State police official discusses communication concerns after Freeport Twp. shooting
Peters Township council on Monday approved a more than $425,000 contract for the replacement of a traffic signal. Council voted unanimously to award the contract to the Prospect-based Bronder Technical Services. The project will involve replacing the traffic signal at the intersection of Route 19 and Gallery Drive. The work will be partially funded by a $219,996.50 grant from the state Department of Transportation. The township will provide a dollar-for-dollar match, as well as an additional $22,589. Also at Monday’s meeting, council unanimously approved spending $36,365 for a new scoreboard for Joe Maize Field in Peterswood Park. “The current scoreboard no longer functions,” ...
A Charleroi mother is facing charges for poor living conditions after her husband was arrested over the weekend. Roldy Noel, 27, was charged Monday by Charleroi police with two felonies of endangering the welfare of children. Jackson Alexis, Noel's husband, was arrested Saturday following a medical call to their home in the 500 block of Rear McKean Avenue. Charging documents allege that while police were at the home, Noel's and Alexis' daughter used a bucket to go the bathroom. Officers found the home had no running water, a broken toilet, a shower filled with brown water and garbage piled up in a corner. According to the criminal complaint, the daughter and an infant son were ...
The Washington Rotary Club will hold its annual Rotary Charity Trivia Contest at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the South Franklin Fire Hall. Rotary will donate $1,250 to the charity of the winning team’s choice, $750 to the second-place team’s charity and $500 to the third-place team’s charity. The event consists of 50 questions segmented into 10 categories of five questions each plus the occasional bonus round. All teams play simultaneously, with answers written on a notecard and scores tabulated by the quizmasters and scorekeepers. In between rounds, activities include raffles and other “fun”draising activities. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Typically, 30 to 40 ...
Charleroi police arrested a father over the weekend after finding his children living in unsafe conditions. Jackson Alexis, 40, of Charleroi, faces two felony charges of endangering the welfare of children. According to the criminal complaint, shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Alexis' daughter called 911 and reported that he was "dead." Officers found Alexis face down on a mattress on the floor at his home in the 500 block of Rear McKean Avenue. Alexis told police he was trying to get something for his infant son and fell over. Charging documents state that while police were at the home, Alexis' daughter used a bucket to go the bathroom. Investigators then discovered the home had no ...
North Strabane Township police charged a man Friday on allegations that he stole more than $10,000 from his roommate. Michael Anthony Luzzi, 31, of North Strabane Township, faces felony charges of identity theft, unlawful use of a computer, access device fraud and criminal use of a communication facility. According to the criminal complaint, in October, Edward Cottrill reported to police that Luzzi had taken money from his BetMGM and Chime accounts. Charging documents state that in February 2025 Cottrill moved in to a residence with Luzzi in the 400 block of Greenwood Drive. After a financial dispute, Luzzi allegedly locked Cottrill out of the residence in September. According to ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brett Kulak is on the move for the second time this season. The Pittsburgh Penguins sent the veteran defenseman to Colorado on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft. Kulak played 25 games in Pittsburgh after being ...
MT. LEBANON – Canon-McMillan girls basketball coach John Fontana summed up the moment succinctly. “Dreams do come true and you don’t even have to go to Disney for them to happen,” Fontana said. No, the Big Macs just had to travel to Mt. Lebanon to realize a goal three years in the ...
Stellanie Loutsion scored 21 points, Riley DeRubbo added 20 and the Washington & Jefferson women’s basketball team easily advanced in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference tournament with an 80-55 home-court victory over Geneva in a first-round game played Wednesday night. W&J (20-6) ...
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 ...
Coming inside from a cold day calls for moments spent under a blanket, around a warm fire and curled up with a hot bowl of delicious, comforting food. From chili to pasta, your winter menu is sure to feature filling dishes that warm you and your loved ones from the inside out. For example, ...
