Officials monitoring ice build-up on Western Pennsylvania rivers
Charleroi police charged a man this week after an investigation turned up AI-generated images of nude juveniles on his computer. Edward Charles Reid Jr., 61, of Charleroi, faces felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material, intercepting communications, disclosing intercepted communications and misdemeanors of harassment and unlawful dissemination of an intimate image. According to the criminal complaint, the investigation into Reid began in August after a woman reported that Reid recorded her without her consent and posted pictures on the internet. Police found he had also recorded a second woman, according to court documents. Investigators served a search warrant at ...
PennWest University will mark the National Day of Racial Healing on Monday with a virtual program featuring civil rights historian and author David L. Crane at 11 a.m. Crane is the founder of the Making the Movement Civil Rights Museum and author of “Making the Movement: How Activists Fought for Civil Rights with Buttons, Flyers, Pins and Posters.” He will present “A Blueprint for the Movement: Transforming Moments into Momentum." The presentation will explore how the artifacts and stories of the civil rights movement serve not only as historical records, but also as a framework for advancing justice, dignity and belonging. Crane will highlight how everyday materials - ...
As Greene County begins preparing for next year’s presidential elections, it has new leadership in place in its elections office. At its meeting Thursday, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved Josephine Weingardt as acting elections director and Dalton Zupper as acting elections manager. The board also approved a contract extension with Jessica Goughnour, a longtime elections worker in Westmoreland County who was brought on for clerical duties and to provide guidance ahead of last year’s November general election. Her contract now runs through the 2026 elections. The board received between six to eight applications for the election positions, said Commissioner Jared ...
The Arctic climate of this week will continue through the weekend, sending many people to look for emergency shelter or just a place to warm up. A cold-weather advisory was in effect for the region through 11 a.m. Saturday, with wind chills expected to dip as low as -20. Numerous organizations have stepped up throughout the three-county area to provide aid. Washington County Department of Public Safety posted a map of warming centers in the county with contact information for each at bit.ly/4a0xZ4l. City Mission in Washington is also providing a place to stay during the cold snap for people in need at its overnight emergency shelters. Leah Dietrich, director of residential ...
Rivers and creeks across Western Pennsylvania are freezing over thanks to the unrelenting frigid temperatures, but it might be some time before the region has to worry about ice jams and the potential flooding it typically brings. Photos of The Point in Downtown Pittsburgh that are circulating ...
Generations of Trinity High School history are now available at the fingertips, as more than 100 years of yearbooks - and other school district-related accomplishments - are on interactive video touchscreen displays. Students and alumni can access key pieces of the school's history and ...
Contractors hired by Washington officials under the city's emergency declaration order work to clear and remove snow from South Main Street to allow for parking in the downtown business district. They will work alongside the city's public works crews over the next several days to clear streets ...
McDONALD – Gianna Bianchini admitted she had been in a bit of a funk with her outside shot over the last couple weeks, she put her nose to the grindstone to get back on track. “I’ve been working on setting my feet and getting my form right,” Bianchini said. “It felt good to finally ...
It’s still January, but the defending state champion South Fayette girls basketball team already has locked up a section championship. The LIons steamrolled winless New Castle 72-10 Thursday night to clinch the outright Class 5A Section 3 title. The LIons are 11-0 in section and 19-1 ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Egor Chinakhov and Anthony Mantha scored on rushes in a 31-second span in Pittsburgh's four-goal second period, helping the Penguins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory. Connor Dewar scored twice, Ben Kindel and Ryan Shea ...
I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...
When cold and flu season calls for savory and satisfying meals, remember you don’t have to be sick to enjoy the best this time of year has to offer. Skip the same old soups and stews, though, and level up your comfort food cache with the flavor and versatility of pearl ...
