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Kiski Township supervisor Sherry Tamski resigning after alleging gender discrimination, ‘despicable treatment’
A Kiski Township supervisor who has accused other supervisors of discriminating against her because of her gender has submitted her resignation. Township supervisors were expected to vote on Sherry Tamski’s resignation during their meeting Wednesday night, according to an agenda for the meeting. The motion also authorizes advertising to fill...
Lions donation helps Monroeville Public Library install new lighting
Monroeville Public Library has a brighter interior and will pay less for power, thanks to the installation of LED bulbs to replace decades-old fluorescent fixtures. Helping to pay for the project is a $5,000 matching grant from the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation. “We are thrilled with the donation from the...
National Women’s History Month: Pennsylvania’s 1st female judge appointed in Allegheny County
Debra Todd was recently sworn in as the first woman in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s history to serve as chief justice. March is National Women’s History Month, here’s a look at the history of women in Pennsylvania’s judiciary, starting with their expanded role across the board in 2023. Women make...
Woman punched trooper who was trying to stop fight at Rivers Casino, police say
A Pennsylvania state trooper was punched in the face early Monday morning while trying to break up a brawl inside Rivers Casino, according to authorities. Security officers and a trooper stationed in the North Shore casino responded to the gaming floor at 1:07 a.m. after seeing a fight on the...
Freeport residents expected to see 80% increase in sewage bills to pay for new treatment plant
Early estimates indicate residential customers tied into Freeport’s sewage system will see their monthly bill jump from about $50 to about $90 in order for the borough to build a new sewage treatment plant. That estimate was given Monday, when Freeport Council approved a bond issue to help finance its...
Indiana County man hurt while trying to pick up aluminum on Toll Route 66 in Hempfield
An Indiana County man standing on the berm of Toll Route 66 in Hempfield was hurt Tuesday when a passing commercial vehicle hit a piece of aluminum the man was trying to pick up. State police said the driver did not stop. The 35-year-old man was preparing at 3 p.m....
Pastor at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Church in Arnold fundraising to help youth group in native country
In the midst of rebuilding his fire-ravaged church in Arnold, the Rev. Yaroslav Koval of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church also is trying to help revive parts of his native war-torn country. He’s raising money to benefit the Emmanuel Youth Group of the Blessed Martyr Josaphat Kotsylovsky in Stryi, Ukraine....
Man’s hand cut by machete in Latrobe robbery; 3 charged
A Latrobe man’s hand was cut by a machete after a robbery Tuesday night during which he and a woman sought refuge in a bathroom to fend off their attackers, authorities said. Three people were charged after police said they chased two of the suspects through town. Codi J. Barger,...
Greensburg landlord charged with obstructing emergency services during mobile home fire
The landlord of a Greensburg mobile home destroyed by fire was charged this week with obstructing emergency services, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. The Fox Hill Street home was engulfed in flames around 12:30 a.m. March 1 and a resident was hospitalized for treatment of injuries. Overhead power lines damaged...
Pure Imagination nightclub planned for Irwin, council OKs liquor license transfer
The owner of an Irwin candy and gift basket store cleared one hurdle Wednesday in his plans to sell alcohol at a nightclub he wants to open off an alley in the borough’s downtown business district. Some Irwin Council members objected to the backstreet location of the nightclub. However, council...
Morning Roundup: Picklesburgh dates announced
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Dates announced for Picklesburgh 2023 The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has announced the dates for the city’s annual ode to all things pickled. The Picklesburgh festival will be held Downtown from July 21 to 23 —...
Planet Fitness donates cardio equipment to Jeannette Fire Department
Jeannette firefighters got an exercise equipment upgrade Tuesday thanks to a donation from Planet Fitness’ location behind the Westmoreland Mall. The cardio equipment will be a great addition to the department’s new fire station, but until it’s built, one piece will be available in the current location while the other...
2 men killed in shooting at Uniontown tavern
Two men were shot to death at a Uniontown tavern early Wednesday, authorities said. The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. at the Elias Sails Inn in the 200 block of North Gallatin Avenue, according to a 911 dispatcher. Police identified the victims as Darrell Gregg, 32, and Tommy Stargell Jr.,...
Westmoreland airport ‘waiting for everything to shake out’ as feds try to block Spirit, JetBlue merger
At Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, there’s little to do but wait and see how things play out as its only commercial carrier gets swept into Justice Department turbulence. The Biden administration Tuesday sued to block JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and...
Mother of suicide victim files wrongful death lawsuit against Washington Township, 2 officers
The mother of a 25-year-old man who took his own life in 2021 filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit accusing two Washington Township police officers of ignoring signs that her son wanted to harm himself when they arrested him on suspicion of DUI. Instead of arranging for medical and mental...
The Stroller, March 8, 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. Cash bash planned by Pioneer Hose Auxiliary Pioneer Hose Auxiliary will...
Greensburg artist starts with kid’s paint set, featured in ‘Picture This at the Library’ exhibit
Debbie King went from painting with a child’s watercolor set to winning awards for her work in about two years. Her paintings will be featured in a “Picture This at the Library” exhibition, opening with a free reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library,...
Greensburg Y after-school students begin downtown field trips with Mediterranean meal
A trip next door to sample unfamiliar cuisine was an unexpected treat for some students attending an after-school program at the Greensburg YMCA. Digging into his bowl of chicken kebabs and rice Tuesday at Sittay’s Mediterranean Kitchen, Aiden Jackson noted, “I’m not used to eating spicy stuff, but this is...
Westmoreland County warns of potential scam involving blighted properties
People who own property near blighted structures are being warned about a potential scam to purchase parcels owned by the county land bank. Brian Lawrence, executive director of the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority, said county and Monessen city officials were alerted after letters were sent from a company called Ythron...
Oakmont officials select Parkview EMS as borough’s new ambulance service
Oakmont has a new ambulance service provider. Council unanimously voted at a special meeting Tuesday night to part ways with Lower Valley Ambulance Service in favor of O’Hara-based Parkview EMS. Oakmont will pay Parkview $50,000 annually for services and allocate an additional $50,000 annually toward ambulance purchases, which are expected...
South Center Road in New Stanton reopens after crash
A two-vehicle accident shut down 424 South Center Road in New Stanton shortly before 6 p.m. Westmoreland 911 said that emergency services freed one person who was trapped in a vehicle. The road was still closed as of 6:20 p.m. between Painter Avenue and Oak Street. As of 7:20 p.m....
Big meals come from small Monroeville fish-fry operation
The saying “good things come in small packages” is very applicable to the ladies cooking in the tiny kitchen at Monroeville Fire Department No. 3 social club. Steward Marla Jordan and fellow social club volunteer Paula Fouser make magic for many customers in an estimated 200-square-foot space, less than a...
Pittsburgh to continue leasing fueling equipment for compressed natural gas vehicles
Pittsburgh will continue leasing fueling equipment for its growing fleet of compressed natural gas vehicles. The city has 10 natural gas refuse trucks and is getting 10 more this month, according to Maria Montaño, a spokeswoman for Mayor Ed Gainey. City Council members have debated the merits of compressed natural...
Pittsburgh to improve pedestrian safety near 3 elementary schools
Shannon Peterson drives his 6-year-old son Shannon Peterson Jr. to and from school every day so the boy doesn’t have to walk a dangerous route to his elementary school. The Petersons live close enough to Arlington PreK-8 in Pittsburgh’s Arlington neighborhood that the school is well within walking distance, but...
Pittsburgh man charged in theft of church bell
A Pittsburgh man faces criminal charges in connection with the theft of a 1,000-pound church bell. Matthew Pistelli, 54, was arrested Monday night by Pittsburgh police plainclothes detectives in connection with the Feb. 12 theft of the bell from Turner Cemetery in the Squirrel Hill/Greenfield area. Pistelli faces charges of...
