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Escaped killer who eluded capture in Pennsylvania for 2 weeks pleads guilty to escape charges
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — A convicted killer captured last year after two weeks on the run in southeastern Pennsylvania’s rolling farmlands pleaded guilty Friday to escape and burglary charges. Danilo Cavalcante was sentenced immediately afterward to serve 15 to 30 years in addition to his life sentence without...
Ringleader of Pennsylvania bank fraud scheme sentenced to prison
The head of an organized conspiracy to defraud Pennsylvania residents and banks of approximately $2 million has been sentenced. Video above: Headlines from News 8. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday that Tyreese Lewis, 23, of Harrisburg, was ordered to spend two and a half to five years in state prison and pay $800,000 in restitution.
Pa. Jewish family may keep anti-hate signs after neighbor used slur: judge
A Jewish family had the free-speech right to blanket their yard with signs decrying hate and racism after their next-door neighbor hurled an antisemitic slur at them during a property dispute 10 years ago, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled. The court decided Simon and Toby Galapo were exercising their...
Follow Friday’s football action with PennLive’s watch-along, post-game show, PennZone
PennLive is getting in the action this fall with its new high school football watch-along and post-game show, PennZone. Sports editor Austin Hertzog and high school football expert and trending news guru Brian Linder will join forces on Friday nights where they will follow the action throughout central Pa. and around the state.
High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars
Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night. David Dennison added 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Bethel Park (2-0) while teammate Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 120 yards and one TD.
Excitement builds as new Harmony Fire District headquarters prepares to open
A multiyear project that will benefit thousands of residents in the southwestern portion of Butler County is scheduled to be complete in the next few days. The official opening of the new Harmony Fire District headquarters in Zelienople will be a significant improvement for the residents of Zelienople, Harmony, Jackson Township and Lancaster Township.
Zelienople completes restoration of historic fire bell
Zelienople borough recently put the finishing touches on a project that helped bring back some life to the landscape in front its municipal building. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, local officials oversaw the installation of a new memorial plaque to commemorate a 124-year old fire bell that has been a staple in the community. The restoration project was supported by the Randall and Cynthia Hart Family Community Enhancement Fund.
Cranberry Township reopens bids for fiber-optic expansion
CRANBERRY TWP — At their meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, township supervisors voted to reject the one bid they received for the expansion of their underground fiber-optic cable network, and to restart the bidding process. The township began soliciting bids in June to expand its underground fiber-optic network north...
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley. “When we saw it start storming, it played right into our hands,” Jaguars coach Bill...
Bethel Park running back tandem of JaVaughn Moore and David Dennison have their way with Mars in 49-13 romp
JaVaughn Moore sported a noticeable limp as he made his way to the Bethel Park locker room after the game Friday night at Mars. Moore suffered a severe cramp late in the first half and never returned to the game, but the teen wearing the white No. 6 jersey was in a jovial mood as he spoke to a reporter.
Volleyball Drops a Pair on Opening Day at Virginia Wesleyan
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Geneva College women's volleyball team dropped a pair of games at the Virginia Wesleyan Tournament on Friday. The Golden Tornadoes opened the day with a 12-25, 18-25, 17-25 loss to Kean, and then the ladies fell 14-25, 19-25, 22-25 to Marymount to wrap up the day.
Overtime: Mom would be proud! (Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Celebrating Women Awards)
As I said to the 150-plus people in attendance at the 50th consecutive Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Celebrating Women Awards…but the first newly named “Delores J. Neal Celebrating Women Awards”…”You all may think that you had the greatest mother in the world, and understandably. But I did in fact have the greatest mother in the world!”
One Injured in Shooting Near High School Football Game in Turtle Creek, Woodland Hills vs. Penn Hills Match Postponed
Chaos ensued Friday night as a high school football game became the backdrop for a shooting in Turtle Creek, prompting a heavy police presence and immediate suspension of the sporting event. As the Woodland Hills Wolverines took on the Penn Hills Indians, gunshots rang out, leaving one man wounded in the leg. Allegheny County 911 confirmed that emergency units were dispatched to the Wolvarena stadium at approximately 10:06 p.m., as per WPXI's reporting.
Sisters of St. Joseph Invite public to dedication ceremony of state historical marker
BADEN ― Everyone's invited to a dedication ceremony Sept. 8 for a Pennsylvania historical marker recognizing the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. Commemorating the congregation’s global, national and local impacts, the dedication will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, and will feature remarks from state Rep. Robert Matzie, D-16, a member of...
Woman accused of killing friend’s newborn son, abusing his twin brother
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (CNN) - A California woman is facing the death penalty after she allegedly killed her friend’s newborn son and injured his twin brother in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Thirty-year-old Nicole Virzi was visiting the victims’ parents at the time of the alleged incident in June. Pittsburgh...
Local officials respond to DOH on EMS traffic warning system, say initial response may have been meant for internal discussion
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Division of Highways has issued a reversal on the issue of a traffic warning system for the new EMS facility. A statement from the DOH says it is now open to finding the best solution for signs along Route 2, where ambulances will enter off of Pleasant Avenue. It […]
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