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Jurors shown video of assault of autistic teen in New Kensington, allegedly because of grudge against mom
Logan Bashioum testified Thursday that he didn’t remember much from an alleged attack in New Kensington two years ago. A video played for jurors during the second day of trial against a brother and sister accused in the beating showed two men standing over Bashioum, who was 17, kicking him...
Scottdale man sought in alleged kidnapping
Police are looking for a Scottdale man who they said kidnapped a woman and kept her in a wooded area for about two days, according to court papers. An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Shawn Prince, 29. He is charged with kidnapping, simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment. Borough...
Defense attorney says video could exonerate Scottdale day care worker
The defense attorney for a former Scottdale day care worker accused of assaulting a child said he believes there is surveillance video from the center that will exonerate the defendant. “My client has been working in this field for years, has never had any problems. … She had no intention...
Swastikas found on signs in Mt. Pleasant borough, surrounding communities
Mt. Pleasant Borough Police are investigating numerous swastikas spray painted on signs around town over the last few days, said Mayor Diane Bailey. Authorities are asking that residents and business owners leave the symbols associated with antisemitism or of Nazism alone while they try to figure out who is behind...
Jeannette considers work at entry to improve access to city hall
Jeannette is trying to make an accessible entrance to city hall easier to navigate for those who use it. But cost is a factor. Solicitor Tim Witt said officials are looking into grant funding to enhance a back entryway and navigation throughout the 100-year-old structure for people who have physical...
State police release details on fatal motorcycle crash in Sewickley Township
Pennsylvania State Police have released information about a fatal motorcycle crash last month in Sewickley Township. Matthew W. Cathers, 52, of Smithton was riding a Harley-Davidson Sportster on Lowber Road around 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 when it left the road and hit a guide rail, police said. The motorcycle continued...
Hempfield plans to replace road salt storage building
A new auxiliary road salt storage building will be constructed at the Hempfield municipal building to replace one that was damaged during snow removal season last year. A wooden back wall blew out, leaving the structure in bad shape, said public works director Austin Erhard. “We opted not to refill...
Jeannette officials take key step toward getting 19 blighted buildings razed
A few property owners pleaded their cases Friday as Jeannette officials seek to have their blighted buildings torn down. But most did not show for a demolition hearing, leaving code enforcement officer Bill Whetzel to deem them public nuisances in need of razing. There were 19 properties addressed during a...
‘A sad day’: 125 Westmoreland County workers get layoff notices, furloughs start Oct. 13
Furlough notices started going out Friday to 125 Westmoreland County employees as leaders seek to reduce spending amid the ongoing state budget impasse. The furloughs will go into effect Oct. 13. Commissioner Ted Kopas said they are expected to save the county $100,000 weekly. “This is a sad day for...
Morning Roundup: Officials seek whoever dumped trash on Pa. game lands; shooting in Lawrenceville
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Sept. 26: Officials search for game lands trash maker The Pennsylvania Game Commission is trying to figure out who dumped garbage in Westmoreland County game lands earlier this week. Operation Game Thief reported that drywall and building materials...
New Kensington man charged, accused of providing fentanyl that killed 2 people
A New Kensington man was charged Thursday with providing fatal doses of drugs investigators said killed two people two days apart: his girlfriend and a man who was being held at the Westmoreland County Prison. Davi J. Roman, 29, was denied bail. The case was investigated by a grand jury...
Hempfield OKs $300K improvements at park near Old Route 66
KGD Contracting, Inc. will handle the construction of the third phase of improvements at Hempfield Park. The firm submitted the lowest bid for the work, coming in at $334,090. Township supervisors awarded them the contract this week. There were three other bids ranging from $366,038 to $412,370. “They came in...
1 killed in 2-vehicle crash in North Hills
A woman was killed in a crash Thursday morning in West View, according to Allegheny County Police. The woman who died was identified as Addalena Maiette, 19, of West View, by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner office. The collision was reported at 6:10 a.m. at the intersection of Highland and...
Morning Roundup: Fire at former Century III Mall; disaster aid offer to Squirrel Hill fire victims
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Sept. 25: Fire at former Century III Mall A fire at the former Century III Mall broke out Wednesday morning as crews continue demolition work there, according to Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company. The flames were reported just...
Pittsburgh Great Race road closures start this weekend
Several roads are expected to be closed this weekend as thousands of runners and walkers descend on Pittsburgh to participate in the Richard S. Caliguiri City of Pittsburgh Great Race. More than 10,000 people are expected to participate in the annual tradition spread across a weekend’s worth of footraces, according...
Hempfield policy requires 45-day notice before block parties
A new policy regulating block parties in Hempfield is going into effect. The measure township supervisors approved Monday will require 45-day notice of an event, replacing the previous seven days. Public works director Austin Erhard came up with the policy a couple months ago after supervisors questioned a couple block...
Hempfield OKs 20-acre solar array near intersection of routes 30 and 66
A solar array was approved in Hempfield on about 20 acres south of the Routes 66 and 30 interchange. The site, a 50-acre property along Everglade Road, is expected to generate about 3 megawatts of electricity and connect to a nearby West Penn Power substation, said township planning manager Matthew...
Morning Roundup: 2 firefighters injured in Squirrel Hill blaze; 1 injured in Etna fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 24: 2 firefighters injured in Squirrel Hill blaze Two firefighters were hurt at a house fire early Wednesday in Squirrel Hill. One was taken to a hospital in stable condition after suffering from heat exhaustion while fighting...
Trump slams ABC for bringing Kimmel back, suggesting another lawsuit
President Donald Trump suggested he would go after ABC as late-night host Jimmy Kimmel resumed his show Tuesday on the network after nearly a week off the air. “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The White House was told...
Irwin woman arrested after kids, pets found living in dangerous filth
An Irwin woman is behind bars after borough police said seven children were living in deplorable conditions at a home littered with animal feces, rotting trash and insects, according to court papers. Authorities said 15 animals were removed Tuesday from the Short Street house and Marah S. Urch, 33, was...
Facing long prison sentences, 2 defendants ask to withdraw guilty pleas in Arnold shooting
Two defendants who were set to be sentenced Tuesday in connection with a drive-by shooting in Arnold instead asked to withdraw their guilty pleas. Tishan Lowe Jr., 33, and Imani Patterson, 27, both of Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty in March to multiple felony counts, including aggravated assault, conspiracy and weapons offenses...
Hempfield grants Menards more time for store planning decision
Home improvement chain Menards gets a few more months to decide what to do with its site plan for a new store in Hempfield after township supervisors on Monday approved an extension. The site plan now will expire Dec. 31. Supervisor Tom Logan questioned the short time frame after the...
Hempfield extends garbage collection contract, with 3% price hike
Hempfield will stick with the same garbage collector in 2026 after township supervisors approved a one-year contract extension that comes with a 3% price increase. After 2026, the board will have the option for two more one-year contract extensions with additional 3% increases or seek bids from other haulers, said...
Greensburg man charged with child endangerment after 4-year-old struck on Route 119
A Greensburg man is facing charges after state police said a 4-year-old boy was hit by a car on Route 119 in July. Troopers said in a news release that Andre C. Stanford, 42, and four children were walking on the side of the road in Hempfield near Lynch Field...
Ex-landlord hopes justice is served as man accused of trying to kill him has court appearanceVideo
Seeing the man accused of trying to kill him for the first time in months on Monday, Dave Martin had mixed emotions. Rage was one. Pity was another. “I’ve prayed for the guy and I’ve also been very upset with the guy,” he said. Martin will have at least two...
