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Pittsburgh man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sexual exploitation of minors
A Pittsburgh man convicted of sexually exploiting children has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison followed by supervised release for the rest of his life, authorities said Thursday. Wayne Edward McNutt, 58, was sentenced by Senior U.S. Judge Joy Flowers Conti. Authorities said McNutt communicated with a person...
Police: Students arrested in connection with Gateway High School fight
Charges are pending against two juveniles in connection with a fight at Gateway High School late Thursday morning. Monroeville Police Chief Doug Cole said officers were dispatched shortly before 11:40 for an altercation involving at least four students at the school. Video submitted to the Tribune-Review shows several girls kicking...
Sharpsburg garbage bills to increase, new bins being distributed
Sharpsburg officials will offer certain seniors a discount on their garbage bills. Council voted Jan. 26 to fund a $3-per-month relief to seniors who meet requirements of Allegheny County’s Act 77 Senior Tax Relief program, which include being at least age 60, owning and occupying a residence in Allegheny County...
Architects release more details of a proposed Quaker Valley High School, district officials pledge strong financial management
More details about a proposed Quaker Valley High School project have been released as school board members once again pledged to minimize the burden of financing it to district taxpayers. The proposed school is on 150 acres of land off Camp Meeting Road. It straddles Leet Township, Edgeworth and Leetsdale....
Sewickley officials approve new 5-year fire protection services agreement with Glen Osborne
Sewickley officials have finalized a new fire protection services contract with Glen Osborne. Council voted 8-0 at a meeting Feb. 14 to adopt an ordinance for a five-year agreement with the neighboring borough. Councilman Brian Bozzo was absent. Cochran Hose Co., Sewickley’s fire department, has provided Glen Osborne service for...
Leet hires special counsel for legal reviews of proposed Quaker Valley High School project
Leet officials have hired special legal counsel and approved a meeting attendance agreement with the township engineer in preparation of professional reviews of the proposed Quaker Valley High School project. The proposed school would be on part of 150 acres of land off Camp Meeting Road. It straddles Leet, Edgeworth...
New 10-year deal approved between Leet Township, Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department
Leet officials have approved a new 10-year deal for fire protection services with the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Department. It was approved via 4-0 vote by the township commissioners Feb. 13. Vice President Carolyn Verszyla was absent. Leet with pay Fair Oaks $56,000 in each of the first three years,...
Indiana Township man charged with sex crimes against a minor
An employee of the Allegheny County Controller’s Office charged with sexual assault of a minor and other crimes was apprehended Tuesday, Allegheny County Police reported. Cam Zmenkowski, 25, of Indiana Township remains lodged in the Allegheny County Jail after being denied bail, according to online court documents. He was fired...
Leetsdale to use Rave Alert as new notification system to alert residents about emergencies and activities
Leetsdale officials have approved the use of a new messaging system to help alert residents of emergencies and borough events. Council voted Feb. 9 to approve the use of Rave Alert, a mass notification system through Rave Mobile Safety, at a cost of $1,250 a year. “It is a minimum...
Leetsdale officials considering new borough seal
A proposed logo change in Leetsdale has elected officials at odds over the new design. Both seals feature “Borough of Leetsdale Incorporated March 28, 1904” written in black framed on a yellow circle inside two black. The current seal, which was unveiled in 2005, also has a coat of arms...
Traffic stoppages planned for the Boulevard of the Allies
Daylight traffic stoppages are expected to take place along the Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh on Monday through Thursday for roadwork, PennDOT announced. Authorities said the stoppages of about 15 minutes or less will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day between the Crosstown Boulevard and the...
Funeral, procession details set for McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski
Details of the funeral and procession Tuesday for fallen McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski have been announced. Sluganski, 32, of McKeesport was killed in the line of duty Monday, Feb. 6 while responding to a mental health/domestic incident in the city. He and his partner, Chuck Thomas Jr., 35, were...
Renamed Sewickley theater continues familiar programming, expands opportunities
Programming and renovations continue at the the recently renamed Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center in Sewickley. Its facade is expected to be completed sometime in April. The facility was founded as The Tull Family Theater in 2015 and opened its doors after construction in 2017. Its naming rights were part...
Aspinwall Council fills vacancy; vice president position to be decided in March
Aspinwall has a new council member. Patti McCaffrey, a Realtor for RE/MAX Select Realty and member of several Realtor associations, was appointed to fill a vacancy Wednesday, Feb.8. She had been a part of the comprehensive plan committee, among numerous other borough activities, and wanted to be on the other...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Squirrel Hill
One person was taken to a hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood Thursday. Allegheny County emergency dispatchers said crews responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian just after 3 p.m. near Wilkins Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard. Streets were closed for at...
Democrats sweep all 3 state House special elections, party to control chamber
The Democrats handily won in all three state House special elections Tuesday night, which will give them a majority in the House for the first time since 2010. The margin of representation would be 102 Democrats to 101 Republicans. According to unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division, the...
McKeesport area churches host prayer services following officer’s shooting deathVideo
Several McKeesport area churches opened their doors to all who would come and pray for the city Monday night following the fatal shooting of a police officer and wounding of another. Mary, Mother of God Parish has four churches in the area including St. Patrick Church along 32nd Street. The...
Supply drive for Pittsburgh homeless shelter underway at Fox Chapel Area High School
Fox Chapel Area High School students are collecting supplies for a Pittsburgh homeless shelter. The effort is organized by the student government’s community outreach committee. The drive began late January and runs through Feb. 17. People can make donations Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
Penn Hills School District students to learn remotely Tuesday due to special election voting
Penn Hills School District students will learn remotely Tuesday as the school buildings can host voters of a special state election. Clayton Walker, 59, a Republican from Verona, and Joe McAndrew, 32, a Democrat from Penn Hills, are running to replace state Rep. Tony DeLuca, a Penn Hills Democrat who...
Sewickley Academy open house highlights new spaces to learn and playVideo
Sewickley Academy officials spotlighted several renovated and redesigned spaces as part of an open house for alumni, parents and guests. Spaces included four computer science rooms in the Oliver Building, a new middle school/high school cafeteria and admissions suite in the School Center, and a brand new health and wellness...
Police: Teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood, 2 people in custody
A teenager was hospitalized in critical condition and two people were apprehended in connection with a shooting Tuesday evening in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood. Public Safety spokeswoman Amanda Mueller said officers responded to reports of a person shot around 7:45 p.m. along the 2500 block of Woodward Avenue. They found a...
Quaker Valley School District’s superintendent contract renewed for another 4 years
Quaker Valley School District officials have approved a new four-year contract with superintendent Tammy Andreyko. Board members unanimously voted at a special meeting Jan. 31 to keep Andreyko as head administrator through Aug. 6, 2027. Andreyko joined the district as superintendent in 2018 and has served in education for 31...
Life of late Penn Hills EMS paramedic Nick Theofilis celebrated at Oakmont bar
Friends and family of Penn Hills native Nick Theofilis gathered at one of his favorite watering holes for a celebration of his life. An estimated 400 people stopped by Carnivores in Oakmont for a “Nite For Nick,” which was organized by longtime friend Katie Shimko. Laughter and joy filled the...
Pirates pitcher David Bednar visits Bell Acres family for season ticket holders appreciationVideo
A Bell Acres family recently had a special guest stop by their home to thank them for being Pittsburgh Pirates season ticket holders. Pitcher David Bednar and the Pirate Parrot were welcomed by the Semonik family on Jan. 29. The team shared the experience on its official Twitter page with...
Fox Chapel Area School Board gives itself more time to decide on deputy superintendent’s contract
Fox Chapel Area School District officials voted at a special meeting Jan. 30 to approve changes to Deputy Superintendent David McCommons’ contract, giving the board an extra 60 days to consider keeping him beyond his current pact. McCommons’ contract was set to expire June 30. District officials said the contract...
