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Tarentum business owners can vie for borough-paid facade grants
Tarentum Councilwoman Carrie Fox said the old adage of not judging a book by its cover isn’t always easy. When it comes to borough businesses, she wants them to look pristine and up to date. “It may be something small like a new sign or an awning or just painting,...
Westmoreland County on pace to pay more than $5 million in overtime this year
Ryan Perry and his co-workers know there is no other choice but to take on extra shifts to ensure the Westmoreland County Prison has enough guards on duty each day. Along with that mandatory overtime comes a financial windfall — but also a struggle to maintain a work-life balance. “It’s...
Longtime incumbent supervisor faces Republican challenger in Allegheny Township
A political newcomer is on the May 16 primary ballot and challenging longtime Republican incumbent Supervisor John Rennick “Ren” Steele in Allegheny Township. Republican challenger and Allegheny Township businessman Jeff Pollick said he decided to throw his hat into the political arena to support residents, promote proactive measures and strengthen...
25 artifacts in new Westmoreland exhibit illuminate county’s diverse 250-year history
A key to a landmark Greensburg mansion and an 800-pound tower bell are among items that will help unlock Westmoreland County’s past for those who view a new county historical society exhibit. “Westmoreland 250! Celebrating our Story with 25 Objects” had its official debut Saturday at the society’s Westmoreland Education...
Historic Troy Hill Fire House to house tap room, farm-to-table community market
The historic Troy Hill Fire House is slated to house a taproom and farm-to-table community market. Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority board on Thursday unanimously voted to sell the Ley Street site to QGE Holdings LLC for $300,000, contingent on a cooperation agreement with the URA and the city. A renovation...
Uptown redevelopment project to include space for food trucks, patio seating
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority board on Thursday approved plans to sell an Uptown site to a developer that is aiming to bring commercial space and food trucks. The board unanimously approved plans to sell the property at 23 Miltenberger St. for $60,000 plus costs to Pittsburgh-based Epic Development LLC. Plans...
Behind the Art: Color wheel honors longtime Greensburg Art Center member
Visitors to the Greensburg Art Center will encounter a large sculpture depicting a color wheel to the right of the street-side door. The metal-and-mosaic piece is a memorial to the late Cathy Rosensteel, a longtime member artist and popular teacher who died of covid-related complications on Nov. 1, 2020. “Everyone...
Westmoreland holds photo contest to mark county’s 250th anniversary
Westmoreland County is inviting amateur photographers to focus on images that help tell the county’s story as Westmoreland celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. Oct. 27 is the deadline for submitting entries in the county’s anniversary photo contest, which offers cash prizes for the top three images in each of...
Greensburg Y swimmer, gymnasts capture titles in state, regional competitions
A Greensburg YMCA swimmer captured a top title at the organization’s recent Pennsylvania championship meet while Greensburg Y gymnasts placed at a regional event. Kaitlyn Stetchock, a sixth grade student in Hempfield Area School District, claimed a state title in the 11-12-year-old division 200-meter breaststroke at the YMCA state championships...
Excela podiatrist honored with award in Iceland for fish-based wound treatment
An Excela podiatrist was honored at a conference in Iceland for his use of a wound treatment product that comes from an unlikely source: under the sea. Dr. Patrick Roberto of Excela Health’s Advanced Wound Center traveled to Reykjavik at the end of February for the Northern Lights Wound Workshop...
Norwin students address commercial truck parking, win regional PennDOT contest
A team of three Norwin High School students won a PennDOT regional contest after designing a solution to the lack of parking for commercial trucks along interstate corridors. The proposal from Nicholas Cormas, Gabriel Conboy, and Caden Hoffman was selected as the regional winner for schools in Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington...
Out & About: Greensburg Christian businessmen host Good Friday breakfast
It’s good to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but there’s an even higher hall of fame to aspire to. That was the message from guest speaker David Baker to attendees at the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Greensburg Christian Business Men’s Connection on April 7...
Left behind: Families that suffer a police death walk a unique path, one marked by an overwhelming loss that often is abrupt, violent and public
Each year, roughly 150 law enforcement officers across the country die in the line of duty. They lose their lives in any number of ways. Some are shot, stabbed or beaten; others are killed in vehicle crashes; still others are felled by heart attacks linked to work stress or other...
Three Sewickley Township men recognized for acts of courage
The Sewickley Township Supervisors recognized three residents for their bravery Saturday afternoon. Kurtis Baker, Bradley Cook and Takoma Gantt each received two awards commending them for their lifesaving actions during a Sewickley Township house fire in March. The three men assisted Ruth Shotts in escaping her burning home on Yukon-Madison...
Greensburg YMCA hosts 2023 YMCA state gymnastics championships
Westmoreland County Community College welcomed 14 YMCA gymnastics teams this weekend to the 2023 Pennsylvania YMCA state championships, hosted by the Greensburg Y Aerials gymnastics team. YMCA teams from all over Pennsylvania are attending the two-day meet. The competition consists of gymnasts in several skill levels going head-to-head in vault,...
Hundreds participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Greensburg to raise sexual assault awareness
The 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was held Saturday morning in St. Clair Park in downtown Greensburg. The Blackburn Center, an organization that advocates for victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse, hosts the event each year to raise awareness about gender-based violence in Westmoreland County. A...
Fort Pitt Bridge, tunnel will be open Saturday night
The inbound Fort Pitt Bridge and tunnel, previously expected to be closed overnight Saturday, will be open to traffic Saturday night, PennDOT announced. They were expected to be closed overnight Friday and Saturday, from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., while crews replaced pavement markings on the upper deck of the...
5 vying to fill vacant district judge office serving Plum, Oakmont
Five people are running to fill the vacant district judge’s office serving Plum and Oakmont. The candidates are Plum Councilman Mike Doyle; retired Plum police officers, Sgt. Matt Feldmeier and Patrolman Ryan Schneiderlochner; Melanie Pallone, an attorney and professor; and Margareth Sweeney, a deputy constable. Three of the five —...
State police say trooper assaulted in Harmar by Miami man being investigated by DEA
A state trooper working with the DEA task force was assaulted in Harmar on Wednesday by a Miami man who was being investigated by the federal agency, according to authorities. Jhon Darwyn Canizales Soto, 30, was charged by state police with a felony count of aggravated assault along with resisting...
Three Indiana Township districts have uncontested primaries for supervisor nods
These primaries for party nominations for Indiana Township supervisor are uncontested in these districts. District 1 Republican incumbent Paul Jorgensen and Democrat Kara Novogradac are each seeking their party nods for one four-year seat. District 2 Republican incumbent Albert Kaan and Democrat Nettie Owens are each seeking party nods for...
The Stroller, April 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. Concert planned April 22 in memory of George Wolfe A day...
In brief: news from the Trillium Garden Club, Sharpsburg and more
The Trillium Garden Club will have its annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6 at O’Hara Township Park. A selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, unique selections and multi-plant patio pots will be on sale. The second annual members raffle will showcase crafted items. Proceeds from...
Westmoreland DA says forensics lab will speed investigations
A new in-house digital forensics laboratory may speed investigations and solve crimes more quickly, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said. The lab, paid for through a $497,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, is expected to be available later this year. Local investigators can use the...
Pitt students hold ‘die-in’ to protest university’s delay in notifying campus of threat hoax
About 100 University of Pittsburgh students laid down outside the Cathedral of Learning on Friday afternoon to stage a “die-in” to protest the university’s delay in notifying campus about active shooter threats Monday night. The incident reported at Hillman Library proved to be a hoax. But students who laid down...
Man charged in fentanyl death of 7-month-old Penn Hills girl
A man from Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood faces charges in connection with the fentanyl-poisoning death of a 7-month-old Penn Hills girl. Allegheny County Police on Friday charged David Dwayne Poindexter, 58, with involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment. Police said Poindexter, a boyfriend of the baby’s grandmother, was being held in Allegheny...
