Western PA Local News category, Page 3057
Fayette County coroner releases identification of woman killed in fire
The Fayette County Coroner’s office has identified a 70-year-old woman who was killed in a fire early Thursday in Springhill Township. The office said the victim was Sylvia Chambers Lavitsky, who lived alone at 128 Greater Point Marion Road. Multiple fire department responded to the small home about 4 a.m.,...
Trash, yard waste roundup kicks off in North Hills communities
Communities in the North Hills have a number of activities and services for outdoor spring cleaning. Volunteers for roadside cleanups should wear brightly colored long sleeve shirts and pants, sturdy shoes and gloves. Supplies are provided. • McCandless: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to noon. Sign up for roadside cleanup...
Highlands posts names of delinquent property taxpayers
As warned, the Highlands School District released the names of those delinquent in their school district property taxes. The lists for the four communities within the school district — Brackenridge, Fawn, Harrison and Tarentum — were posted to the district’s website on Tuesday. That was one day later than expected....
Rescue units in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana counties get more than $250K in grants
Buffalo Township’s volunteer fire department won’t need to rely as heavily on bingo proceeds to cover expenses, based on state grants announced last week. The Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded nearly $258,000 in grant money to 22 fire and rescue units in Armstrong, Butler and Indiana counties, including...
Fire at vacant Jeannette home under investigation
A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire at a vacant home in Jeannette. Firefighters were called to North Third Street just before 1 p.m. and found heavy fire in the back of the second floor that had moved into the attic, according to...
‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom Jr. to deliver CMU commencement address
Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to Carnegie Mellon University. And the 5,800 graduates of CMU’s class of 2019, including those receiving bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, will be in the room where it happens. Odom, who is best known for playing Aaron Burr...
Job fair slated Thursday at Life’s Work of Western PA
A group that assists people with disabilities and others who face issues gaining employment is hosting a job fair Thursday. Life’s Work of Western PA is hosting the job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1323 Forbes Ave., across from the Duquesne University campus. More than 30 employers...
Ex-North Huntingdon, Irwin officer named Elizabeth Borough police chief
A former North Huntingdon police officer has been named police chief in Elizabeth Borough. William Sombo took over duties of police chief Monday after being appointed to the position by borough officials last week. He has worked as a part-time officer in Elizabeth for several years, borough Secretary Pamela Sharp...
‘Minor’ injury in Indiana Borough accidental shooting
Indiana Borough Police said one person suffered a minor injury Tuesday when a firearm accidentally discharged inside an apartment. Police said the shooting occurred at 7:10 a.m. in an apartment on the 900 block of Fleming Avenue. The identity of the resident who suffered a “minor” injury and was treated...
Fox Chapel Area School Board approves 2019-20 calendar
Fox Chapel Area students will begin the 2019-20 school year on Aug. 22. School board members approved the new calendar, building 182 days into the school year. Students will have eight days off for winter break, from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2; an early dismissal on April 3 will lead...
Ross, McCandless, Franklin Park affected by Rochester Road work until June 30
Single lane alternating traffic is in effect along a stretch of Rochester Road that runs through Ross, McCandless and Franklin Park for draining and paving work, PennDOT announced. The project, which also includes line painting, guide rails and shoulder work, is expected to run through June 30. The lane restrictions...
iPads, headphones reported stolen from Pittsburgh Montessori
Pittsburgh Public Schools police are investigating a reported burglary that occurred at Pittsburgh Montessori in Friendship over the weekend. The school’s principal reported that three iPads, two pairs of headphones and a lantern were stolen, district spokeswoman Ebony Pugh said. Pugh said city police were called to the school on...
Police: Drunken driver hit 101 mph with kids in back seat
A Kittanning man previously charged with DUI remained in jail Tuesday after Butler state police say he drove 101 mph while drunk last month in Butler County. Joshua Sol Heigley, 35, was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol when troopers clocked him going nearly twice the speed limit...
Pittsburgh City Council approves controversial gun ban
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a package of controversial bills aimed at banning certain weapons in the city and keeping guns out of the hands of people deemed public threats. Council voted 6-3 to send the bills to the desk of Mayor Bill Peduto, who said he...
Renovations, expansion of Franklin Elementary begin
North Allegheny’s official groundbreaking ceremony for work at Franklin Elementary School was canceled because of rain. But students joined principal Jeff Anderchak to kick off the expansion and renovation project with their own event to mark the occasion. Work at the school will nearly double the size of the building...
Baseball for $1: Buc Night is back for Pirates fans
Go see your Bucs for a buck and wash away that foul taste after the Pirates’ home opening day loss. Buc Night is back. The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the return of the Buc Night promotion for Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:05 p.m. at PNC Park. Fans...
Lower Valley egg hunts feature Easter Bunny, crafts, candy
Lower Valley residents can hop into Easter fun with three local egg hunts. • Blawnox Community Park along Center Avenue will transform its lawn into a festival on April 6. An Easter egg hunt will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with games, face painting and cookie...
PWSA customers could experience discolored water as authority adds lead control chemical
Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority customers could experience temporary water discoloration as the authority adds a lead control chemical to drinking water, officials said Tuesday. PWSA started adding EPA-approved orthophosphate to the Highland Park II reservoir in Highland Park, which feeds approximately 25 percent of the authority’s system. The chemical...
Operation Pick Up Cans raises money for Easter meals in Jeannette
Joe “Jo-Can” Muscenti stopped smoking cigarettes 14 years ago and started picking up aluminum cans as a substitute. What started as a distraction turned into Operation Pick Up Cans, or OPUC, an organization that uses the money from selling cans to a recycling plant to provide meals for those in...
Columbia Gas announces possible rate decrease
Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania wants to lower its rates for area customers. An advertisement which appeared in Monday’s Tribune-Review announced the utility’s request with the Pennsylvania Utility Commission for an adjustment of $17 million, starting Oct. 1. The request is an annual adjustment in gas cost rates that sets the...
Man who fired at North Braddock officers sentenced to state prison
A Wilkinsburg man, who pleaded guilty to firing shots at two North Braddock police officers last year, was sentenced Monday to three to eight years in a state prison, according to court records Dejon Howard, 20, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and a weapons violation,...
Police: $40K worth of equipment stolen from East Huntingdon job site
About $40,000 worth of tools and copper wiring was reported missing from an East Huntingdon job site, according to state police. Items belonging to two men were taken from Crossroads Plaza sometime between March 22 at 4 p.m. and March 25 at 7 a.m., troopers reported. Missing items include a...
Pittsburgh police find missing 22-year-old woman
Pittsburgh police said a woman who has been missing since Sunday has been found and returned home safely. Shurontaya “Tay Tay” Festa, 22, was last seen in Oakland. Police said she was located Tuesday. Authorities did not specify where she was found....
Pittsburgh police locate missing 19-year-old man
A missing Hazelwood man has been found. Aubay Germany, 19, was last seen March 24. Pittsburgh police said Germany was found and safely returned home Tuesday. Authorities did not specify where Germany was found....
New Ken-Arnold refinances debt with new $20 million bond issue, expects to save $250k
The New Kensington-Arnold School Board has agreed to refinance four existing bond issues to save the district about $250,000. The school district will issue up to $25 million in new bonds that will pay off the district’s four outstanding bond issues. School board President Bob Pallone said the issues include...
