Local category, Page 1117
Restaurant Ramble in New Kensington delights diners
There was the crab rangoon from Panda Chinese. And the wedding soup from Fat Cat’s Fundraisers. But also bacon cheeseburger rolls from Ashley’s Kitchen. And chocolate peanut butter baklava from Sweet Tillies. “We’re stuffed!” said Donna Black on Saturday afternoon as she and her husband, Doug, walked along Tenth Street...
New Kensington woman accused of repeatedly hitting a state police horse, 1 of 2 incidents during IUPatty’s revelry
A New Kensington woman is facing charges after troopers said she struck a state police horse in Indiana during a delayed St. Patrick’s Day celebration by college-age revelers dubbed IUPatty’s. State and local police boost enforcement during the annual weekend that is student-planned and not associated with Indiana University of...
Pittsburgh area Muslims observe Ramadan
Muslims all around the world fast from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramadan. Such was the case at the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh in North Oakland. Water and dates are usually eaten to break the fast after prayers. Muslims believe they are God’s guests during the month...
Boil-water advisory continues for some East End PWSA customers after water main break fixed
A precautionary boil-water advisory is still in effect Saturday evening in some East End neighborhoods after a water main break Friday impacting 4,400 households was repaired Saturday afternoon, according to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. The authority said a 20-inch line impacting the Garfield storage tank system broke, causing water...
2 killed in Homewood shooting
Two people were fatally shot in Homewood late Friday, according to Pittsburgh police. The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene on Frankstown Avenue. Police responded there around 11:50 p.m. after a ShotSpotter alert indicated 15 rounds were fired. Their identities had not been released by the Allegheny...
Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School students to stage wild and wacky ‘Seussical’
Oh, the places they’ll go on stage at Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School! A student-driven production of the wildly colorful and comic “Seussical” will leave audiences marveling at the kooky costumes and toe-tapping tunes adapted from the stories of legendary children’s author Dr. Seuss. “I love making people laugh, and I...
Fox Chapel Area students win speech championships
Three Fox Chapel Area High School students won state championships at the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Championship March 17-18 at Commonwealth University of PA’s Bloomsburg University. Junior Isabella White won first place in Commentary and the team of junior Adhitya Thirumala and sophomore Moonyoung Hwang were named state champions...
The Stroller, March 25, 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. Highlands High School to present spring musical The students at Highlands...
Police accuse Frazer woman of using heroin while caring for kids
A Frazer woman with a prior conviction for selling drugs was ordered to stand trial on charges she was using heroin while caring for two children. Brandy Marie Kralik, 38, of the 100 block of Snyder Lane was charged Jan. 27 with two felony counts of endangering the welfare of...
At least $2.1 million in projects on tap for Alle-Kiski Valley communities
Safer crosswalks, energy-saving solar panels and improved sewer lines are planned for several Alle-Kiski Valley municipalities that will share in more than $2 million in state grants. From Harrison to Blawnox, communities along the Allegheny River will benefit from the funding announced last week by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Fox...
With eyesore razed, Tarentum focuses on Corbet Street beautification
Now that a blighted building has been demolished along Corbet Street in Tarentum, ideas are popping up about how to spruce up the business corridor. A raised deck, a gazebo and a grandstand are among plans being considered by council. “If there is built-in electricity, the borough can use it...
Westmoreland water authority, CNX reach $600K settlement
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County is set to receive more than $600,000 to settle a federal lawsuit it filed in 2016 against the energy company that operates dozens of gas wells at the Beaver Run Reservoir. Board members this week approved the settlement with CNX Resources. The lawsuit involved...
Former family therapist seeks GOP nomination for Greensburg mayor
G. Domenic Spino, a former family therapist and health care administrator, is seeking the Republican nomination for Greensburg mayor in the May 16 primary. Spino, 52, is the program director of Dr. Spino Kids, a charitable organization that operates in the area and is affiliated with Humanitarian Social Innovations, based...
News from St. Brendan’s, Memorial Park Church and more
St. Brendan’s Episcopal Church of Franklin Park has announced its service times for Holy Week, which begins April 2: • Palm Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. • Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m., Stripping of the Altar • Good Friday, Noon, Stations of the Cross; 7 p.m. service • Holy Saturday,...
North Allegheny School Board board approves tech upgrades
The North Allegheny School Board approved purchasing up to $1.25 million worth of Apple and Windows devices for students and staff as part of the district’s annual summer technology refresh. The school board vote on March 15 enables the district to continue to provide an iPad or a Windows laptop...
Pittsburgh woman charged in neighbor’s stabbing
Police have accused a Pittsburgh woman of stabbing another woman Friday afternoon in the city’s Fineview neighborhood. City police charged Shamerea Wilson, 29, with aggravated assault, stemming from a reported altercation shortly before 1 p.m. in the 1700 block of Letsche Street. The stabbing victim told officers she had been...
Major safety enhancements planned for busy Harrison intersection
When Harrison capped off more than $80,000 in repairs to the World War II Honor Roll at Freeport and Springhill roads in February, it was only the start to upgrades at the busy intersection. The township commissioners are eyeing a $2 million project to redo the five-way intersection, which, at...
Pittsburgh police charge man in connection with assault, robbery in The Bluff
A Pittsburgh man is in the Allegheny County Jail charged in a violent assault and armed robbery March 16 in The Bluff neighborhood of the city. Andre Charles Hall, 26, was holding a gun when he robbed and assaulted another man at Fifth Avenue and Moultrie Street, according to city...
Weinstein fires back at Lamb, alleging violations in city controller’s office
Allegheny County Treasurer John Weinstein, a Democratic candidate for county executive, fired back at one of his opponents after a week of his campaign taking criticism over alleged ethics violations. On Wednesday, Pittsburgh Controller Michael Lamb, also a Democratic county executive candidate, said he was surprised and angered that Weinstein...
Charland will be only candidate in Pittsburgh City Council race to replace Kraus
Only one Democratic candidate will appear on the May primary ballot in Pittsburgh City Council’s District 3 after a candidate withdrew from the race this week. William Reeves, 24, of the South Side Slopes, announced Wednesday via Twitter that he was pulling out of the race to replace retiring Councilman...
Ashley Kertes, wife of Westmoreland commissioner, dead at 36
Ashley Kertes, the 36-year-old wife of Westmoreland County Commissioner Sean Kertes, died unexpectedly Friday morning. Greensburg Mayor Robb Bell said police were called to Kertes’ home shortly before 7:30 a.m., where she was found unresponsive in bed. No foul play is suspected. The cause of her death has not been...
Missing Ligonier man found safe
A Ligonier Borough man who had been reported missing was found safe in Texas, according to Westmoreland County authorities. Police on Friday enlisted the public’s help to find Michael Smidlein, 41, after he didn’t return home from work. He left his phone and wallet at home after going to work...
Greensburg couple accused of leaving 3-year-old alone with guns, marijuana in apartment
A Greensburg couple is accused of leaving their 3-year-old daughter alone in an apartment with a gun and marijuana within reach, according to court papers. Shayna Ann Barner and Patrick Anthony Brundidge told police they had left their child alone in their apartment in the morning and again in the...
Last McDonald’s in Downtown Pittsburgh expected to close
The last McDonald’s in Downtown Pittsburgh is expected to go dark by the end of April. The fast food restaurant opted not to renew the lease at the spot on Stanwix Street just outside Market Square. Nick Nicholas, who owns the building that housed the Golden Arches for about 50...
Officials identify human remains found in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar woods
Allegheny County Police on Friday revealed the identity of human remains found in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood. The remains were identified as Kaylene Oehling of Etna, who went missing in early 2020. Her remains were found Sunday by hunters in a wooded area near the 1200 block of Washington Boulevard, officials...
