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Arrest warrant issued for contractor who skipped hearing on charges he ripped off New Kensington man
An arrest warrant has been issued for a contractor who was charged by New Kensington police more than a year after he was accused of taking thousands of dollars to remodel a resident’s bathroom but never finishing the work. In September, a 73-year-old man reported to police that, in late...
Westmoreland gears up for 2023 election, first batch of ballot applications mailed
Applications were sent last week to nearly 53,000 Westmoreland County residents who previously signed up to be “permanent” mail-in voters. “We are required to do this every year,” said Election Bureau Director Greg McCloskey. “It’s permanent just for one year.” Voters are required each year to update their permanent mail-in...
The Hungry Cupcake in West Deer dishes up free Valentine’s treats
Forget diamonds and dinner reservations. Jennifer Urbanek of West Deer believes sweet confections are the best Valentine treats. She’s doling them out via the Little Free Library outside her coffee and tea shop on McKrell Road. “I think it’s fun to be able to walk up to the box and...
The Stroller, Feb. 13, 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. Bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for Burrell Education Foundation The annual Burrell...
‘I can focus better’: Students compliment Hampton High School addition
If the goal of expanding Hampton High School is to enhance the educational experience, junior Isabella English can provide a ringing endorsement. “I’ve actually improved my grades because of it,” she said. “I have a new place to study and I can focus better, without any distractions in the classroom....
Man shot, killed in Wilkinsburg on Sunday
Allegheny County Police are seeking information after a man was shot to death Sunday afternoon in Wilkinsburg. According to Allegheny County 911, the county’s homicide unit responded to a request for assistance around 2:49 p.m. in the 100 block of Bryn Mawr Court. When first responders arrived, they discovered a...
Boil water advisory affects thousands of households in multiple Pittsburgh neighborhoods
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has extended a precautionary boil-water advisory for Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield, East Liberty, Friendship, Garfield, Highland Park, Homewood North, Morningside, North Point Breeze, Point Breeze, Shadyside, South Oakland and Swisshelm Park neighborhoods after an electrical outage Sunday at an undisclosed pump station. More than 6,100 households...
Carnegie library program features colorful art of India
Instead of the fourth Thursday in November, India’s equivalent of Thanksgiving takes place in mid-January. But don’t expect turkey and stuffing for the festival of Sankranti. Those who celebrate traditionally take a different dietary approach. “They harvest fresh rice from the fields, and using that rice, they make a dish...
Westmoreland museum hosts Valentine-themed craft for kids
Parents and children stopped by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg on Sunday morning to created Valentine-themed crafts during a free “I Heart Art” event. Volunteers typically help host at least one such event monthly at the museum on North Main Street....
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: Mourners honor slain McKeesport police Officer Sean SluganskiVideo
Brittany Weaver of Monessen broke down in tears Sunday afternoon en route to pay her respects to slain McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski. Sluganski, 32, of McKeesport was killed in the line of duty Feb. 6 while responding to a domestic/ mental health incident in the city. Weaver, 33, worked with Sluganski...
Police: Man in stable condition after Terrace Village shooting
Police said a man is in stable condition after an overnight shooting in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Hill neighborhood. Pittsburgh police were called to the area of Allequippa and Kirkpatrick streets around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, where they found a man with wounds to his head and chest. EMS transported the man...
SAD no more: Live Well Bethel Park program addresses cures for winter blues
You’ll lose an hour of rest on March 12, but the tradeoff may be well worth it. When Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 o’clock that morning, it ushers in a natural remedy for what’s ailing plenty of Western Pennsylvanians. “Less sunlight during the day affects how our bodies regulate...
Material reality no boundary at New Beginnings Metaphysical Shop in Harrison
Hanna Rogers and Justin Moser hadn’t really considered turning their passion for tarot cards, crystals, ghost hunting and other explorations of the metaphysical realm into a business. But then, almost by chance, they met Ty Unruh, who would complete the triangle for their venture: the New Beginnings Metaphysical Shop in...
Remember When: Examining the history of Valentine’s Day reveals some interesting stories, customs
There are a number of differing theories about the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some trace it to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which is observed on Feb. 15 each year. During this festival, each male participant would randomly choose a woman’s name from a large urn. She would then...
3 people accused of entering abandoned house in Parks Township ordered to stand trial
Three people accused of entering an abandoned building in Parks Township earlier this week have been ordered to stand trial by a district judge. State police filed a felony criminal trespassing charge against Bethany Elexis Imm, 28, of the 200 block of Sandalwood Drive in Allegheny Township; Nathan Dean Beer,...
Judge orders paroled drug dealer to stand trial after police say 6 ounces of pot found inside Arnold home
An Arnold man who was on parole from a 2018 drug conviction was accused of getting back into business after getting out of jail. Julian Maran Greenlee, 35, of the 1400 block of Fifth Avenue was arrested Jan. 31 by Arnold police. He was charged with a felony count of...
Design in final phase for Route 981 upgrade between Palmer airport and Pleasant Unity
Design work is moving ahead for improvements to the Route 981 corridor between Arnold Palmer Regional Airport and Pleasant Unity as construction advances on upgrades farther south, between Mt. Pleasant and Norvelt. PennDOT said the northernmost of three sections of the Laurel Valley Transportation Improvement Project is in the final...
Quilters’ stories on display at Harrison library
Harrison resident Vicki Frantz didn’t discover her passion for quilting until well into adulthood. As a caregiver in 2018 for her terminally ill mother, Frantz spent most of her days sitting by her mom’s bedside. “My mom was an avid quilter for many years and her sewing machine was set...
Fire damages Elizabeth Forward High School; classes canceled Monday
A fire that broke out early Sunday morning at Elizabeth Forward High School caused extensive damage and forced the district to close the high school until further notice, Superintendent Keith Konyk said. The fire was contained to the auditorium side of the high school, Konyk said in a letter to...
Changes to garbage collection postponed in Tarentum
Big changes to Tarentum’s garbage service that were expected in April have been pushed back to mid-summer. Starting then, residents no longer will have unlimited collection. Waste Management will switch to cart service with each property given one 96-gallon container. Residents will have the opportunity to buy additional containers for...
Fast love: 4 couples share their speedy romance stories
In life and love, the length of a couple’s engagement holds no hard and fast rules. The average engagement length for U.S. couples is 16 months, according to a study presented by the Knot in 2021, an increase in duration from 14 months in 2019. Retired co-pastors Lisa and Gary...
Local districts await fallout from Pa. court ruling on school funding
Funding Pennsylvania’s 500 school districts was never going to be an easy equation to solve. The diverse nature of the state — rural and urban, wealthy and poor — coupled with funding decisions enacted by Pennsylvania lawmakers resulted in a lawsuit being filed eight years ago, claiming bias in the...
High school renovation options and cost cutting measures remain under consideration at Freeport Area School District
Freeport Area School District officials continue to struggle with cutting the costs of renovating their high school. The school board, administration and architects from HHSDR Architects spent most of last week’s board meeting discussing two master plans with varying options. The initial plan carries a $71.6 million price tag, while...
Delmont seed swap offers variety for backyard gardenersVideo
Darin Kuczek gets a lot of enjoyment out of his backyard garden. “I’m not exactly a ‘hippie-dippy’ guy, but I have a chair out there and after I get done working, a lot of times I’ll just sit for maybe an hour,” the Salem resident said. “I just really enjoy...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Feb. 12, 2023
Churchill Peter Katz sold property at 1642 Georgetown Pl to Ebony Amoroso for $278,000. Edgewood Anthony Conant sold property at 206 Beech St. to David Scarborough and Amanda Thomas for $485,000. Debra Docherty sold property at 145 Lloyd Ave. to James Sidel and Nicole Brodsky for $285,000. Fifth Ave Capital...
