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Jury unable to reach verdict in Irwin man’s trial

A Westmoreland County jury was unable to reach a verdict on charges that an Irwin man had improper sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl. Jurors deliberated about six hours into Wednesday night before Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio declared a mistrial in the case against Justin M. Hartung. Prosecutors claimed...
Jeannette man not guilty of attempted homicide of neighbor

A Jeannette man was found not guilty Thursday of attempted murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with allegations he fired a rifle at his neighbor nearly three years ago. Dale A. Shaw, 66, was convicted of lesser misdemeanor offenses of reckless endangerment, resisting arrest and terroristic threats in connection...
Hampton hosts Harlem Wizards

The Wizards from Harlem are heading to Hampton. “They say it’s kind of like a combination of a basketball game with a Broadway show,” Michelle Csajka Coll said. “It’s just a lot of fun.” As president of the Hampton Boys Basketball Booster Club, she joins her colleagues in seeking ways...
5 police officers sworn in at Monroeville Council meeting

Spirits were high as the Monroeville council chambers filled with the family and friends of five police officers who were sworn into service on Nov. 9. Police Chief Doug Cole presented Brent Greismer, Robert Gowans, Kristofer Dick, Russel Langley and Robert Potts to the council. To begin the ceremony, Cole...
Victim in fatal Rostraver shooting identified

A Philadelphia area man has been identified by the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office as the man who was shot to death Nov. 5 at a Rostraver shopping complex. The victim, Boyke Budiarchman, 49, was shot to death outside the Lowe’s store at the Rostraver Square shopping center off the intersection...
Holiday festivities kick off the season in Irwin

Area residents braved temperatures in the 30s to ring in the holiday season during the Light Up Norwin event Thursday night in downtown Irwin. Sponsored by the Norwin Rotary Club, the festivities included food, music and a tree-lighting ceremony. A parade along Main Street featured about 70 units. Kids were...
Council meeting christens new municipal building in Plum

Plum Borough Council held its first meeting at the new municipal building on Nov. 14. The $12 million building is still partly under construction, and not all tenants have moved in yet, but it will be the site for council meetings going forward. “Welcome to Plum’s new home,” borough manager...
Strong turnout for Gateway band craft show in Monroeville

Gateway High School Marching Band and Colorguard hosted its 20th annual craft show on Nov. 12. The school’s hallways, auxiliary gym and cafeteria were filled with vendors selling their different creations. Over the years, the craft show has become one of the band’s most successful fundraisers. In the past, it...
Bell Acres CEO of accounting firm pleads guilty to defrauding IRS of over $15M

When Joseph Nocito Sr. reviewed the invoices for the construction of his 34-room mansion in Bell Acres, federal prosecutors said, he’d place hand-written sticky notes on them, directing his bookkeeper to pay the costs from one of his 35 companies. Among the expenses illegally paid, the government said Thursday, were...
Westmoreland commissioners proposed deficit budget with no tax increase

Westmoreland commissioners will use more than $8.6 million in covid relief funds next year to outside agencies as part of the county’s 2023 budget introduced on Thursday. The $418 million spending plan keeps the 21.49 mill property tax rate that has been in place since 2019, but carries a nearly...
Sock It To ’Em: Monroeville campaign collects on behalf of people in need

The Monroeville Rotary Club is partnering with the Monroeville Chamber of Commerce, Visit Monroeville, Municipality of Monroeville and Gateway School District to put cold feet into warm socks. Drop-off boxes are located through Jan. 31 at each of the offices at Gateway High School, Gateway Sports Complex, Mosside Middle School,...
North Allegheny School Board OKs resolution to lay off some library secretary positions

The North Allegheny School Board approved a resolution to reduce the number of library secretary paraprofessionals from 12 to six effective with the 2023-2024 school year. The board approved the resolution on Nov. 16 by a vote of 5-3 following about 45 minute of public comment, in which most of...
Pittsburghers skeptical of mayor’s snow removal goals

A goal of clearing all city streets within 24 hours of each snowfall sounds too ambitious for some Pittsburghers who have experienced hellacious waits for snow removal in the past. “I just don’t think it’s realistic,” said Margaret Loria, of Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood. “Pittsburgh is hills.” It would be “awesome”...
Pittsburgh council looks to extend parking zone program for delivery drivers

Pittsburgh City Council members this week advanced a proposal to expand parking zones for delivery drivers which, they said, could be improved by tickets by mail for unregistered motorists. The pilot program, unveiled in the spring, was initially scheduled to last one year. Legislation advanced by council Tuesday would extend...
Fox Chapel Garden Club hosts Glitter and Glow on Dec. 7.

Fox Chapel Garden Club is hosting Glitter and Glow from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Fox Chapel Golf Club, 436 Fox Chapel Road. The club will be selling festive fresh arrangements made by its members. Other activities include an auction and cash bar. Tickets are $35. More information is...
Hampton School Board adopts policy revisions

Hampton School Board on Nov. 14 approved changes to some district policies and began the process of changing more in the coming weeks. The board adopted these policies in revised form: • Weapons policy is revised to contain more condensed language regarding a weapon, plus information about making sure the...

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