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Police: Off-duty New Kensington cop accused of assaulting girlfriend after birthday party
An off-duty New Kensington police officer is accused of beating up his girlfriend after drinking at a Pittsburgh bar over the weekend, according to a criminal complaint. The woman told police she had been navigating their route home with a GPS when the incident happened. Joseph Martino II, 32, of...
Palmer Pharmacy in West Deer wants to get children reading moreVideo
Teaching children to read and developing an interest in books from a young age is important. That’s why Palmer Pharmacy in West Deer is starting its “Ready to Read Program.” “Our goal really is to partner with parents and educators to develop literacy skills and foster a love of reading...
West Deer appoints acclaimed educator as township supervisor
West Deer has a new township supervisor. Supervisors on Wednesday unanimously appointed Jennifer Mann, 59, to fill the seat formerly held by the late Shawn Maudhuit. Mann was one of 10 residents who applied for the position. “I’m honored to be part of this organization and this community, and I’m...
Hearing for man accused of assaulting woman in Frazer hotel delayed because alleged victim in jail
A preliminary hearing for a Wilkinsburg man accused of assaulting a woman in a Frazer hotel room was postponed until November because the alleged victim was in jail, according to online court records. Frazer police charged Michael Joseph Battaglia, 44, with aggravated and simple assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, making terroristic...
Boil water notice lifted for Pittsburgh Mills mall complex
A boil water notice that was issued for the Pittsburgh Mills mall complex in Frazer earlier this week has been lifted, according to an official with the Fawn-Frazer Joint Water Authority. “The boil water notice has been lifted and all businesses have been notified,” Authority Chairman Ed Adams said Wednesday....
Deer Lakes students to tentatively return to full-time, in-person instruction in NovemberVideo
After strong demand from parents, the Deer Lakes School District on Tuesday voted to reinstate full-time, in-person learning. Students will be able to return to school full-time tentatively starting Nov. 9. “I’m begging you as our leaders to please, please think hard and get these kids back in the school...
2nd Deer Lakes staffer tests positive for covid-19
A Deer Lakes High School staff member has tested positive for covid-19, spokeswoman Coby Detar said. The district released a statement about the case on Tuesday. The statement did not identify the infected individual other than to say its a high school staff member. “We cannot divulge the names of...
Police looking for West Leechburg man accused of North Apollo assault
Kiski police are searching for a West Leechburg man they say assaulted a North Apollo resident and stole their vehicle early Tuesday morning. Investigators say Randy Dean McGuire, 30, and Lisa Marie Alsippi, 41, of Saltsburg, worked together to assault the victim and steal the vehicle. Both are charged with...
Biden-Harris caravan, rally planned in Alle-Kiski Valley
A caravan and rally are being held in the Alle-Kiski Valley this weekend in an attempt to drive up support for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris. Harrison’s Rachel Miller created a Facebook group called “Local Biden-Harris Rally” to drum up support for...
Pittsburgh Mills mall complex under boil water notice after water main break
The Pittsburgh Mills mall complex in Frazer is under a boil water notice because of a water main break, the Fawn-Frazer Joint Water Authority said Monday. Authority Chairman Ed Adams said the water break was caused by a damaged hydrant behind the former Best Buy store at the Village At...
Police: Harrison officers arrest fugitive trying to swim away in Allegheny River
A Harrison police officer took a dip in the Allegheny River last week, having to chase a warrant suspect into the water to make an arrest, according to a criminal complaint. Police arrested Curtis Sims, 30, of Harrison’s Natrona section, on Oct. 13. He faces charges of flight to avoid...
West Deer supervisors to choose among 10 candidates to fill Shawn Maudhuit’s seat
The West Deer supervisors on Wednesday interviewed 10 residents interested in filling the seat formerly held by the late Shawn Maudhuit. The candidates are Anthony Spagnolo, David Oleniacz, Jennifer Mann, Robert Roth, Jim Cesnick, Collin Smith, Toby Kreidler, Brian Levec, Matthew Brudnok and Jay Fraser. All live in the township....
Student petitions Deer Lakes to continue hybrid learning
A Deer Lakes High School senior has started a petition asking district officials to continue hybrid learning. Connor D. Sharo, who mounted the petition drive on SumOfUs, said hybrid is the best way for students to continue receiving in-person instruction while remaining socially distant. “If Deer Lakes School District were...
Frazer seeking emergency management coordinator
Frazer is looking for a new emergency management coordinator. Supervisors said the current emergency management coordinator, Jacob Eckberg, is moving out of the township in December. “He did a good job,” Supervisor Lori Ziencik said. Eckberg has been Frazer’s emergency management coordinator since April 2017. He also serves as assistant...
West Deer district judge will accept letters to Santa to spread holiday cheer
District Judge Tom Swan wanted to add some cheer to an otherwise depressing year. That’s why he’s trading in his judge’s gavel for a Santa hat. Well, not really. OK, maybe a little. Swan decided his West Deer court office would be the perfect place to accept letters to Santa...
Deer Lakes parents demand schools fully reopen
The Deer Lakes School Board could not ignore the message brought by district parents Tuesday night: Open the schools five days a week. “You need to quit holding these kids hostage,” parent Traci Stotler told the board during a virtual meeting. “They want to be in the classroom with their...
Police searching for man accused of breaking into Springdale house, threatening to kill occupants
A Harrison man is accused of breaking into a Springdale Township home and threatening to kill two women and a child with a knife. Kenneth Mendenhall Jr., 30, faces charges of aggravated assault, burglary, trespassing, terroristic threats and simple assault, according to online court records. Police issued a warrant for...
Preliminary hearing scheduled for Hampton woman accused of sexually assaulting 2 children
A Hampton woman accused late last year of sexually abusing two children starting when they were 7 and 8 years old is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing next month, court records show. Iris Schmidt, 21, is free on $25,000 bond while awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges of...
East Deer replaces garbage hauler in deal that will save township $80K
East Deer has replaced the company that has been its garbage hauler for about a decade in a move that will save the township nearly $80,000 over four years. Commissioners voted to hire Bankosh Sanitation of Loyalhanna Township, one of two companies that bid for the East Deer contract running...
Deer Lakes confirms covid-19 case at middle school
A staff member at Deer Lakes Middle School has tested positive for covid-19, according to Superintendent Janell Logue-Belden. The district was notified of the case on Monday, Logue-Belden said in a letter sent to families. The letter did not identify the infected individual other than to say it is a...
Popular Pittsburgh bar Hambone’s permanently closes
A popular Lawrenceville bar has permanently closed following the death of its owner and complications with his estate. Hambone’s on Butler Street was owned by Jeffrey D. Holt, who died last month. A post on the bar’s Facebook page and Holt’s sister Sue Holt-Hauck confirmed the closure, which was effective...
Steelers Nation, some Eagles fans turn out for 1st in-person game at Heinz FieldVideo
Max Haughn was ecstatic when his mother surprised him with tickets to Sunday’s Steelers game. They weren’t just tickets to Max’s very first Steelers game. They were tickets to the very first in-person game of the season at Heinz Field. “I’m really happy about it,” said Max, 11, of Akron,...
Ready. Aim. Party! Indoor Nerf gun arena opens at Pittsburgh Mills mall
Mike Polimadei’s newest business venture was all inspired by his Nerf gun loving son. Polimadei said his 12-year-old son Roman was the driving force behind his desire to open Turf Attack, an indoor Nerf gun arena at the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer. “He has a million Nerf guns,” Polimadei...
West Deer Food Bank continues to help those in needVideo
Carol McCaskey spent close to 40 years teaching elementary students. She knows what it’s like to see children go hungry. When McCaskey’s career first began, schools didn’t offer breakfast to students. She said students would come to school with stomachaches on Monday mornings because they didn’t have anything to eat...
Charges against West Deer Park vandals dropped after men agree to community service, restitution
Summary offenses for three men who West Deer police say damaged sports fields at two township parks last year by driving on them in a pickup were dismissed earlier this week, according to online court records. Court records show criminal mischief charges brought against Ethan Adamiak, 19, Devin Andrew Colucci,...
