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East Huntingdon man receives probation for involvement in 2021 Greensburg street brawl
An East Huntingdon man was sentenced Friday to seven years of probation in connection with a Greensburg street brawl three years ago. Judge Christopher Feliciani ordered Tyler J. Griffiths, 24, to spend 18 months on house arrest. Griffiths pleaded guilty in March to aggravated harassment by prisoner, resisting arrest and...
Unity man gets up to 16 years for role in Latrobe woman's 2019 deadly overdose
A Unity man was ordered to serve up to 16 years in prison for selling drugs that caused a fatal overdose of a Latrobe woman in 2019. Chad E. Ghrist, 46, pleaded guilty Monday to drug delivery resulting in death and other felony counts in connection with the death of 40-year-old Rebecca Campbell and two other unrelated drug deals in 2019.
The story behind Frank Lloyd Wright's Kentuck Knob
DUNBAR, Pa. (KDKA) -- To understand the Frank Lloyd Wright home, Kentuck Knob, you must know that near it is another Wright house, Fallingwater."Fallingwater is, of course, arguably, one of the most famous houses in the entire world, and we exist latterly and figuratively because of them," said Tim Fischer, manager of Kentuck Knob.The Hagan family from Uniontown, who were once the owners of the Hagan Ice Cream Company, were friends of the Kaufmann family, who owned Fallingwater. And after years of visiting them at their home above the waterfall, the Hagans decided they needed their own Frank Lloyd Wright...
Former Arnold cop pleads guilty to filing false report
A former Arnold police pleaded guilty Monday in connection with allegations that he lied to investigators after he staged what he called a hit and run crash of his city-issued SUV. Ryan Matthew Clark, 33, of Sarver, told a Westmoreland County judge he was ready to move on with his...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Youngwood fire; teens charged in vehicle thefts
Emergency crews battle a fire Thursday along Silvis Farm Road in Youngwood. WTAE. Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 30:. One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out early Thursday morning at a home along Silvis Farm Road, according to Westmoreland County emergency officials.
2 vehicles crash on Route 48 in McKeesport
MCKEESPORT, Pa. — First responders are at the scene of a serious crash on Route 48 in McKeesport on Tuesday. Sky 4, Pittsburgh's only news chopper, flew over the scene on Long Run Road near Riverview Chevrolet. Two vehicles with damage could be seen in front of the dealership.
SupperMarket to begin 11th season at Lincoln Highway museum in Unity
The Lincoln Highway Experience SupperMarket is returning for its 11th season beginning this week at the transportation-themed museum along Route 30 in Unity. Weather permitting, the BYOB food festivals are held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 28 on the museum grounds. The $5 cost includes live music...
Hunker man receives probation for role in shooting of 2 dogs
A Hunker man convicted of involvement in covering up the shootings of two dogs and hiding their bodies was sentenced Thursday to six months of probation. Judge Scott O. Mears ordered that supervision of Jason W. Beal, 38, can be terminated once he pays all court costs and fees. Beal...
Dauphin County shopping center completes renovations
Renovations have been completed at Tanger Outlets Hershey in Derry Township. Upgrades to the shopping center included cosmetic enhancements to modernize the center’s exterior as well as a new gathering space, walkways and seating areas. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Former Latrobe state champ takes on head coaching job in NCAA Division I tennis
From a high school and college star to a 10-year professional and now a budding college coach, Joelle Kissell has experienced success at just about every level of tennis. The Latrobe graduate and Hostetter native is about to embark on her newest venture. Kissell is taking her knowledge of the...
Pittsburgh-area church deacon who tackled gunman honored for his heroism
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh Public Works employee was recognized by city leaders on Tuesday for his heroic actions after tackling a gunman at a North Braddock church.When Bernard Polite of Braddock walked into Jesus' Dwelling Place Church on a Sunday in May, he pointed a gun at Pastor Glenn Germany. Two things happened to keep the event from becoming another senseless shooting: Polite's gun jammed and church deacon Clarence McCallister was in the sanctuary. He jumped up and tackled Polite to the ground and helped subdue him until police arrived. "Today I come to honor you, to tell you thank...
Assistance dog that worked at Penn State children’s hospital dies
Kaia, a golden retriever who served as the first facility dog at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, died over the weekend, a hospital spokesman said. She started working in October 2016 at the children’s hospital in Derry Township. Her job primarily was helping and comforting young radiology and radiation oncology patients.
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