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3 men in jail after raid in Jeannette
Three men were jailed without bail Thursday after members of the Westmoreland County drug task force raided a Jeannette home and reported finding drugs and two guns, according to court papers. Police said they confiscated $1,000 and about 21 grams of suspected cocaine. Chad E. Foster, 29, of Jeannette; Charles...
Derry Township man charged after police say he shared child porn on Snapchat
A Derry Township man is being held at the Westmoreland County Prison after state police said he shared a video of child pornography through Snapchat. Timothy Allen Eckenroad, 32, was arrested Thursday on charges of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility. Troopers said Snapchat notified the National...
Franklin Regional, conservation district officials seek grant for work on Haymaker Run
Franklin Regional School District officials recognize the value of their front yard at the elementary campus along Sardis Road in Murrysville. With several acres of natural habitat and the high-quality stream in Haymaker Run along its western border, “we’re looking at the Sloan campus as an environmental center,” Superintendent Gennaro...
Planned Hempfield park could see construction later this year
Construction on a planned park along Route 30 near Mount Pleasant Road in Hempfield might start this fall if all goes as expected. Township supervisors committed to funding the first phase of the Weatherwood Community Park, a 14-acre park on 42 acres of land paralleling US-30 off Weatherwood Lane, for...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in shooting outside Penn Hills bar
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, May 15, 2023: 1 injured in shooting outside Penn Hills bar A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday outside of a Penn Hills bar, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Investigators told reporters that the shooting happened...
In brief: Car show, other Hampton area happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Car show scheduled Hampton Presbyterian Church will host a car show from 4 to 6 p.m. May 27. Enthusiasts of all makes and models are invited to attend. Families can expect a fun-filled atmosphere with DJ Denny Dutko providing the musical entertainment alongside vintage vehicles on display. Snacks will be...
In brief: Concert series, other Monroeville happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Summer concert series Monroeville Recreation and Parks will present a summer concert series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays in the Tall Trees Amphitheater at Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Road. Sponsored by UMPC East, the series features: • June 11 — Christian Beck, country • June 18 — Beatlemania...
In brief: Oakmont charging station opens, other area happenings, week of May 15, 2023
Ceremony for charging stations A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed electric vehicle charging stations in Oakmont is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 19 in Riverview Park’s Third Street lot. Oakmont partnered with Duquesne Light’s Community Charging Program to bring the stations to the borough. The event will feature Kevin...
The Stroller, May 15, 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. Freeport Theatre Festival to perform at historic Hanna’s Town As part...
Detecting cancer earlier: Doctors celebrate, discuss change in mammogram recommendations
A new recommendation for mammograms could speed up the timeline for breast cancer screening. It also might improve the chance of saving lives, according to local medical experts. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent volunteer panel of medical experts, changed its previous policy last week to advocate for...
Archaeological dig in Fayette confirms location of Jumonville Glen skirmishVideo
In his capacity as site manager for the Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Brian Reedy has spent many years telling visitors that he and fellow National Park Service employees were “reasonably certain” they knew the site where the skirmish at Jumonville Glen unofficially kicked off the French & Indian war in...
Parks Township animal rescue nonprofit to donate digital animal scanners to area police
A Parks Township woman is turning to technology to help local law enforcement identify lost animals in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Amber Phillips, owner and director of the nonprofit Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue, hopes to donate at least 28 digital animal microchip scanners to the Parks Township, Apollo, Leechburg, Southern Armstrong Regional,...
Pittsburgh URA approves 1st loan to maintain affordable housing in Knoxville
Twenty-five apartments in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood will remain affordable for low-income residents for at least 40 years after the city’s Urban Redevelopment Authority board last week approved the first loan from its new Housing Preservation Program. The program, which launched last month, provides financial assistance to people who own or...
Sewickley Township man testifies wife’s death at hands of a drunk driver is his nightmare
James Wardezek had little sympathy for the man police said was responsible for his wife’s death and the injuries he suffered that were caused by a drunk driver two years ago in Hempfield. “I hope this day finds you unwell. The problem is the decision you made for yourself,” Wardezek...
North Huntingdon property owners hoping to build homes await second decision on property rezoning
Two couples who invested $230,000 in a 95-acre industrial-zoned parcel in North Huntingdon might learn next week whether township officials will rezone the land so they can build their homes on the site. The township commissioners said they will revisit the issue of whether to rezone the land at 1000...
Region’s power grid should be fine for summer demand, operator says
There should be sufficient power to meet the demand for electricity on stifling hot summer days, the operator of the electric power grid serving Pennsylvania and 12 other states said. But electric grid operator PJM Interconnection of Valley Forge cautioned that extreme scenarios could tighten its reserve of electric power...
Residents of North Oakland condos without water after water line break
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority shut off water at a break, leaving a North Oakland condominium without water Sunday, an authority spokesperson said. The break occurred on a private water line connecting to Park Plaza Condominiums on North Craig Street, authority spokesperson Rebecca Zito said. Water authority crews isolated...
Bethel Park School District appoints new administrator
Bethel Park School District appointed Mark Korcinsky as superintendent of facilities and operations. In his new role, Korcinsky will oversee the district’s transportation, maintenance and facilities departments. He also will be responsible for guiding the renovation of Independence Middle School and the construction of a new elementary school, scheduled for...
Flat Tire bike shop in Greensburg forms youth mountain bike race team
Kids interested in mountain bike racing are invited to check out the new Laurel Highlands Composite Mountain Bike Team being sponsored by Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop in Greensburg. “It’s our passion, it’s something we love, so we’re just trying to get more kids out there on bikes,” said shop...
Pa. Game Commission investigates bald eagle death in Washington County
Officials from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Operation Game Thief are seeking information about a vehicle seen in the area where a dead bald eagle was found Friday. Game wardens from the commission’s Southwest Region found the eagle along Water Dam Road, near Cherry Valley Dam in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington...
Bethel Park students help complete tree planting at Miners Memorial Park
Students in Bethel Park High School’s first-year environmental club helped complete a municipal Shade Tree Commission project at Miners Memorial Park. They also learned some relevant lessons, including best practices for mulching, their main activity for April 21, the day before Earth Day. “If you can just keep this in...
Harrison library hopes new seed garden grows each year
The Community Library of Allegheny Valley has a new section for patrons to browse, but it doesn’t include books. The site along Broadview Boulevard in Harrison has established a seed library, the first of its kind since the facility opened in 1998. “A seed library is a great community resource...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 4-10
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,...
Urban Redevelopment Authority moves ahead with first phase of Bedford Dwellings project in Hill District
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority board last week approved plans to sell 28 parcels in the city’s Hill District to advance the first phase of the Bedford Dwellings project. Pittsburgh-based Trek Development has teamed up with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh for the first phase in the development,...
Repainted mural portrays ascension of Jesus at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Apollo
Church leaders on Sunday rededicated a newly repainted mural depicting Jesus Christ’s ascension at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Apollo. Jeph Gurecka, an artist whose work has been shown internationally, painted the mural above the church’s alter. It portrays Jesus ascending amid clouds. His work enhanced a painting that had...
