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Pittsburgh controller’s audit calls on Bureau of Animal Care and Control to improve operations
Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb outlined nearly two dozen recommendations for improving the city’s Bureau of Animal Care and Control in a performance audit released Tuesday. The last audit of the bureau, which falls under the Department of Public Safety, was released in 2010. The bureau is tasked with providing...
Hempfield father and son arrive home to burning house
Matthew Kissell and his son, Daniel, have made a tradition of stopping at the Burger King in South Greensburg after his football games for what the pair call “Whopper Wednesdays.” This week, the seventh grader at Harrold Middle School and his father opted to head straight to their Hempfield home...
State trooper found not guilty of harassing teen, still faces internal probe
A state trooper stationed in Armstrong County who was suspended without pay in September after being accused of harassing a 15-year-old boy was found not guilty of the charge. Trooper Nickolas R. Elliott, 30, was cleared of the harrassment charge during a hearing on Wednesday before Kittanning District Judge James...
2 seeking to fill Indiana Township supervisor’s position
Two candidates are seeking a supervisor’s position in Indiana Township in the Nov. 2 election. Democratic newcomer Jonathan Neumann will take on incumbent Michael Schurko. Both ran uncontested campaigns in the primary. Here are their answers to questions posed by the Tribune-Review: - Name: Jonathan Neumann Political party: Democratic Age:...
Norwin area: Halloween events, comedy show, more
Trick or treat set in Irwin, North Huntingdon Irwin Borough will hold its Halloween parade from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 along Main Street. The trick-or-treat for residents in Irwin, North Irwin and North Huntingdon will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Halloween party slated in...
3 seeking Lower Valley Magistrate office
Three candidates are vying for the office of magisterial district judge that serves the six municipalities of the Fox Chapel Area School District The candidates are: Jen Evashavik, of Aspinwall, a former Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney; Matt Rudzki, of Sharpsburg, an attorney who currently serves as Sharpsburg mayor; and...
Man arrested after volley of gunfire near New Kensington police station
New Kensington police charged a man with felony theft and gun charges after a volley of gunfire within earshot of the police station early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Dravontae Marques Hendon, 24, of Arnold was arrested and charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property, two counts of...
Pittsburgh airport’s $1.4B construction project cleared for takeoff; completion delayed to 2025Video
Pittsburgh International Airport is still considered a gem by many airline industry experts nearly three decades after it opened as a hub for the former US Airways. “Pittsburgh, as it is today, is still one of the most innovative airports out there,” said Mike Boyd, president of the Colorado-based aviation...
Fox Chapel Area Region 2 sees Zych, Dolan vying for position
Voters in Fox Chapel Area Region 2 will see a race for school board between Ariel Zych and Greg Dolan. Both have cross-filed as Democrat and Republican. Region 2 covers Fox Chapel Borough Districts 2, 4, and 5, and all of Indiana Township. Here are their answers to questions posed...
Art ‘thieves’ to hit The Westmoreland for night of whodunit fun
The art world was rocked in 2004 when Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, “The Scream,” was stolen from museum in Oslo, Norway. Luckily, it was recovered three months later. Now, art thieves will infiltrate The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg for a night of whodunit fun at 7 p.m....
Westmoreland coroner called to fatal crash on Route 30 in Hempfield
The Westmoreland County coroner was called Thursday to a fatal crash along Route 30 in Hempfield, according to a county dispatch supervisor. Route 30 was closed in both directions more than one hour after the multiple vehicle crash happened about 12:45 p.m., the dispatcher said. The roadway reopened just before...
Penn-Trafford area: Drug take-back program, Halloween party, more
Drug take-back program planned for Oct. 23 Outdated or unused drugs will be accepted during a prescription drug take-back program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 23 near the Giant Eagle supermarket at Penn Crossing Shopping Center, 2000 Penny Lane Drive, Harrison City. Antibiotics, over-the-counter drugs or liquids, and...
Former Highlands teacher, administrator Ang Bruni recalled for lifelong service
Longtime Highlands teacher and Brackenridge Councilman Ang Bruni is being recalled by friends and family as a consummate professional with a gift for writing and public speaking. Angelo “Ang” Bruni Sr., 84, died Tuesday at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. “He was my English teacher in the 1970s,” Highlands School...
Judge denies Parnell motion to seal custody case, but grants protections for children’s medical records
The judge presiding over the divorce and child custody case involving Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell on Thursday denied a motion by his attorney to seal the entirety of the case and upcoming trial, as well as a motion for a gag order on the parties. Senior Common Pleas...
New Stanton man jailed after 18-mile police pursuit that began in Jeannette
A 38-year-old New Stanton man is in the Westmoreland County Prison without bond on drug and traffic charges. Police arrested him following an 18-mile pursuit on Route 30 that started in Jeannette and ended at a roadblock in Forest Hills, according to court documents. The incident started about 1:45 a.m....
Pennsylvania Western University name adopted for merged state campuses
The great wait is over for stakeholders at California, Clarion and Edinboro universities. Officials with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education made it official Thursday: the merged university that will include the three campuses will be known as Pennsylvania Western University, or PennWest for short, beginning July 2022. As...
Irwin fire department to get land for new base
The Irwin Volunteer Fire Department is a step closer to getting a larger firehall at the site of the former Sixth Street School, with hopes of moving into the building next year. Irwin Council on Wednesday approved the transfer of the property to the fire department at no cost. The...
Freeport community shows up for fire safety, shopping events in business districtVideo
Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Josh James donned his gear, grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out a controlled burn outside the station along Market Street. He received congratulations from local Cub Scouts and hugs from other children for his efforts in demonstrating fire safety at one of two community...
5 seeking 4 positions on Sharpsburg council
Sharpsburg voters will choose among five candidates seeking four open council positions. The candidates are incumbent Karen Pilarski-Pastor, recent appointees Kayla Portis and Brad Truman, and newcomers Carrie Tongarm and Brian Kozera. All are registered Democrats but Truman is running on the Republican ballot after securing a write-in nomination in...
Kennywood, Idlewild pumpkin spice up fall-themed menu items
Now you can get your pumpkin spice fix at Kennywood. Fall festivities at both Kennywood and Idlewild parks are enhanced this year with the addition of special seasonal food items. For visitors to Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest, that includes a pumpkin spice-flavored funnel cake and cheesecake, along with turkey legs,...
Latrobe OKs library sidewalk repair, seeks police technology grant
Latrobe Council seeks to improve access to the city’s public library while it pursues funds for upgrading technology used by the police department. City council this week awarded a $5,845 contract to low bidder McMahon Construction for replacement of a sidewalk located between a city parking lot along Chestnut Street...
Ross Hollow Road segment closing for bridge work in Plum
Part of Ross Hollow Road in Plum will be closed for four days because of work on a bridge on Stotler Road, Allegheny County Public Works announced Thursday. Ross Hollow is scheduled to be closed between Harris Road and Rustic Ridge Drive at 5 p.m. Oct. 22. The closure is...
Bethel Park gearing up for Halloween with series of events
Bethel Park is gearing up for a “Spooktacularly” good time this Halloween. “We’re excited to bring all of these Halloween traditions back to our community once again,” Bethel Park municipal manager Laurence Christian said in a news release. The celebration kicks off with the Third Annual Halloween Decorating Contest for...
Lawsuit regarding Mt. Pleasant student alleges bus company negligence
The parents of a former Mt. Pleasant Area School district kindergarten student claim their daughter was injured and received improper medical care during a bus ride home from classes more than a decade ago. According to a two-count lawsuit filed this month in Westmoreland County court against First Student Inc.,...
No one hurt in fire on houseboat docked at North Shore
No one was hurt in a fire on a houseboat docked at the North Shore on the Allegheny River Thursday morning, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. According to officials, a river rescue crew member reporting to work saw smoke coming from the boat, docked near Mazeroski Way and PNC Park,...
