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Police: Hampton mother had drugs, drug paraphernalia in car with her children
A Hampton mother is facing felony child endangerment charges after police found marijuana and associated paraphernalia in her car during a traffic stop in August, according to a criminal complaint. Officer Nathan Meade said the items were in arms reach of the woman’s two daughters, who also were in the...
‘Naked Celebs’ star in political PSA about ‘naked ballots,’ following example of Allegheny County polsVideo
It’s not enough for Pennsylvania elected officials to get naked to promote proper voting procedures in the November election. Celebrities are getting in on the action, too. In a viral video released today, titled “These Naked Celebs Have an Important Message for Voters,” well-known comedians and actors are shown naked...
Hampton man charged with hitting duck with stick, killing it
Police charged a Hampton man with animal cruelty after he admitted he struck another man’s pet duck with a stick, causing it to die, according to a criminal complaint. Kenneth J. Sharer, 63, said he hit the animal because he was sick of ducks defecating and laying eggs on his...
Hard-to-recycle event in Frazer full, but wait list still open
A hard to recycle event set to be held at the Pittsburgh Mills mall in Frazer later this month is full. But people can join the wait list in hopes of a cancellation. The collection event is being offered by the Pennsylvania Resources Council. It will take place from 9...
Lancer the emotional support dog provides smiles, comfort to Deer Lakes middle schoolers
Lancer the emotional support dog is settling into her new role at Deer Lakes School District. The now 15-month-old doodle was introduced to district families in March, but didn’t make her in-person debut until Friday because of the coronavirus. Deer Lakes Middle School Assistant Principal Samantha Abate, who owns Lancer,...
Frazer police arrest 2 alleged drug dealers, charge 1 with sexual assault, at Pittsburgh Mills hotel
Frazer police arrested two alleged drug dealers at a hotel inside the Pittsburgh Mills mall complex after an employee called 911 to report a woman screaming for help, according to a criminal complaint. Michael Joseph Battaglia, 44, of Wilkinsburg and Andrew Gilbert, 27, of Pittsburgh remained Sunday in the Allegheny...
West Deer couple, neighbor invite people to come and see their haunted housesVideo
If you ask Greg McWilliams why his West Deer house looks like a Halloween paradise, he’ll give you a simple answer: It’s for the kids. “If it was just me and (my wife), we probably wouldn’t do it. It’s all for our kids,” McWilliams said. “We love seeing the smiles,...
Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley holds pet blessing ceremony as new building nears completionVideo
Construction of Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley’s new $1.9 million shelter is nearing completion after being delayed because of the coronavirus. On Sunday, about two dozen dogs and their owners turned out for a pet blessing ceremony at the shelter’s new home along Church Street in New Kensington. Officials with...
Zoom exercise classes being offered to Allegheny County seniors, including those at West Deer senior center
Maggie Larrow is no stranger to Zoom, the video-conferencing software that has skyrocketed in popularity thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Larrow and other seniors in Allegheny County have been using the technology to take online exercise classes offered by the Catholic Youth Association, which has senior citizen activities centers in...
Lower Burrell artist auctioning Josh Bell drawing to help KDKA reporter’s daughter injured in accidentVideo
A Lower Burrell artist who in 2018 auctioned off a portrait of Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby to benefit a scholarship fund honoring a slain police officer is at it again. This time, he’s turned his sights toward helping a young girl’s recovery from a terrible accident. Larry “Klu” Klukaszewski’s...
Indiana man, others facing assault charges after brawl at North Apollo bar
An Indiana County man faces felony charges after police say he struck another man in the head with a beer bottle during a brawl at a North Apollo bar. Police charged Ian Russell Lamison, 42, of Indiana, with two felony counts of aggravated assault and additional offenses in connection with...
Hampton man charged with beating up woman, holding her hostage in his house
A Hampton man is accused of beating up a woman and holding her hostage in his home Sept. 24, according to a criminal complaint. Police arrested Gabriel Tamilia, 48, at his Clearview Road home after two neighbors called 911, and the woman accused him of assaulting her. Tamilia was released...
East Deer Sheetz to permanently close Thursday, Oct. 1
After more than 34 years in business, the Sheetz in East Deer will permanently close at 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The gas station and convenience store is located at 899 Freeport Road in the township’s Creighton neighborhood. Sheetz announced the closure on Wednesday. Spokesman Nick Ruffner said the company...
State trooper tracks down Springdale teacher who picked up meal tab in act of kindness
Dan Pschirer believes it doesn’t take much effort to be kind. So when he recently saw a state trooper behind him at a Wendy’s drive-thru, he knew what he had to do. “Whenever we got up to the window I said to the lady working, ‘I’d like to pay for...
West Deer to allow trick-or-treating despite coronavirus pandemic
West Deer children will be allowed to trick-or-treat in the township this Halloween despite federal health officials recommending that the tradition should be avoided this year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Trick-or-treating will be take place in West Deer from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents who want trick-or-treaters...
Post-Gazette’s union president Fuoco out amid investigation
The president of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, which represents newsroom workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, has voluntarily resigned from his position amid an investigation by union officials. The Guild’s executive committee was informed of President Michael A. Fuoco’s resignation Saturday night, according to a Sunday statement from the Guild....
West Deer looking for someone to fill Supervisor Shawn Maudhuit’s seat
West Deer is looking for a special person to take over the supervisor’s seat formally occupied by Shawn Maudhuit. Maudhuit, who was known for bringing recreational opportunities to the township, including reviving Community Days, died unexpectedly Sept. 20. He was 50. “While no one could ever possibly take the place...
Pennsylvania officials get naked to address the importance of secrecy envelopes in mail-in ballots
Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam wants to make sure every vote counts in the upcoming presidential election. So, she decided to get naked. Hallam and other elected officials this weekend launched a campaign featuring photos of them shirtless with graphics of mail-in ballots tastefully draped across their chests. The point...
West Deer man known for his generosity recovering in North Carolina after motorcycle collision
Rob Keller of West Deer was riding his motorcycle down a hillside in Cullowhee, N.C., to raise money for homeless veterans in Pittsburgh last month when he was struck by an out-of-control pickup. Keller, 56, had been participating in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge when the pickup rammed into him....
West Deer family pays it forward with fundraiser for fellow child with cancer
At barely 7 months old, Noah Latronica was diagnosed with brain cancer. “It was just one of those out-of-body experiences,” said his mother, Sara Jane Latronica, 28, of West Deer. Latronica and her husband, Nick, realized something was wrong a few months after Noah’s birth on June 9, 2016. Noah...
East Deer to use federal grant to replace aging waterline
East Deer will use federal grant money to replace an old waterline on Parsonage Street that supplies water to about 15 homes. Jenna Miller lives on the street and has experienced water issues. She was happy to hear the news. “I’m excited for them to replace it after all these...
Mother petitions Deer Lakes to go to in-school instruction 5 days a week
A mother whose three children go to school in Deer Lakes School District has started a petition asking district officials to reinstate in-person instruction five days a week. Traci Stotler, who mounted a petition drive on Change.org, said it’s not physically, mentally or emotionally healthy for young, developing children to...
West Deer mourns loss of supervisor, musician and scaremaster
A West Deer supervisor who loved playing music and scaring people at the haunted house he created died unexpectedly over the weekend. In addition to being a township supervisor, Shawn Maudhuit, 50, was a singer-songwriter-musician and the creator of the West Deer Nightmare haunted house at Bairdford Park. But his...
Flies, mouse droppings cited in consumer alert for Potenza Pizza & Pasta in Oakland
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Potenza Pizza & Pasta in Oakland. A Sept. 16 inspection said the Centre Avenue restaurant was infested with flies and there were mouse droppings in various places. A Food Safety Assessment Report said dozens of house flies were observed...
West Deer denies rezoning of Pittsburgh National Golf ClubVideo
West Deer has denied a request from a developer to rezone the Pittsburgh National Golf Club, preventing the developer from being able to build up to 352 homes on the golf course. Leslie Road Associates wanted to rezone the 189-acre property from rural residential and semi-suburban residential to suburban residential....
