Western PA Local News category, Page 1455
In brief: Star parties, Women’s Business Network and more in Pine, West Deer
Star parties Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh Star Parties will take place at 8:45 p.m. July 8 and 9 at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory in Deer Lakes Regional Park. This is an opportunity for amateur astronomers, students and the general public to observe the wonders of the summer sky....
In brief: Upcoming meetings, 5K race and more in the Sewickley area
Edgeworth Council Edgeworth Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. July 19 at the borough building, 301 Beaver Road. Call 412-741-2866 or go to edgeworthborough.org for more information. Leet commissioners Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. July 11 at the township office, 194 Ambridge Ave. Go to leettownship.org...
In brief: Family campout, Bible study and more around Penn Hills, Verona
Family Campout Grab your tents and join your neighbors in Penn Hills Park at 5 p.m. July 9 for a Family Campout. Registration is required and is $30 per family. The campout will feature games, crafts, hiking, dinner and a movie in the park. A light breakfast will be provided...
The Stroller, July 4, 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 movie series set Wednesday at Hartwood Acres The free Allegheny County...
Saint Vincent Gristmill has been staple in Unity since 1854
In 1854, millers ground their first batch of flour at the Saint Vincent Gristmill, creating a facility that not only benefited the lay brothers but also surrounding farmers. Located along Beatty County Road in Unity, the mill has been used for centuries to store wheat and other grains grown on...
Police investigating death at New Kensington apartment complex
Police are investigating a death at a New Kensington apartment complex, according to Westmoreland County emergency dispatchers. Officers responded to the incident at the Valley Royal Court along Fifth Avenue just before 2 p.m. Sunday. Details about the victim and manner of death were not available. Dispatchers confirmed that the...
Zambelli Fireworks preps for Pittsburgh Fourth of July celebration
Dr. George Zambelli Jr. describes it as “painting the night sky.” That’s what he and his family have been doing for nearly 130 years. Zambelli Fireworks is one of the largest fireworks companies in the world. It produces more than 1,600 “night sky” shows a year. Half are done during...
1 person killed in Kiski crash
An Indiana man was killed Sunday afternoon when a vehicle and a motorcycle collided, according to the Armstrong County coroner. Anthony D. Stasko, 58, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife, Kim Stasko, on Route 56 in Kiski when a 2011 Honda CRV came across Balsinger Road and...
Missing East Hills teen found safe
Pittsburgh police said a missing 14-year-old girl has been located. Public Safety officials had asked the public to help find Shaylynn Smith, who was last seen at noon on Sunday leaving her home in the East Hills. Police said Smith would safely located....
Closure of Highland Park Bridge ramp extended
Motorists who have been tangling with extra traffic because of the closed Highland Park Bridge ramp to northbound Route 28 will have to be a little more patient. The ramp will stay closed a bit longer, PennDOT announced. Work, which began in March, is expected to run through mid-August because...
Monroeville gas station offering deep gas discount on July 4
A Monroeville gas station will be the hottest spot in town on Monday, at least from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m, when it lowers gas prices to $2.38 per gallon for regular unleaded. The Sunoco station along Haymaker Road will offer the deep discount through a program with the Americans...
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...
