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Bernie Sanders plans presidential campaign rally in Pittsburgh
Presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will have a campaign rally Sunday in Pittsburgh. His campaign announced Sanders will stop at Schenley Plaza on Forbes Avenue in North Oakland in his bid to win the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 primary election. The rally will start at 5...
Trailer of Beyonce’s Netflix film released
Beyonce fans got a bit more detail Monday when Netflix released a trailer for her film that will premiere next week. “Homecoming” will showcase the preparation before her headlining performance last year at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Netflix on Sunday posted an image on its social media channels...
Police investigating report of suspicious vehicle at Mammoth Park
Westmoreland County Park Police are investigating a report of a suspicious vehicle at Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant Township on Saturday, according to Chief Henry Fontana. A couple of men in a van at the park made some park-goers feel uncomfortable, but by the time officers arrived the van had...
Clothing donations to be accepted at ‘Fill a Truck’ event in Hempfield
Unwanted clothing can find a new home at a event in Hempfield this weekend through Greensburg nonprofit Feeding the Spirit. The group’s “Fill a Truck” event will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Z&M Harley Davidson parking lot along Route 30. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes, purses and...
Faith-based Celebration of Life prepares party-goers for Very Special Prom
Debbie Miller hadn’t even seen herself yet in her new prom dress, but she knew she looked good. The Unity woman added a string of pearls around her neck and a ring on her right hand. As soon as she looked in the mirror, she knew the purple, strapless dress...
Somerset police believe fire victim identified
Police believe they have identified the body of person burned at the scene of a fire at a stack of poles in Somerset on Saturday, but the identity will not be released until it is forensically confirmed and next of kin has been notified, Somerset police said Monday. Police Chief...
Mt. Pleasant Councilman John Rogacki dies, remembered as community asset
John Rogacki was the type of elected official that every municipal government should have in its ranks, said Mt. Pleasant Council President Jack Caruso Jr. The lifelong Mt. Pleasant resident didn’t shy away from sharing his opinion, whether his fellow council members liked it or not. “That was one of...
Latrobe man killed in Unity motorcycle crash
A Latrobe man died in motorcycle crash Saturday in Unity, according to state police. Troopers said Mark Gerard Gruss, 60, was driving a 1998 Harley Davidson Ultra at 4:40 p.m. on Saint Vincent Drive near Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve when he apparently lost control. The motorcycle crossed into the opposite...
Cassandra Gross family grapples with one-year mark of her disappearance
There is little joy left at Kathe Gross’ home. She’s gotten rid of most of her Christmas decorations. Mother’s and Father’s Day aren’t the same. “I refuse to do holidays,” she said. “There’s no holidays left in this house.” But there are still anniversaries — of the worst kind. Kathe...
Saint Vincent College Swing Dance Club has public hoppingVideo
Three seasoned ballroom dancers picked up a new step Saturday. The Lindy Hop was no match for “ballroom buddies” Lisa Pope of Latrobe, Bruce Meyer of Hempfield and Keith Munshower of Brackenridge. Rock step, triple step, step, step, triple step. And in no time, they had it, rotating around with...
Alzheimer’s community forum set at Greensburg Hempfield Area Library
A community forum about Alzheimer’s disease is set for Thursday at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library. The two-hour forum, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association, is open to the public and will provide information about the disease, dementia and memory loss as well as a conversation about how to help the...
Pittsburgh man accused of attacking woman in McCandless parking lot
A Pittsburgh man is accused of attacking a woman in a McCandless parking lot this week and trying to steal her wallet, according to court papers. Taylor Dale Wible, 18, of the Terrace Village neighborhood, was being held in the Allegheny County Jail on $100,000 bail. He is charged with...
Wrong-way driver killed, other driver hurt in crash on I-79 in Washington County
A wrong-way driver died early Saturday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Washington County, according to investigators. Amanda Sue Towns, 25, of Morgantown, W.Va., was traveling north in the southbound lanes at 3:50 a.m. in North Strabane Township, just north of the Canonsburg exit, according to a news...
Wild for flowers: Spring blooming season finally arrives in Pittsburgh region
Wildflower season is arriving in Southwestern Pennsylvania. With warmer temperatures comes nature’s wonders springing from the earth in a variety of colors and shapes. Some wildflowers have already started blooming in lower elevations, and this week would be a good time to check out the early types, said Rachael Mahony,...
Southmoreland contracts with agency for classroom aides working with special needs students
A decision to outsource classroom aides who work with students with special needs has stirred emotions in the Southmoreland School District. The school board last month voted 6-3 to hire an outside agency — Education Solutions Services — in a move that will save the district approximately $489,000 over two...
Police: 2 boys found Salem woman not breathing during apparent overdose
A Salem Township woman is accused of child endangerment after police said two boys found her not breathing after she apparently overdosed on drugs. Alicia Marie Gregg, 33, was arrested Wednesday in connection with the Jan. 6 incident. Troopers and paramedics were called to her Story Road home at 2...
Washington man killed in Scenery Hill crash
A Washington man died in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday, according to the Washington County coroner. Erik C. Provance, 54, was pronounced dead at the Washington Hospital emergency room at 2:47 p.m., the coroner said. He was driving westbound on Route 40 in Scenery Hill around 1:30 p.m. when his vehicle...
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...
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...
Police seeking 4th suspect accused in Jeannette home invasion
Jeannette police are looking for a fourth suspect in connection with a home invasion Friday that left a man injured. Authorities have an arrest warrant for Isaiah Morton, 16, of Jeannette, who is charged as an adult with conspiracy, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and related offenses. Police arrested three suspects...
Police urging Penn Borough residents to lock doors after burglary
No one was hurt during a home invasion in Penn Borough Saturday, but police said the home was ransacked. Someone broke into a Victor Street home through the windows at about 8 p.m. after cutting wires to the home’s security cameras, according to Sgt. Eric Colamarino. Electronics, including an Xbox,...
Elected to serve: ‘Peacekeepers’ look for more work and to save the state constable system
There’s never a dull day for Adam Kujawa. Whether it’s talking to people in Pittsburgh neighborhoods or navigating the back roads of Fayette and Westmoreland counties, the Mt. Pleasant constable loves it all. “It’s basically a day-to-day adventure,” he said. He dons his vest with an embroidered patch identifying him...
Humane agents: 2 dogs left in 27-degree temperature in Derry Township
Two Avonmore people are accused of animal cruelty in connection with two dogs found in a “deplorable” recreational vehicle parked in Derry Township during below-freezing temperatures, according to court papers. David Gailbreath, 39, and Lori Gailbreath, no age available, are both charged with animal cruelty and neglect. Humane agents from...
Country musician Luke Combs announces Pittsburgh tour date
Country musician Luke Combs announced Thursday that he will bring “Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour” to Pittsburgh this fall. Combs will visit PPG Paints Arena on Nov. 23 with with Morgan Wallen and Jameson Rodgers. Presale tickets will be available Tuesday at 10 a.m. Ticket details are available at...
