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Crowds pack downtown New Kensington streets for first Fridays on Fifth of the season
Fridays on Fifth launched its fourth season Friday. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month, April through September, along Fifth Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets. The remaining dates are May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 and Sept. 27.
Defense claims prosecutor misconduct during 2016 trial for New Stanton motel killing
The lawyer for a McKeesport man convicted of first-degree murder at a New Stanton motel is accusing prosecutors of misconduct during a 2016 trial. Attorney Chris Rand Eyster said prosecutors failed to adequately disclose key information regarding pending federal charges against an eyewitness. The eyewitness testified that she saw Christopher...
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 warns protesters of legal, policy violations and calls on encampment to disband
Interim President Larry Jameson released a statement saying that the pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green constitutes “blatant violations of University policies.”. In the email to the Penn community, Jameson said that the University has been closely monitoring the protest over the past 24 hours. He wrote that the encampment violates Penn’s facilities policies and that there have been “credible reports of harassing and intimidating conduct.” Protesters have been notified of their violations and will face sanctions if they do not disband immediately.
Hempfield man turns himself in after 3-hour police standoff last week in village of Darragh
A Hempfield man turned himself in Thursday morning on charges related to nine guns seized after a three-hour police standoff at his home last week. State police said they were attempting to serve warrants at 10:40 a.m. April 17 for Timothy M. Pugh, 46, who lives in the village of Darragh. Two dogs prevented troopers from knocking on the door at Pugh’s Darragh Herminie Road home, so they reportedly used sirens and the public address system in an effort to get him to come outside, according to court papers.
Teen sentenced for role in fatal New Kensington shooting
A Pittsburgh teenager was ordered to serve up to four years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting two summers ago in front of a New Kensington high rise apartment building. Avian Molter, who turned 17 on April 16, told a Westmoreland County judge he’s turned his life...
Police searching for a Clairton man wanted in Mount Oliver Shooting and Robbery
Allegheny County Police are searching for a Clairton man wanted in connection with a robbery and shooting Tuesday afternoon in Mount Oliver. Detectives identified 29-year-old Dorian Ingram with witness information and surveillance video.
‘We’re rocking it:’ Community comes together to help business following fire in Latrobe
LATROBE, Pa. — An army of supporters gathered at My Fitness Kitchen at the Latrobe 30 Shoppes on Friday morning. They were helping to remove equipment from the business which was one of several damaged by fire on Tuesday morning. “The fire’s one thing, it’s a tragedy,” said Mark...
PennDOT seeks input on Route 30 upgrade
A May 9 hearing will gather input on a proposed improvements to Route 30 from the Route 48 intersection in North Versailles to Carpenter Lane in North Huntingdon. PennDOT representatives and the project team will have the project plans on display from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Hartford Heights Fire Hall, 14335 Route 30, North Huntingdon. That will be followed by a public hearing from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Comments can be made about the environmental assessment of the project, said PennDOT spokeswoman Laina Aqualine.
New Kensington police charge man with trying to kill 3 people outside apartment complex
New Kensington police charged one of two men they say tried to shoot three people outside the Valley Royal Court apartment complex last week. Police charged Amarion Anthony Michael Michaux, 18, of Arnold with three counts of attempted homicide, three counts of aggravated assault and one count of illegally possessing a firearm.
Growing Greensburg Night Market boosts foot traffic, profile for downtown retail district
Greensburg’s Night Market kicked off its sixth season of vendor browsing and live music Thursday evening, as the city’s civic and business leaders looked forward to the spotlight the monthly event shines on the downtown retail area. Mayor Robb Bell said he’s been amazed by the event’s growth...
Washington Township stable owner avoids animal cruelty charges
A Washington Township stable owner agreed to take part in Westmoreland County’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program to avoid animal cruelty charges filed a little less than a year ago. Sandra A. Hobbs, 67, owner of Victory Stables on Camp Nancy Road, initially was charged with animal cruelty and neglect,...
Archive footage relives return of local Vietnam POW in Westmoreland County
WJAC-TV is celebrating 75 years of broadcasting. To mark this anniversary, the news department is going deep into our extensive film archive. Over the course of the next several months, we will be rediscovering stories that we covered decades ago, many since forgotten. This week’s 75th anniversary look into our...
Pocono Twp. to continue hearing on disturbances at short-term rental in Pocono Manor
Pocono Township will continue a hearing next month regarding a short-term rental property that neighbors in Pocono Manor have made complaints about. A nearly three-hour public hearing took place during Pocono Township's Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, April 23, to consider an appeal of the zoning officer's denial of a Transient Dwelling...
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