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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Teen Reports Being Assaulted and Robbed in Sewickley

Sewickley police said someone reportedly attacked the youth and took his cash.

Sewickley police are investigating an assault and robbery that reportedly occurred Monday night on a public sidewalk in the borough. Police Chief James Ersher said a 15-year-old told officers he was walking around 7:20 p.m. in the 400 block of Beaver Street, near the front of Bruegger’s Bagels, when someone punched him in the stomach, took cash from him and threw his wallet to the ground.  Ersher said the suspect then ran from the area. The victim walked to Rite Aid before police were notified. He was taken by private vehicle to Heritage Valley Sewickley hospital for an evaluation, Ersher said. The suspect is only described as a male between 18 and 20 wearing a green or gray hooded sweatshirt. Ersher said police still have questions …

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Leetsdale Plans Crackdown on Snowy, Icy Sidewalks

Leetsdale Council reminds residents that snow-removal violators can face a range of penalties including jail time under the borough code.

Be warned. Leetsdale borough plans to crack down on residents who don’t clear their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall. The warning came Thursday at the council meeting the same day officials said a woman was hurt after falling outside the Midnight Auto car dealership on Ohio River Boulevard. The woman filed a police report, officials said.  “We have people out there who are 80 and 85 years old trying to make their way down to Giant Eagle...or other stores down there," Council President Joseph McGurk said. "If these people fall they are so fragile that somebody could die. I think we all need to take this serious.”  McGurk said the borough gave out 30 snow-removal warnings on Jan. 4 to residents following the most recent snowfall. …

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Larissa Dudkiewicz

2:56 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013

Sewickley also has an ordinance requiring sidewalks to be clean and free of snow within 24 hours of a snowfall. I agree with Concerned American. If you can't clear your snow, there are kids out there who would love to earn a few extra bucks.   more ›

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