug-infested Greensburg home were held for court this week. Ryan Jay Mason, 39, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with...
Attorneys propose jury questions for Michael Rosfeld trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the homicide case against former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld submitted 79 questions between them that they want potential jurors to answer during jury selection next week. Selection in the case is scheduled to begin March 12 in Dauphin County as the result of...
Penn Hills church providing more homeless people with sleeping bags, tents
After an initial successful drive over the Christmas season, a Penn Hills church is holding a second fundraiser to purchase even more sleeping bags, tents and other items for area homeless people. The Rev. Bob Ruefle of Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church has partnered with Bridge to the Mountains, a nonprofit...
Assault, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Mar. 4, 2019
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtFrank Harris, 31, of Penn Hills on charges of criminal mischief and reckless driving....
Franklin Regional’s Reljac chosen for women’s leadership award
Mary Catherine Reljac, assistant superintendent at the Franklin Regional School District, is the 2019 Dr. Jean E. Winsand Distinguished Woman in Education Award honoree. The award is presented by the Tri-State Area School Study Council, part of the University of Pittsburgh. Reljac, who has been with the district since 2013,...
Ford City man accused of raping, threatening to kill woman
A Ford City man is accused of raping a woman and threatening her life in his apartment early Sunday. Vincent Thomas Wallace, 43, allegedly put a pillow over the woman’s face and had sex with her after she said no, police said. Police allege the woman went with Wallace to...
Man accused of assault in parking lot of Penn Township personal care facility
A 69-year-old Delmont man was arrested Saturday on charges of abusing a dependent care person and simple assault after two witnesses told Penn Township police they allegedly saw him striking the victim. Robert F. Bender was released on recognizance bond following arraignment Sunday. The alleged incident occurred as Bender was...
West Leechburg proposing no parking along Summit Street
West Leechburg officials want to outlaw parking on part of Summit Street. The ban would apply to both sides of the street from the uphill part of Maple Street to Giron Street. Council has said it will introduce the necessary legislation at its meeting Wednesday, March 13. Summit Street is...
Allegheny Angler reopens in Tarentum following October fireVideo
A Tarentum bait-and-tackle shop, closed for more than four months after its building was damaged by fire, has reopened just in time for the approach of spring and the start of trout season. Allegheny Angler, located at the end of Second Avenue along Ross Street beside the Tarentum Bridge, reopened...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for week of March 4, 2019
Edgeworth Kristen Olson sold property at 322 Highland Lane to Alejandro Diaz and Marisa Helene Grywalski for $151,000. Leet Christiana Trust trustee sold property at 103 Main St. to Garden Court Properties LLC for $89,900. Leetsdale Amber Mitchell sold property at 323 Beaver St. to Marlex Properties LLC for $7,200...
Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team saves 10,000th animal
A shaggy-haired, 6-month-old terrier mix named Willow became the 10,000th animal rescued by the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team on Saturday. The dog and four others were flown from a shelter in Morgan County, Ky., on the team’s airplane. The plane landed at Allegheny County Airport in West Mifflin to...
Maryland man arrested in Hempfield in $112K computer sting
A Maryland man accused of setting up a fraudulent credit account to acquire $112,454 worth of MacBook Pro laptops was arrested Saturday by state police at the FedEx facility in Hempfield where he went to retrieve 28 computers, according to court documents. Zack A. Adeoye, 51, a native of Nigeria...
Highland Park Bridge ramps closed alternately this week
Motorists who use the Highland Park Bridge will be forced to detour through O’Hara and Etna this week, alternately. Ramps will be closed for portions of Tuesday through Thursday while crews inspect them, PennDOT announced. Work will be performed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will impact people traveling...
Lungs at Work hosting black lung screening
Lungs at Work is offering testing and assistance to coal miners who may have black lung disease, a respiratory disease caused by inhaling coal dust. On April 25, the McMurray nonprofit will provide pulmonary screenings, health assessments and benefits counseling and assistance for those impacted by the disease that makes...
Pitt snares $4.2 million during 24-hour Annual Day of Giving
The University of Pittsburgh posted record participation and $4.2 million in donations Thursday for Pitt’s annual Day of Giving fundraiser. Pitt officials said a record 6,346 faculty members, staffers, parents, alumni and friends from 50 states and 17 countries made donations. Participation increased by 89 percent over last year. The...
Cheswick man arrested, charged with stealing from Springdale smoke/vape shop
A Cheswick man is accused of breaking into a Springdale smoke shop early Saturday and stealing at least $5,000 worth of bongs, CBD products, vape pens and batteries. Brady Richard Glover, 33, is accused of throwing a cinder block through the front door of Premier Glass and Vape on Pittsburgh...
Indoor rowing fundraiser scheduled Saturday at Aspinwall Riverfront Park
It’s too cold to hit the Allegheny River, but rowers can practice relay work during a flash fundraiser this weekend at Aspinwall Riverfront Park. The Fox Chapel Crew team and the park board are hosting an indoor rowing race beginning at 8:45 a.m. March 9. Proceeds benefit Fox Chapel Crew...
