The family of an Upper St. Clair man killed by police Sunday while in the throes of a mental health crisis is accusing the SWAT officers who shot him of using excessive force and questioning their tactics. “The mental health system failed us,” Shepherd’s half-sister, Micki Kippelen, said Wednesday. “And
Officers from three South Hills police departments opened fire on an Upper St. Clair man having a mental health crisis late Sunday, killing him after he approached them outside his home with a knife, according to Allegheny County Police officials and court records. The man was identified in court records
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Oakmont public works crews have more than 1,000 tons of salt at the ready for the next snowfall.
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Oakmont public works crews remain undaunted by the recent snowfall, and are ready to clear a path for travelers should they be called out again.
“We are always prepared to treat and clear roads within the borough,” Borough Manager Scot Fodi said via email.
Oakmont has three full-time public works employees and no part-timers.
Crews typically work 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are on call during the winter months for emergencies.