Joe Napsha stories, Page 17
Former Rivertowne tavern to be razed in North Huntingdon
The former Rivertowne Pub & Grille building in North Huntingdon — which was condemned as unsafe and uninhabitable by the township in October 2021 — is going to be demolished after an almost three-year court battle with its owners. Township commissioners this week approved advertising for bids to raze the...
Turnpike commission cracks down on toll evaders, winning thousands in judgments
Ashley Emeigh of Salem recently was caught in the crosshairs of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s crackdown on people who don’t pay tolls. She owed $9,763 in tolls and fees when she appeared at an Aug. 12 court hearing and explained to a district judge how she plans to pay her...
Suspect sought in sexual assault attempt in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh woman reported that a naked man attempted to sexually assault her in her apartment in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood on Tuesday night, Pittsburgh police said. The victim told police she had come home to her residence along the 5400 block of Fifth Avenue around 6 p.m. and then...
Norwin Elks car cruise to benefit Autism Society
Vintage car lovers can check out old vehicles while helping the Autism Society of Westmoreland County at the “Cruisin’ for a Cause: Children with Autism” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Norwin Elks, 135 Elks Lane, Manor. Food and drinks will be sold and there will...
‘It’s a no-brainer,’ Irwin police chief says of joining Westmoreland SWAT team
Irwin police Chief Dan Wensel is asking borough officials to join the Westmoreland County SWAT team to bolster response to major emergencies. The county’s special weapons and tactics, or SWAT, team has members from eight police departments: Allegheny Township, Greensburg, Lower Burrell, Murrysville, New Kensington, North Huntingdon, Vandergrift and Washington...
Irwin-Harrison City area churches forming mission to help those in need with home repairs
Volunteers from four Irwin, Penn Township and North Huntingdon churches have banded together in an initiative to make home repairs in a three-day stretch in October. “We have a ton of people who are chomping at the bit to help. We will do the work and provide the supplies,” said...
Berlin Airlift plane draws crowds, elicits memories at air show
A piece of post-World War II history captivated crowds at the Shop ‘n Save Westmoreland Airshow as a DC-54 four-engine cargo plane was among the attractions. The Douglas DC-54 helped hundreds of thousands of Berliners stay alive through a Soviet blockade of their city in 1948-49. “The challenge to flying...
Missing girl found, police say
Pittsburgh police said Sunday morning that an 11-year-old girl has been located after being reported missing after running away from home following an argument. Police did not say where Kashaie Davis was located. Police believe she may be in the Terrace Village or Hill District areas. A city camera captured...
Record-breaking participation for Norwin library’s summer reading program
More than 1,000 children took a break from their electronic devices this summer to participate in the Norwin Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. In addition to the record-breaking participation, Diana Falk, library director, said that circulation of children’s materials was 13% higher this year than it was in June...
Man shot in Homestead
A man was reported in critical condition in an area hospital after being shot multiple times early Sunday morning in Homestead, Allegheny County Police said. The victim, who was not identified, was shot in the 1100 block of Sylvan Avenue, police said. Allegheny County 911 received a report of the...
Navy jet pilot at air show: Latrobe native achieved his dream
It was like old home week for Latrobe native Will Brooks, a Navy pilot who flew an EA-18G Growler into the Shop ’n Save Westmoreland Airshow at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe. He greeted old friends and teachers Saturday next to the jet displayed on the airport apron. The...
Health check-up time for Westmoreland Fair rabbits; open eyes wide
It was health check-up time Saturday morning for a few hundred rabbits that were being entered into the rabbit judging contest at the Westmoreland Fair in Mt. Pleasant Township. “I look over the general body to make sure they are healthy to be entered into the fair,” said Marianne Miller...
Norwin hires school social worker for elementary schools
A licensed school social worker will be assigned to work with students in the Norwin School District’s four elementary schools. Johanna Belako was hired by the school board Monday to serve in the school demonstrating the greatest area of need. A $200,000 School Safety Grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on...
Norwin area: Library book sale set; Irwin hires police officer
Library group to hold book sale The Friends of the Norwin Public Library will have a Back to School book sale from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the library at 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin. There will be a large selection of gently used books for all ages....
Norwin names assistant high school principal
Norwin has a new assistant high school principal, who has been the dean of students at the high school since 2017. The Norwin School Board Monday unanimously approved Kelly Jones as the assistant high school principal at a salary of $109,500. Superintendent Natalie McCracken said Jones was an English teacher...
Residents: New senior citizen building in Irwin ‘top of the line’
It’s back to their roots for Libby and Ted Fenster, McKeesport natives who are among the first residents to move into the four-story, 50-unit Grand View Senior Residences in Irwin. “I love it here. Everything is just top of the line,” said Libby Fenster, who moved into the Westmoreland County...
Horror movie to be filmed at Irwin’s Lamp Theatre
The renovated Lamp Theatre, which was showing movies in downtown Irwin for more than six decades before it closed in 2004, is the set for a movie production this summer. Independent movie director and producer Mark Cantu, 45, of McKeesport said he will return to the theater in downtown Irwin...
Safety, disruption concerns prompt proposed cancellation of Norwin Halloween parades
With classes set to start Aug. 22, Norwin School District officials are working to find a balance between education and celebrations with a focus on safety. The school board this past week debated ending Halloween parades at the district’s elementary schools because of concerns regarding safety and class disruptions. Director...
Unity family’s ATV use on farm pits them against neighbors
A Unity family who wants an ordinance changed so they can ride all-terrain vehicles, quads and dirt bikes on trails on a farm are opposed by the residents of the Cambridge Point housing development near the property. Township supervisors will be tasked with deciding whether to change the municipality’s ordinance...
North Huntingdon police accuse 2 of using credit card skimmer
Two men already accused of stealing customers’ credit card information using a skimmer device at supermarkets in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, are also accused of using a device to steal the identity of customers at a North Huntingdon supermarket, according to township police. Thomas Fuchs, 34, of Pittsburgh and Alexandru...
Unity woman accused in $2K theft from neighbor
A Unity woman is accused of using a man’s vehicle without his permission for a day and making almost $2,000 in unauthorized purchases and withdrawals with his credit card and bank debit card, state police at Greensburg said. The suspect, Bruna M. Leonard, 54, of Tabby Lane, is accused of...
Infusion drugs to battle Alzheimer’s disease give hope to Western Pa. patients
At age 57, Christine Lieb of Scottdale has hope that the new treatments she is undergoing for early onset Alzheimer’s disease will give her more time to enjoy her life. “I feel 100% better when I’m done. I feel it when it is time to have another one,” Lieb said....
Reports: Parent company of Kennywood, Idlewild & Soak Zone exploring sale of U.S. holdings
Western Pennsylvania’s landmark amusement and water parks — Kennywood in West Mifflin, Sandcastle Water Park in West Homestead and Idlewild & Soak Zone in Ligonier Township — may be up for sale as part of their Spanish corporate owner’s move to seek the value of all of its U.S. assets,...
Reports: Parent company of Kennywood, Idlewild & Soak Zone exploring sale of U.S. holdings
Western Pennsylvania’s landmark amusement and water parks — Kennywood in West Mifflin, Sandcastle Water Park in West Homestead and Idlewild & Soak Zone in Ligonier Township — may be up for sale as part of their Spanish corporate owner’s move to seek the value of all of its U.S. assets,...
Indiana County woman accused of attempted homicide
An Indiana County woman is charged with attempted homicide and is accused of severely beating and stabbing a man Saturday during a domestic dispute in Conemaugh Township, state police said. The suspect, Mary Elizabeth Stuller, 60, of Clarksburg, is accused of hitting the man in the head with a glass...
