Police Blotter Jan. 22 – Jan. 28
An officer took an access device fraud report. Investigation pending. A student wanted to file a harassment by communications report. Investigation pending. An officer took a report regarding the theft of a jacket. Investigation pending. Saturday, January 24. A campus security authority reported a liquor law...
Former Pittsburgh DJ Dave Shedlock Dies
One of Pittsburgh’s most familiar radio voices from the 70’s and 80’s has passed away. Dave Shedlock, best known for his tenure at WLSW in Connellsville and then at WYDD in Pittsburgh, died Monday, January 26th following a battle with cancer. Shedlock, a Donora native, graduated from...
House of the Week: A Secluded 17-Acre Retreat That Borders Hartwood Acres Park
Secluded 17-acre retreat bordering Hartwood Acres Park with direct trail access and spectacular views!. This unique property blends timeless charm with modern upgrades, including natural gas, city water, whole-house filtration, new septic and water lines, back-up generator, and dual HVAC systems. Custom cherry...
Pittsburgh Man Arrested After Icy Chase Across Allegheny River, Faces Burglary and Trespassing Charges
A man was detained yesterday afternoon after leading Pittsburgh police on a frigid three-hour chase across the icy Allegheny River, following allegations of burglary and trespassing at a Veterans Affairs building. Gary Cawley, 47, now faces multiple charges, including burglary, trespassing, possessing instruments of...
Head-on crash in Fawn sends person to the hospital
One person was hospitalized after a crash Friday evening in Fawn. Allegheny County dispatch said officers responded to the 2600 block of Bull Creek Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. Police Chief Timothy Mayberry said the driver of a Nissan Frontier truck traveling toward Bon Way Auto Body failed to navigate...
O’Connor announces PNC making $2 million donation for more city trucks
The mayor’s office announced this morning that PNC Foundation is gifting the city $2 million dollars to invest in the Department of Public Works’ fleet and snow equipment.
PAPER initiative pursues daily news alternative as Pittsburgh Post-Gazette nears final edition
A group of journalists, labor leaders and community members is looking for a path forward as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette prepares to shut down.
Carnegie’s Dinosaur Legacy: What Makes Pittsburgh a Fossil Hotspot
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about dinosaur fossils, yet this steel city harbors one of the most significant paleontological legacies in North America. The influence of industrialist Andrew Carnegie and his passion for dinosaurs transformed Pittsburgh into an...
Pittsburgh man charged for tailgating in Chippewa Township
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Car) (Chippewa Township, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release yesterday that sixty-six-year-old Robert Coates of Pittsburgh was charged for tailgating after a crash in Chippewa Township yesterday morning. At 8:31 a.m., Coates was traveling on...
Coroner Called to Fatal Crash at Route 8/Airport Rd.
The Butler County Coroner was called to a fatal crash Friday afternoon at a notorious intersection in Penn Township. The two-vehicle accident happened just after 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Route 8 and Airport Road. The roadway was shut down just before 1 p.m., dispatchers said a truck and a minivan collided.
