Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 18

Reagan Fowler wanted to dig deep into his hometown’s history. Growing up on Washington Street in Leetsdale, about a block or so away from Kohlmeyer Community Park, the Quaker Valley junior spent the past few months researching what his part of the borough was in the early 1900s. His efforts...

Three ducklings were rescued from a storm drain Friday afternoon at a GetGo gas station thanks to quick work by Buffalo Township police, firefighters and a construction crew. Officer Erik Bergstrom said he received the call around 4:30 p.m. for the young waterfowl that fell through a sewer grate near...

Blawnox officials honored police officers from multiple departments for their efforts in responding to a fatal shooting in the borough. Council unanimously adopted resolutions May 8 commending Blawnox Officer Aaron Zola, Aspinwall Officer Leann Heffler, O’Hara Officers Maria Sciacca and Craig Cress and Millvale Officers Timothy McDonough and Evan Egerter...

Cochran Hose Company chief Shayne Quinn and a Coraopolis woman have plead guilty to summary charges in connection with an Allegheny County Police insurance fraud investigation. Charges stem from an incident on March 24 in front of the fire station in Sewickley. Preliminary hearings took place in District Judge James...

Fox Chapel Area High School students are collecting T-shirts for a nonprofit that creates port-accessible garments for children with life-threatening illnesses. Shirts of all sizes can be dropped off throughout the month at 611 Field Club Road. The collection drive is sponsored by the Fox Leadership Council junior class in...

Fox Chapel Area School District property owners should expect to pay 3.75% more in real estate taxes next school year. Board members voted 6-3 at their meeting May 6 to pass the district’s proposed $119.5 million budget for 2024-25, using a tax hike and money from the district’s fund balance...

Blawnox Council has a new member. Council voted 5-0 May 8 to appoint Matt Stanczak to fill the vacancy created by former Councilwoman Meghan Kennedy, who resigned from her elected post last month. Councilwoman Katie Specht-Coban was absent. Kennedy was appointed to council in 2016 and has since served as...

Leetsdale residents recently weighed in on what they want to see at Kohlmeyer Park. About 25 folks attended a community meeting at the borough building on April 28. “We discussed the current use of the park, desired updates, and the residents’ current concerns,” council president Maria Napolitano said. “Attendees examined...

Pittsburgh police announced a teen boy missing from the Mount Oliver area Tuesday was found safe overnight....

New military veteran bricks have been added to the War Memorial in Blawnox in time for the borough’s Memorial Day parade and service. The bricks have the name of a soldier, military branch, service years and, if space allowed, commendations such as a Purple Heart and other medals. About 30...

A Greensburg woman is accused of attempting to make it through a security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport with a loaded gun, Transportation Security Administration officers said. The 9mm handgun was loaded six bullets and had one bullet in the chamber when it was discovered Friday. Officials said it was...

Central Catholic High School students will be greeted next school year by a new principal. John Wallace will be the first lay person to be the top administrator at the school in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood in its nearly 100-year existence. Wallace’s appointment by Bishop David Zubik is effective July 1....

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in the chest in Wilkinsburg, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers were notified of the shooting around 8 p.m. Friday along the 1500 block of Park Avenue. Police said first responders located a man suffering from a gunshot wound to...

A former Los Angeles educator turned Fox Chapel resident was appointed the school district’s newest board member. Fox Chapel Area’s school directors unanimously voted at a special meeting April 29 to appoint Jessica Haselkorn to a seat left vacant by the departure of Kimberly Andrews. Andrews resigned from her Region...

Pittsburgh police continue to investigate an armed robbery at an Allentown business. Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne said officers were dispatched shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday for reports of an armed robbery at a beer distributor along the 800 block of East Warrington Avenue. An employee told police they were...

A Maryland man faces federal charges after he allegedly attempted to sexually exploit minors in the North Apollo and Kiski Township areas. George Luton, 49, of Annapolis was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh. Authorities said Luton persuaded a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the...

Sharpsburg resident Diana Oliver was filled with pride and joy when her daughter, Pamelah, was recognized by the state for setting a high bar in cookie sales. The Indie Girl Scout, meaning not affiliated with a particular troop, sold 2,200 boxes this year. State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox Chapel, presented...

Quaker Valley School District officials said more soil samples will be taken from the proposed high school site as part of Allegheny County’s permitting process. School board members unanimously voted April 24 for a $195,750 amendment to a civil engineering contract with Phillips & Associates for the test borings along...

A man was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being shot in Swissvale, Allegheny County Police reported. An Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said police were sent to the 7500 block of Roslyn Street shortly after 3 p.m. First responders located a man suffering from two gunshot wounds. He was transported to an...

Fox Chapel Area School District resource officers and local first responders are gearing up for the annual Community Safety, Health & Wellness Event in Aspinwall. The celebration features a bike rodeo with police, car seat checks, wellness screenings, numerous vendors, a touch-a-truck area, free bike helmets for children and other...

This year’s Run for the Hill of It fundraiser in Aspinwall attracted 354 participants and raised about $11,000 to be shared with the area’s ambulance service and volunteer fire department. The race, although only 1 mile, treks up Center Avenue — one of the 10 steepest hills in Allegheny County....

A lawsuit, filed by former Leet police Chief Michael Molinaro against the township seeking more than $404,000 for what he called a breach of contract, has been dismissed. Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Mary McGinley dismissed the suit with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought back to court, on...

Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy. Frederic Rectenwald was last seen at his grandmother’s home along the 700 block of Excelsior St. at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Public Safety spokeswoman Emily Bourne reported. He stands 5 feet 3 inches and weighs 100 pounds. He...

Sewickley Civic Garden Council officials are nearly ready to harvest the fruits of their labor in setting up their annual celebration. May Mart is planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Broad Street, from Beaver to Thorn, will be closed for the rain or shine event. Admission...