Acid mine water treatment plant project gets $2M boost from state grant
An acid mine water remediation project, first pitched to Murrysville officials three years ago, has received $2 million in support from the state Department of Environmental Protection. As part of more than $5 million in mine-related grant funding, the department awarded $2.1 million for the Murrysville Area Watershed Association to...
The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Jeannette Initiative sessions set template for downtown revitalization
Two public information sessions are scheduled to share the Jeannette Initiative’s plans for revitalization as the organization prepares to apply for Main Street Matters designation in mid-October. Program manager Kristie Linden held the first session Sept. 10 and discussed the ideas that initiative committee members have identified to push revitalization...
Special needs playground project in Arnold moving along
Plans are moving forward for an accessible playground geared toward children with disabilities in the New Kensington-Arnold area, said Devin Moore, the man behind the project. Moore, an Arnold resident, pitched his plan this summer. He says a playground could include handicapped-accessible swings or sensory panels, and estimates the cost...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Love Your Library campaign underway September marks the 10th annual Love Your Library campaign, and Northland Public Library encourages the community to support its efforts. As a municipal authority, the library primarily serves the residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross, but is open to all. Throughout...
In brief: Happenings across the North Allegheny Journal area
Community invited to annual International Day of Peace event The annual North Hills International Day of Peace Celebration is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at Point Grove in North Park. This year’s theme is “Act Now for a Peaceful World” and remembers Sister Elizabeth “Betty” Sundry, who...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area
Xxx Shaler is hosting its annual Fall Fest from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in Kiwanis Park. There will be fun for all ages, including music by DJ Rick Wirth, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, a hay maze, activities with the Shaler North Hills Library....
In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area
Homecoming set for Oct. 3 The community is invited to celebrate Homecoming 2025 with the Hampton School District on Oct. 3. The annual Talbot Tailgate will take place before the football game from 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hampton Middle School side parking lot. This communitywide event will feature...
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Homecoming game scheduled for Oct. 10 The North Hills School District invites the community to cheer on its varsity football during the annual homecoming game Oct. 10 at Martorelli Stadium, 5336 Perrysville Ave., West View. The Indians will take on Shaler at 7 p.m. This year’s homecoming court nominees will...
In brief: Happenings across the Pine Creek Journal area
Rams to celebrate Homecoming on Sept. 19 The Pine-Richland School District invites the community to mark Homecoming 2025 on Sept. 19. The celebration will begin at 3:15 p.m. with a Staff vs. Students softball game, followed by the Homecoming Festival at 4:30 p.m. The festival will feature many booths and...
Franklin Regional student dies by suicide at high school
A Franklin Regional student was found dead by suicide at the high school in Murrysville on Sunday morning, according to school district and community officials. “This is an unimaginable loss for our school community, and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the student’s family and friends,” Superintendent Gennaro R....
Suspect in Robinson stabbing dies in crash on Route 576, police say
A man died in a crash on Route 576 in South Fayette after police say he stabbed a woman and a boy in Robinson Township Sunday morning. According to Allegheny County Police, the stabbing in the 100 block of K Row in Robinson was reported shortly after 8 a.m. First...
Steelers fans enthusiastic, optimistic ahead of home opener
Before the Steelers even kicked off their first home game of the season Sunday, Sean Ortega made a bold prediction: His favorite team would win the game, and go on to win the Super Bowl this year. Ortega, 34, flew 2,000 miles from Arizona to be in Pittsburgh’s North Shore...
Castle Shannon man accused of causing house explosion, fire that kills daughter, injures wife and firefighter
A Castle Shannon man is accused of causing a house explosion and fire that killed his daughter and injured his wife and a volunteer firefighter Sunday morning. Allegheny County Police charged Brian Jeffrey Shelleby, 46, with homicide, arson and causing or risking a catastrophe. The explosion and fire in the...
Homestead business owner accused of selling narcotics from business
Allegheny County police allege a Homestead business owner was selling narcotics. Detectives with the Allegheny County Police Department’s Narcotics Unit over the last several weeks received information about narcotics sales from The Dankery Social Club, a business in the 100 block of East Eighth Avenue in Homestead, officials said. While...
Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash
A man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash Saturday evening, according to Pittsburgh public safety officials. Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Route 28 northbound and East Ohio Street for a wreck involving a motorcycle. A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition, officials said....
Man shot after armed robbery in Pittsburgh’s East Allegheny
Pittsburgh police are investigating after officials said a man was shot after an armed robbery in the city’s East Allegheny neighborhood early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. Saturday, inside a fourth-floor apartment at 601 Pressley St. The victim, whose identity officials did not disclose, was shot in...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News – Sept. 14, 2025.
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Monday: 10 a.m., free bingo. Thursday: blood pressure screenings, program about the immune system. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Thursday: dime bingo. The center is...
The Stroller, Sept. 14, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Westmoreland happenings: Motorcycle run, stuffed cabbage dinner dance, art show, spaghetti dinner, more
Art • Greensburg Art Center will host a Black and White Art Show through Oct. 17 at the center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. The display includes 55 pieces in grayscale, sepia tones, natural clay and natural wood. The center will host a free presentation from 2 to 4 p.m....
Time running out to claim federal tax credits on energy-efficient improvements
Chad Warhold, owner of plumbing, heating and air conditioning company Warhold Mechanicals in North Huntingdon, is expecting to add some last-minute jobs to his calendar between now and the end of the year. That’s because in addition to tax credits for solar energy installation, tax credits for homeowners who upgrade...
Carson Street comeback: South Side works to spiff up tarnished image
Pittsburgh’s best-known bar and nightlife district has been attracting attention lately for all the wrong reasons. This summer, a spike in trouble on South Side drew a heavy police response to control unruly crowds. Malcontents threw fireworks at officers, leading the head of the police union to label the neighborhood...
Plum to replace middle school water pump as building remains on ‘fire watch’
The Plum School District is working to replace a water pump that controls emergency sprinklers in its middle school after its pressure proved to be too low during routine testing. District Superintendent Rick Walsh said the pump, which had passed last year’s inspection, was old and had failed to fall...
Backyard Brawl gives Pitt, West Virginia opportunity to settle longstanding rivalry
Jonathan Crum — a die-hard West Virginia fan — never misses a Backyard Brawl. “This has always been probably the highlight of the year,” he said. “I’ve been to every game in Morgantown since probably 1989.” Saturday marks the 108th installment of the Backyard Brawl between the University of Pittsburgh...
Connellsville Middle School teacher accused of exchanging nude photos with 14-year-old
A middle school teacher from Mount Pleasant is accused of exchanging nude photos with a 14-year-old child. Ashley Mongell, 30, is a seventh grade science teacher at Connellsville Area Middle School. State police said they began investigating Mongell and her contact with the child after Instagram made a report to...
