Pittsburg, PA
Local historians, community leaders celebrate renovations of historic Pittsburgh house
One of Pittbsburgh’s oldest historic landmarks has received a new look.
The Neill Log House is the oldest log cabin in the city.
The Friends of Neill Log House hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday afternoon to celebrate its renovations.
Senator Jay Costa, Representative Dan Frankel and Councilperson Erika Straussburger were some of the leaders who attended the event.
After the ceremony, some kids got to go on a tour through the centuries-old structure.
The log house in Schenley Park dates back to 1795, predating the city of Pittsburgh’s first charter.
“We’re beginning to understand the struggles that the settlers had, how they overcame them, and that’s what history does for us. It helps us look at the past, look at what the struggles were, look at how society overcame them, and then face our own struggles,” said Vice President of the Friends of Neil Log House Mardi Isler.
The house will be open for public tours in 2025.
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A man from Fayette County has been arrested and is facing over 1,000 charges related to alleged animal cruelty and neglect.
Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said that John Saxberg, 57, is facing charges in connection with what he called “a suspected illegal kennel operation” in Washington Township.
According to DA Aubele, Saxberg is accused of subjecting numerous animals to “deplorable conditions” and “circumstances constituting torture,” adding that approximately ten animals suffered serious bodily injuries.
Court records show that Saxberg is facing 1,029 criminal charges in total with offenses including aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals, neglect of animals, penalties related to dog licensing, and violations of vaccine requirements.
52 of the charges that Saxberg is facing are felonies, according to court records.
Online court paperwork shows that Saxberg was arraigned on Tuesday afternoon and is being held in the Fayette County Prison after bail was posted at $85,000.
A preliminary hearing for Saxberg is scheduled for late next week.
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