Western PA Local News category, Page 1321
3 injured in Parkway East crash in Pittsburgh
Three people were injured in a single-car crash on the Parkway East early Monday, according to state police. Charles Williams Jr., 60, of North Braddock, was traveling east near the Squirrel Hill exit just before 12:15 a.m., police said. As he was merging into the right lane, police said he...
Pine-Richland student news for the week of Oct. 4, 2022
Four Pine-Richland seniors have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists: Luke Kastner, Jacob Lukez, Benjamin Rishel and Andrew Salvadore. High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1%...
The Stroller, Oct. 4, 2022: 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 a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Prospect Cemetery schedules ghost tours Prospect Cemetery Historical Ghost Tours will...
No major injuries in Route 981 crash in New Alexandria
Emergency responders were called to a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in New Alexandria. Fire and EMS crews responded to the intersection of Route 981 and William Penn Highway just before 5:45 a.m. Route 981 was closed down at Route 22 while officials investigated and cleared the scene, emergency dispatchers said....
Westmoreland redevelopment agency to focus on blight prevention
Westmoreland redevelopment officials Monday announced a renewed focus on community blight prevention, hoping to nip future problems in the bud. “We want to be proactive in providing our communities with a plan. We don’t want to just be a demolition authority,” agency Executive Director Brian Lawrence said. The effort comes...
Westmoreland set to return portion of unspent rental assistance funds as program continues
Low-income Westmoreland County renters lost out on more than $10 million in federal funds from 2021 because the program was mired in red tape, an official said. Qualifications for the program — designed to help renters who suffered direct financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic — were onerous and difficult...
Volunteers beautify with blooms along the boulevard in Oakmont
A group of volunteers has major flower power in Oakmont. The Oakmont in Bloom committee from The Garden Club of Oakmont plants and maintains 27 flower beds, 12 hanging baskets, nine urns, three hay baskets and three planters along Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont. The boulevard project bloomed a decade...
Youngwood man receives first Beck EMS & Fire scholarship
The Andrew Logan Beck EMS & Fire Scholarship Fund that was formed shortly after the 23-year-old Mt. Pleasant firefighter’s sudden death in January has awarded Nic Blahovec $1,000 toward his tuition in his paramedic program. “I am grateful for winning the scholarship,” Blahovec said. “It is an outstanding idea due...
Dollar General robbed in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood
A man robbed a Dollar General Monday night in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood, police said. At around 9 p.m., the man walked into the East Warrington Avenue store with a gun and demanded money, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. He left with an undisclosed amount of money, police said. No one...
Former Washington County couple plead guilty to Capitol riot charges
A former Washington County couple who have since moved to North Carolina pleaded guilty on Monday to felony charges stemming from their participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Dale Jeremiah Shalvey, 38, now of Conover, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement officers and obstruction...
Man who fell to death from Acrisure Stadium escalator described as hard worker, devoted father
Authorities have not said what they think caused a Beaver County man to fall to his death from an escalator at Acrisure Stadium following the Steelers’ game there Sunday. “As with all situations involving an unnatural death, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating the events at Sunday’s...
Get ready for ‘Goatoberfest’ to benefit Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch
Looking for a fun fall event that helps save the lives of at-risk animals? Check out Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch’s second annual “Goatoberfest” celebration on Saturday (rain date is Sunday) at Zassick Park in Economy. The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. and includes Octoberfest-themed plant based...
Homeless man pleads guilty to burglary of Greensburg church
A homeless man from Oregon was ordered to serve up to six years in prison for the burglary of a Greensburg church five days before Christmas in 2020. Timothy Lansdale, 57, pleaded guilty Monday to felony charges of burglary and for failing to register with the state police as a...
Pittsburgh’s official holiday tree hails from Springdale
The city of Pittsburgh’s official holiday tree will come from the Alle-Kiski Valley. A 40-foot blue spruce will be donated by Guardian Angels Parish from its Springdale campus. It will be situated at the City-County Building, along Grant Street downtown, and will be lit Nov. 19 during the unofficial start...
Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company hosts open house
Guests at Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company Station 1’s open house tended to be smiling, whether they were trying on firefighting gear, having a close-up look at equipment or enjoying free hot dogs. During their Oct. 2 visit, they also may have gained some insight as to the extent that...
Judge: Pittsburgh officials have right to remove Christopher Columbus statue in Schenley Park
Two years after a group sued to try to keep the Christopher Columbus statue in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park over city officials’ objections, an Allegheny County judge has thrown out the complaint, clearing the way for the statue’s removal. A spokeswoman for the mayor’s office said they are reviewing the opinion...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey appoints manager for new financial empowerment office
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said Monday he is appointing Sharon Watkins as the city’s financial empowerment manager. The new office, funded through a grant from The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, was announced in July. Watkins, of the city’s East Allegheny neighborhood, will work with city leaders and Cities for...
Preschool program in West Vandergrift sees sharp decline in enrollment amid teacher’s absence
Enrollment in Valley Points YMCA’s Explorers program at the West Vandergrift Early Learning Center in Vandergrift has dropped by about 33% since rumors about the fate of the program and its teacher began swirling on social media and in the community last week. Administrators of the preschool are dispelling rumors...
‘We love our pets’: Pastor blesses dogs at Nativity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hampton
Ken and Traci Saunders’ two long-haired Chihuahuas are an important part of their family. Riley, 11, is black and white and acts like an energetic puppy despite her age, while Rosco, 6, is light brown and more skittish. As members of the Nativity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hampton, the couple...
Power of Music at McCandless Crossing aimed to inspire
The first-ever Power of Music event featured local musicians and speakers sharing their inspirational stories of overcoming challenges, injuries, sicknesses and addictions. Held under the tent at McCandless Crossing on Sept. 27, musicians told their stories and performed their songs. Musician and lawyer Shelley Duff organized The Power of Music,...
Allegheny County Police seek help finding Frazer woman last seen Sept. 11
Allegheny County Police are seeking help to find a Frazer woman they fear may have been kidnapped. They believe Darlene Harbison, 59, who was last seen Sept. 11, disappeared at the hands of her boyfriend, Eric Gibbs, with whom she had a volatile relationship, according to county police. Gibbs, 57,...
McKees Rocks man pleads to voluntary manslaughter, gets 3 to 6 years in February shooting
Khaream Miller had no prior criminal history and a permit to carry a concealed weapon. When he was struck following a verbal dispute on Feb. 5, Miller pulled out his handgun and started firing. Keith Glaser was struck six times. Miller, 23, returned to his McKees Rocks apartment, called 911...
‘Bright, cheerful’: Improvements continue at Aquinas Academy in Hampton
When teachers and students returned to Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton this academic year, they were greeted with a “bright” and “cheerful” space that’s quite different from the typical 1950s Catholic school the building used to resemble, according to Leslie Mitros, the head of school. Aquinas Academy has completed...
AAA says tight supply, increased demand main reasons for rising gas prices
Average gasoline prices are on the rise nationally and in the Pittsburgh area but are still falling across Pennsylvania, according to reports from price tracking services. According to GasBuddy, the national average increased 11 cents per gallon in the past week to $3.78, while the average in the Pittsburgh area...
Approvals sought for beer, wine sales at new Arnold convenience store
A business owner who this year received Arnold’s approval for a gas station and convenience store on Freeport Road now is seeking approvals from the city to sell beer and wine there. The first of a number of public hearings and meetings on the requests by Mike Thakkar, owner of...
