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Fight between Lyft driver, passenger ends with fatal shooting in Wilkins
Authorities have identified the man who was shot to death during an altercation with a ride-share driver Thursday night in Wilkins. Investigators said a 37-year-old man was driving for Lyft when an argument began with his passenger, according to Allegheny County police Sgt. Todd Dolfi. The driver parked at a...
Police seek suspect in attempted North Huntingdon bank robbery
Police are seeking the suspect who attempted to rob a North Huntingdon bank Wednesday afternoon. The man tried robbing the PNC Bank on Norwin Avenue, about 45 minutes before it closed that day, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. The robber told a teller he wanted money and was armed,...
In brief: News from Cub Scout Pack 381, North Park and more
Cub Scout invite Cub Scout Pack 381 invites all boys and girls grade K-5 to attend a Back to Scouting Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 2-6 p.m. at the Piedmont Shelter at Camp Guyasuta, 300 23rd Street in Sharpsburg. Kids can learn about all that Scouting has to offer...
Lammas Day fest in New Derry will celebrate traditional crafts, corn harvest
Derry Area Historical Society’s annual Lammas Day celebration is set for Sunday, with expanded activities including a fiber arts demonstration and tastings of locally produced beer and wine. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the society’s restored 1817 Fulton House inn at 357 W. Pittsburgh...
PennDOT to close I-70 at Speers, Washington County overnight Monday and Tuesday for bridge replacement
Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Speers exit in Washington County will be closed overnight Monday and Tuesday, and possibly Wednesday, PennDOT said. The road will be closed each night from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. It’s part of the project to replace a bridge...
1-year-old girl killed in Brownsville crash
A one-year-old girl was killed Thursday afternoon when she was hit by a vehicle in Brownsville, state police said. The victim, who was not identified, was hit at Green Street at about 5:15 p.m., police said. No other details of the accident were released Thursday night. The driver, Donnie Lee...
Freeport Theatre Festival to stage historical drama ‘Massy Harbison’
Thespians from the Freeport Theatre Festival are channeling their inner pioneer as they present “Massy Harbison.” The play is a historical drama based on local pioneer heroine Massy Harbison, who survived captivity by Native Americans near what is now present-day Freeport. It was written and directed by Rennick Steele. It’s...
Body pulled from Allegheny River near marina in Tarentum
A body was pulled from the Allegheny River on Thursday afternoon near the marina in Tarentum when someone called 911 after seeing it floating in the waterway, according authorities. A Tarentum police officer who arrived shortly after 3 p.m. began the search by being ferried along the river near the...
$20 million self-driving vehicle testing, training facility to be built in East Huntingdon
A $20 million facility for testing and research of self-driving vehicles will be built in Westmoreland County, state officials announced Thursday. The project unveiled by PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian will be built on about 100 acres of state-owned land at the Regional Industrial Development Corp. in East Huntingdon. Officials said...
Reserve man who shot girlfriend in front of her children gets 8 years in prison
A Reserve man who shot a woman three times in front of her young children will spend at least eight years in prison. Joseph Hogg, 37, was sentenced Thursday by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Randal B. Todd after he pleaded guilty in April to attempted homicide, aggravated assault, burglary...
Westmoreland transit touts rider gains
Ridership on Westmoreland County Transit Authority vehicles continues to rebound from a slump hastened by the coronavirus pandemic, officials said this week. Through the first seven months of 2022, the number of passengers traveling on Westmoreland’s public transportation bus system has increased to more than 12,800 per month. Overall, ridership...
Faculty departures spark hiring spurt at Greensburg Salem; principal joins district
Greensburg Salem School Board completed a raft of faculty hirings this week and advertised for additional positions — as the panel accepted the retirements of two teachers and the resignations of four others, with the start of school just weeks away. The board also filled an administrative vacancy at the...
Train conductor, engineer sue Norfolk Southern over 2021 derailment
Two Norfolk Southern Railway employees who were controlling a train that derailed on East Carson Street in Baldwin in December are suing their company. Edward Mansfield, of Cranberry Township, was the conductor and Matthew Marchionda, of Ambridge, was the locomotive engineer during the Dec. 12 crash. A lawsuit filed Wednesday...
Case proceeding against Arnold officer accused of lying about damage to patrol vehicle
An Arnold police officer accused of lying about how his patrol vehicle was damaged waived his right to a hearing Thursday. Ryan Matthew Clark, 32, of Buffalo Township is charged by Westmoreland County detectives with making a false report and tampering with evidence, which are both misdemeanor offenses. “We’re going...
Murrysville area: Charity golf outing, car shows, Women’s Business Network meeting, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Golf outing to benefit 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...
North Shore prepares for crowds as concerts roll into Pittsburgh
Three major concerts and a Steelers game will bring thousands to Pittsburgh’s North Shore over the next four days, and officials urged everyone planning to converge on the area to plan ahead. Billy Joel performs tonight at PNC Park, followed by Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Joan Jett and others on...
Monroeville councilman, police chief presented with state citation for life-saving actions
At the Monroeville council meeting on Aug. 9, state Rep. Brandon Markosek and Mayor Nick Gresock presented council member Eric Poach and police Chief Doug Cole with a state citation commending their life-saving actions. After Monroeville resident David Sheats collapsed at council’s Citizens’ Night on July 7, Poach and Cole...
Norwin area: Pep rally, church anniversary, golf outing, more
Pep rally planned for Norwin teams A pep rally is planned for Norwin’s fall sports teams — football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey, girls tennis, cross country, boys and girls golf, girls volleyball and cheerleading — giving fans the opportunity to meet with the players and coaches at 6...
Penn-Trafford area: Hall of fame, golf outing, Super Seniors
7 hall of fame members set for induction The Penn-Trafford High School Alumni Hall of Fame will induct seven alumni at its second annual honor ceremony on Sept. 17 at the Lamplighter’s Crystal Ballroom along Route 22 in Salem. The inductees include Jennifer Miele (Cinti), Glenn Kashurba, David Rebich, Lawrence...
Buffalo Township karate studio to host kick-a-thon to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association
C.S. Kim Karate Inc. in Buffalo Township is hosting a kick-a-thon Tuesday to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Brian Sackett, master and owner of the Buffalo Township location, said the school started working with the association 30 years ago to raise funds. He said that over the...
Verona Presbyterian Church sets date for its final service
Verona Presbyterian Church will soon shut its doors for good. Church leaders said its membership has dwindled over the years from more than 400 to just 31 people, and about 10 come to Sunday services religiously. The pandemic also had a tremendous impact in cutting programs and stopped in-person services...
Friends of Boyce Park Committee accepting member applications
The Friends of the Boyce Park Committee is looking for new volunteers. If local residents have an appreciation of nature, a love for community and ideas for park improvements and events, the committee is a perfect fit, according to Plum resident Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis. “It’s an opportunity to bring the park...
Injuries reported in Collinsburg crash
One person was taken to the hospital after a car crash in Collinsburg Thursday afternoon, a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher said. Crews from the West Newton Volunteer Fire Company, Collinsburg Volunteer Fire Company and Rostraver EMS responded to Collinsburg Road around 12:15 p.m. It was not immediately what led to the...
Crumbling foundation being replaced at Harrison war memorial
Repairs are underway at the Harrison Honor Roll that stands at the center of town along Freeport Road. The 77-year-old monument recognizes the township’s World War II veterans. The black granite memorial is etched with the names of nearly 2,000 servicemen. On Wednesday, crews worked to pour a new concrete...
Brackenridge looks to address complaints about street sports
Anyone putting up basketball hoops, soccer or hockey goals on Brackenridge streets could find it to be a costly move. A proposed ordinance would prohibit items like these from encroaching on public rights of way after multiple residents complained about property damage from errant basketballs and street hockey balls. “The...
