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15-year-old driver dies in a Bedford racetrack crash

2013-05-19 15:52:17

A boy racing at a Bedford track died when he crashed his ATV, was thrown from the vehicle and struck a pole, the first death in 28 years.


Man faces charges for assault of toddler in Indiana

2013-05-18 17:10:58

Juan Campbell was arrested Friday night and charged with aggravated assault, child endangerment and reckless endangerment.


Authorities suspect injured Indiana County toddler was beaten

2013-05-18 11:59:05

Police say 20-month-old boy is in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC with life-threatening injuries.


Motorists detouring around Squirrel Hill Tunnel

2013-05-18 09:09:57

The tunnel closed 11 p.m. Friday and is scheduled to re-open 6 a.m. Monday.


Homewood Cemetery pond stocking keeps golden memories alive for Monroeville family

Homewood Cemetery pond stocking keeps golden memories alive for Monroeville family

2013-05-17 16:11:33

The Greisinger family has kept the memory of Cathy Greisinger alive in a unique tradition for the past ten years.


Monroeville native's death raises questions

2013-05-17 00:12:24

Monroeville native and Penn State graduate Roger Brumback and his wife, Mary, were found dead in their Omaha, Neb., home Tuesday.


Penn Hills middle school principal on leave after wife claims abuse

2013-05-16 19:07:00

Davaun Barnett Sr., 41, is on leave from his job as principal of Linton Middle School. His wife filed for a protection from abuse order.


Three locals among finalists for Pa. Teacher of the Year

2013-05-16 14:44:24

Gov. Tom Corbett praised the 12 teachers as "outstanding educators who represent the thousands of excellent teachers in classrooms across th


French Club puts best feet forward for charity project

2013-05-16 14:40:39

When members of the Franklin Regional Senior High School French Club decided to hold a shoe drive for a service project last month,


Jazz vocalist Lisa Ferraro performs today at museum

2013-05-16 14:38:20

For the past 16 years, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art has brought to Greensburg some of the greatest jazz musicians in the


Night of Stars draws 1,400 to Palace Theatre

2013-05-16 14:38:06

High school students at the 17th annual program presented 10-minute highlights of their schools' spring musicals. Two seniors from Greensbur


Xpogo adds bounce to Braddock's step

2013-05-16 14:37:53

Xpogo, a company that films extreme athletes performing stunts on pogo sticks, visited Braddock to shoot a short film and participate in Com


Hanna's Town opens season

2013-05-16 14:37:39

Historic Hanna's Town opens season with colonial era re-enactors


Grad travels tough road to degree

2013-05-16 14:37:26

Now that graduation is over, Christie Cyktor, born with a cripling joint and muscle disease, is taking her degree from Saint Vincent College


Vintage fashion show Tuesday in Greensburg

2013-05-16 14:37:13

The Westmoreland County Historical Society has an extensive collection of textiles from the early 19th century through the mid-20th century.


Artist 'upcycles' discards into art, uses skills to help visually impaired RESUME: A newsmaker you should know

2013-05-16 14:32:00

Laura Stuart-Smith doesn't look at garbage as most people do. She sees "upcycled treasures" in trash. Ms.


Giving back one step at a time

2013-05-16 14:29:39

Middle and high school students created stepping stones for Habitat for Humanity's local organization.


Young patient stars in musical

2013-05-16 14:28:19

If the genie in "Aladdin'' granted Alexander Murph, 18, three wishes, one would be to erase all traces of bone cancer.


A 'Promise' to keep Woodland Hills students on track

2013-05-16 10:58:37

Alternative program gives students with disciplinary behaviors "a new way"


Law dispute continues in Monroeville

2013-05-16 10:57:44

Tuesday night's Monroeville council meeting started on a celebratory note with the swearing in of five new police officers before


Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel closed this weekend

2013-05-16 10:55:51

All eastbound traffic will be required to merge into a single lane and exit at Squirrel Hill-Homestead starting at 11 p.m. Friday.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-16 00:20:50

Happenings in the East suburban area:


School websites the latest venue for advertisements as districts seek revenue sources

School websites the latest venue for advertisements as districts seek revenue sources

2013-05-16 00:13:54

With funding tight, expenses increasing and limits set on taxes, officials are considering the ads as they look for new ways to raise money.


Suspect in armed robbery at McKeesport bank remains at large

2013-05-15 20:34:47

The robbery took place around 1:59 p.m. at the Huntington National Bank at 1415 5th Ave.


Wilkinsburg investigates powder found in elementary desk

2013-05-15 15:53:14

A student found a powdery substance in an unused Turner Elementary School desk and Wilkinsburg police are investigating what it is.


State police bust pot-growing operation

2013-05-15 11:43:50

Troopers said Mary Beeman, 23, and Johnathan Barr, 21, both of Somerset, planted 28 pot plants and cut down trees to provide sunlight.


Two rescued from house fire in Penn Hills

2013-05-14 07:57:08

The people were rescued from the roof of the home on Orin Street.


Hill District shooting victim was 3rd McKeesport student killed in year

2013-05-13 23:38:28

Dejour Gadsden, 17, of McKeesport, was killed in the shooting at the Bedford Dwellings. A woman was shot and wounded.


Pa. abortion clinic trial jurors break for weekend

2013-05-12 00:14:26

A Philadelphia jury is breaking for the weekend amid deliberations in the capital murder case of an abortion provider.


Lack of vaccination OK for Norwin prom, but graduation unclear

2013-05-10 23:41:35

Norwin told nine students they couldn't attend prom unless they had proof of vaccination.


Tonight: The Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh bring their music to Point Breeze

Tonight: The Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh bring their music to Point Breeze

2013-05-09 16:17:56

Hear the Aeolian Winds play up a storm at the Breeze-way, 7113 Reynolds St., starting at 7 tonight for free.


Motorcyclist killed in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash identified

2013-05-09 16:09:07

Speed is believed to be a factor in an early morning motorcycle crash in Westmoreland County that killed a 24-year-old man.


The East at a glance

2013-05-09 11:06:26

News briefs from the East suburban area:


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-09 10:57:44

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Sister cities: Towns that reach across oceans to form special bonds and foster cultural awareness

Sister cities: Towns that reach across oceans to form special bonds and foster cultural awareness

2013-05-09 08:46:08

Global connectedness is a concept whose ultimate impact is nurturing not only peace, but a solid business relationship.


Industry played big part in Jeannette's heyday

Industry played big part in Jeannette's heyday

2013-05-09 05:43:56

Incorporated as a borough on June 7, 1889, Jeannette earned the nickname as "the glass city" in recognition of its numerous glass plants.


Braddock Hills seeks options from neighbors for fire services

2013-05-09 04:50:48

Elected officials say they're seeking fire services from Forest Hills or Swissvale because the all-volunteer department is fizzling out.


Help needed for Jeannette's 125th anniversary

2013-05-09 04:49:56

Financial problems and a reported lack of community interest may mean the quasquicentennial celebration won't be as elaborate.


A newsmaker you should know: Nearly 50 years helping people with autism and their families

A newsmaker you should know: Nearly 50 years helping people with autism and their families

2013-05-09 04:47:27

Daniel Torisky and his wife knew something was different with their son from almost the moment he was born.


Primary 2013/East: McCabe earns vote of Westmoreland County lawyers

2013-05-09 04:46:42

Three candidates are running in the May primary for one seat on Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court.


Academy upgrades discussed in Woodland Hills

2013-05-09 04:45:32

The district is considering a plan to renovate the K-6 Woodland Hills Academy, formerly Turtle Creek High School.


Primary 2013/East: Allegheny County candidates

2013-05-09 00:04:05

Here is the list of candidates to be nominated in the May 21 primary election for Allegheny County municipalities and school districts:


Woman dies a week after being struck by bus

2013-05-08 23:53:43

Alberta A. Slaczka, 67, died at 7:18 a.m. Wednesday at UPMC Mercy, the Allegheny County medical examiner's office said.


Story hits close to home for Tanya Nicole Kach, held captive in McKeesport

Story hits close to home for Tanya Nicole Kach, held captive in McKeesport

2013-05-08 00:16:44

Kach disappeared in 1996, when she was a 14-year-old eighth-grader at Cornell Intermediate School. A decade later in 2006, she resurfaced.


Three young adults drown following party in Indiana County

2013-05-05 23:41:37

Authorities believe alcohol was involved in the deaths of three men whose pickup truck went off the road and landed upside down.


Two-vehicle crash leaves one man dead in Forward

2013-05-05 07:36:08

Harry Marzolf, 80, of Shaler, died following the accident Saturday afternoon.


Westmoreland County man seriously hurt in crash

2013-05-05 06:39:56

Traffic accident in Indiana County results in injuries to Scott Neuner of Seward.


Nine gunshots hit vehicle on Parkway East

2013-05-03 16:58:09

Bullets hit a moving vehicle on the Parkway East on the Monroeville side of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels early this morning.


Friday night: Stranger Convention brings nujazz to Most-Wanted Fine Art Gallery

Friday night: Stranger Convention brings nujazz to Most-Wanted Fine Art Gallery

2013-05-03 15:47:11

The local quartet will be playing as part of the Unblurred arts event that is conducted along Penn Avenue in Friendship and Garfield.


Squirrel Hill Tunnel traffic limited tonight, early Saturday

2013-05-03 10:44:10

The inbound and outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnels will be fully open the rest of Saturday and all of Sunday this week.


Wilkins man arrested after crash in small school bus leaves woman in critical condition

2013-05-03 09:57:14

Ernest Brevard, 71, is accused of hitting Alberta Ann Slaczka at the intersection of Greensburg Pike and Carl Avenue in Forest Hills.


Somerset County Flight 93 site tests ways to connect with children

Somerset County Flight 93 site tests ways to connect with children

2013-05-03 00:22:13

The National Park Service aims to help children born after Sept. 11, 2001, understand what happened at the 2,200-acre memorial site.


Route 30 ramp closing today in North Braddock

2013-05-03 00:02:29

The eastbound off-ramp from Route 30 to Electric Avenue in North Braddock will close at 7 a.m. today and remain closed until 7 p.m. May 15.


Man convicted of murder of Gateway High School football player

Man convicted of murder of Gateway High School football player

2013-05-02 23:43:59

A Texas man will serve life in prison without parole after being convicted of fatally shooting Darrell Turner in North Carolina.


Westmoreland triple-homicide trial goes to jury Friday

2013-05-02 23:37:44

Kevin Murphy, on trial in Westmoreland County for the deaths of his mother, aunt and sister, denies he made up an alibi to cover himself.


Federal marshals arrest suspect in Monroeville homicide

2013-05-02 17:09:29

Jamey McKee, a suspect in the March 30 shooting death of a Monroeville man, was arrested in Sheridan by federal marshals.


Route 22 reopens after westbound crash in Westmoreland County

2013-05-02 13:07:59

A vehicle crash and fire has closed a portion of Route 22 westbound between Salem and Hornock drives in Salem, Westmoreland County.


Lane closures start today on S. Braddock Ave. at parkway bridge

2013-05-02 09:08:38

Lane closures are possible on South Braddock Avenue under the Parkway East bridge starting today.


The East at a glance

2013-05-02 07:33:49

News briefs from the East suburban area:


Mexican restaurants honor May 5 with food, festivities

2013-05-02 05:13:30

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla in Mexico in 1862.


Group promotes Hispanic-owned businesses

2013-05-02 05:12:35

Incorporated in 2004, the nonprofit, all-volunteer Hispanic chamber has 57 members, of which about 70 percent are local.


Westmoreland County judge candidates to speak

2013-05-02 05:09:42

The Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and the Westmoreland Bar Association will sponsor a public forum Wednesday with the candidates.


Jeannette officials warn of Monsour danger

2013-05-02 05:04:27

The officials say the Tuesday arson at Monsour Medical Center along Route 30 highlights the dangers of the long-abandoned hospital.


A newsmaker you should know: Seminary teacher will be Geneva College chaplain

A newsmaker you should know: Seminary teacher will be Geneva College chaplain

2013-05-02 05:03:22

Rutledge E. Etheridge will join the faculty full time at Geneva College in Beaver Falls.


Teaching self-esteem to children with art

2013-05-02 05:02:33

Art Expression uses art to improve kids' social skills and help them interact with their peers.


Fort Ligonier appoints director

2013-05-02 05:01:58

Trustees of Fort Ligonier have given a vote of confidence to their interim administrator.


Free events on Sunday in Ligonier

2013-05-02 05:00:19

Admission to Fort Ligonier and five other historic sites and museums in Westmoreland County will be free on Sunday.


Patrols to stop ATV traffic in North Huntingdon parks

2013-05-02 04:59:40

The department has received several complaints from residents about motorized vehicle traffic in all of the township's 11 community parks.


Fundraiser to assist Scottdale transplant patient

2013-05-02 04:58:52

The small town is pulling together to help one of its own.


Doctors span the globe, lending a hand

Doctors span the globe, lending a hand

2013-05-02 04:57:37

Two married doctors from Peters have made 40 mission trips outside the U.S., traveling to more than 12 countries on four continents.


East Notables

2013-05-02 04:56:36

People and student news from the East suburban area:


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-02 00:22:44

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Towns planning for future growth by investing in the feel of the past

Towns planning for future growth by investing in the feel of the past

2013-05-02 00:05:23

The Village at Pine, Carnegie, Monessen and Latrobe are making use of new ideas to attract people to the communities.


Tonight: Blues band Trampled Under Foot takes over Moondog's

Tonight: Blues band Trampled Under Foot takes over Moondog's

2013-05-01 16:04:34

The three siblings from Kansas City promise a "hard-rockin', booty-swingin'" good time starting at 7:30 tonight.


Suspect arrested in Penn Hills killing

2013-05-01 12:26:58

Police following the trail of a Penn Hills shooting death also arrested four people on drug charges.


Suspect in slaying of Gateway student tells his side to jury

2013-04-30 00:01:50

Homicide suspect Gabriel James Gamez said he thought he was about to be shot when he opened fire on a group of teenage football players.


Closures planned for ramp to Parkway East from South Braddock Avenue

2013-04-29 14:11:22

The ramp to inbound Parkway East from South Braddock Avenue will be closed nightly this week through Saturday, according to PennDOT.


Restaurant patrons tackle robbers, preventing get-away

2013-04-28 11:06:48

Patrons of the King Buffet in Indiana County hold robbers until police come.


Two shot in Penn Hills

2013-04-27 09:17:40

Allegheny County police are investigating the shooting, which left two people wounded.


Pathologist: Gateway High School teen was shot in back

2013-04-26 00:10:07

The bullet that killed teenager Darrell Turner hit him in the back.


Wilkinsburg felon gets nearly 8 years on firearm charge

2013-04-25 16:55:17

Man characterized by FBI agents as a Taliban sympathizer sentenced for firing a rifile at a gun range.


New Braddock boxing gym offers an opportunity to become 'champions in life'

New Braddock boxing gym offers an opportunity to become 'champions in life'

2013-04-25 07:15:25

The Nyia Page Community Center gym, open for less than a year, has spawned a regional champion. It also gives young people a place to go.


Old Sony plant site of new growth

2013-04-25 05:01:41

Officials see the growth of the workforce at the plant near New Stanton as proof that U.S. manufacturing companies can succeed.


Floriculture not just for the gardener at Westmoreland County Community College

2013-04-25 05:00:05

For these college students, classes comprise more than just papers, exams and a grade.


A newsmaker you should know: Winkler's dedication helps lives of seniors

A newsmaker you should know: Winkler's dedication helps lives of seniors

2013-04-25 04:58:31

"The path to a career in gerontology is always interesting," said Paul Winkler, a man who has spent his entire career in the field.


Woodland Hills moving to offer Johnson superintendent contract

2013-04-25 04:57:34

The board last week voted to begin the process necessary to hire substitute superintendent Alan Johnson as the permanent district head.


Westmoreland County Community College raising $28.5 million to build

Westmoreland County Community College raising $28.5 million to build

2013-04-25 04:56:12

More growth is on the way for the community college with an enrollment is more than 6,600 students.


Timeline of growth at Westmoreland County Community College

2013-04-25 04:53:05

March 1970: The community college founding approved by the state Board of Education February.


Program on handwritten Bible volumes coming to Seton Hill

2013-04-25 04:51:18

The new Saint John's Bible contains 1,127 pages and more than 160 artworks using gold, silver and platinum to create a play of light.


Cocaine concerns grow after Penn Hills bust

Cocaine concerns grow after Penn Hills bust

2013-04-25 00:36:51

Police seized cocaine with a street value of $10.5 million in a drug bust Tuesday in Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs.


Gateway teammates testify

Gateway teammates testify

2013-04-25 00:20:38

Gateway High School football players testified in the trial of a man charged with killing one of their teammates and wounding another.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-04-25 00:18:10

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Wilkinsburg schools tax amnesty OK'd

2013-04-25 00:10:58

The program will waive penalties and interest on delinquent property taxes, which could bring in about $4 million.


Penn Hills drug bust uncovers millions of dollars worth of cocaine

Penn Hills drug bust uncovers millions of dollars worth of cocaine

2013-04-23 22:12:59

Police seized several million dollars worth of cocaine and arrested three people in a crackdown on narcotics activity in Monroeville hotels.


Monroeville warns residents of privacy violations

2013-04-23 13:00:45

An investigation is being conducted into allegations that Monroeville's 911 dispatch center violated federal privacy laws.


Outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel closed this weekend

2013-04-20 09:10:51

The outbound Squirrel Hill Tunnel is closed this weekend and next.


Police identify three people found dead in North Huntingdon home

2013-04-19 13:12:22

Police went to a home on Guffey Road at about 9:20 p.m. to check on an elderly couple and found two men and a woman dead.


BNY Mellon computer-network security vice president charged with child pornography

2013-04-18 16:56:38

Duane Amity, 45, of Monroeville, is accused of downloading thousands of images of girls between 2 and 10 years old.


La Roche College celebrates 50 years

La Roche College celebrates 50 years

2013-04-18 09:28:50

The McCandless school was founded by the Sisters of Divine Providence to educate their own sisters.


The East at a glance

2013-04-18 08:46:07

News briefs from the East suburban area:


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