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Penn Hills organization puts all hands on deck to help others
Nestled uphill on Frey Road in Penn Hills is a center that offers a variety of services many residents may not be aware of. The Western Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Development Center is a nonprofit that “has become the only search and rescue agency in Western Pennsylvania,” according to the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 22-24
It’s the weekend. Here are some happenings in Pittsburgh. Spring Gallery Crawl The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Spring Gallery Crawl starts at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Downtown. There will be more than 20 free events throughout the Cultural District. The Crawl After Dark dance party will begin at 10 p.m. at...
Ligonier Township couple raise exotic poultry in rustic setting
Nestled in a Ligonier Township hollow, a rustic cabin sits among the trees with a stream running along either side. Ducks dabble in a stone-lined pond, while chickens strut around the grounds. The idyllic scene is home to Dave and Rosslyn Kemerer, a young couple who are living out their...
Dense fog advisory issued for parts of Washington and Fayette counties
The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of Washington and Fayette counties until 9 a.m. Friday morning. The advisory applies to all of Washington County and the western part of Fayette County. Dense Fog Advisory issued for portions of our region until 9am. pic.twitter.com/M20tq1aXsF— NWS...
2 people injured in Crafton Heights fire
Two people are injured after a house fire early Friday morning in Pittsburgh’s Crafton Heights neighborhood. Firefighters responded to the fire at around 1 a.m. The fire happened in a home on Dickens Street. It is currently unclear what started the fire. Both injured people are hospitalized, according to WPXI....
Riverview Senior Living apartment building set to open its doors in Harrison
A nearly 100-year-old former elementary school in a residential Harrison neighborhood is expected to open its doors as senior citizen rental apartments in June. “We’re doing ‘punch out’ work now,” developer Andy Haines said. “There’s lots of cosmetic work and cleaning up. The last month is always challenging to get...
The Stroller, April 22, 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. Please include a daytime telephone number. Motorcycle run helps to fund Camp Cadet The Pennsylvania State Police will sponsor a motorcycle run May 22 to benefit Armstrong...
Former Catholic academy in Unity could see rebirth as nature preserve
It’s been 50 years since Susan Scherff was standing in the grove outside St. Xavier Academy, huddled with the rest of the evacuated students as they watched black smoke billowing from the burning convent and chapel attached to the Catholic school in Unity. “Then it started to rain,” she recalled....
Arnold awards contract for demolition of 10 buildings, hires code officer
Arnold Council has awarded a contract for the demolition of 10 buildings in the city. AP Wise Excavating’s bid of $75,840 was the lowest of seven the city received. The highest bid, of nearly $141,000 , was submitted by Davis Demolition and Excavation. Six other companies picked up information on...
Hempfield man jailed after police say he disrupted a funeral, broke window at congressman’s office
A Hempfield man who was the target of a search a month ago for allegedly desecrating and stealing a Pennsylvania state flag was jailed Thursday, accused of setting off a fire alarm at a funeral, damaging a statue and breaking a window at a congressman’s local office. Roger C. Strautmann,...
Pittsburgh man charged in October shooting that critically wounded 1 in Lincoln-Lemington
Brandon West, 29, of Pittsburgh is charged in an Oct. 24 shooting that critically wounded a victim in the city’s Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood. West was arrested by the city’s Fugitive Task Force. He is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, robbery, carrying a firearm without a license...
Pittsburgh police seek 15-year-old boy missing since March
Pittsburgh police are asking for the public’s help in their search for an endangered teen missing from the city’s South Side since late March. Brandon Walton Jr., 15, was last seen on March 31 in the city’s Arlington neighborhood, according to police. He is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs...
Fathers for Literacy event in Harrison offers books, bean bags and bonding
When George Fleming first began a career in social work, he immediately noticed a lack of interest in reading by children. A supervisor for Allegheny Family Network, which has offices in Harrison and Oakland, Fleming was startled to learn that nearly two-thirds of low-income families have no books at home...
Steelers running back Najee Harris teams with Kellogg’s to help young athletes get in the game
Najee Harris was “GRRREAT” on Thursday. The Steelers star running back teamed with Tony the Tiger, mascot for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal, for Mission Tiger at Pittsburgh Public Greenfield Elementary School. Students thought they were going outside just for a pep rally. Once on the field, they cheered and waved...
Arnold, Buffalo Township getting share of $47.8M in state transportation funding
Projects in two Alle-Kiski Valley communities are among 56 highway, bridge, transit, bike and pedestrian projects in 28 counties selected for $47.8 million in state funding, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office announced Thursday. • Arnold is getting $53,000 for improvements to Rankin Street from Woodmont Avenue to Freeport Road. The improvements...
Murder and mystery abound in Franklin Regional’s ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’
Colin Miller has pretty much had his fill when it comes to being killed off in Franklin Regional stage performances. “I’ve died multiple times in multiple shows, plus I was in ‘Clue’ my freshman year,” Miller said. So how about in his senior year, for the upcoming production of “The...
Student-run ‘Cavalier Closet’ at Kiski Area High School offers free clothing and more
A charitable closet inside Kiski Area High School offers more than just clothes. Staffed by 10 students from the high school’s Life Skills Program, the Cavalier Closet is a free student store offering donated clothing, accessories, shoes and toiletries to any student in need. The closet concept was created in...
Attorney: Prescription drugs, marijuana led Vandergrift woman to kill cousin
The lawyer for a Vandergrift woman told a Westmoreland County jury Thursday that marijuana, combined with medications she takes for ongoing mental health issues, left her unable to form an intent to kill her cousin nearly four years ago. “She was suffering from an altered state of consciousnesses,” defense attorney...
Hanna’s Town opening features reenactors; antiques sales scheduled
Historic Hanna’s Town will open for the season from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 30 with guided tours, reenactors, a blacksmith and games for kids. Tours of the recreated 18th century frontier town in Hempfield will begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tours also will...
Closing arguments expected in retrial of Allegheny Township man accused of 6 rapes
The Allegheny Township man who prosecutors say raped and sexually assaulted six women dating back to the early 2000s told a Westmoreland County jury Thursday he is not guilty of the allegations. Eric Wright, 50, testified during the third day of his trial . He denied having any improper sexual...
During Pittsburgh seminar, FDA chief lays misinformation battle on doorsteps of universities, health systems
The head of the Food and Drug Administration called on academic and health systems such as the University of Pittsburgh to take a stance in the battle against misinformation, calling it the “problem of our time.” The call for action from Dr. Robert Califf, FDA commissioner, came during a virtual...
North Huntingdon votes to table decision on housing project road
The Westmoreland County Housing Authority’s plan to build a 50-unit senior citizen apartment building in Irwin hit a snag this week when the North Huntingdon commissioners tabled a vote on approving the project’s 1,300 foot road intended to connect the site to a township street. The commissioners voted 4-3 to...
Penn Hills renames portion of highway after late Sen. Frank A. Pecora
Penn Hills council unanimously voted to rename a portion of Old William Penn Highway in honor of the late Sen. Frank A. Pecora. His son, Frank L. Pecora, currently serves as the municipality’s deputy mayor and made the motion to pass the resolution. The section that will be renamed is...
Plum painter puts particularly creative perspective into familiar themes
In a time-honored spousal activity, Bob and Nicole Freyer were relaxing in front of the television, watching a show called “Pumpkin Wars.” “It’s not that hard,” Bob said about the participants’ creative endeavors. “They’re just connecting lines.” To which Nicole replied, “I’ve never seen you do anything artistic.” Actually, Bob...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey tests negative for covid, plans to return to office
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Thursday announced he tested negative for covid-19 after contracting the virus last week. “I look forward to getting back into the office to continue the work of making Pittsburgh the most welcoming, safe and thriving city in the country,” Gainey said in a Tweet announcing...
