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Greensburg-based Mutual Aid Ambulance removes CEO, 2 others
The longtime executive of Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, the Greensburg-based organization serving about two-thirds of Westmoreland County, was removed from his job this week, an ambulance service official said. Mutual Aid board member Dale Hassinger confirmed that chief executive Joseph Yenchawas removed from his post Thursday, along with operations director...
Activist wants to sue NFL, says Super Bowl halftime show put souls in ‘danger of hellfire’Video
Looks like Shakira and J.Lo’s shaking has left one guy pretty rattled. Dave Daubenmire, whose goes by the name Coach Dave on his Christian-themed podcast, “Pass The Salt,” wants to sue the Pepsi, the NFL, and maybe the local cable company over it. In case you missed it, Super Bowl...
Year-round Valentines: Pooches develop bond at doggy daycareVideo
What started as puppy love between two young dogs has grown into an enduring friendship nurtured by their owners. The pair, a black Labrador retriever named Gabby and a black Lab/German shepherd mix named Heinz, met about two years ago when both went to doggy daycare at the Donovan Veterinary...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these out-of-the-box suggestions
A romantic dinner at an upscale restaurant with that special someone might be a nice way to celebrate Valentine’s Day — but it’s oh, so predictable. With the holiday of love just around the corner, how about considering something entirely different this year? Maybe a little offbeat, even a little...
Old Navy returns to Homestead’s Waterfront, Versona also signs lease
Two stores will open in the Waterfront in Homestead this year — one is new and the other a former tenant. Old Navy is returning to the shopping center after leaving four years ago. The newcomer is Versona, a women’s brand inspired by Italian fashions. Carey Kann, general manager at...
Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Winter Games returns to Seven Springs
More than 350 athletes from across the state will be at Seven Springs Mountain Resort starting Sunday for the return of the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Winter Games. “It’s really incredible,” said Mike Ermer, Western Competition director for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. “All these athletes train year-round, and it gives...
Police: 2 men tried to rob a man walking his dog in Swisshelm Park
Pittsburgh police say two men tried to rob a man walking his dog Thursday night in Swisshelm Park. Police were called to the attempted robbery around 11:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Windermere Drive. The suspects, dressed in dark clothing, allegedly tried to rob the man at gunpoint, but...
Local school districts asked to remove policies restricting religious liberties
Allegheny County school districts — including two in the North Hills and six others in the region — have been asked to change school policies that violate the constitutional right of students to freely express their religious beliefs, according to a nonprofit legal organization specializing in First Amendment issues. Five...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 7-9Video
From music to books to a lead-in to Valentine’s Day, this weekend offers plenty of local entertainment options. Here are some ways to give the boot to that mid-winter slump. Country star takes the stage Chris Janson is a platinum-selling recording artist, multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer/songwriter. In a 7:30 p.m....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 7-9Video
Yes, it snowed, but not enough to keep you from getting out and doing something fun this weekend in the city. Under it all The annual Cupid’s Undie Run is Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh is one of several cities across the country to support those impacted by neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder...
South Side’s Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe to offer expanded menu
East Carson Street’s Le Petit Chocolat & Cafe will look a little different by the end of February, adding an oasis of healthful eating options to the indulgent South Side. Le Petit currently offers several health-conscious, quick-bite items, but the menu is about to expand to what the owners, Amanda...
‘Enjoy winter for once,’ meteorologist says as snow could change to rain by end of weekend
Western Pennsylvania received more than 3.5 inches of snow by early Friday afternoon, with more on the way. By 5 p.m., 4.8 inches of snow had fallen in Pittsburgh, setting a record-high for Feb. 7, with the day’s last biggest snowstorm dumping 4.5 inches in 1967, the National Weather Service...
Police: Man stabs self in Pittsburgh’s Market Square, blames someone else
A man stabbed himself in Pittsburgh’s Market Square Thursday afternoon, then initially told medics that someone else had done it, officials said. Pittsburgh police officers and medics responded to a report of a stabbing in the 20 block of Market Square at about 2:20 p.m., Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews...
Woman in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh
A woman was transported to UPMC Mercy hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh. City police said the incident took place around 1:50 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Grant Street and Forbes Avenue. Forbes Avenue between Grant Street and Scrip Way was closed for...
Prosecutors contend video without sound still says a lot about Wilkinsburg mass shooting suspect
Though no audio played during an hour-long video recording of Cheron Shelton’s visit with his father at the Allegheny County Jail, Shelton’s body language appeared to convey a lot. In the beginning of the video shot April 6, 2016, his visit appears benign. About five minutes in, something shocks Shelton...
Western Pennsylvania could get 1 to 5 inches of snow early Friday
A storm set to strike Western Pennsylvania early Friday could bring as little as 1 inch and as much as 5 inches of snow, making for potentially difficult travel conditions during rush-hour commutes, officials warned Thursday. “The snow (Friday) might be heavy at times, especially during the morning rush hour,...
Nancy Pelosi defends speech-ripping as protesting ‘falsehoods’
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday defended her speech-ripping performance after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and took fresh aim at his fitness for office even as he celebrated his impeachment acquittal. “That was not a State of the Union,” Pelosi said. “That was his...
Allegheny County judge barred from hearing cases after alleged racist remark about juror
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Mark Tranquilli has been barred from hearing cases, following accusations that he referred to a black female juror as “Aunt Jemima” in a conversation with attorneys on the case. President Judge Kim Berkley Clark issued the court order regarding Tranquilli on Thursday. The conversation took...
Judge in Wilkinsburg shooting case jails man accused of intimidating juror
The judge presiding over the 2016 Wilkinsburg mass shooting trial jailed a man Thursday morning who he said tried to intimidate a juror. Lonnie Jenkins, 37, will serve six months in jail for comments Judge Edward J. Borkowski said he made Wednesday while surveillance footage played in the trial of...
Homewood shooting victims’ families cry foul over DA’s ‘sweetheart deal’
An attorney who last week called for the Allegheny County district attorney’s resignation has re-upped those calls, citing more alleged misconduct and violations of the state Crime Victims Act. Paul Jubas represents the families of those injured in a 2015 vigil shooting in Homewood. He alleges they were never informed...
Cops: Penn Hills woman stopped on turnpike carrying 550 bricks of heroin
State police stopped a Penn Hills woman on Wednesday for driving erratically on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County. Soon, troopers reported that they discovered she was transporting a stash of heroin with a street value of more than $500,000. Sarena V. Howard, 34, was pulled over around 1:30 p.m....
Westmoreland housing authority starts inspections for bedbugs across countyVideo
Every unit in the 16 high-rise buildings under control of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority will be inspected as part of a new initiative to eradicate bedbugs, officials said this week. Private exterminators will use dogs to sniff out the presence of the biting insects that can cause nuisances to...
Preliminary NTSB report released in deadly Turnpike crashVideo
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report about a deadly tour bus crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, but the investigation has a long way to go. The report adds little new information about what caused the bus to lose control when driving around a curve in Westmoreland County....
Suspect in Greensburg convenience store robbery apprehended
A Greensburg man accused of a convenience store robbery was arrested Wednesday, according to police. Tywone McClain Jr., 21, was arrested in Duquesne in connection with the robbery at Sheetz on Harvey Avenue, said Greensburg Police Detective Sgt. John Swank. McClain was arraigned Wednesday afternoon and lodged in the Westmoreland...
Monster Jam a family tradition for Grave Digger driver Krysten AndersonVideo
Monster Jam is a family tradition for Krysten Anderson. As the only daughter of Dennis Anderson, professional driver and creator of the iconic Grave Digger monster truck, Krysten is following in her father’s footsteps. The 22-year-old will be behind the wheel of Grave Digger when Monster Jam Triple Threat Series...
