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Police seek another suspect in vandalism of Pittsburgh police vehicles, Downtown looting
City and federal authorities on Wednesday asked for help identifying another person suspected of violence during what began as peaceful protests last month in Downtown Pittsburgh. The latest, according to Pittsburgh police, is a man accused of vandalizing two police SUVs, throwing objects at police officers and looting Downtown businesses...
Gas line work delays Lower Burrell’s paving program by several weeks
The start of Lower Burrell’s summer paving projects will be delayed for several weeks as Peoples Gas work on gas lines before repaving Violet Drive, Violet Place and California Drive. The two-day project was to begin on Friday, but the schedule changed late Wednesday because of scheduling of the gas...
32 lawsuits filed against Giant Eagle over pandemic mask policy
More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against Giant Eagle over the grocery chain’s mask policy, with plaintiffs claiming it is discriminatory under the Americans with Disabilities Act. A wave of lawsuits against Giant Eagle began in late May with seven cases filed in federal court. Plaintiffs included residents of...
Play ball: Youth baseball, softball given green light in Delmont, Murrysville
With Westmoreland County in the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s covid-19 reopening plan, youth athletic associations in Delmont and Murrysville have been given the go-ahead to start their seasons. “We’re ready to go,” said Erin Salas, who serves as softball vice president for both the Delmont Area and Franklin...
Hankey Church, Old Greensburg roads will close through October for Murrysville bridge replacement
PennDOT has announced the closure of Hankey Church Road and upcoming closure of Old Greensburg Road for bridge replacement work on Route 366 in northern Murrysville. Work crews will be replacing the small bridge that carries Greensburg Road (Route 366) over Pucketa Creek between the roads that will be closed....
Pet Adoption League plans move, end of feud with founder
The Pet Adoption League in South Huntingdon is planning a move, ending a years-long feud between the animal shelter and its founder. The league has a 99-year lease that allows it to rent its current location for $1 a year from Barbara Flanigan, who founded the shelter about 30 years...
Embattled Scott commissioner steps down in wake of health secretary comments
A Scott Township commissioner who has been under fire since making remarks about the state health secretary during a public meeting has resigned. Officials posted a notice on the township’s Facebook page late Wednesday morning stating: “Commissioner (Paul) Abel has resigned from his position on our Board of Directors. He...
5 Westmoreland men to be ordained deacons in Greensburg diocese
Five Westmoreland County men are set to become permanent deacons this weekend with the Diocese of Greensburg. Their ordination will take place at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg, according to an announcement. The event will be livestreamed on the diocesan website and is only...
Photos: Baldwin seniors leave their mark on high schoolVideo
Though the covid-19 pandemic closed schools for months, the virus couldn’t stop tradition at Baldwin High School. Students were there Wednesday for the school’s annual Senior Handprint Day. Each year since the high school was renovated in 2010, members of the graduating class were invited to write their names and...
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...
5 coronavirus cases, no deaths reported in Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday reported five new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths in Westmoreland County. The countywide case total is now 498, with 38 deaths, according to the department . There have been no reported coronavirus deaths in Westmoreland County since May 18. County Coroner Kenneth...
Murrysville parks reopen, but splash pad, community center remain closed
Murrysville officials have reopened the “destination playground” at Murrysville Community Park, and are hoping that it will remain a viable destination this summer through proper health and safety precautions. Council members began working through the logistics of reopening recreation sites at their June 3 meeting, just two days before Westmoreland...
Music in the air during McCandless Crossing concert series
McCandless Crossing is once again hosting a free Monday night summer concert series on the Town Green. The live concerts are held from 6 to 8 p.m. with the series concluding Sept. 5 with a Summer Sendoff concert. Due to social-distancing guidelines, attendance is limited to 250 people and masks...
Verona man latest to be charged with illegal dumping in Penn HillsVideo
A Verona man faces a charge of illegal dumping after Penn Hills officials said a hidden camera caught him unloading a mattress on the side of a road. Harry Paul Tabor, 53, was charged with the summary offense June 8. Municipal Manager Scott Andrejchak said in a news release Tabor...
Allegheny County reports no new cases of covid-19, 3 deaths
Allegheny County health officials reported no new covid-19 cases, three new deaths and one new hospitalization on Wednesday. There have been 2,113 confirmed or probable cases of the disease, including 1,979 confirmed cases and 134 probable cases, county health officials said. The Allegheny County death toll from covid-19 is 177....
Peduto announces formation of Pittsburgh Community Task Force on Police Reform
A task force made up of community leaders and activists — some of whom have been at the forefront of recent Black Lives Matter protests — will work with Pittsburgh officials to examine and reshape police policies and ultimately put those plans into action. Mayor Bill Peduto on Wednesday announced...
Seton Hill launches new online certificates
Seton Hill University will launch new undergraduate online certificate programs this fall in Addictions and Substance Abuse and Business Leadership, as well as a graduate certificate in Adaptive Online Instruction that focuses on online teaching skills. Officials at the Greensburg university said all three programs can be completed in eight...
Police: Greensburg man asked woman for glass of water before alleged rape
A Greensburg man who city police said asked a female resident for a glass of water Tuesday is accused of raping her while armed with a knife, according to court papers. Justin Owens Hall, 26, is being held without bail in the Westmoreland County Prison on charges of rape, burglary...
Hundreds march through Downtown Pittsburgh against racism, call for change in third week of protestsVideo
A couple hundred people snaked through Downtown Pittsburgh streets Tuesday to protest police brutality and racism in the city’s third week of demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. The peaceful protest began around 1 p.m. when participants gathered outside the City-County Building. Protests erupted around the nation and world,...
Cinemark set to reopen Pittsburgh-area theaters
Cinemark plans to reopen four theaters in the Pittsburgh area in early July. Cinemark’s website said the North Hills and Robinson locations will be among the first Cinemark theaters to open in Pennsylvania, on July 3. The move is part of the company’s phased reopening from the covid-19 shutdown. Theaters...
Briefly Speaking – Jun. 17, 2020
The Blessings Store at First Baptist Church in Jeannette will be open 9 a.m. to noon June 27. There will free clothing, shoes, boots, coats for all sizes, from babies to adults, available. Linens, household goods and toys are also free. Masks are required. The church is located at 131...
Mt. Pleasant library doing curbside delivery of books, DVDs
Patrons of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library can once again check out physical items as the facility starts takeout service Wednesday. Cardholders can order books and DVDs that employees will deliver curbside to motorists at scheduled pickup times. The materials can be ordered by phone or through a hold in...
2 hurt in SUV, motorcycle crash in North Huntingdon
Two people were hurt in a crash involving a SUV and a motorcycle in North Huntingdon Monday night, according to township police. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Route 30 at Norwin Avenue. Police said a man on the motorcycle and the driver of the SUV, a woman, were...
Fire in North Belle Vernon displaces 10 residents, damages cars, utilities
A fire that started in a basement garage caused smoke and utility damage in a three-story building in North Belle Vernon on Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents in upstairs apartments. A car that was being repaired caught fire shortly before 9:15 p.m. and was destroyed in the garage at 525...
Visits to state parks grew by an average of 36% in region during pandemic
Visitation to state parks and forests skyrocketed in May compared to last year by an average of 36%, with the highest jump in the region at Laurel Summit State Park in Somerset County at 122%. “At the outset, outdoor activities were among the few things people could do,” said Terry...
