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Buildings, vehicles struck by gunfire in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police are investigating a shooting incident Thursday night that resulted in several buildings and cars struck by gunfire. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification of multiple gunshots on the 5000 block of Second Avenue around 8:50 p.m. Police said buildings and vehicles were struck, but no injuries were reported....
2 more defendants in far-reaching Lightfoot drug trafficking ring to face federal sentences
A Washington man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, and a Charleroi man pleaded guilty to federal narcotics charges for their roles in a drug trafficking operation. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence after Douglas Cochran, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of...
Several Port Authority bus routes to return to regular schedules starting Monday
Port Authority of Allegheny County officials announced many bus routes will go back to regular weekday schedules starting Monday. Officials said an additional 32 routes, including all three light-rail lines, will continue to operate on reduced service schedules while the authority’s service development team monitors ridership levels. Adjustments will be...
Plum votes down resolution defying Gov. Wolf’s orders
Plum council rejected a resolution stating Plum police would not cite or shutdown business that decided to open in defiance of Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders. Mayor Harry Schlegel said borough officers will still “not pile on” business owners who decide to reopen during the covid-19 pandemic despite council’s recent actions....
Pittsburgh-area music, event promoters bide time during covid-19 pandemic
As most southwestern Pennsylvania counties prepare to begin loosening covid-19 restrictions and reopening their economies, event producers suspect it will be a while before they can resume staging events for large groups. “I think that the numbers of infected have to go down and the curve stays flattened and people...
Missing Pittsburgh girl found
Pittsburgh police say they’ve located a missing 17-year-old girl. Police said Brianna Bach left her Sugar Top home with a suitcase on Monday, May 11 between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. According to a release from Pittsburgh police on Thursday, she was found safe. No other information was provided....
Paving in Plum’s Regency neighborhood to take place Wednesday
Youngblood Paving crews will be in Plum’s Regency neighborhood to finish last year’s paving list, starting Wednesday. Borough officials said inclement weather and scheduling caused some street repairs to be postponed. The Wampum-based company is expected to work in the borough for at least a few days. Streets to be...
Jefferson Hills officials continue debate over funding Gill Hall VFC
Jefferson Hills council continues to be at odds about funding a recently reinstated borough fire company. A motion made by Councilman Keith Reynolds to give Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company $20,000 from the borough’s general fund was tabled by a 5-2 vote Monday night. “We reinstated them, but we haven’t...
Plum School District graduation plans finalized
Plum School District officials have finalized graduation plans. An in-person commencement has not been announced. However, seniors and their parents are invited to come to the high school May 15 for a “graduation walk,” photos and awarding of the diploma cover. Visits are by appointment only and scheduling must be...
Homicide charges filed against New Kensington man in death of 2-year-old stepson
A New Kensington stepfather whose 2-year-old boy died last month has been charged with murder. Keith Dale Lilly Jr., 31, was previously charged with aggravated assault, child endangerment and reckless endangerment. Online court documents show Lilly faces additional charges of homicide, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, recklessly endangering another person, possession...
Giant Eagle teams with domestic violence groups to help raise awareness during pandemic
Giant Eagle and local domestic violence programs have teamed up to reach victims during covid-19 pandemic. Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and around the world have cited an increase in domestic abuse incidents the past few months. Giant Eagle officials announced Thursday they have postcards in 42 locations in...
Verona man charged with assault in connection with altercation at Giant Eagle while not wearing a maskVideo
A Verona man faces disorderly conduct and assault charges in connection with an incident at a Monroeville Giant Eagle in which he was not wearing a mask, police said. Nick Conley, 37, said he has shopped in various stores without a mask, even after covid-19 reached pandemic proportions in March,...
Paving begins in Oakmont as construction ban lifted
Paving has begun in Oakmont. Borough Engineer Amber Yon said Monday that Plum-based Tresco Paving started working on the 2020 paving project earlier that day. “We’re happy that Tresco chose us first,” Yon said. “As you can imagine, there’s a backlog of projects now that have all been delayed, so...
Sewickley parking authority members change
Sewickley council accepted the resignation of three parking authority members and appointed their replacements at a special meeting Friday. Sandra Maar, Andreas Schulze Ising and Brian Turk have left the authority. They were replaced by councilman Larry Rice and councilwomen Cynthia Mullins and Julie Barnes. The authority’s solicitor is Gretchen...
Oakmont officials tap a Plum company to handle this year’s street paving
Oakmont officials plan to spend more than $300,000 to pave six streets this year. Council unanimously awarded its 2020 paving project to Plum-based Tresco Paving. The company was the lowest of five bidders at about $305,300. Borough Manager Scot Fodi said Tresco was awarded last year’s paving contract and does...
Police: Boy stabbed twice after getting off bus in Penn Hills
A teen boy was stabbed after getting off a Port Authority bus in Penn Hills, police said. Penn Hills police Chief Howard Burton said the juvenile was stabbed twice in the back about 5 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Duff and Frankstown roads. He said a man and a...
Plum High School students take to social media to promote positivity, togetherness during pandemic
With schools across the state being closed for the rest of the academic year due to the covid-19 crisis, it can be challenging to stay in touch with classmates and stay positive. So a few Plum High School students took to social media to spread good cheer and let their...
Neff remains Sewickley council president after protest photo sparked controversy
Sewickley council President Jeff Neff retained his leadership position by the narrowest of margins following a special meeting Friday night. A motion to replace Neff as president with Councilman Larry Rice failed by a 4-5 vote in a near four-hour marathon session, more than three hours of which involved people...
Plum to replace grass ball fields with turf, resurface football field with ‘NFL quality product’
Plans to replace Plum High School’s baseball and softball field playing surfaces with synthetic turf, and replacing the football field turf and track are moving forward. The school board Wednesday night approved using about $2.32 million in bond refinancing saving for the project, as well as award contracts to three...
Another Pittsburgh drug trafficking gang member pleads guilty in federal case
A Pittsburgh man has admitted guilt in federal court to his role in a drug trafficking operation. Rico Taylor, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl, authorities reported Wednesday. Taylor is one of 36 defendants charged in the...
Lower Burrell park trails to reopen Friday, other amenities to remain closed
Lower Burrell officials plan to reopen a portion of their parks Friday. Walking/running trails will be open and fishing will be permitted, according to a Facebook post by city officials Wednesday. However, playgrounds, any workout areas and basketball courts as well as public restrooms will remain closed. Organized sports are...
Tarentum jeweler, its customers, borough employees donate $12,630 to food bank
The Allegheny Valley Association of Churches’ food bank will be able to help more families during the covid-19 pandemic thanks to contributions from Tarentum workers and a borough jewelry store. Seita Jewelers was able to raise $11,500, and borough workers chipped in about $1,130 for a total donation of $12,630....
Plum’s Oblock art department seeks 2nd Pittsburgh CLO award
Plum School District’s Oblock Junior High School has a chance to add another masterpiece to its art collection. The art department was recently nominated for the Charles Gray Award in recognition of Excellence in Art Education. The award is given annually by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera to an elementary,...
3 men hospitalized after being shot in Homewood, 2 in critical condition
Three people were hospitalized, two in critical condition and a third reported to be stable, after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. City police responded to a ShotSpotter alert along the 1200 block of Mohler Street about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities said officers discovered a man who has been shot...
Police say car they were looking for was not involved in McKeesport shooting
Allegheny County Police have called off a search for a car originally believed to have been tied to shootings in McKeesport and cleared its owner. Two 15-year-old boys were shot Tuesday around 9:20 p.m. in the 900 block of Craig Street near the city’s Crawford Village housing development. Both boys...
