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Police say man shot multiple times in North Versailles
Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday night in North Versailles. An emergency dispatcher received a call shortly before 6 p.m. that someone had been shot in the 800 block of Westbury Road. First responders found a man who had been shot in his arms and legs. The victim was taken...
Erin McClelland drops out of Allegheny County executive race; Burgess not running for Pittsburgh council
Harrison resident and former congressional candidate Erin McClelland has ended her bid for Allegheny County executive. McClelland, a contractor in Allegheny County’s Human Services Division, didn’t submit signatures to the county election division even though she was the first candidate to announce for the executive race. She said her experience...
Hempfield ‘Seussical’ brings students young and old to the stage
As students at Hempfield Area High School venture into a world of imagination this weekend with “Seussical,” a few Who-sized performers will be among their number. The show, which kicked off Wednesday with its first performance and continues through Saturday, brings together a whopping 65 student actors to illustrate popular...
Rep. Abby Major calls for broader ethics rules after harassment allegations
State Rep. Abby Major said she is committed to changing the culture and ethics rules for her colleagues in Harrisburg after relating a personal story Wednesday at a news conference that added to sexual harassment allegations against Rep. Mike Zabel of Delaware County. Zabel, a Democrat, on Wednesday submitted his...
Edgeworth adds 2 full-time officers to its police force
Edgeworth officials welcomed some familiar faces as their new full-time police officers — William Och and Brian Tice Jr. were recently sworn in to their positions. Council unanimously approved the hiring at its Feb. 21 meeting. Och, 51, of Cranberry Township, is very familiar with the borough. “It’s one of...
Plum Creek Masons plan first fundraising pancake breakfast
If the enticing aroma was any indicator, plenty of hungry folks are in for a treat when Plum Creek Lodge 799 Masonic Hall hosts its first-ever fundraising pancake breakfast. “This is actually our trial run today, to figure out any kinds of problems that we might have or anything that...
Pro wrestling returns to Springdale with fundraiser for high school marching band
Pro wrestling fans looking for nonstop action and to support a local group of performers have just one place to be Friday night. It’s not PPG Paints Arena in Downtown Pittsburgh for WWE Smackdown. The venue is the Donald C. McGhee Fieldhouse for Keystone State Wrestling Alliance’s Springdale Slam 4....
Rags identified as cause of Plum house fire, owner plans to rebuild
Discarded rags were behind the cause of a fire that led to severe damage to a Plum house two weeks ago. Allegheny County Chief Fire Marshal Matt Brown said the Feb. 21 fire at 435 Millers Lane was accidental “due to spontaneous heating of discarded rags used for oil base...
Bail set for North Huntingdon man accused of sexual assault
A Westmoreland County judge set a $200,000 bail on Monday for a North Huntingdon man charged with molesting a young child in 2006. Patrick. M. Winwood, 71, was arrested last week and charged with felony counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, criminal mischief, child endangerment and indecent...
North Allegheny Intermediate High School hosts job fair March 16
For students looking for a summer job, the Career Exploration and Opportunity Fair might be just the place to find one. The job fair will be held March 16, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the North Allegheny Intermediate High School, off Cumberland Road. A summer employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities fair...
Westmoreland happenings: cupcake fundraiser, Lenten lecture series, book sale, more
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Pittsburgh officials prepare for St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebration
Pittsburgh public safety officials are preparing for the city’s Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations this weekend. The St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday will march through Downtown Pittsburgh, starting at 10 a.m. at Liberty Avenue and 11th Street. The route will proceed to Grant Street, turn right onto the Boulevard of...
Kiski Township supervisor Sherry Tamski resigning after alleging gender discrimination, ‘despicable treatment’
A Kiski Township supervisor who has accused other supervisors of discriminating against her because of her gender has submitted her resignation. Township supervisors were expected to vote on Sherry Tamski’s resignation during their meeting Wednesday night, according to an agenda for the meeting. The motion also authorizes advertising to fill...
Lions donation helps Monroeville Public Library install new lighting
Monroeville Public Library has a brighter interior and will pay less for power, thanks to the installation of LED bulbs to replace decades-old fluorescent fixtures. Helping to pay for the project is a $5,000 matching grant from the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation. “We are thrilled with the donation from the...
National Women’s History Month: Pennsylvania’s 1st female judge appointed in Allegheny County
Debra Todd was recently sworn in as the first woman in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s history to serve as chief justice. March is National Women’s History Month, here’s a look at the history of women in Pennsylvania’s judiciary, starting with their expanded role across the board in 2023. Women make...
Woman punched trooper who was trying to stop fight at Rivers Casino, police say
A Pennsylvania state trooper was punched in the face early Monday morning while trying to break up a brawl inside Rivers Casino, according to authorities. Security officers and a trooper stationed in the North Shore casino responded to the gaming floor at 1:07 a.m. after seeing a fight on the...
Freeport residents expected to see 80% increase in sewage bills to pay for new treatment plant
Early estimates indicate residential customers tied into Freeport’s sewage system will see their monthly bill jump from about $50 to about $90 in order for the borough to build a new sewage treatment plant. That estimate was given Monday, when Freeport Council approved a bond issue to help finance its...
Indiana County man hurt while trying to pick up aluminum on Toll Route 66 in Hempfield
An Indiana County man standing on the berm of Toll Route 66 in Hempfield was hurt Tuesday when a passing commercial vehicle hit a piece of aluminum the man was trying to pick up. State police said the driver did not stop. The 35-year-old man was preparing at 3 p.m....
Pastor at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church in Arnold fundraising to help youth group in native country
In the midst of rebuilding his fire-ravaged church in Arnold, the Rev. Yaroslav Koval of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church also is trying to help revive parts of his native war-torn country. He’s raising money to benefit the Emmanuel Youth Group of the Blessed Martyr Josaphat Kotsylovsky in Stryi, Ukraine....
Man’s hand cut by machete in Latrobe robbery; 3 charged
A Latrobe man’s hand was cut by a machete after a robbery Tuesday night during which he and a woman sought refuge in a bathroom to fend off their attackers, authorities said. Three people were charged after police said they chased two of the suspects through town. Codi J. Barger,...
Greensburg landlord charged with obstructing emergency services during mobile home fire
The landlord of a Greensburg mobile home destroyed by fire was charged this week with obstructing emergency services, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. The Fox Hill Street home was engulfed in flames around 12:30 a.m. March 1 and a resident was hospitalized for treatment of injuries. Overhead power lines damaged...
Pure Imagination nightclub planned for Irwin, council OKs liquor license transfer
The owner of an Irwin candy and gift basket store cleared one hurdle Wednesday in his plans to sell alcohol at a nightclub he wants to open off an alley in the borough’s downtown business district. Some Irwin Council members objected to the backstreet location of the nightclub. However, council...
Morning Roundup: Picklesburgh dates announced
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Dates announced for Picklesburgh 2023 The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has announced the dates for the city’s annual ode to all things pickled. The Picklesburgh festival will be held Downtown from July 21 to 23 —...
Planet Fitness donates cardio equipment to Jeannette Fire Department
Jeannette firefighters got an exercise equipment upgrade Tuesday thanks to a donation from Planet Fitness’ location behind the Westmoreland Mall. The cardio equipment will be a great addition to the department’s new fire station, but until it’s built, one piece will be available in the current location while the other...
2 men killed in shooting at Uniontown tavern
Two men were shot to death at a Uniontown tavern early Wednesday, authorities said. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. at the Elias Sails Inn in the 200 block of North Gallatin Avenue, according to a 911 dispatcher. Police identified the victims as Darrell Gregg, 32, and Tommy Stargell Jr.,...
