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No injuries in gas-tanker fire in Murrysville
No one was injured when a gas tanker tanker truck caught fire Tuesday morning along William Penn Highway in Murrysville. Fire crews were called to the 6000 block of Route 22 near Buena Vista Drive around 8:45 a.m., according to a county 911 supervisor, and were cleaning up less than...
2 charged in rash of vehicle break-ins in Westmoreland County
Two people are facing charges in connection with more than two dozen vehicle break-ins across Westmoreland County, according to court papers. Troopers said the suspects — Shelby Lynn Stamm, 26, of Youngstown and John Mitchell Hughes, 30, of Orlando, Fla. — stole cash, guns, designer sunglasses, wallets and other items....
Police: Tarentum man arrested on warrants faces additional drug charges
Tarentum police charged a man wanted on two arrest warrants with being a drug dealer after a state narcotics agent spotted him hanging out on his front porch. Jadrian Race “Toocy” Wade, 28, of the 300 block of East Eighth Avenue was charged with two felony counts of possession of...
Sheetz offers gas for as low as $3.49 a gallon through Fourth of July holiday
With many people traveling for the Fourth of July holiday, Sheetz is offering some of its gas options at lower prices. Effective immediately, Sheetz will drop prices on Unleaded 88 to $3.99 a gallon and E85 to $3.49 per gallon. The discount will be available “through the July 4th holiday...
1 dead in McKees Rocks shooting
An Ingram man is dead following a shooting in McKees Rocks early Tuesday morning, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Police received a call about a shooting on the 800 block of Frank Street around 1:15 a.m., an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher said. WPXI is reporting first responders found a...
The Stroller, June 28, 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. Jentz Band to play in Tarentum’s Riverview Park The Tarentum Summer Concert...
Westmoreland prison dog pulled from service over anxiety issues
Kira, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, has been on the job at the Westmoreland County Prison since she was a puppy. On Monday, the county’s prison board took the drug-detecting dog out of service after her handler said she is struggling with anxiety issues related to the electronics at the jail...
Irwin plans for ‘Wings’ installation
An art exhibit that encourages a person to be photographed with metal angel’s wings adorned with renderings depicting prominent aspects of a community’s heritage is coming to Irwin this summer. The popular Wings Across Westmoreland is tentatively set to land at The Lamp Theatre courtyard at 222 Main St. on...
Penn Township Police Department swears in new sergeant
Penn Township native Robert Broome has been an officer with the Penn Township Police Department for nearly nine years, but June 15 marked the start of his first year as sergeant. Surrounded by family, friends and fellow officers, Broome was sworn in by District Justice Rebecca Tyburski at the township...
State police: Traffic stop for tinted windows leads to man’s arrest for drugs, illegal gun
A man was arrested in North Buffalo Township after a state trooper accused him of having cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy and a loaded pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop for tinted windows and an expired inspection sticker. Warren Paul Greenleaf Jr., 37, of the 300 block of College Avenue...
Greensburg statue of Civil War soldier honors veterans of multiple conflicts
He’s the lone man standing at one of downtown Greensburg’s busiest intersections. A statue of a Civil War soldier, perched atop a tall pedestal, now gazes out over construction activity spread across the remainder of the Courthouse Square space at Main and Otterman streets. Situated on solid ground close to...
Building the Valley: Harmar bar known for its witchy theme, community camaraderie
Michelle Meade said it’s a miracle to see her bar still standing and thriving following the setbacks caused by covid. The Leechburg resident owns Wicked Witches Bar & Grill in Harmar, a bar known for its witchy decor and charm and its community outreach. Meade, 60, ran the bar alongside...
Hempfield’s General Carbide tries creative approach for recruitment
Similar to countless other businesses that have been adversely affected by the pandemic, General Carbide is on the hunt for reliable employees to fill staffing shortages — specifically, recent high school graduates. Jessica Gardner, the human resources manager for the Hempfield-based manufacturer, said the lack of employees has made the...
Vacant Tarentum property to become parking lot
A vacant Tarentum property near the defunct Tarena skating rink is expected to be transformed into a parking lot this year. Bridges & Co., the construction outfit that purchased the Tarena, also is seeking to buy the nearby property at 204 Lock St., zoning officer Anthony Bruni said. “They would...
Sharpsburg council welcomes its first junior member in years
Sharpsburg Council got a little younger as borough officials welcomed a new junior councilman. Roman Mason, 17, was sworn into a one-year term by Mayor Brittany Reno at council’s June 23 meeting. “I have some free time, so I decided I’d come join,” Roman said. “(I hope to) learn more...
Academy offers students a career path in insurance industry
The state Insurance Department and insurance professionals are hosting the Pennsylvania NextGen Insurance Academy for college students interested in a career in the insurance industry. The academy will provide students with a comprehensive overview of the insurance industry and connect them with career resources. It takes place Aug. 1-4, at...
Police: Missing girl found in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Police said an 11-year-old girl who had been missing has been safely located. Public Safety officials had asked the public to help find Kamarah Sanders, who was last seen at 3 a.m. June 27 leaving a residence on Carver Street in Larimer. She is Black with dark hair, 5...
2 new members appointed to Woodland Hills School Board
Woodland Hills School Board has two new members. Laura Arthrell and Mike Rensland were both appointed to the board recently. Rensland, of Edgewood, fills the Region 2 vacancy created by Marilyn Scott’s resignation. The term ends next year. The region includes Braddock, Edgewood, Rankin and Swissvale. Rensland, is a 1994...
Pittsburgh man gets 31 years in federal prison for heroin trafficking
A Pittsburgh man who served as the “right-hand man” for a large-scale heroin trafficker convicted of killing a potential witness against him will serve 31 years in prison. U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak sentenced James Perrin, 44, on Monday. Perrin has already been incarcerated for seven years on the...
McFall takes helm of Westmoreland Democratic committee
Michelle McFall knows just how difficult a job she has. McFall, 53, of Murrysville was elected to lead the Westmoreland County Democratic Committee, an organization that in recent years has seen its influence in local politics erode as voter registration numbers plunge and ballot box losses mount. “We’re now the...
Allegheny Technologies moves executive headquarters from Pittsburgh to Dallas, officially adopts ATI as company name
A new executive headquarters for one of the region’s largest employers will not diminish its presence in Western Pennsylvania. Allegheny Technologies announced its home base will leave Pittsburgh and relocate to Dallas. At the same time, it adopted ATI as the official company name to match “what most already call...
Pittsburgh-based dinosaur expert helps discover fossil of bizarre creature
Just imagine a 20-foot-long, meat-eating dinosaur with a smashed-in, bulldog-like face with small teeth, walking around on its hind legs and its short arms flailing away. This month, an Egyptian-American team of researchers, including a Pittsburgh-based dinosaur expert, announced the discovery of this new kind of dinosaur from a fossil...
Sue Murray pool to open in North Side following community outcry
Following community campaigns and public criticism, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announced Monday that one of the North Side’s pools will reopen this summer after it was initially left off the list of openings. Sue Murray pool on Cedar Avenue will reopen starting on Wednesday. It will initially be open Mondays...
Police accuse convicted felon of stealing gun from East Deer home where his mother lives
Allegheny Valley Regional Police accused a convicted felon who is not allowed to possess a firearm of stealing a gun from a home in East Deer Township. Jonathon Rian Cordial, 28, of the 100 block of Frederick Street in Millvale, was charged with felony counts of theft, possession of a...
Gothic Celt: Allison Park singer brings history, mysticism to music
If you think fairy tales are for kids, try reading the originals. Singer Tiffany Apan’s affinity for the work of Danish author Hans Christian inspired the lyrics for her latest single, the somewhat ironically titled “Lullaby.” “It’s ‘The Match Girl’ and the non-Disneyized ‘Little Mermaid.’ It’s a lot darker than...
