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Man critically wounded in Sharpsburg stabbing incident
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed in Sharpsburg. Allegheny County Police said the incident took place shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lafayette Bar & Hotel along South Main Street. Police said the man is expected to survive. No information about suspects was released. No...
Fox Chapel area property owners should expect to see a 2.3% hike in real estate taxes
Fox Chapel area property owners should expect to see a 2.3% hike in real estate taxes as part of the next school year’s budget. The school board unanimously voted May 5 to pass its 2025-26 proposed spending plan with a tax hike and an estimated $2.4 million shortfall that will...
Cuban food truck a passion for Coraopolis couple
Photos of food formed the foundation of a loving relationship between a former Michigan man and a Pittsburgh woman. Carlos Milanes Jr. would drive about four hours one way to spend precious moments with his future wife, Collyn, in the Steel City before returning to Detroit and his trucking company...
Spin Your Wheels fundraiser marks milestone supporting McCandless charity
Organizers of a fitness-themed fundraiser in Fox Chapel celebrated a milestone supporting Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania. The McCandless-based nonprofit is a therapeutic horseback riding program that has helped children and young adults with disabilities for decades. It is staffed entirely by volunteers and funded exclusively by donations,...
Fox Chapel Area School District and its municipalities collaborate for annual health, wellness and safety event
Dozens of Fox Chapel Area families braved the elements to support the school district’s Community Safety, Health & Wellness Event. The annual collaboration of school resource officers, local emergency responders and nonprofits took place in the Aspinwall municipal parking lot on April 26. Things got off to a rainy and...
Emergency food distribution planned Tuesday in Sharpsburg
Jennifer Begg knows there are families who may be without food after strong storms last week left people without power for days. She understands firsthand the impact of not having a working fridge or freezer. She and her team at the Sharpsburg-based St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry had to...
Latrobe man dies in 2-vehicle crash in Hempfield
A Latrobe man died Monday afternoon after crashing into another vehicle in Hempfield. Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased as Mario Andrew Dominick, 41. Officials said the driver was the lone occupant of a Chevrolet Cobalt traveling south on Donohoe Road shortly before 4 p.m. His car crossed...
Aspinwall Democrat Sarah Shaffer drops out of primary race for council
Aspinwall Democrat Sarah Shaffer has withdrawn from seeking a party nod for a council seat, leaving the upcoming primary race uncontested. Shaffer, 43, was one of five in a race for four nominations in the May 20 election. Other candidates include current council President Jeff Harris, Councilwoman Lara Voytko, former...
Braddock man arrested in connection with slaying of Penn Hills man amid heavy gunfire
A Braddock man has been charged with homicide and other crimes in connection with a fatal shooting Thursday of a Penn Hills man during a gun battle. Allegheny County Police arrested William Thomas “Zeno” Hurst, 39, on Friday. Online court documents indicate Hurst was denied bail and remains in the...
Detour announced for Hulton Road in Oakmont
PennDOT officials have announced a detour implemented for Hulton Road, which is closed between Allegheny Avenue and Fifth Street in Oakmont. The state road was among many devastated by Tuesday’s storms. Police Chief Michael Ford said he anticipated the main thoroughfare to be closed for at least a few days...
Sharpsburg parks and recreation commission adds new member
The Sharpsburg Parks and Recreation Commission has a new member. Resident Barbara Pugliese was sworn in to the volunteer position by Mayor Kayla Portis on April 24. The retired United Steelworkers accounting department employee said she was looking for an opportunity to help her town. “I decided this would be...
Quaker Valley School District closed Friday
The Quaker Valley School District will be closed Friday as municipalities continue to clean up after this week’s storms. District officials made the closure announcement Thursday evening after consulting with Monark Transportation, Duquesne Light, and municipal officials. “It was determined that there are still too many road closures, road impediments,...
Fox Chapel Area School District closed Friday due to outages; free meals to be served
Fox Chapel Area School District officials announced school is canceled for students Friday due to power outages, multiple road closures, and downed electrical wires. There will also be no online learning from home. The district will offer free meals to all students and their families on Friday. Anyone wishing to...
Man fatally shot in Penn Hills, 2nd shooting victim stable
A man is dead and another hospitalized as a result of a shooting Thursday in Penn Hills. Allegheny County Police said they were called shortly after 4 p.m to the 100 block of Topaz Drive. First responders found a man deceased at the scene. A second shooting victim was transported...
SAVES Good Friday fish fry finds a new home in Sharpsburg
Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services may have found a new permanent home for its annual fish fry. The combined Aspinwall and Sharpsburg volunteer fire departments, led by Chief Mike Daniher, moved this year’s Good Friday fundraising operation to Camp Guyasuta in Sharpsburg and offered a dine-in option for the first...
Fox Chapel, O’Hara councils approve joint paving project
Fox Chapel and O’Hara officials recently approved this year’s paving projects. Both communities authorized contracts with Bakerstown-based Shields Asphalt Paving. The company was the lowest of six bidders for a joint project that included Fox Chapel, O’Hara, Blawnox and the Fox Chapel Authority. Larry Kurpakus, director of public works for...
Indiana Township increases salt shed size to be better prepared for heavy winters
With summer and hot temperatures fast approaching, it is just the right time to prepare for snow and ice-covered roads. Indiana Township recently expanded its salt shed to near double capacity. The original shed was constructed in 1964 and consisted of three bays, each 32 feet wide by 40 feet...
Sewickley Public Library launches community survey to help build strategic plan
Sewickley Public Library officials are seeking the community’s input for a broad strategic plan that will help shape the future of patrons and staff at 500 Thorn St. They are launching a community survey through May 12. Everyone is welcome to take part in the free online survey. Executive Director...
Motorcyclists hurt in crash along Saxonburg Road in Harrison
Two people were hurt when a motorcycle the were riding crashed Monday in Harrison, authorities said. They were not identified, but were in stable condition as they were taken by ambulance to a hospital, said Harrison Hills fire Chief Jules Beer. Township police wouldn’t release information. Firefighters were chopping a...
Man shows up to Pittsburgh hospital in critical condition after North Side shooting, police say
Pittsburgh police said a man showed up to a hospital in critical condition after being shot in the neck Monday. Public Safety officials said officers responded to two ShotSpotter notifications totaling 12 rounds fired before 3:20 p.m. near the 100 block of Lafayette Avenue on the city’s North Side. A...
Verona police seek public help in finding wanted man
Verona police seek assistance in locating a man who failed to show up for court on drug charges and other crimes. Kristafher Fluharty, 35, was charged with resisting arrest, possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with a trespassing incident at the Giant Eagle along Allegheny...
Verona police searching for burglary suspects
A search is underway for two people who Verona police say attempted burglarize a home along East Railroad Avenue on Friday afternoon. Police said no injuries were reported in connection with the incident shortly after 1:15 p.m. The suspects fled in a dark-colored vehicle that was parked along Diamond Way....
Sharpsburg water tower springs leak; resident water service reportedly not impacted
Hampton Shaler Water Authority officials said they are working with a vendor to repair a leak at the authority’s water tower in Sharpsburg. The leak occurred April 19 at the tower along the Allegheny River. The authority released a statement about the incident Wednesday . “HSWA is planning repairs to...
Aspinwall Council Democratic candidate race has 5 people seeking party nods for 4 seats
Editor’s note: The Herald is featuring candidate interviews in contested municipal and school board races only. Aspinwall Democrats have five candidates seeking party nods for four council seats in the May primary election. Candidates include current council President Jeff Harris, Councilwoman Lara Voytko, former councilwoman Patti McCaffrey and newcomers Andrew...
Leetsdale boat launch plans redesigned after Allegheny County response
Plans to restore a public boat launch in Leetsdale have hit some choppy waters. The borough had hoped to upgrade its recreation site along the Ohio River near the Hussey Copper property in the industrial park after approving a deal last month. The launch has been closed since the original...
