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UPMC pharmacy employee arrested in theft of $425K in hospital funds
A pharmacy employee at UPMC Presbyterian was charged Thursday in connection with the theft of more than $425,000 from the health care giant. Chante Cantave, 28, of Penn Hills is accused of using more than $410,000 of UPMC’s funds for her own benefit and submitting about $15,000 in fraudulent reimbursement...
Roundup: Lawrenceville Shop n’ Save to close in May
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 18. Lawrenceville Shop n’ Save set to close next month The Shop n’ Save grocery store located in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood will close mid-May, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The store reached an agreement with its...
Man dead after crashing car into tree in Washington County
An Avella man died after crashing his car into a tree in Washington County Wednesday night. Cody Hukill, 29, lost control of his car while driving east on Avella Road (Route 50) around 7:15 p.m., said Washington County Coroner Tim Warco. The vehicle struck a tree in the 2000 block...
Police: Man confesses to killing 83-year-old Fayette resident found shot dead in his car
A purported real estate business associate confessed to killing an 83-year-old Fayette County man found shot to death in his car Saturday morning, state police said. According to the criminal complaint, Norman F. Pennington, 65, of Republic, Fayette County, told state troopers he killed Anthony Dicenzo Sr. of Brownsville on...
1 injured after McKees Rocks shooting
One man was injured and transported to a hospital via a private vehicle following a shooting Tuesday afternoon in McKees Rocks. Allegheny County Police responded to the 300 block of Woodward Avenue around 3:30 p.m. First responders were told a man had been shot and had already left for the...
Penn-Trafford grads direct Penn Middle’s ‘Addams Family,’ cultivate ‘safe space’ for growth
Maddie Nick has been a part of the Penn Middle School drama club since its inception. Nick, a 2013 Penn-Trafford graduate, helped with the stage crew for the Penn Township middle school’s 2008 production, “High School Musical,” taking the stage as Rizzo in “Grease” the following year. Even in her...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Larimer house fire; East Pittsburgh man sentenced for threats to North Carolinians
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 16. 1 injured in Larimer house fire One person was injured and transported to a hospital following a house fire early Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood. Emergency crews responded to the fire on the 600 block...
3 teens sought for damage to Jefferson Hills homes, police say
Three teenagers were seen on home security cameras early Monday morning causing damage to multiple residences in Jefferson Hills, police said. The Jefferson Hills Police Department is investigating the incidents, which occurred just after midnight near Castor Lane and Scenic Court in the township. Security camera footage shows the teenagers...
Coin collection worth thousands stolen in Castle Shannon, police say
Thousands of dollars of a rare coin collection were stolen during a vehicle break-in Sunday night near a convenience store in Castle Shannon, police there said. Castle Shannon police told TribLive news partner WTAE that a man left a coin show at the Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department and went...
Seton Hill ships puppets to Florida middle school drama program left without props one week before showtime
When Seton Hill University professor Lisa Leibering’s theater design students created puppets for a local middle school production of “Finding Nemo Jr.,” they never expected their work would travel more than 1,000 miles away from Greensburg. But, when a middle school drama program director from Broward County, Fla., called about...
Greensburg Sheetz reopens after major remodeling
Following a months-long closure for remodeling, the Sheetz on Harvey Avenue in Greensburg reopened Tuesday. The gas station and convenience store, located near Lynch Field, closed Oct. 1 for a major remodeling. Employees worked at other Sheetz stores during the renovations. Natawsja Sosnak, hospitality assistant manager at the Greensburg store,...
Duquesne, Waynesburg men sentenced to 30 years and 10 years, respectively, for sexual exploitation of minors
A Duquesne and a Waynesburg resident were found guilty this week for sexual exploitation of minors, U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan said. George Cobbs, 41, of Duquesne was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for producing and attempting to produce material depicting a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. U.S....
Man transported to hospital with significant injuries following Richland Township crash
A man was transported to a hospital with significant injuries Tuesday following a vehicle crash at the intersection of Gibsonia and Benedict Road in Richland Township. Police and EMS responded to Gibsonia Road near the intersection with Route 8 around 7:10 p.m., according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher. Northern...
‘The universe is providing the show’: Eclipse watch parties pop up in Western Pa.
While thousands of dedicated solar eclipse watchers are expected to descend on the Erie area Monday to be in the path of totality, Western Pennsylvanians who want to get in on the excitement need not stray far from home. Plenty of public watch parties are planned across Westmoreland and Allegheny...
‘Meaningful, beautiful and significant’: Community honors victims of Jeannette fire at memorial service
Dozens of people shuffled past bright floral arrangements and poster boards adorned with family photos at Word of Life Church in Hempfield Friday. Couples squeezed each other’s hands, and parents held their children tightly next to them as they waited to share condolences and hugs with members of the Miranda...
Morning Roundup: Wigle Whiskey opens site at PNC Park; landslide limits road access in Ross
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 5: Wigle Whiskey opens site at PNC Park Wigle Whiskey food and spirits will be available at PNC Park this season, the Pittsburgh-based craft distillery announced on its website. The distillery’s North Shore menu will be available...
Man dies more than 4 months after being shot in Lincoln-Lemington
A man who was shot more than four months ago in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood died just after midnight Thursday. Jamair Coachman, 18, of Penn Hills was shot in the back on Everton Street on Nov. 23, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner told TribLive news partner WTAE. No arrests have been...
Penn-Trafford musical takes audiences back in time with 1950s show ‘Bye Bye Birdie’
The Penn-Trafford Drama Guild is taking a step back in time with its spring musical “Bye Bye Birdie,” set in a small town in Ohio in 1958. The show — which will debut Friday — is a 180-degree turn from the drama guild’s production of “The Little Mermaid” last year,...
Greensburg seeking public feedback on city walking, cycling for Active Transportation Plan
Jeff Richards ditched his car 10 years ago and hasn’t looked back. When the car’s transmission went kaput and repair costs were too high to justify, Richards decided to perform an experiment: How long could he last without a car? It turns out, longer than he thought. For the past...
Pittsburgh region could see tornadoes, large hail Tuesday, forecasters say
The conditions are right for severe weather Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. The Pittsburgh area may see tornadoes, damaging wind and large hail. The National Weather Service office in Moon issued a severe storm warning for much of Ohio — particularly Zanesville and New Philadelphia. The warning also...
Independence Health System to honor organ transplant patients, encourage donations in April
Independence Health System will honor patients awaiting organ donations in April for Donate Life Month. Participating hospitals Frick in Mt. Pleasant, Latrobe and Westmoreland in Greensburg will kick off the month with a flag raising on Friday . The health system is uniquely positioned to inspire the community to donate,...
Braddock woman charged with homicide in connection with Duquesne shooting
A Braddock woman was charged with homicide in connection with the shooting death of a man in Duquesne Saturday evening, Allegheny County police said. Police responded to a call for a man shot in the chest in the 25 block of North 2nd Street just before 6:15 p.m. The man...
Greensburg Art Center launches next exhibit, installment of ‘Picture This’ series
Every time Eileen Yeager comes across an herb or spice in a cookbook, she writes it down to investigate later. Yeager, 75, of Murrysville, is not just interested in expanding her cooking repertoire. She translates her knowledge of herbs and spices into art — which are on display at the...
Man in critical condition after being shot in chest multiple times in Wilkinsburg
A man was shot in the chest multiple times Friday night in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County police said. Police responded to a call for a shooting on the 1500 block of Montier St. around 9:50 p.m. The man who was shot was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. County...
‘A town that you’re proud to be from’: Family thanks Jeannette community for support following fatal house fire
Dan Cooper is not looking for thank-you’s. Collecting clothing and monetary donations for a family affected by a fatal fire is just what the Jeannette community does. Four of Miranda John’s children — Kyson, 7; Kinzleigh, 6; Keagan, 3; and Korbyn, 1 month — were killed in a fire March...
