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Still playing strong, Jeannette Community Band marks 35th anniversary
Joe Scarlett was — in his words — sitting “fat, dumb and happy” watching television in 1988 when a friend called and asked him if he still had his clarinet. “I hadn’t seen it since 1964,” said Scarlett, 76, of Monroeville. “Then I remembered I’d lent it to a friend.”...
Man left homeless after fire destroys North Apollo dwelling
A North Apollo house fire has left a man homeless and state police searching for answers. No injuries were reported after firefighters from multiple companies put out a blaze Wednesday night in the 1200 block of Pegtown Avenue near the borough’s Roaring Run Trail access. First responders were dispatched about...
Driver seriously injured in Arnold accident
A man was seriously injured after crashing his vehicle into a parked car on Victoria Avenue in Arnold on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 3:16 p.m., according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher, who said the driver was unresponsive at the scene in the 1500 block of Victoria Avenue....
Family of Jim Rogers settles wrongful death lawsuit with Pittsburgh, lawyer says
The family of Jim Rogers, who died in October 2021 a day after being tased repeatedly by the Pittsburgh police in Bloomfield, has reached a settlement with the city in a wrongful death lawsuit, an attorney said Wednesday. Pittsburgh attorney Todd Hollis, who represents the family, did not provide any...
Jury selection continues in Pittsburgh synagogue attack trial
One of the prospective jurors questioned Wednesday in the third day of jury selection for the trial of accused Tree of Life synagogue shooter Robert Bowers said he knew the two brothers killed in the Oct. 27, 2018, shooting. The man, a pet store manager, previously worked for a company...
5 Democrats vying for 3 nominations for seats on Aspinwall Council
Five Democrats will compete in the May primary for three Democratic Party nominations for seats on Aspinwall Council. Challengers Louis Curcio Jr., David C. Brown and Mark Chimel II will vie against incumbents Heth R. Turnquist and Patti McCaffrey. Barring any unexpected write-in campaigns, the winning Democrats could face Republicans...
Hempfield book acquisition, challenge regulations advance for future vote
Parents in Hempfield Area School District remain divided over whether books that some deem objectionable should be taught in the classroom or available in the library. The school board this week advanced a policy that has been in the works for about a year that could be adopted in June....
Duquesne Light to improve lighting at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Commons Park
Duquesne Light is offering to improve lighting at Allegheny Commons Park in Pittsburgh’s North Side at no cost to the city. Legislation in front of Pittsburgh City Council would authorize the utility to install a new power source that would ensure the lights at the park work better, according to...
Nighttime traffic disruptions slated for East Pittsburgh Street bridge work in Hempfield
Nighttime single-lane restrictions and rolling traffic stoppages are slated to begin Thursday on a section of Route 30 in Hempfield as crews remove concrete and beams for replacement of the bridge that carries eastbound lanes of East Pittsburgh Street over the highway. The restrictions are expected to affect both eastbound...
Police: Woman used Washington County hair salon as prostitution base
Pennsylvania State Police say a Burgettstown woman was selling sex acts at a Washington County hair salon. Amy E. Zlobin, 51, was charged April 20 with prostitution, Trooper Rocco Gagliardi said Wednesday. In April, Hanover Township police said they received multiple complaints about possible prostitution happening at Embellish Hair Cuts,...
Court: Robinson Township did not use eminent domain appropriately
A lawyer representing Robinson Township maintained Wednesday that local officials had safety in mind when they seized part of a developer’s property by eminent domain to make improvements at a Steubenville Pike intersection. “It was a bad signalization from the beginning,” attorney John F. Cambest said of the intersection’s traffic...
Brackenridge recreational trail takes shape
Construction crews put the finishing touches on a half-mile Brackenridge trail Wednesday, as borough officials hope that the simple amenity will expand outdoor recreation and economic development opportunities. The project cost about $450,000. It was coordinated by the nonprofit Friends of the Riverfront. “We’re excited to move forward on this,”...
Hampton Township School District addresses gap between revenues, expenditures
Even with implanting a real estate tax increase to the legal limit, Hampton Township School District faced a gap of nearly $287,000 between anticipated revenues and expenditures for 2023-24, according to information presented at an April 24 school board meeting. The district can raise the tax by up to 4.1%...
Greensburg ArtsWalk will showcase art in many different forms
The diversity of the local arts scene will be displayed during the annual Greensburg ArtsWalk, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at various venues throughout the downtown area. “Greensburg is an art city with arts schools and a major museum. ArtsWalk showcases this,” said Pati Beachley, Seton Hill...
Pittsburgh EMS to get high-tech mannequins for training in trauma care, child delivery
Pittsburgh is buying new, high-tech mannequins that will be used by EMS personnel for training. James Dlutowski, the training crew chief for the city’s EMS, said the high-fidelity mannequins will enable the city’s EMS bureau to do mock simulations that prepare personnel for real-life scenarios they may encounter on the...
Survivor of New Kensington gun battle charged
Editor`s note: Dylan James Walmsley pleaded guilty in March 2025 to two gun violations and was sentenced to two to five years in a state prison, according to court records. The survivor of a gunfight Sunday in New Kensington that left a 16-year-old dead is charged with firearms violations but...
Decision on Hempfield middle school redistricting postponed until May
Parents of Hempfield Area middle school students will have to wait a little longer to get concrete answers on where their students will attend classes next year, as the school board postponed its vote this week on an updated redistricting plan until May 8. Under the first proposal approved in...
Do not pass: Police crack down on school bus scofflaws in Freeport, Leechburg districts
Jennifer Pirhalla grinds her teeth with worry every time she accompanies her two children to their bus stop in rural Gilpin . Pirhalla is concerned about student safety after witnessing numerous motorists disregarding the lighted stop sign arm on the school bus that picks them up along Johnetta Road. “I...
Westmoreland happenings: Rummage sales, kids health fair, ‘Star Wars’ activity, more
Church News • Jeannette Assembly of God will host its Tabitha’s Closet free clothing event from 5 to 7 p.m. April 28 in the church fellowship hall, 246 Pleasant Valley Road, Jeannette. Details: 724-832-7066. Fundraisers • Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 1570 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, will sponsor its annual...
Operations on hold at Shell plant in Monaca
The Shell Polymers Monaca plant, which began operating in Beaver County in November, has paused operations while it works on its flare and wastewater treatment systems, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV reported. This comes after community watchdog group Eyes on Shell said the plant has received seven notices of violation from...
Morning Roundup: Upper St. Clair plans later start time at high school
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 26, 2023: Upper St. Clair plans later start time at high school Upper St. Clair School District on Tuesday announced it will push back start times for high school students. “For at least three decades, our district...
The Stroller, April 26, 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. Fridays on Fifth event to open summer season The first Fridays...
Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser features award-winning author Angeline Boulley
A buzz-worthy author will be the featured guest at the Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser in Fox Chapel. Angeline Boulley, the award-winning author of “The Firekeeper’s Daughter,” is the guest speaker at the event benefiting Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Boulley, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians,...
Bethel Park Lions to hold annual spring fish fry
The Bethel Park Lions Club’s annual spring fish fry will take place on May 19in the pavilion at Lions Park on Irishtown Road. Lunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will include a choice of fried...
Republican commissioner candidates to remain on Westmoreland ballot
Republican Westmoreland County commissioner candidates John Ventre and Paul Kosko will remain on the GOP primary ballot after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal of a lower court ruling. As a result, county election officials said more than 22,000 mail-in ballots will be sent to...
