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Police: man assaulted in Pittsburgh has died
A 63-year-old man assaulted in Pittsburgh last week has died. Authorities said the victim, whose name has not been released, was found on a sidewalk suffering from severe head trauma around 4:40 p.m. Friday along the 7200 block of Frankstown Avenue. That man was transported to a hospital in critical...
Standoff in Vandergrift ends peacefully with man’s arrest
A Vandergrift man was taken into custody following a standoff at a borough house Friday night. Officers were dispatched to 331 Chestnut St. shortly before 8 p.m. for a domestic dispute. “Prior to arrival, Westmoreland County 911 advised us the male was possibly armed with a handgun and a shotgun,”...
Lernerville Speedway holds opening night with pandemic restrictions in place
Racing returned to Lernerville Speedway in Buffalo Township on Friday with thousands of fans eager to see the green flags waving — in spite of the covid-19 pandemic. “It feels great to be back here again,” said Pat Snow of Bruin, Butler County. “We’ll be camping here next week for...
Plum’s farmers market returns to borough ballfields
Plum’s farmers market returns next month with fresh produce and new safety measures. The second season kicks off July 13 at Plum Creek Park off New Texas Road, across from the borough building. The market is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Mondays through the end of September. Bridge’s Farm and Greenhouses...
Fire destroys garage on Bull Creek Road in Fawn, no injuries reported
A garage in the 3300 block of Bull Creek Road in Fawn was destroyed by fire late Thursday night. Township and Tarentum firefighters responded to the blaze shortly before 11 p.m. Fawn No. 1 Deputy Fire Chief Dave Collings said the one-story storage facility was a total loss. No injuries...
Verona bike derby canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The Verona Police Department’s annual bike derby will not take place this year due to covid-19 concerns. The event is usually held in June with about 200 or so folks gathering near the borough building along East Railroad Avenue. It’s designed to teach kids about bicycle safety. Free helmets are...
Man missing from Pittsburgh’s Hill District
Pittsburgh police seek public help in finding a missing man from the city’s Hill District neighborhood. Authorities said William Battle, 19, was last seen Wednesday wearing a blue jean jacket and black jeans. He’s described as a black man with medium-length dreadlocks with blonde tips, standing 5 feet 6 inches...
Former KDKA meteorologist Jeff Verszyla returns to Pittsburgh TV with freelance gig at WTAE
Former KDKA-TV chief meteorologist Jeff Verszyla returns to Pittsburgh television with a new freelance weather gig. He announced Thursday on social media that he will begin working with WTAE-TV starting Sunday. He said he expects to be on mostly weekend nights into early August. He asked fans not to “call...
Oakmont Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation evacuated due to chemical spill
Oakmont Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a chemical spill. Oakmont Fire Chief Dave Carroll said the spill occurred in a second-floor washroom, and there was a strong ammonia smell seeping down to the first floor. He said all patients were evacuated safely and no...
Oakmont Greek Food fest goes on, with major changes
The annual Greek Food Festival in Oakmont will take place this month, but in a different way. The event is scheduled for 2 to 8 p.m. June 26-28 at the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church at 12 Washington Ave. Organizers said much had to change for the celebration’s...
Oakmont nonprofit encourages Americans to pray
An Oakmont-based Christian nonprofit hopes people across the nation will come together through the power of prayer. South East Asia Prayer Center’s (SEAPC) annual Pray Americas has begun. It’s a summer initiative, originally launched in 2013, to get people to “walk, pray and partner with God to change a nation,”...
Port Authority bus driver arrested in January death of University of Pittsburgh student
A Port Authority bus driver has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and other crimes in connection with the death of a University of Pittsburgh student who was struck by the bus. Shavonne James, 33, of Pittsburgh is also charged with reckless driving, failure to yield the right of way to...
Groundbreaking planned for proposed Oakmont kayak park; Riverside Park opens after track repair
Boaters and kayakers could launch into the Allegheny River from a new spot in Oakmont by this time next year. The borough is in the process of applying for several permits to restore Chateau Beach, a popular spot during the 1920s and ’30s. The proposed kayak park is on an...
Pedestrian struck by train in Forward Township
A person was struck by a train in Forward Township on Tuesday night. Allegheny County 911 said the incident occurred shortly before 8:30 p.m. on a CSX rail line near the intersection of Peach Street and Gallatin Tigers Road. The county medical examiner’s office has not been called to the...
County police: 3 young men shot Mt. Oliver, in critical condition
Three young men are listed in critical condition after being shot Tuesday evening in Mt. Oliver. Allegheny County police were dispatched to the 100 block of Stamm Avenue for a man who had been shot around 6:30 p.m. Officers and paramedics discovered a 20-year-old man shot in the head. Authorities...
Oakmont wall restoration project to start in early July, traffic to be altered near Verona border
A portion of Allegheny River Boulevard near the Oakmont-Verona border will be reduced to one lane for about two months as part of a retaining wall restoration project. Crews from Apollo-based Santamaria Landscaping are expected to start work July 1 on the wall near the viaduct. Oakmont Council awarded the...
Oakmont agrees to 1-year contract extension for street, sewage plant workers
Oakmont officials approved a one-year extension to a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 249 for the borough street department and waste water treatment plant workers. The CBA was set to expire at the end of the month. The deal affects six people, three at the treatment plant and three...
Riverview holds the line on taxes, no program or staff cuts in next school year’s budget
Riverview School District officials held the line on real estate taxes without furloughs or programs cuts in next school year’s budget. School directors unanimously adopted the 2020-21 spending plan via Monday night’s virtual meeting. “It’s been very hard work as you can imagine,” said Maureen McClure, board member and finance...
Plans for a new Eat’n Park in Hampton moving forward
Plans to level an old Eat’n Park to make room for a new one in Hampton are moving forward. Council held a public hearing June 10 to discuss the company’s conditional use application for the proposed restaurant at 5143 Route 8. It went pretty quick with no council members or...
Concerts to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank rescheduled to Butler drive-in
A benefit concert for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank has been rescheduled. Rockers Gene the Werewolf, the Hawkeyes and the Clarks will now perform June 27 at the Starlight Drive-In along North Main Street Extension in Butler. It was originally booked as a two-night performance with Gene the Werewolf...
Girl rescued after falling from cliff at Buttermilk Falls Park in Beaver County
A girl was rescued Sunday after falling over a cliff in Beaver County. County dispatchers said a rescue call came in around 5:10 p.m. from Buttermilk Falls Park along First Avenue in Homewood Borough. State police and Beaver County Sheriff deputies were on scene, and emergency responders were able to...
Harrison walk calls for love, unity, healingVideo
Quinn Dickerson took to the streets of the Natrona Heights section of Harrison on Sunday holding up a sign that was at least twice as tall as he is. Its message was “Love One Another.” The 8-year-old Harrison resident, flanked by his mother, Michelle, and father, Seth, was among the...
Jefferson Hills officer injured in June 3 crash has died
A Jefferson Hills officer injured in a violent crash earlier this month has died. Police Chief Gene Roach said Officer Dale Provins succumbed to his injuries Saturday. Provins was severely injured during an on-duty collision June 3 along the 200 block of Old Clairton Road. Police responded to the area...
A call for change, action, unity: About 300 attend Black Lives Matter gathering in New KensingtonVideo
New Kensington’s police station turned into the “people’s station” for a few hours Saturday afternoon as about 300 people took over the city hall parking lot for a Black Lives Matter protest. “This is the people’s station,” said Don Arner, resident and former professional wrestler, referencing Seattle protesters’ autonomous zone....
Man and woman dead, child critical in crash in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood
A man and a woman died and a child was in critical condition following a crash Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood. Two police officers were also injured while trying to pull the victims from the burning car, officials said. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said first responders went to the...
