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Judge says Greensburg shooting suspects exceeded expectations after posting bond
In the five years since Daishawn Stikkel and Nathan Childs were released from Westmoreland County Prison, their lives have significantly changed. Both men were charged with attempted homicide in connection with a shooting in March 2016 in Greensburg and had been behind bars for about five months before they posted...
Fundraiser in Peters Township benefits efforts to provide service dogs for veterans
The goal was to raise enough money to save two lives. According to Bri Hall, mission accomplished. For a second year, the North Strabane resident organized a fundraiser to benefit nonprofits that help provide service dogs for veterans, with the 2021 event taking place at 31 Sports Bar & Grille...
Arnold eyes community grant money for fire engine, street paving
Street paving and a new fire engine are two uses of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds approved by Arnold Council. Council held its first required hearing to gather citizen input on uses for a federal allocation of $305,473, which, after subtracting $54,985 for redevelopment salaries and administration and $25,000...
State police say Tarentum woman turned over more than an ounce of crack cocaine during traffic stop
A Tarentum woman faces drug charges after a state trooper said she had more than an ounce of crack cocaine in her pocket during a traffic stop. Brittney Teyonia Ellibe, 31, of the 200 block of Allegheny Street was charged with a felony count of possession of drugs with the...
PrimoHoagies opening in Pittsburgh’s Strip District with free hoagies
Pittsburgh’s Strip District is getting a new sandwich shop. The city’s first PrimoHoagies site is set to open in the Terminal Building on Smallman Street on Thursday. The first 100 customers in line after a 9:45 a.m. ribbon cutting can get a free Primo-sized hoagie. After that, customers in the...
State police say Parks man tried to sell camping trailer he didn’t own
State police charged a Parks Township man with theft after, they say, he tried to sell a camping trailer that he didn’t own. Brandon John Krawczyk, 38, of the 1100 block of Laurel Point Lane faces two felony counts of theft by unlawful taking along with drug possession. Krawczyk is...
Congratulations to Chartiers Valley High School graduates
Members of the Chartiers Valley High School Class of 2022 graduated May 26: • A-B — Jordan Edward Aitken, Colin Christopher Albert, Eric Robert Allen, Raymond Dain Andrews, Michael Latin Aponte, Lauren Elle Bailey, Nicholas Evan Baker, Mohammed Hseen Baled, Devon Mycole Ballard, Rachel Linnea Bayer, Christopher Robin Beatty, Jacob...
Gas prices coming down but remain above $5 in Pennsylvania
The national average gas price has dipped below $5 per gallon, but not yet in Pennsylvania, according to GasBuddy and AAA. After peaking at about $5.02 on Thursday, the national average was $4.98 on Monday, according to AAA. The agency shows Pennsylvania’s average reaching $5.07 on June 12, but remaining...
Murrysville police captain settling into new position
When Tom Kusinsky was working his first law-enforcement job as an Edgewood police patrolman, he enjoyed his fellow officers and the experience he gained, but also quickly noted the borough’s small size. “It’s one square mile,” he said. “You’d get dizzy at night driving around.” Kusinsky was recently promoted to...
Kiski Township police say man choked woman, tried to cut her with steak knife
Kiski Township police said they arrested a man suspected of assault Sunday night on Florida Avenue. Police were called to a residence shortly after 8:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic assault. Officers said Shawn Haidze, 49, had attempted to choke a female victim and later tried to cut...
In brief: Class reunions, vacation bible school and more in Pine, Richland
Vacation Bible School Salem Church in Wexford will hold its Vacation Bible School 5:30-7:45 p.m. July 10-14. It is open to all children aged 4-11. The theme this year is Food Truck Party, on a roll with God. For more information or to register, visit salem-umc.org. Pine-Richland band fundraiser The...
14th annual Ride Now for Autism motorcycle run set for July
Wicked Witches Bar & Grille in Harmar is gearing up for its 14th annual Ride Now for Autism motorcycle run in July. The charity ride attracts hundreds from across the country on a 100-mile ride to raise funds for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh. There are two to three stops,...
Arnold food truck event returning for 1st full year
A food truck event held once in Arnold late last year is coming back this month, with monthly dates scheduled through October. The first of five Arnold community events will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. June 26 in a lot at 1701 Fifth Ave. Future dates — all...
In brief: Summer movie nights, cycling events and more around Sewickley
Summer Movie Nights Sewickley Academy will hold two movie nights that are open to the public this summer on Wardrop Field. “Encanto” will be the featured film on June 30, and “Moana” will be shown July 21. Both events will begin with yard games at 7 p.m. and the films...
Ross Township Police mark 100 years of service
Ross Township’s police force has been around for 100 years. “One hundred years is a great landmark in terms of the history of the township,” said board president Dan DeMarco. “To have a police force for 100 years says a lot about the fact that they do a great job...
The Stroller, June 20, 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. HOPE Center accepting donations for its SAF-T pet kennel The Alle-Kiski HOPE...
Westmoreland County sets another job fair to fill vacancies
Westmoreland County is looking to fill 245 open positions at the sheriff’s office, jail, nursing home and other government entities during a job fair this month. The event will run from 3 to 7 p.m. June 28 at Westmoreland Mall’s center court. “There is a shortage in employees right now,”...
Greensburg Salem looks to trim business teaching staff
Greensburg Salem School District plans to eliminate one of three business teaching positions through attrition as it prepares to pass a 2022-23 budget with no tax increase. Superintendent Ken Bissell said the district can avoid replacing a retiring business instructor because it is dropping a digital literacy component of its...
Franklin Regional student wins statewide National History Day competition, third place at nationals
In May, Franklin Regional seventh-grader Humna Anzaar became the district’s first student to win the statewide National History Day competition and move on the national level. This month, she earned a third-place finish at the nationwide competition in the “Junior Paper” category. Anzaar, 13, entered a paper on the history...
Irwin Borough manager honored for ‘distinguished service’
Irwin Borough’s manager was recognized by a state association for her outstanding service to the town. Shari Martino, 42, of North Huntingdon, was honored by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs with its Distinguished Service Award for 2022. She received the award at the association’s convention last month in Hershey....
Faces of the Valley: Married firefighters share a passion for public service
Tamara and Bryan Baum are united in their love for firefighting — and for each other. The married couple from Washington Township are volunteer firefighters with Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 1. The Baums have served with the department for about 15 years, responding to the same fire calls when...
North Huntingdon’s Korner Tavern looks back on 60 years of memories, family business
For 60 years in the North Huntingdon village of Hahntown, the Korner Tavern has served drinks and food to locals — from coal miners to everyday regulars who are considered family. Manager Victor Pilipovich, 74, grew up in the business. His family took over operations in 1962. “It’s hard to...
Ligonier family fights to save life of Great Pyrenees pup
When Josi Bennett lost her legs in a car crash 24 years ago and spent months in the hospital recuperating, the best part of her stay was Blizzard, a Great Pyrenees therapy dog. More than two decades later, when she saw Great Pyrenees puppies for sale on Facebook, she decided...
Pittsburgh council advances measure to help recently incarcerated people find jobs
Pittsburgh City Council on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow the city to enter an agreement with a nonprofit to provide temporary employment opportunities to recently incarcerated individuals. The measure — introduced by Councilman Ricky Burgess last week — would form a partnership with the New-York-based Center for Employee Opportunities....
Bridgeville-originating chamber rebrands as South West Regional
An old friend, so to speak, has a new name. With its centennial just six years away, the organization that started as the Bridgeville Chamber of Commerce, later the South West Communities, now is called South West Regional. “Since I’ve been with the chamber, our footprint has grown,” Mandi Pryor,...
