Western PA Local News category, Page 1307
Bellevue man wanted by several towns accusing him of shoplifting, accused of stealing nearly $12k in Frazer alone
Multiple warrants are out for the arrest of a Bellevue man accused of helping to shoplift nearly $12,000 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Frazer last year. Police are looking for 46-year-old John Gehlert, who faces 32 felony charges of retail theft and conspiracy in retail theft. Police said...
$384 million in state money could expand pre-K programs across the region
Pre-K classes soon could be available at more schools throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Several schools and child care centers from Allegheny and Westmoreland counties were chosen to receive part of more than $384 million Gov. Tom Wolf is aiming at early childhood education in the state. Among them are...
Arnold suspect arrested and charged in Fox Chapel burglary
An Arnold man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly participating in the burglary of Fox Chapel home last month in which a gold bar, jewelry worth thousands of dollars, an engraved wedding bank and three Rolex watches were stolen, Allegheny County Police said. Zachary Zeise, 27, was arrested in Cheswick by...
Mt. Pleasant Township woman works with police in sting to nab ‘agent’ in bail scam
An Ohio woman who police said was part of a bail scam was arrested last week during a sting operation in Mt. Pleasant Township, according to court papers. A township woman told police she received a call at 10:30 a.m. Thursday by a person claiming to be “Glenn Perkins” who...
Westmoreland prison guard union president charged in domestic violence case in North Irwin
The president of the union that represents guards at Westmoreland County Prison is charged with strangulation and other related offenses after an alleged domestic violence incident last weekend in North Irwin. Scott Allen Kennedy, 40, was arraigned earlier this week by North Huntingdon District Judge Wayne Gongaware and released on...
Restored vintage fire truck to be showcased at antiques show in Greensburg
Greensburg’s fourth annual Antiques on the Avenue will offer an array of vintage items for sale Saturday on South Pennsylvania Avenue. Set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the showcase of antiques will include dealers from Westmoreland, Somerset and Allegheny counties. “It’s an eclectic mix,” said Amy Zimmerman, who is...
Household hazardous chemical collection set for Aug. 20 at Boyce Park
Any state resident can take their household chemicals to Boyce Park’s ski lodge parking lot for disposal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20. Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and Allegheny County Health Department are hosting collection events where residents can dispose of cleaners, paints, stains, varnishes, batteries, motor oil...
Pa. Turnpike tolls to go up for 15th straight year
Tolls along the Pennsylvania Turnpike will go up for the 15th straight year starting in January. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on Tuesday approved a toll increase of about 5% for E-ZPass and Toll by Plate customers, the same as last year. The new rates will go into effect on Jan....
Pine firm Vertilocity enters into merger with Odyssey Software
Managed services provider Vertilocity, an HBK company, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Odyssey Software. Based in Pine, Odyssey sells, implements and supports cloud-based financial, human capital, and budget and planning management business systems. Odyssey’s core software products include cloud-based Acumatica, UKG and Questica Budgeting. The firm’s primary...
Overnight traffic delays on I-70 triggered by North Belle Vernon bridge replacement
Motorists on Interstate 70 will encounter overnight traffic slowdowns and stoppages beginning Wednesday evening, as crews work to replace a bridge over the highway in North Belle Vernon. According to PennDOT, traffic will be interrupted in 15-minute intervals between 7 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday. The rolling traffic delays...
Woman accused of shooting boyfriend at Penn Township home
An Allegheny County woman is accused of shooting her boyfriend at a Penn Township home early Tuesday, according to court papers. The 32-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and neck and was taken to AHN Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, authorities said. Police arrested Leah Hope Gillis, 33, of North...
Franklin Regional grad Nate Leopold working with Houston Texans
Last fall, Nate Leopold was breaking up passes, wrapping up running backs and earning all-conference accolades at John Carroll. This summer, he is helping the Houston Texans prepare for the NFL season. Leopold, a former Franklin Regional two-sport standout, is working as a team personnel assistant. He initially had plans...
About $15,000 worth of equipment stolen from Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company substation recovered
About $15,000 worth of equipment that had been stolen from Ingomar Volunteer Fire Company over the weekend has been recovered. The equipment had been taken from the fire department’s substation on Perry Highway in Wexford Flats, said Fire Chief Gregory Quatchak. It’s unclear exactly when the theft occurred, Quatchak said,...
Penn State implements hiring freeze as university attempts to balance budget
New employees at Penn State will be scarce until at least summer 2023 as the university has enacted a strategic hiring freeze to help defray a $191 million operating deficit. The freeze, which went into effect Monday, comes as Penn State attempts to balance its budget by summer 2025. Inflation...
Monroeville Arts Council prepares for tribute concert
The Monroeville Arts Council is preparing for its first summer concert, scheduled from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 14 in the Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus Auditorium, 595 Beatty Road. The concert is being held in tribute to three of its deceased members. Sheila Cartiff, Margaret Caine and Mary Lou...
Scoobi shuts down moped-share operation in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s private moped-sharing company, Scoobi, has shut down operations in the city, according to city officials. Scoobi rents out electric mopeds through an app, and the mopeds can be driven and parked throughout certain city neighborhoods. Maria Montaño, press secretary for Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, said the city’s Department of...
Nature-focused preschool relocates from Fox Chapel to 7-acre campus
The Discovery School is set to welcome students this fall to a new campus that features a nature playground, a discovery pond, trails, meadows and a creek. Previously located at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, The Discovery School has moved to the former Winchester Thurston North campus at 4225 Middle Road...
Monroeville go-kart track to reopen as Full Throttle Adrenaline ParkVideo
For Justin Lewis, all-around entertainment is the name of the game. “People don’t want to stop by and just waste a couple hours,” said Lewis, president of Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, which recently acquired Steel City Karting behind the Monroeville Mall. “We take a lot of pride in delivering a...
Feds file detainer to keep Beaver County man accused of shooting trooper in custody
The U.S. Probation office has filed a detainer against a man accused of shooting a state trooper Friday in Beaver County to ensure he remains in custody. Damian Bradford, who was serving a five-year term of supervised release after spending 14 years in federal prison for killing a Mercer County...
Allison Park Church, Network for Hope partner to bring meals to those in need
Allison Park Church took full advantage of its first Serve Week by working with Network of Hope, and together, along with more than 500 volunteers at the Hampton campus, packaged 300,000 meals for needy residents in Haiti. Serve Week began with yearly Children’s Vacation Bible School, held from July 11-15....
Want to buy a funeral home? Krynicki’s in Harrison up for grabs for $449,000
A former funeral home is on the market in Harrison. The Krynicki Funeral Home at 1007 Freeport Road is listed for $449,000 by Howard Hanna Realty. Mark Camp, 65, has lived next door to the funeral home since 1982. He said life next to a business that deals with death...
Prosecution says it will seek 1st-degree murder conviction for Jeannette slaying
Authorities will seek a first-degree murder conviction in connection with a fatal shooting last year in Jeannette, a Westmoreland County prosecutor said. Stuart Ali, 47, was charged with a general count of criminal homicide for the April 15, 2021 killing of 43-year-old Marcus Davis in Jeannette. Davis’ body was found...
Argonne Drive in Harrison reopens ahead of schedule
Argonne Drive in Harrison has reopened to traffic after being shut down in early July. The busy road connects Freeport Road near Highlands Middle School to Ash Street near the railroad tracks in Natrona. Work finished up earlier than expected — the road was scheduled to be off-limits until September....
Busy Harrison intersection eyed for safety upgrades
The Harrison commissioners are eyeing major safety upgrades for a busy Freeport Road intersection. Township Manager John Pallone will apply for $2 million in the coming weeks through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to redo the five-way intersection of Freeport and Springhill roads and Broadview Boulevard near the Harrison Hi-Rise....
Hempfield Night Out to bring together local law enforcement, first responders
Hempfield Area High School will soon be transformed into a venue highlighting local first responders as officials gear up to host their first Hempfield Night Out this week. The event, scheduled for 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, will bring together local law enforcement agencies, first responders and community resources. It...
