Haley Daugherty stories, Page 24
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center prepares for busy season
On a grassy hill, hidden from civilization by a thick line of foliage, sits a place where all types of Pennsylvania wildlife can be found at once. Fluffy, scaly and slimy are all housed under one roof in the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Penn...
More than a dozen departments respond to house fire in Plum
At least 14 departments responded to a two-alarm house fire Tuesday morning in Plum, authorities said. The fire was reported around 7 a.m. in the 100 block of Elwood Avenue, according to Glenn Kopec Jr., assistant chief of Unity Volunteer Fire Department. It took about 45 minutes to knock down...
Morning Roundup: Police seek suspect in Braddock shooting
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 9: Police seek help finding suspect in fatal Braddock shooting Allegheny County Police said they are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in Braddock. On Monday, police...
1 killed, 2 injured in Rostraver Township crash
A man is dead following a motorcycle crash Monday night in Rostraver Township. Camden Ellin, 24, died at Penn Highlands Monongahela Valley Hospital after his motorcycle crashed along Fellsburg Road. Officials said two motorcycles collided with an SUV. The Washington County Coroner said a state trooper witnessed the crash, which...
Morning Roundup: Pa. Turnpike Commission warns of E-ZPass scam; Jagr bobblehead update
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 8: Pa. Turnpike Commission warns of E-ZPass scam The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning E-ZPass customers about a phishing scam targeting users with text messages asking for personal financial information. The texts say they’re from “PA Turnpike...
Duquesne woman killed in North Versailles crash
A Duquesne woman has died following a two-vehicle collision Sunday evening in North Versailles. Emergency services reported to the intersection of Crooked Run Road and 5th Avenue a little after 6 p.m. Allegheny County police said a vehicle driven by a 66-year-old Tammy Chonko of Duquesne was struck by a...
PennDOT shares driver tips during solar eclipse
PennDOT has released an informational guide for those on the road during the eclipse. Drivers are asked to plan ahead before their trip. Officials recommended travelers select a preferred viewing location before the eclipse hits, but be prepared to change course based on traffic congestion. Visitors should also plan to...
Pirates’ David Bednar featured on I.C. Light can
I.C. Light drinkers may be met with a familiar face the next time they crack a cold one after Pittsburgh Brewing Co. unveiled a new can. The limited edition I.C. Light cans depict David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher and two-time MLB All-Star, winding up for a throw. The Mars...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 5 – 7
There’s a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities this weekend in Westmoreland County. Win For Kids’ Cash Bash Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region will host its annual cash bash fundraiser Saturday night at Uniontown Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 58 Dunbar St. With doors opening...
Shaler Area School Board appoints Bryan O’Black as new superintendent
Shaler Area School Board members appointed a new superintendent at a special voting meeting on April 3. Bryan O’Black was appointed in a 9-0 vote as superintendent of schools of the Shaler Area School District for a five-year term beginning July 1 and ending on June 30, 2029, at a...
Penn Hills School Board passes dress code policy for members
Penn Hills School Board members have been called to attend meetings in their best dress going forward. Members adopted a new code of conduct that includes a dress code requiring board members to wear “professional business attire.” “We had (a dress code) when I first got on the board in...
Scam alert issued for Hampton Shaler Water Authority customers
Sharpsburg Borough officials have issued a scam alert after multiple residents contacted council members and the borough office about a letter from the Hampton Shaler Water Authority asking for $900 for stormwater management. “I called the Hampton Shaler Water Authority and spoke with the executive director and she confirmed that...
Millvale Library announces Tool Lending Library
Patrons of the Millvale Community Library will be seeing construction on the property in the coming months. Melissa Mason, the executive director of the Millvale Community Library, announced that a 12 by 40-foot building will be constructed behind the library and will act as the new home for the Millvale...
Kristi Boutique in Aspinwall, founded in 2012, announces closing sale
Upscale women’s and children’s clothing boutique, Kristi Boutique, in Aspinwall is closing its doors at the end of May. The shop will close at the conclusion of a Going Out of Business Sale that begins April 3, owner Kristi West said. Founded in 2012, West’s shop at 339 First St....
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 29-31
The Easter Bunny is slowly making its way to the greater Pittsburgh area leaving chocolate and eggs in its wake. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, there’s still plenty to do this weekend in Westmoreland. Cantilever Tours The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St., Greensburg, will...
Penn Hills School Board adds committee to bolster music, arts in district
Members of the Penn Hills School Board voted to establish a new committee to help include the district’s art and music departments in school planning. The Penn Hills School Board Arts Committee will serve as an outlet for leaders of the art and music departments to share their opinions and...
Penn Hills hosts Project Prom for 3rd year
Allegheny County students have a chance to feel like royalty with the county’s Department of Human Services Project Prom. Started in 2003, Project Prom has called many areas in Allegheny County home, the most recent being Penn Hills. The program is dedicated to giving dresses, shoes and jewelry to prospective...
National Aviary welcomes new Eurasian eagle-owl chick
The National Aviary welcomed a new member of the family and is inviting guests to meet it. The Eurasian eagle-owl chick hatched on March 15. It is the 10th chick hatched by parents X and Dumbledore. “X and Dumbledore both came to the Aviary as juvenile owls and have spent...
Morning Roundup: Arrest made in South Side bank robbery; Picklesburgh adds a day
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, March 22: Police make arrest for South Side bank robbery Police announced an arrest Thursday in a bank robbery that happened last weekend on the South Side. Police arrested 63-year-old Arthur Lee Williams of Coalport, Clearfield County. He...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 22-24
With the temperature slowly creeping into the 50s, there are plenty of options for outdoor and indoor activities this weekend in Westmoreland County. Art installation On Saturday, the Westmoreland Cultural Trust is collaborating with Olde Towne Overhaul and New Ken Downtown Partnership to unveil its 13th pair of wings at...
Penn Hills School District kicks off spring musical season with Linton’s ‘Frozen Jr.,’ ice cream social
Penn Hills School District’s middle school and high school are kicking off their musical seasons this week. Linton Middle School, the first to take the stage, will perform “Frozen Jr.”at 7 p.m. March 21 to 23 at Linton’s Auditorium. Three elementary school students are invited to perform and portray younger...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh man arrested in traffic stop; I-80 crash victim identified
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, March 21: Pittsburgh man arrested during traffic stop with drugs, gun in car A Pittsburgh man is facing multiple charges including carrying a firearm without a license and possession with intent to deliver after being pulled over during...
Country singer Jay Allen brings Night of Hope tour to Jergel’s in Warrendale
Country rock singer Jay Allen has seen the power of music first-hand. When the Iowa native’s mother was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, he said one thing that could bring back the woman who raised him was country music. The genre was a constant fixture in her pickup truck when Allen...
Morning roundup: Fire hits North Huntingdon care home; Blue Flame Restaurant closes
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 20: Assisted living facility fire in North Huntingdon Emergency services were called to an assisted living facility Wednesday morning. Westmoreland County 911 said a fire had started in a bathroom of Walden’s View Personal Care Home on...
Etna’s CoStar Brewing launches with soft opening
Dominic Cincotta began brewing his own beer with his friends Jeff and Caitlyn Hanna in 2009. By 2012, they had honed their craft enough to sell their brews to local restaurants and bars. Their home base was the Hannas’ garage in their Highland Park home. “It’s a process of experimentation,”...
