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Leechburg Area welcomes new middle and high school principal, a district graduate
Students in the Leechburg Area middle and high schools might be meeting their new principal for the first time, but, for Tyler Vargo, he’s coming home. The Leechburg Area alum not only graduated from the high school but taught social studies there for nine years before heading to Knoch School...
Penn Hills High School coding team wins top prize of $10,000 at annual competition
The Penn Hills High School coding team brought home a trophy and a little green from the 2024 Young Innovators: Code for Your Cause competition. This is the third year Penn Hills has made an appearance at the competition hosted by PNC. It’s open to all local high schools. To...
Community-minded Leechburg spin studio provides more than a workout
Amy Capiross-Watterson of Allegheny Township has an uncanny talent of inspiring people to do hard things. And with her only goal being to make people feel good, she has united a group of about 50 cyclists who visit her spin classes each week at Accelerate Cycle Studio in Leechburg. Capiross-Watterson,...
Penn Hills School District to trial run monitors on buses to keep elementary students in line
Students at Penn Hills Elementary School will be seeing some familiar faces on the bus starting next week. The school district will begin a trial program with staff members riding the bus with students to and from school. Superintendent John Mozzocio called it a preventive action to ensure good behavior...
Penn Hills School District takes first steps to revamp district security, develop police staff
Penn Hills School Board members unanimously appointed a director of school district security April 24 with an eye toward developing its own police force. The position was created after the district began looking into ways to revamp safety and security in the schools, Superintendent John Mozzocio said. “Safety and security...
Penn Hills approves 5-year contract with Krise Transportation
Penn Hills School Board members unanimously approved a five-year contract with Krise Transportation at their meeting Wednesday night. The renewed contract will begin next school year and last until the spring of 2029 with rates increasing each year — starting at about $407 per bus, per day, and ending at...
9th wrongful death suit filed in case of former nurse Heather Pressdee
A Kittanning nursing home is the latest to be sued in connection with a patient’s death tied to former nurse Heather Pressdee. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Armstrong Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Kittanning and its parent company, Armstrong SNF Operator LLC. It is at least the ninth...
Leechburg police officer is issued citations stemming from alleged traffic incident
A Leechburg police officer has been issued two citations stemming from a traffic incident in Parks Township. Clarence Lee Schumaker was charged April 9 by state police for careless driving, obedience to a traffic control device warning of hazardous conditions and disorderly conduct. According to Leechburg police Chief Jason Schaeffer,...
Burgettstown man charged with assaulting police during Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Burgettstown man is facing charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Joshua Lee Atwood, 31, was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday. Charges against him include assaulting police with a weapon. He was identified after the FBI received a tip. It was discovered that...
Oakmont named a Tree City by Arbor Day Foundation
Oakmont has been recognized for its green thumb. The borough officially was named a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation, a global nonprofit that encourages people to “plant, nurture and celebrate trees.” Brian Crooks, chair of Oakmont’s tree commission, said the status serves as recognition of the dedication of...
New wrongful death suits filed in case of former nurse Heather Pressdee
Two more wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Sunnyview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Butler in connection with the deaths of patients cared for by former nurse Heather Pressdee. The families of patients Irene Simons, 78, and Sandra Lincoln, 82, filed separate lawsuits last week against Sunnyview Operating LLC...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 12-14
Indoor or outdoor, artsy or active — there are plenty of activities to pick from this weekend in Westmoreland County. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes On Saturday, Blackburn Center hosts its annual event Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. For the past 13 years, the walk has gathered community...
Penn Hills High School gears up for ‘Shrek the Musical’
Once upon a time, in a perfectly rancid swamp, lived a giant green ogre named Shrek. After living in peaceful seclusion for most of his life, he is tasked with saving the land from a cruel half-pint villain. With the help of his sidekick, Donkey, and a beautiful princess with...
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh SWAT situation; high-speed chase; Mon Wharf reopens
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 11: Man in custody after SWAT situation in Crawford-Roberts Police and SWAT were on scene in Pittsburgh’s Crawford-Roberts neighborhood Wednesday night for a man who barricaded himself inside a residence. Pittsburgh Public Safety said that a SWAT...
Morning Roundup: Sudden Little Thrills music festival coming; Irish Festival lineup announced; Steel City Duck Derby details
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 10: Sudden Little Thrills music festival being held in Pittsburgh The Sudden Little Thrills music festival announced that they were coming to Pittsburgh this fall. The new festival, from producers of big-name music events like Lollapalooza and...
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center prepares for busy season
On a grassy hill, hidden from civilization by a thick line of foliage, sits a place where all types of Pennsylvania wildlife can be found at once. Fluffy, scaly and slimy are all housed under one roof in the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Penn...
More than a dozen departments respond to house fire in Plum
At least 14 departments responded to a two-alarm house fire Tuesday morning in Plum, authorities said. The fire was reported around 7 a.m. in the 100 block of Elwood Avenue, according to Glenn Kopec Jr., assistant chief of Unity Volunteer Fire Department. It took about 45 minutes to knock down...
Morning Roundup: Police seek suspect in Braddock shooting
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 9: Police seek help finding suspect in fatal Braddock shooting Allegheny County Police said they are seeking the public’s help in finding a suspect in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in Braddock. On Monday, police...
1 killed, 2 injured in Rostraver Township crash
A man is dead following a motorcycle crash Monday night in Rostraver Township. Camden Ellin, 24, died at Penn Highlands Monongahela Valley Hospital after his motorcycle crashed along Fellsburg Road. Officials said two motorcycles collided with an SUV. The Washington County Coroner said a state trooper witnessed the crash, which...
Morning Roundup: Pa. Turnpike Commission warns of E-ZPass scam; Jagr bobblehead update
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 8: Pa. Turnpike Commission warns of E-ZPass scam The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is warning E-ZPass customers about a phishing scam targeting users with text messages asking for personal financial information. The texts say they’re from “PA Turnpike...
Duquesne woman killed in North Versailles crash
A Duquesne woman has died following a two-vehicle collision Sunday evening in North Versailles. Emergency services reported to the intersection of Crooked Run Road and 5th Avenue a little after 6 p.m. Allegheny County police said a vehicle driven by a 66-year-old Tammy Chonko of Duquesne was struck by a...
PennDOT shares driver tips during solar eclipse
PennDOT has released an informational guide for those on the road during the eclipse. Drivers are asked to plan ahead before their trip. Officials recommended travelers select a preferred viewing location before the eclipse hits, but be prepared to change course based on traffic congestion. Visitors should also plan to...
Pirates’ David Bednar featured on I.C. Light can
I.C. Light drinkers may be met with a familiar face the next time they crack a cold one after Pittsburgh Brewing Co. unveiled a new can. The limited edition I.C. Light cans depict David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher and two-time MLB All-Star, winding up for a throw. The Mars...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: April 5 – 7
There’s a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor family-friendly activities this weekend in Westmoreland County. Win For Kids’ Cash Bash Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region will host its annual cash bash fundraiser Saturday night at Uniontown Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall, 58 Dunbar St. With doors opening...
Shaler Area School Board appoints Bryan O’Black as new superintendent
Shaler Area School Board members appointed a new superintendent at a special voting meeting on April 3. Bryan O’Black was appointed in a 9-0 vote as superintendent of schools of the Shaler Area School District for a five-year term beginning July 1 and ending on June 30, 2029, at a...
