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Murrysville area: Rummage sale, golf fundraiser, car shows, more
Rummage sale Union Presbyterian Church will host a fall rummage sale Sept. 9-10 at the church, 656 Route 380 in Washington Township. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10. Items other than jewelry, furniture and antiques will...
Driver in fatal Salem crash is Pennsylvania State Police trooper from Uniontown
A Pennsylvania state trooper remains on the job after his involvement in a fatal Aug. 17 crash in Salem, officials said Monday. A BMW driven by Tyler J. Strini, 27, of Homer City did not slow down for stopped traffic, troopers said. Strini, assigned to Troop B in Uniontown, joined...
Greensburg Music Fest returns for 4th year, featuring bluesman Jimmy Adler
Pittsburgh bluesman Jimmy Adler will make his first appearance at the Greensburg Music Fest on Saturday, as the free live music event returns for its fourth year. Hosted by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, the event will feature music for all ages and tastes on three outdoor stages and in The...
West Nile virus found in Westmoreland, Allegheny, Armstrong; mosquito spraying slated
Mosquitoes sampled in Westmoreland County have tested positive for West Nile virus — joining Allegheny County, where spraying to control the insects is set to resume. One positive human case has been reported in neighboring Armstrong County, though the disease was not found in any mosquitoes there, according to the...
Bishop Zubik undergoes spinal surgery with ‘no complications’
Bishop David Zubik on Monday successfully underwent surgery to address ongoing issues he has had with collapsing discs, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said. “According to his surgeon, everything went as planned,” officials said in a news release. “There were no complications,” He was treated at UPMC Mercy Hospital in...
Device distribution slated this week at Highlands
Highlands families can pick up their district-issued Chromebooks and iPads during four separate events over the next week. Devices will be doled out from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29. The...
Lawrenceville cinema to show Ukrainian film to benefit war relief effortsVideo
At age 9, Anton Greene of Ann Arbor, Mich., thought it would be a lark to audition for a part in a film being made in Ukraine, his mother’s homeland. “I didn’t have any acting experience. I just thought it would be fun to try out,” said Greene, now 19...
Beaver County professor earns U.S. Dept. of Justice award for domestic-violence research
A Penn State Beaver professor and volunteer with domestic-abuse nonprofit Crisis Center North has been presented with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Crime Victims Research Award. John Chapin, 58, of Center, a survivor of childhood domestic violence who now researches the subject, was given the award which “recognizes individual researchers...
Gas prices fall for 10th straight week as parts of Pa. near $4 mark
The streak of falling gas prices continued for a 10th straight week despite some areas seeing prices rise slightly last week, an industry analyst said. The average price also continued to fall in Pennsylvania, where some counties are now within a few cents of $4, according to AAA. The national...
Laurel Highlands in running again for best fall foliage honors
For the third consecutive year, the Laurel Highlands region is in the running to be named the 2022 Best Destination for Fall Foliage in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The region finished eighth in last year’s voting and third in 2020. The contest includes 20 destinations across the...
Arnold, New Kensington groups band together for Back to School Bash
Several Arnold and New Kensington organizations are banding together to help make sure students are ready to go back to school. A Back to School Bash is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Roosevelt Park in Arnold. Students in the New Kensington-Arnold School District return...
Arrest warrant issued for man wanted in fatal North Braddock shooting
Allegheny County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in North Braddock. When police and paramedics responded to a shooting near the intersection of Jones and Baldridge avenues shortly after 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, they found Leonard S. Morris-Graham, 29, of...
In brief: Monroeville happenings for week of Aug. 22, 2022
‘Welcome back’ to club The International Women’s Club will start its 2022-23 year on Sept. 9 at Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 2310 Haymaker Road, Monroeville. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. as a “welcome back” and chance for members to get together after the restrictions caused by covid-19. All members...
In brief: Boy Scout celebration, other happenings around Oakmont, Plum, Verona, week of Aug. 22, 2022.
Boy Scout celebration Boy Scout Troop 854 of Oakmont, originally Troop 54, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. In commemoration, the troop is holding an anniversary gathering and dinner from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 in the dining room of Oakmont Presbyterian Church, 415 Pennsylvania Ave. All current...
In brief: Flax to Linen, other events in and around Hampton, week of Aug. 22, 2022
Depreciation Lands Museum events Mark your calendars for these events at Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton: • Flax to Linen, 1-4 p.m. Aug 28. Come to watch the process and perhaps to lend a hand. Admission is charged. • Hydref, the museum’s fall festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m....
In brief: Art programs, other events in Bethel Park area, week of Aug. 22, 2022
‘200 Years of Artists’ The Aug. 31 members’ meeting of South Arts Pittsburgh features “200 Years of Artists,” questions and answers with longtime members Jean Benson, age 103, and John Delmonte, 97. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs auditorium of the Schoolhouse Arts and History Center, 2600...
In brief: ‘Remembering Rennerdale’ launch, other Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Aug. 22, 2022
Launch of ‘Remembering Rennerdale’ The first book to document Rennerdale’s History, “Remembering Rennerdale,” is being launched to commemorate the Collier neighborhood’s 125th anniversary. Buy your special edition copy of the book and reserve tickets for two at the launch ceremony, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at First United Presbyterian...
In brief: Story time yoga, traveling recycling bin and more in Pine, Richland
Sealarks Women’s Group Sealarks Women’s Group Kickoff Dinner will take place at 4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Memorial Park Church, 8800 Peebles Road in McCandless. This group provides Christian fellowship and social activity for women alone – widowed, divorced or never married. All women alone are welcome to attend and...
In brief: Golf outing, movies in the park and more in Penn Hills
Golf outing to aid Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection will host a Sept. 26 golf outing to benefit Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes. It will take place at the Westmoreland Country Club, 7100 Mellon Road in Penn Township. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m....
In brief: Log House Days returns, high school reunion and more in South Hills
Clairton High School reunion The all Clairton High School Reunion Picnic for classes 1940-1995 is scheduled for Sept. 3, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Clairton Park Lodge and Buzzy Weber Pavilion. A buffet lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m., including dessert. This year’s event will include entertainment with...
In brief: Seibert Road work, senior crime prevention and more in the North Hills
Seibert Road work Roadway improvement work on Route 4016 (Seibert Road) in Ross began last week. Improvement work includes milling and paving, drainage upgrades, base and shoulder repairs, guide rail updates, pavement markings, and other various construction related activities. Single lane restrictions are occouring on Seibert Road between Babcock Boulevard...
In brief: Nature nights, new Shaler manager hired and more in Shaler, Etna, Millvale
Nature Nights Etna Community Organization and the Borough of Etna are hosting Nature Nights at Etna EcoPark on Sept. 27 and Oct. 25. The youth-focused programs offer crafts and environmental education to children. For more information, visit etnacommunity.org. New Shaler manager hired Christopher Lovato was hired as Shaler’s new township...
The Stroller, Aug. 22, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your 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 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Five Forces veterans charity plans golf outing fundraiser A golf outing to...
Special training, equipment prep emergency crews for water, physical rescues
When divers pulled the body of a 3-year-old Armstrong County boy from the Allegheny River about a year ago, the emotional impact of the untimely death was cause for concern — for the recovery team as well as for the young victim’s loved ones. “Anything like that that’s associated with...
Export may get to pave central parking lot sooner than expected
Export’s central public parking lot could be paved sooner than expected. After having to remove the project from a state grant application earlier this summer, Export officials may be able to get it done through a federal-grant-money swap. Officials intended to use Community Development Block Grant money for a retaining...
