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A Shaler couple will stand trial on charges accusing them of keeping insurance money meant to pay ambulance bills.

Shaler couple held for trial on Ross charges they kept insurance money meant to pay ambulance bills A Shaler couple will stand trial on charges accusing them of keeping insurance money meant to pay ambulance bills. District Judge Richard G. Opiela on Wednesday, June 24, held Wallace Hodge, 57, and Stacie Hodge, 43, for trial on charges of theft by failure to make required disposition of funds

Before his senior year at North Catholic High School in 1943, 17-year-old William L. Bann enlisted in the Navy, answering the call to serve his country during World War II. But Bann never received his high school diploma.

That finally changed on May 22, when North Catholic posthumously granted him an honorary high school degree, which was accepted by his son, Bill Bann, during the school’s graduation ceremony.

World War II veteran posthumously receives diploma from North Catholic High School Before his senior year at North Catholic High School in 1943, 17-year-old William L. Bann enlisted in the Navy, answering the call to serve his country during World War II. Serving from August 1943 to March 1946, Bann was a gunner’s mate on naval ships in the Mediterranean, Pacific and

A West View man cited several times for his dog running loose is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after it was hit and killed by a car.

West View man accused of cruelty to animals after dog got loose, killed by car A West View man cited several times for his dog running loose is facing a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals after it was hit and killed by a car. West View police filed charges June 18 against Robert McDonald, 42. According to a criminal complaint, a concerned neighbor

Two plaques were unveiled June 17 in recognition of former Republican state Rep. Mike Turzai for his work in securing funds to help improve two parks in McCandless.

2 plaques honor former state Rep. Mike Turzai for role in improving McCandless parks Two plaques were unveiled June 17 in recognition of former Republican state Rep. Mike Turzai for his work in securing funds to help improve two parks in McCandless. Turzai was instrumental in acquiring several grants for the McCandless parks, including $300,000 for Vincentian Park and $200,000 for W...

Like a fairytale book, the lush greenery and vibrant flowers trailing along the rustic pathways and “cozy nooks” throughout the nearly 1-acre space of Lynn Purse’s garden feels like a magical wooded wonderland.

McCandless resident melds garden design with habitat-building in lush, fairtytale escape Like a fairytale book, the lush greenery and vibrant flowers trailing along the rustic pathways and “cozy nooks” throughout the nearly 1-acre space of Lynn Purse’s garden feels like a magical wooded wonderland. However, this eye-pleasing natural paradise isn’t out of a book.....

“Fire in the hole!” an Allegheny firefighter shouted three times before a watermelon was detonated. The display, he said, simulated a scenario in which someone is harmed by an explosive.

UPMC Mercy Burn Center, Allegheny Public Safety host firework safety demo “Fire in the hole!” an Allegheny firefighter shouted three times before a watermelon was detonated. The display, he said, simulated a scenario in which someone is harmed by an explosive. As the Fourth of July approaches, officials said the use of campfires and at-home explosives such as....

The word is out. A bear is on the loose in North Park.

And Braden Meiter, the lead supervisory park ranger for Allegheny County Parks, could not be more excited.

As more sightings of black bears pop up, leaving them alone is key to coexistence, experts say The word is out. A bear is on the loose in North Park. And Braden Meiter, the lead supervisory park ranger for Allegheny County Parks, could not be more excited. “(This is) the first time in my memory, of 11 years (as a ranger here), we had a bear in

“If you are visiting the park, please use caution and give the bear plenty of space,” the county said in a notice. “The best thing you can do is view wildlife from a safe distance and allow it to move through the area undisturbed.”

Black bear seen swimming in North Park Lake A black bear was seen swimming Tuesday in North Park Lake in McCandless, according to Allegheny County officials. The county advised park visitors to not approach or try to interact with the bear, and, as the park requires, to keep pets leashed and under control at all times. “If you

Ross residents can look forward to lower garbage bills beginning next year, and possibly continuing into the next decade.

Commissioners on Monday approved a new, four-year contract with County Hauling that will see residents’ bills drop by almost 40% from the current cost with Waste Management. The vote was 8-0, with Commissioner Pat Mullin absent.

Ross residents to see garbage bills fall nearly 40% under new contract Ross residents can look forward to lower garbage bills beginning next year, and possibly continuing into the next decade. Commissioners on Monday approved a new, four-year contract with County Hauling that will see residents’ bills drop by almost 40% from the current cost with Waste Management...

According to police, two men were captured on surveillance cameras inside the YMCA on Dec. 13, while a third man was recorded using the credit cards taken from two men to buy nearly $5,000 worth of gift cards the same day at Dick’s House of Sports, Giant Eagle, Dollar Tree and Whole Foods.

Romanian gang members accused of stealing, using credit cards taken from YMCA lockers in Franklin Park Three men identified as part of a Romanian organized crime group are suspects in the theft of cash and credit cards from lockers at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park in December, according to a criminal complaint filed by Franklin Park police. Franklin Park police filed charges June 11