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UPDATED:8:45am — FRI – 4-19-2024

Task Force Looking To Add K-9 To Help Clean Up Streets In McKees Rocks

(McKees Rocks, PA) — A multi-agency task force is working to tackle crime in the McKees Rocks community. Officers with Stowe Township, Allegheny County, the Housing Authority, the FBI, and the Attorney General’s Office are looking to get firearms off the streets and protect residents who have been impacted by an uptick in violence. That task force is asking neighbors to help them add a K-9 officer to assist in their efforts. The borough is hosting a fundraiser dinner at the VFW post on Chartiers Avenue next month to contribute to the K-9 fund. Tickets for the May eleventh dinner are ten dollars each and can be purchased at the McKees Rocks borough building.

Pittsburgh Tow Company Owner Accused Of Collecting Thousands In Fraudulent Fees

(Pittsburgh, PA) — A Pittsburgh tow company owner is facing criminal charges, accused of collecting thousands of dollars in bogus fees. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has filed dozens of counts related to fraud and theft against Vincent Fannick, owner of Vince’s Towing. Investigators say Fannick billed insurance companies more than 100-thousand dollars for short-distance tows for only 27 customers. In one case, Fannick charged nearly ten-thousand dollars for moving a vehicle one-third of a mile, according to the attorney general’s office.

New Superintendent Of Schools Named For Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh

(Pittsburgh, PA) — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is selecting a new superintendent of schools. Diocese leaders say Seton LaSalle High School Principal Lauren Martin has been promoted to the role. Local Catholic officials began their search for a new superintendent in January after Michelle Peduto decided to retire after five years in the position and 21 years with the diocese. Martin will officially begin her superintendent tenure on July first.

Strong Smell Of Natural Gas Reported Again In Pitcairn

(Pitcairn, PA) — Neighbors in Pitcairn are again reporting a strong smell of natural gas. Emergency officials and agents with the Department of Environmental Protection were out in the community again last night to try to determine the source of the odor. Local Emergency Management Coordinator Nick Turner says fire crews have responded to the area around Wood Street dozens of times after getting calls from concerned residents. DEP and first responders have not been able to find a natural gas leak or any other explanation.

Wendy’s Launching Weekly Fry Giveaway Today

(Undated) — Fast food chain Wendy’s is launching a weekly French fry giveaway starting today. Customers will be able to get a free order of fries, any size, every Friday with the purchase of another item through the end of the year. The offer is available for mobile and online orders, and in-person, but is redeemable only through the Wendy’s app or an online account. Wendy’s is also now offering their new Orange Dreamsicle flavored Frosty for a limited time.