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Police say Blairsville man stable after stabbing
A 55-year-old Blairsville man was flown by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment after being stabbed early Sunday. Samuel Skinner was reported in stable condition at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where he is being treated for a stab wound to his abdomen, according to police Chief Louis J. Sacco....
More than 300 turn out to honor memory of late state Rep. Mike Reese
As word spread that participation in the Mike Reese Memorial 5K Run/Walk Sunday would likely surpass the inaugural event a year ago in Westmoreland County’s Mammoth Park, it did not surprise his childhood friend Chad Zaucha. After all, Zaucha and his family had driven 360 miles from Yorktown, Ind., to...
Free night out in Vandergrift for moms aims to promote camaraderie and candid chats
Calling all moms seeking an evening of relaxation, fun and candid conversations among fellow mothers. A new Mom’s Night Out event, co-organized by Vandergrift resident Chloe Kruse and Leechburg resident Destinee Chirafisi, is scheduled for July 15. “Depending on the interest, this could become a regular occurrence and possibly lead...
Man sought by U.S. marshals on warrant arrested in New Kensington; felony gun charges filed
A man being sought by U.S. marshals was charged with illegal possession of a handgun after New Kensington police helped take him into custody. In addition to a felony gun charge, Richard Joseph Mautino, 20, of the 500 block of Fourth Avenue was charged with felony flight to avoid apprehension...
Family Promise House, a homeless facility in Brackenridge, plans grand opening
A Brackenridge center that offers short-term housing to people in need will celebrate its grand opening in July. Family Promise House, an initiative of the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, will have an open house July 10. All are welcome to tour the site at 903 Morgan St. “There are...
Pittsburgh man arrested for fatal Hill District shooting
An 18-year-old Pittsburgh man was arrested Saturday for the fatal shooting June 24 of a teenager in the city’s Hill District, according to police. Shaun Scott was arrested for the shooting death of Maleek Thomas, also 18, police said in a news release. The shooting occurred shortly before 2:45 p.m....
Police say Clairton man jailed as suspect in 3 area robberies
A Clairton man is being held in the Allegheny County Jail on charges of robbing two area convenience stores and an attempted robbery of a third store late Friday. David Vankavelaar, 29, is charged by county police with robbery, terroristic threats, theft by unlawful taking, simple assault, and recklessly endangering...
Married co-pastors retire after more than 50 years of combined service in Leechburg
Two well-known clergy members retired this week from the same church in Leechburg. The Revs. Gary and Lisa Lyon served as co-pastors at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg for 34 and 26 years, respectively. “There were a lot of tears and laughter,” said Gary Lyon of their final...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 3, 2022
Aleppo Alderman Holdings 200 Deer Run LLC sold property at 200 Deer Run Road to North Way Christian Community for $4,125,000. Evan Michaelson sold property at 504 Sewickley Heights Drive to Nicole Kopel trste for $235,000. Raymond Pen Canada sold property at 506 Sewickley Heights Drive to Rabeka Tomb for...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 3, 2022
Bellevue Max Gutierrez sold property at 714 Clinton Pl to Pembroke Properties II LLC for $128,000. Martha Kannair sold property at 39-41 Grant Ave. to Craig and Shawn Wilson for $205,000. Estate of Robert Marshall sold property at 513-515 Lincoln Ave. to Jaroen Suksawatnamchok and Wichai Chotigapisan for $210,000. 632...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of July 3, 2022
Aspinwall Vladimir Prudchenko sold property at 408 Brilliant Ave. to First National Trust Co. Tr for $340,000. Anna Marie Smith sold property at 412 Brilliant Ave. to Jacqueline Bell for $370,000. Etna William Evans sold property at 28 Greeley Ave. to Charles Wynn for $193,000. Sara Joan Palka sold property...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of July 3, 2022
Chalfant CIM REO 2021 - NR1 LLC sold property at 264 Brighton St. to Edward Doheny for $88,000. Churchill Mary Louise Penisch sold property at 820 Beulah Road to Arthur and Keesha Sheffey for $200,000. Marlene Linden sold property at 2286 Elmhill Road to Ryan and Autumn Hadbavny for $165,000....
The Stroller, July 3, 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. Freeport Theatre Festival to open season with comedy The Freeport Theatre Festival...
Unity couple founds nonprofit to provide housing for veterans
Andrew and Shela Gornik always have made a point of thanking veterans for their service. They’ve taught their four children to do the same. “If our kids walked past a veteran, even when they were small, we would tell them, go right back there and say, ‘Thank you for your...
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival featuring nearly 170 vendors through Sunday
For the three straight day, music, arts, historical reenactments and more were on display Saturday at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival. Canceled in 2020 and 2021, the festival returned for its 48th year Thursday, and it continues through Sunday at Twin Lakes Park, east of Greensburg. Festivalgoers will encounter...
Return of Claridge Fair benefits Penn-Trafford Soccer Club; event continues Sunday
A few of the inflatable rides at the new Claridge Fair in Penn Township were still a little wet from the rain early Saturday, but it didn’t slow down 6-year-old Nina Garafalo as she swiftly descended a slide erected on the fields at the Penn-Trafford Soccer Club complex. “It’s still...
Police investigating 2 men shot in Aliquippa
State police said two people have been arrested after the shooting of two men Friday in Aliquippa and charges are pending against a third person. Emergency crews responded to the incident at about 11:20 p.m. at 1200 Main St., according to police Police allege Trevaughn McCoy, 25, shot Richard Lowe...
Photo gallery: Anthrocon Day 2 in Pittsburgh
The 2022 Anthrocon Convention continued Friday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. “A fursuit is not a costume,” said Sam Conway, of North Carolina who is chairman and CEO of Anthrocon. “It’s wearable art. It’s how that person brings that character to life through an image....
Several Aspinwall residents without water after several breaks discovered
Many Aspinwall residents are without water Saturday after three waterline breaks, according to borough officials. The public works department responded before 7 a.m. and determined there were breaks in the 700 block of Center Avenue, the first block of Fifth Street, and the intersection of Field Avenue and Second Street....
Rostraver restaurant closed under deal with district attorney
A popular Rostraver restaurant and tavern that was the site of a double shooting early Sunday morning has been closed. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said Friday in Rostraver her office reached an agreement with owner Debra Hardy Maley to permanently close Sweeney’s Steakhouse at 1713 Rostraver Road, before...
Out & About: Fourth of July weekend starts with a bang at Fort Ligonier
The Fourth of July weekend started with a bang during the Friday evening Cannons and Cocktails party at Fort Ligonier. Literally. The festivities included mock cannon firings in the hilltop stockade of the restored French and Indian War-era historical complex. Guests had an opportunity to sample a George Washington Rye...
UPMC to close Somerset hospice facility; care shifting to homes, hospital
SOMERSET — Hospice care inside Somerset’s In Touch Hospice House will end this summer, driven by changing industry trends, UPMC officials said. With more patients able to receive end-of-life care at home, demand for the North Center Avenue location’s 10-bed unit has decreased in recent years, a UPMC spokesperson said...
West Penn Power warns: fireworks can cause electrical outages
People who set off fireworks on their property should be aware that the display they enjoy for a few moments could cause a power outage lasting hours, West Penn Power said as a warning of what might happen if safety procedures are not followed. While fireworks and foil balloons are...
The Stroller, July 2, 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. Free lunch programs continue in the A-K Valley There are several free...
Western Pa. farmers battle weather, price hikes, shortages to produce sweet corn this summer
For Rita Firestone, growing, harvesting and selling sweet corn has been an integral part of her life ever since she and her late husband started The Original Firestone’s sweet corn stand 52 years ago along Route 30 in Unity. “I do it because I want to do it, not because...
