Veterans touched by ceremony, parade at Holy Cross Academy in Ross
A time of reflection, reverence and recognition was part of the annual Veterans Day celebration and parade Nov. 7 at Holy Cross Academy in Ross. “It’s very emotional,” said Dave W. Graver of McCandless, who was visibly moved after coming out of the church service honoring the veterans. Graver served...
High-ranking cop in Allegheny County DA’s office arrested in domestic violence case
An assistant chief in the investigations unit of the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office was charged last week with breaking into the home of a colleague he previously dated and assaulting her. Richard McDonald, 56, of Oakdale, is charged with burglary, simple assault, harassment and recklessly endangering another person. A...
2025 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
A look at each of the homicides that have occurred in Allegheny County in 2025: Jan. 4: Dorrel Ferguson Dorrel Ferguson, 19, of Wilkinsburg was found fatally shot with a single gunshot wound to the upper torso on a Wilkinsburg sidewalk. Read more: Police: Man found dead on Wilkinsburg sidewalk...
Market’s Christmas in July theme channels thoughts of cooler weather with foam ‘snow’
The 90-degree temperatures didn’t dampen the jolly for patrons of the Christmas in July Farmers Market on July 24 at The Block Northway in Ross. Food trucks, local artists, bakers and candymakers were setting the gift-buying course early — on a date alerting shoppers that Christmas Eve is a mere...
Fatal Plum house explosion spurs lawsuits from Rustic Ridge homeowners
Three dozen homeowners in Plum filed lawsuits Thursday stemming from the fatal 2023 house explosion in the Rustic Ridge development. The two complaints, filed in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, name as defendants Penneco Oil Co.; Peoples Natural Gas; A.O. Smith Corp., which sold the water heater believed by the...
Plum native named Arlington National Cemetery superintendent
John G. Knapp has a long history of serving his country. His next act of service will be as superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery, a final resting place for many of America’s fallen heroes and prominent figures, symbolizing the nation’s history and honoring those who served. “Arlington National Cemetery serves...
Sewickley Shoe Repair to be featured in documentary
In the Sewickley Shoe Repair on Beaver St., Mario Ulizzi toils among rows of worn shoes and boots. The cobbler meticulously works various leathers, sometimes for hours, doing the work by hand. Ulizzi can replace a sole, bring back the shine, put on a new heel, make scuff marks disappear...
O’Hara resident joins charity swim in Monongahela River
Lizabeth “Libby” Ernharth of O’Hara is a lifelong swimmer about to experience a swimming first — she’s going to swim in the Monongahela River. Ernharth, 53, is set to participate in a non-competitive five-mile Mon River Mission charity swim on Aug. 2. Ernharth has plenty of memories spending time on...
Morning Roundup: Police say Butler man was DUI when he hit another man in driveway
Here are some of the latest news items happening this morning, Thursday, July 31: Police say Butler man was DUI when he hit another man in driveway Pennsylvania State Police charged a man they allege was driving under the influence when he fatally struck a pedestrian. The wreck occurred around...
Police say man killed himself after shooting woman in McKeesport
Allegheny County Police say they believe a man shot a woman before taking his own life early Thursday morning in McKeesport. County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 2300 block of Grandview Avenue just before 12:30 a.m. First responders found a man and a woman with gunshot wounds...
Inherited a home you don’t want? You’re not alone — and there’s a local solution
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough. But when you inherit a house that you don’t want — or can’t afford — the stress can quickly pile up. From cleaning out decades of belongings to handling legal paperwork, many Pittsburgh-area families are discovering it’s more than...
Penn Hills man cultivates passion for life, travel through production company
James “Jazz” Byers calls himself a professional wanderer. It’s hard to find a more accurate title to fit the man who has biked across the United States and in the South Pole, went backcountry skiing in Antarctica and spent time in Chile, Germany, Taiwan, the Netherlands and other countries. Byers’...
Monroeville Mischief Makers offer a fun spin on crafting
They are Monroeville’s mischief makers, but not in the traditional sense. A group of 12 working and retired individuals — the oldest member, Marie Bair, is 94 — the Mischief Makers enjoy socializing and celebrating creativity. Their latest creations — a round robin exercise involving fabric — will be showcased...
Oakmont man faces vandalism charge after broken sprinkler floods police station’s cells
An Oakmont man is facing multiple charges, including a felony charge of institutional vandalism, after causing more than $5,000 in damage to the Penn Hills Police Department. According to a criminal complaint, after being detained about 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, Daniel Brockhoff, 63, allegedly broke the overhead sprinkler in...
2 accused of stealing gaming machine money from Marshall bar to pay restitution of $24,000
Two men accused of breaking into a Marshall bar and taking more than $24,000 from gaming machines each pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charges Wednesday, July 30, according to court records. Patrick Adam O’Malley, 28, of Shaler and Ryan Joseph Stermon, 44, of Pine were each required to pay about...
Marshall OKs update of land use regulations, includes provision for townhouses on Route 910
A two-year process to update and reorganize Marshall’s land use regulations has come to an end. And the ordinances include a provision that will allow for townhouses to be built where single-family homes have long stood on a stretch of busy Route 910. No residents spoke, and there was no...
JCPenney stores in Westmoreland and Robinson malls to be sold but will remain open
Two JCPenney stores in Western Pennsylvania will be sold to a private equity firm near Boston about five years after the retailer filed for bankruptcy, but those stores will remain open. JCPenney’s locations in Westmoreland Mall and the Mall at Robinson will be among 119 stores sold to Onyx Partners...
Hockey mom charged after scuffle with teen ref at RMU sports complex
Nobody dropped the gloves, but a confrontation earlier this month between a hockey mom and a teenage referee at a Neville Island ice rink has led to a court date. Andrea Bucci, 38, of Franklin Park is facing assault charges and was banned from the Robert Morris University Island Sports...
Hockey mom charged after scuffle with teen ref at RMU sports complex
Nobody dropped the gloves, but a confrontation this month between a hockey mom and a teenage referee at a Neville Island ice rink has led to a court date. Andrea Bucci, 38, of Franklin Park is facing assault charges and was banned from the Robert Morris University Island Sports Complex...
Brentwood man gets house arrest, probation for pulling gun on Amazon driver
A Brentwood man who pulled a gun on an Amazon delivery driver because she was blocking his driveway will serve six months on home detention followed by three years of probation. During Brian Dengler’s sentencing Wednesday, his lawyer blamed his client’s conduct on drinking. Dengler, 66, pleaded guilty on March...
Woodland Hills administration to move operations to high school building in Churchill
The Woodland Hills School District administration is moving its operations from North Braddock to the Woodland Hills High School on Greensburg Pike in Churchill. The new administration is set to be in place at the start of the school year. The move comes after the Woodland Hills School District approved...
Woman identified as victim on fatal Route 51 crash
A 20-year-old woman has been identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office as the victim of a fatal accident last Friday, July 25 along Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. Kayleigh Brosius of Elizabeth Township was killed in the multi-vehicle accident in the 1400 block of Route 51 around 6:20...
Northern Allegheny Rotary Club presents comfort bags to McCandless police
McCandless police have a new tool to help people in crisis thanks to the Northern Allegheny Rotary Club. The 21-member service club presented 20 comfort bags to McCandless police Chief Ryan Hawk and Lt. Eric Egli on July 29 at Walnut Grill in Pine, where the club meets every Tuesday...
Allegheny County seeks input from Tarentum residents on climate action plan
Allegheny County representatives will be in Tarentum on Thursday seeking input on the county’s recently launched climate action plan. “We’re trying to meet folks where they are and get their thoughts on the vision and value of the plan,” said Brittany Prischak, director of the county’s Department of Sustainability. The...
Police: 2-year-old child drowns in Stowe Township pool
A 2-year-old child drowned in a pool in Stowe Township, according to police. Allegheny County Police said the drowning occurred in the 1100 block of 12th Street shortly after 7 p.m. Monday. They said first responders found residents performing CPR on the child, who was taken to a nearby hospital...