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New obscenity complaints filed against Irwin man accused of hiding video camera in plant

A former employee at a North Huntingdon electrical parts manufacturing plant already accused of hiding a motion-activated camera inside a women’s restroom at the business was arrested again Wednesday on 49 additional counts. Nicholas R. Traill, 32, of Irwin, was arraigned before District Judge Wayne Gongaware on charges of burglary,...
New photo of Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers released on Rogers’ birthday

A new photo of Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers has been released on what would have been Rogers’ 91st birthday. The photo from the upcoming movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” shows Hanks as Rogers wearing a red sweater and playfully tossing a shoe in the air on the...
Leechburg police to get new uniform patches

Leechburg’s seven police officers will be receiving new patches for their uniforms. “Ever since I can remember, the patch and the uniforms have stayed the same here,” said newly appointed police Chief Jason Schaeffer. “Everybody wanted a change.” The words “Police” and “Leechburg” stretch across the top of the patch....
Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner charged with felonies in Detroit incident

Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner and her husband have been charged in connection to an incident involving police at a Detroit hotel earlier this month, prosecutors said Wednesday. Wagner, 41, of Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, faces two felony counts of resisting and obstructing the police and a misdemeanor count of disorderly...
Redevelopment plans for Ross Park Mall OK’d

The owners of Ross Park Mall have received the go-ahead for their plans to demolish the vacant Sears store and replace it with businesses that are expand its attractiveness as a destination for more than just shopping. Ross commissioners unanimously approved the plans on March 18. Simon Properties, which owns...
Special election will fill 11th state House seat vacated by Brian Ellis

A special election to fill former state Rep. Brian Ellis’ seat in the state House of Representatives will be held during the primary election on May 21. The date was set Wednesday by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny). The seat is in the 11th District in Butler County....
Springdale students’ empty dishes raise money for food bankVideo

Springdale Junior-Senior High School students got a chance to give back to their teachers and their community on Wednesday with their annual Empty Dish Luncheon. The event, formerly called the Empty Bowl Luncheon, was expanded this year to include mugs and other dishes. The school’s art class created the mugs....
Kennywood’s Steel Curtain coaster is on track for summerVideo

This new Steel Curtain is quite intimidating, and its name is fitting. Inspired by the Pittsburgh Steelers stifling defense of the 1970s, The Steel Curtain roller coaster at Kennywood in West Mifflin is massive and well on its way to throwing its riders for a loop. Media members toured around...
Letter from Antwon Rose’s mother to prosecutors doesn’t indicate rift, experts say

Michelle Kenney’s call for prosecutors to paint a more personal, positive picture of her son Antwon Rose II in their case against the police officer who shot him is understandable, but not a normal strategy in such cases, a legal expert said. Kenney made the request in a letter to...
Harrison loses chairmen of planning, recreation boards

Harrison will be seeking new members for its recreation board and planning commission after the heads of both submitted their resignations. Jason Paulovich is resigning from the planning commission, while Joshua Nulph is stepping down from the township’s recreation board. Paulovich, 43, said he is leaving the five-member planning commission...
Pittsburgh City Council proposes ban on ‘use’ of assault weapons, adds amendments to billVideo

Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday devised a new tactic in its effort to ban assault rifles from within city limits by amending proposed firearms regulations to include the “use” of semi-automatic weapons and large capacity magazines in public. Council members said adding the “use” element will bolster the city’s legal...
Sharpsburg pet owners encouraged to participate in online registry

Sharpsburg has launched a voluntary digital pet registry to help reunite lost animals with their owners. Police are building the online database that will include owner’s information along with pet descriptions and photos. “There’s a lot of people who lose their dogs,” Officer Brett Carb said. “This way, if you...
Man faces drug, firearm charges in Westmoreland County after being released from prison

A man who previously served time in prison on drug charges is now charged in connection with the seizure of three stolen firearms, contraband and $20,000 found in a South Huntingdon home. Andre T. Cogdell, 42, was arraigned Tuesday before District Judge Charles Moore on charges of illegal possession of...
Photo Gallery: Mon Valley School annual talent show

The Mon Valley School held its annual talent show on Friday, March 15, 2019. The school is a special education center in Jefferson Hills for students ages 5 to 21....
Jeannette police cars to have ‘In God We Trust’ decals

Jeannette police cars soon will be adorned with new decals that read “In God We Trust.” City council unanimously approved the measure. Fejes Signs in Jeannette is working on a design. “It is our country’s motto,” said Mayor Curtis Antoniak. “I’m very proud of our country.” Antoniak came up with...
Highlands hires appraiser to determine value of Fawn school eyed for closure

The Highlands School District is going to find out how much its former elementary school in Fawn is worth. The school board has hired Integra Realty Resources to prepare an appraisal of the Highlands Support Center, formerly Fawn Primary Center. The district will pay the Pittsburgh firm $2,400 for its...

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