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Trial period for cycling, off-leash dog areas in Oakmont’s Dark Hollow Woods proposed
Dark Hollow Woods in Oakmont may be split in two as part of a compromise to make it more dog- and bicycle-friendly. Borough recreation board member Ryan Erlich proposed council grant a six-month trial period from May 1 to Oct. 31 to test off-leash times and cycling in the woods...
Murrysville council will see final design for ‘destination playground’
Murrysville officials will discuss the final design for a “destination playground” at Murrysville Community Park at their meeting Wednesday night. The playground will include traditional features as well as a splash park and a small zip line. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Murrysville municipal building, 4100 Sardis...
North Apollo opts to keep Kiski Township police coverage
Kiski Township will continue to supply police services to North Apollo. North Apollo council Monday night approved a new, three-year contract in which the borough would pay Kiski Township $49,800 annually for police coverage. That’s a hike of $3,000 per year over the five-year contract that expired last year. Had...
North Huntingdon planners recommend approval of church office
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church’s plans to build a one-story office building on its North Huntingdon land cleared one hurdle Monday when the township planning commission recommended approval of the project, as long as the church meets certain conditions. The recommendation to the North Huntingdon commissioners that it approve the...
PennDOT officials approve a new turning restriction at Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT officials approved a turning restriction designed to improve safety and traffic flow at Riverview High School and the new Oakmont Bakery. Left turns will be prohibited from Hulton Road onto Third Street between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soon as the...
North Side man charged with attempted homicide in Downtown Pittsburgh shooting
Pittsburgh police have charged a North Side man with attempted homicide and other crimes in connection with a Downtown shooting on Monday night that sent another man to the hospital with serious injuries. Investigators believe the victim, whose name was not released, was shot several times by Michael McCullough, 35,...
Fetterman’s marijuana tour stop in Greensburg draws large, divided crowdVideo
More than 200 people filled the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center Monday night to voice their opinion on legalizing marijuana. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was in town for the latest stop on his marijuana listening tour. He plans to visit all 67 Pennsylvania counties to gather data on public sentiment...
Volunteer firefighter, 17, dies in Fayette County car crash
A Lauren Highlands High School senior and volunteer firefighter died Sunday in a Fayette County car crash, officials said. The sudden death of Shawn Coleman, 17, was mourned Monday by his school community as well as local fire departments across the region. If you guys did not hear about the...
Indiana Township woman to testify at Senate hearing about lowering prescription drug prices
An Indiana Township woman who suffers from multiple chronic conditions is scheduled to testify Wednesday before a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C., about how she deals with the high cost of prescription medications she needs. Barbara Cisek of Rural Ridge, who suffered a stroke and deals with diabetes and migraine...
Police seek public’s help in finding missing 41-year-old Pittsburgh man
Police asked for the public’s help Monday in finding a Pittsburgh man who went missing a week ago. Robert Graham Ryderenski, 41, was last seen on Feb. 25, Department of Public Safety officials said. He has been known to frequent the city’s South Side neighborhood, officials said. Ryderenski stands about...
North Hills driver hospitalized after head-on collision on Thompson Run Road
A head-on collision sent one person to the hospital and snarled traffic Monday afternoon in Ross Township, officials said. Allegheny County 911 dispatchers received a report of a multi-vehicle crash near Thompson Run and White Oak roads shortly before 5 p.m., a shift commander said. At least one person was...
District 15 building in Pittsburgh’s Strip District to house Facebook divisionVideo
A Bridgeville developer putting finishing touches on a four-story office building in Pittsburgh’s Strip District to house Facebook’s Oculus Division is moving ahead with plans for a $60 million office tower next door. RDC Design + Build and partner Orangestar Properties of Youngstown hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Monday featuring around...
New Kensington-Arnold considers relaxing policies on electronic devices, dress code
New Kensington-Arnold School District is taking steps to relax policies on what students can wear and their use of electronic devices. Superintendent John Pallone said the district’s existing policy on electronic devices, last revised more than a decade ago, doesn’t reflect how prevalent the devices have become or how attitudes...
Operator of natural gas gathering pipeline in Greene County fined
The operator of a natural gas gathering pipeline in Greene County has been fined $1.5 million for environmental violations related to erosion and sediment control. The state Department of Environmental Protection said Monday it had assessed the civil penalty against Rice Midstream Holdings LLC for violations that occurred on the...
Spring must be close, Glen’s Custard to open March 14
The first day of spring still is weeks away, but only a mere 10 days away is the opening day of Glen’s Custard in Springdale and Lower Burrell. The marquees at both stores recently announced the March 14th opening. Facebook fans welcomed the news. “I can’t wait…need me some good...
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...
