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Police receive tip, arrest man in relation to string of burglaries in St. Clair
State police arrested a man they believe was involved in a string of burglaries in St. Clair, three weeks after surveillance images of the suspect released to the public prompted a tip identifying him. Tyler Thomas Custer, 30, of St. Clair was arraigned Wednesday evening on charges of burglary, theft,...
Roundup: Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on eastbound Parkway West; police say Braddock man struck Munhall officer with stolen car
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Thursday, July 3: Tractor-trailer crash snarls traffic on eastbound Parkway West A ramp remained closed on the Parkway West (Interstate 376) Thursday afternoon in the area of the Pittsburgh International Airport and Route 576 interchange after a morning...
New Kensington man sentenced to jail in drug, threat cases
A New Kensington man was sentenced to state prison Monday in connection with six cases, including one in which he was accused of assaulting a woman with a gun in 2024. Jadrian R. Wade, 31, was ordered to spend 2 1/2 to eight years behind bars, according to a court...
Upper Burrell raid leads to prison sentences for 2
Two people were sentenced to state prison terms Tuesday in connection with drugs, a gun and other evidence found during a 2022 police search of a home in Upper Burrell, according to court orders. Brittany Nicole Robinson, 35, previously of Upper Burrell, was sentenced to five to 10 years. Djuan...
Monroeville’s Miracle Mile shopping center up for sale
The Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Monroeville is for sale. No price is listed by CBRE, the real estate agency handling the sale, but the plaza along Route 22 near the Pennsylvania Turnpike interchange is described in the listing as a dominant regional shopping destination. The sale was announced on...
Morning Roundup: Seeking tips, police release video in fatal McKeesport shooting
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Wednesday, July 2: Police release video in fatal McKeesport shooting seeking tips Allegheny County Police released surveillance video and new details about a June 2024 fatal shooting in McKeesport in hopes of getting tips about the identities of...
Volunteers needed to take Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal for a test flight
The Allegheny County Airport Authority is seeking between 3,000 and 4,000 volunteers to test out the Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal before it opens later this year. The so-called dress rehearsal will give officials an opportunity to simulate what a peak travel day would look and feel like by testing...
‘Hershey’ filming wraps in Western Pa.; 1st look at Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario published
Filming on “Hershey” has wrapped after over seven weeks of filming in 17 locations in Pennsylvania, including Ligonier, and consuming thousands of pieces of chocolate, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Behind-the-scenes set photographs were published by the news outlet. Director Mark Waters has said the film will focus on the...
Morning Roundup: Police say man tried to lure 5 kids into Wilkinsburg house
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Tuesday, July 1: Police say man tried to lure 5 kids into Wilkinsburg house Wilkinsburg police say a man tried to lure five children into a borough house by pretending to be a police officer. Police said Everantonio...
Cranberry’s Matt Vogt ties course record at Indianapolis golf club
Weeks after hitting the first shot in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, golfer Matt Vogt tied a record at a course near Indianapolis. The Cranberry native posted photos on social media Sunday showing he scored 62, tying the record set in 2020 by Eric Steger at Highland Golf...
Dino’s Sports Lounge set to close Greensburg location
Dino’s Sports Lounge is closing its Greensburg location, according to a post on social media Sunday. The restaurant has been open on Towne Square Drive for 15 years. The post indicated the reason for the closure was out of the control of restaurant ownership. Management refused to comment to the...
Morning Roundup: Man in critical condition after East Hills shooting; youth flee Ligonier Valley youth center
Here are a few morning news items from across the region for Monday, June 30: Man in critical condition after East Hills shooting A man was shot late Sunday in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood and taken to a hospital in critical condition by Pittsburgh EMS, according to Pittsburgh police. Officers...
Off-duty nurse pulls Route 30 crash victim from car, administers CPR in Southwest Greensburg
Dawn Hritz wasn’t even supposed to be driving on Route 30 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. But she was. A forgotten karate uniform for her son and earlier-than-expected ride home turned into a lifesaving feat for the Hempfield woman who joined forces with Sophia Sikora and Kayla Borland, EMTs with Mutual...
3 puppies recovering after being found along Five Star Trail
Three emaciated puppies are getting small amounts of water and food every few hours after they were found Thursday in a box along the Five Star Trail in Greensburg. A person walking on the trail near Lynch Field found them and Ninth Life Rescue Center took the animals in after...
State senate approves Sunday hunting; measure moves to House
A state bill that would repeal Pennsylvania’s ban on Sunday hunting is headed to the House for a vote after the Senate passed it Thursday. Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League President Klint Macro said members of the group have been in favor of opening up hunting on Sundays for decades. He...
Greensburg man receives modified sentence for 2023 hit-and-run
A Greensburg man’s sentence was modified Thursday to 20 months of probation in connection with a 2023 hit-and-run that left a woman seriously hurt. Christopher M. Degnan, 46, was ordered to spend 90 days on house arrest with electronic monitoring. He was arrested months after police said he hit a...
Hear ye, hear ye: Hanna’s Town seeks reduced speed
Motorized vehicles and paved roads didn’t exist when Historic Hanna’s Town was settled in 1773. Fast forward 252 years and the modern transportation environment is juxtaposed against the centuries-old historic site that was Westmoreland County’s first government seat. The contrast is causing problems for thousands of visitors who must cross...
Jeannette school district property owners to pay 1.1% more next school year
Jeannette City School District property owners will pay about 1.1% more in taxes for the 2025-26 school year. In a 5-3 vote Tuesday, the school board approved raising property taxes by 1 mill. The new tax rate will be 90 mills. The 1-mill increase will cost the average property owner...
Greensburg man arrested after crash at GetGo
A Greensburg man was arrested Monday after running from a two-vehicle crash on South Main Street that left another driver seriously injured, according to city police. Officers said Collin M. Hays, 34, appeared to be intoxicated when he was apprehended. Police were called to the crash at the GetGo entrance...
Hempfield promotes public works employee to new operations manager post
Hempfield supervisors on Monday created a new position in the public works department aimed at maintaining the township’s fleet and tracking maintenance on vehicles. The board hired current public works employee Jonathan Shrum as operations manager. He will be paid an annual salary of $65,000 in the new role. “I...
Car wash planned for Route 30 near Greengate Centre
A vacant building along Route 30 in Hempfield is going to be torn down after township supervisors on Monday approved plans to build an automatic car wash there. The building across Route 30 from Greengate Centre once held law offices. It will be replaced by Clean Express Auto Wash. The...
Jeannette Rising event planned to bolster Main Street Matters designation for city
The Jeannette Initiative is looking for residents and businesses that want to have a hand in improving the city as they prepare to seek a Main Street Matters designation through the state. Program manager Kristie Linden is leading the charge in a new role she hopes will spark a transformation....
Bell Township man accused of calling police numerous times, threatening troopers
State police arrested a Bell Township man who they said called two police stations about two dozen times in a four-hour period on Friday claiming he was having an emergency, according to court papers. The phone calls from Damon Allan Deemer, 59, reportedly were laced with profanities and threats toward...
Rapid flow on Kiski, Yough rivers increase risks as seasoned river runners urge caution
Neill Andritz keeps a close eye on water levels and speeds on the Kiski River to see if it’s safe for his business, The River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak, to rent equipment to customers. So far this year the river, which separates Westmoreland and Armstrong counties, has been too high,...
Hempfield poised to renew garbage collection contract with County Hauling
Hempfield supervisors this week gave the OK for the manager and solicitor to seek out a one-year extension to a contract with County Hauling for garbage collection. The extension seemed to be the best route after surveying prices in a number of municipalities around the region, said manager Aaron Siko....
