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Trafford man accused of bilking credit union out of $73,000
A Trafford man is accused of bilking a South Greensburg credit union out of more than $73,000 over a six-month period beginning in October, through a complex scheme. According to a criminal complaint filed by South Greensburg Sgt. James Garlick, Joseph D. Calisti, 38, defrauded the Pheple Federal Credit Union...
Morning Roundup: Woman injured in Brentwood crash
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, June 12: Woman injured in Brentwood crash A woman was injured early Monday when she crashed the car she was driving into a Brentwood building, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. Crews were called just before 3 a.m....
Quarter-inch of rain breaks 3-week dry spell; more coming
The nearly quarter-inch of rain that fell across the Pittsburgh region since Sunday night broke a three-week dry spell that had caused drought-like conditions in Western Pennsylvania. Officials at the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said another half-inch of rain is expected Tuesday. “We still need more, but every little...
In brief: Artists sought, summer activities in Monroeville area, week of June 12, 2023
Artists sought for library gallery Friends of Monroeville Public Library seeks artists for exhibits and sales during the 2024-25 season in the library’s Elaine Biondi Gallery Space. Artists interested in participating are invited to submit their work for consideration. On Aug. 12, they are requested to bring three samples of...
In brief: Civil War Roundtable, other Hampton area events, week of June 12, 2023
Civil War Roundtable The Greater Pittsburgh Civil War Roundtable will hold a lecture at 7 p.m. June 19 at the Hampton Township Community Center, 1301 McCully Road. James Gindlesperger will present “Bullets and Bandages.” The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rick Fellers at...
In brief: Council appointment, car show, week of June 12, 2023
Council leadership set Oakmont council voted at its June 6 workshop meeting to appoint Nancy Ride as president and Tracey Holst as vice president. Council reorganized after Patricia Friday was appointed to fill the council vacancy of Lindsay Osterhout, who served as president prior to her resignation from council. Councilwoman...
Police investigate shots fired in Tarentum
Two people suffered minor injuries after gunshots were fired early Monday near Corbet Street in Tarentum, authorities said. The victims were not hit by gunfire, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers responded about 2:45 a.m. to the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Corbet Street, near the railroad tracks. At 5:15...
The Stroller, June 12, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Volunteers needed at Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley Animal Protectors of...
The Sequel is 2nd restaurant act for East McKeesport couple
Deverin and Heather Cabbagestalk’s second venture in the restaurant business is aptly named The Sequel. The eatery in Hempfield fills the space formerly occupied by Cozumel Mexican Restaurant along Route 30. The Sequel opened May 24 and continues the menu and mission of the Cabbagestalks’ first restaurant, Will-Onita’s in the...
Neighborhood vibes keep smaller grocers afloat as chains battle for supremacy
Some people want to shop where everybody knows their name. “I see some people three or four times a week,” said Gene Tommasi, who runs Golden Dawn grocery store in New Kensington. “It’s a little like ‘Cheers,’ ” he said, referring to the TV show about regulars at a bar...
Motorcyclist dies from hit-and-run in Plum
A man died Sunday night after being involved in a hit-and-run collision in Plum earlier in the day, authorities said. James W. Baker, 66, of Penn Hills died about 8:40 p.m., according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. Baker was riding a motorcycle in the 100 block of Unity...
Plum superintendent resigns to assume post at North Allegheny
Plum Borough School District announced Sunday that Superintendent Brendan Hyland was resigning to take the same post at North Allegheny School District. Hyland’s resignation takes effect June 30. The announcement came via a press release emailed to parents from school board. “Dr. Hyland has been an integral asset and catalyst...
14-year-old accused of fatally shooting man in Uniontown arrested, faces multiple felony charges
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a man’s fatal shooting in Uniontown on Tuesday. State police charged Antonyo Owens, 14, with felony counts of criminal homicide, possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a firearm by a minor, along with a count...
Expression of faith in a rainbow of colors continues with ‘sawdust carpets’ at new site in Springdale
A local Catholic church’s decades-old tradition of celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi by creating temporary visual expressions of faith using a rainbow of colored sawdust marked its 80th year on Sunday at a new location. While the venue has changed, the cooperative weather did not. Nobody on site could...
Summer Fest event offers glimpse into the mission, success of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Crystal Billings never expected to learn life lessons from an 11-year-old when she began volunteering as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters. “I hope that I can just be a positive influence in my Little’s life,” Billings said. “I can say that she has actually done a lot more...
No injuries reported in Pitcairn fire
Eight fire companies battled a basement fire that broke out on the 300 block of Third Street in Pitcairn on Sunday morning. Thomas Dick, chief of Pitcairn Hose Company #1, said his department and seven others fought the fire for about 45 minutes before they were able to douse the...
New owners plan renovations to Leechburg B&B, eye former church as rental venue
A Chicago couple have traded in their big-city lifestyle for small-town living. “I wanted to buy an old church or house — and I got both,” said co-owner Jason Fitzpatrick, who originally was from Butler County. Fitzpatrick, 48, and husband Thomas Murphy, 32, who married seven years, began their search...
Faces of the Valley: Ken Kaminski has volunteered his time in the Alle-Kiski Valley for nearly 50 years
Ken Kaminski has blazed a trail volunteering in nature, emergencies and fires across the Alle-Kiski Valley since he was 14. Giving back to his community is a mainstay for the 63-year-old Allegheny Township resident. Kaminski’s nature-loving mission involves volunteering as president of the Roaring Run Watershed Association in Kiski Township....
Solar farm, backyard chicken regulations go into effect in Hempfield
Hempfield residents now have two new rulescovering very different topics — solar power generation and poultry. Supervisors approved the ordinances on keeping chickens and on solar energy systems at a meeting in late May. The regulations set specifics for where solar farms can be located and allow backyard chickens in...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 31-June 7
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate,...
Remember When: New Kensington beauty salon owner best known for piloting hot-air balloons
The late Ron Barth of Lower Burrell was best known by many as the pilot of a hot-air balloon that was a familiar sight in Alle-Kiski Valley skies for more than 25 years until the mid 1990s. Barth purchased his first balloon in 1971 for less than $6,800. He took...
4 injured after drive-by shooting in Bon Air neighborhood in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Police are investigating after two people were shot in a drive-by shooting in Bon Air on Saturday night. Police said the victims’ vehicle was traveling inbound on Route 51 at Bausman Street when it was struck by gunfire just after 10 p.m. Two adults drove themselves to Allegheny General...
Westmoreland court administrator leads state association
Westmoreland County District Court Administrator Amy Mears DeMatt is the new president of the Pennsylvania Association of Court Management. “I am just absolutely delighted to be elected to this position,” DeMatt said. “It is such an honor to be recognized by my peers and fellow colleagues throughout the state.” DeMatt...
Funding deadline causes cancellation of proposed garden, playground in New Kensington
Two organizations will not move forward with plans for a community park and garden along 10th Street in New Kensington. Westmoreland Community Action and Wesley Family Services had proposed building them on vacant city-owned lots on either side of Third Avenue. The city’s planning commission in February had recommended approval of...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 11, 2023
Aspinwall Judith Ann Talerico sold property at 413 Brilliant Ave. to Adam Delmont Haas for $340,000. John Bender sold property at 407 Center Ave. to Jennifer Wiley for $410,000. Etna Matthew McCarthy sold property at 68 Vilsack St. to Patrick O’Toole and Jordan Barone for $155,000. Fox Chapel Cami Fuhrer...
