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Hunker men accused of shooting dogs say they shot them after peacock’s killing

Two men were charged Wednesday in connection with the December fatal shooting of two dogs that were later found in a wooded area of Hunker. State police said James P. Hill, 76, and his neighbor Jason W. Beal, 35, shot and killed Hagrid, 5, and Aspen, 4. The bodies of...
What to know about the omicron subvariant BA.2

A new version of the coronavirus that causes covid-19 has made its way through Europe and other parts of the world, and it now has been detected in the United States, including locally. It is not a new strain, but rather a variant of a variant — a subtype of...
Shop & Stroll kicks off Thursday in downtown Greensburg

Shoppers hoping to explore locally owned stores in downtown Greensburg will have additional opportunities to do so thanks to a new “Third Thursday Shop & Stroll.” For the event, which kicks off Thursday, participating businesses will stay open until 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. “We’re trying...
Hearings to be held on Pittsburgh City Council proposals to generate money for infrastructure fund

Some people opposed to a Pittsburgh City Council proposal to levy a 1% tax on college tuition and medical bills to generate money for infrastructure improvements appear to be more open to a separate proposal to seek money from nonprofits instead. The Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in January heightened concerns...
Owner of Gilpin personal care home accused of stealing $111K from dead resident’s account

State police accused the owner of a personal care home in Gilpin Township of stealing nearly $111,500 from a resident’s credit union account after the 75-year-old woman died. Carrie Ann Leway, 42, of the 300 block of Godfrey Road faces five counts each of forgery and identity theft, all felonies,...
Barebones Black Box Theater in Braddock returns to stage with ‘Misery’

As area theaters go back to producing live stage shows, fans of tightly produced, intimate plays can celebrate the return of Barebones Black Box in Braddock. The brainchild of actor/director Patrick Jordan, barebones productions is bouncing back from a two-year hiatus in a big way with the opening of the...
Norwin, North Huntingdon consider wage hikes for summer workers

Facing challenges in hiring summer workers, North Huntingdon Township raised the wages for its summer laborers, and the Norwin School District is considering doing the same. Township commissioners this week unanimously approved raising the wages of summer employees from $11 an hour to $15 an hour. The township needed to...
Police: Man entered Gateway elementary school, recorded child in girls’ bathroom

A man lied his way into Ramsey Elementary School in Monroeville on Tuesday and recorded a child on his cellphone as she used the girls’ restroom, according to charges filed by Monroeville police. Brian Mintmier, 26, is charged with possessing an instrument of crime, possessing an instrument of crime on...
Fox Chapel Area School District easing out of social distancing at mealtime

Fox Chapel Area School District students will soon be able to use the gymnasiums, auditoriums, cafeterias and other common spaces they way they were intended as officials move closer to its pre-pandemic environment. The district was using those areas to allow for social distancing during meal times. The school board...
Richland History Group: The storied history of the Bakerstown Hotel

Each month, the Richland History Group will highlight notable aspects from the area’s past. Until 2015, Richland’s Bakerstown Hotel was a well-known local landmark, but few now remember that it operated in two different buildings, one block apart. During its estimated 152-year history, it saw stagecoaches, liquor raids and a...
Dog walker multitasks in Aspinwall

Marina Zapata of Aspinwall walks, from left: Peppa, Pablo, Buster, Linus and Jusper on March 15 along Eastern Avenue in Aspinwall. Zapata, a professional dog walker, owns Peppa, Pablo, Buster and Linus. She says she loves to spend afternoons walking the neighborhood pups....
Food Podcast: Empty Bowls fundraising event features Pittsburgh restaurants and artisan bowlsVideo

On this week’s episode of the Food Podcast presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union on the TribLIVE podcast network, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank gets an inside look at how artisans are making one-of-a-kind bowls for this year’s Empty Bowls Fundraiser. The event, which supports Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank...
AG: No evidence of crime in Ross sergeant’s alleged sharing of video evidence

No criminal charges will be filed against a Ross police officer accused by fellow officers of mishandling explicit video evidence in a case, the state Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday. The controversy — which led to a union vote of no confidence in Chief Joseph Ley — stemmed from allegations...
Kennywood to open Easter weekend with new touches

The new coats of paint are drying on several roller coasters at Kennywood. Pillars at the entrance are adorned in neon yellow. Food stands are getting new lighting. It’s getting close to opening day — a week earlier than in recent years. Kennywood will open Saturday, April 16, for season...
Volunteers help save Penn Hills’ Clothes Line community closet

After donating clothes to Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church’s community closet for 10 years, Wendy Redington received bad news when she brought clothes to donate in late January. The Clothes Line was closing because it did not have enough volunteers. Devastated by the news, Redington decided to make a phone...
Route 356 work in Allegheny Township to begin next month

Motorists who use state Route 356 in Allegheny Township should circle April 4 on their calendars. That’s the day an eight-month-long renovation of the key traffic artery will begin. The work will be done in three phases. The first is from Weinels Crossroads to Piper Road; Phase 2 will be...

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